Wednesday, December 7, 2011
More Posts added - More to come!
As a bit of a work in progress - just an update. I got quite a few more posts added today. I will continue to add more! Check back soon!!!!
Advent Pocket Calendar
Advent Pocket Calendar
The link below has a wonderful tutorial. There really is nothing more I can add to it except if you would like to use the numbers that I used, you can find them HERE. And if you would like to use the cards I made, you can download them HERE.
This is how I use the numbers from that download...
After printing the numbers out, I punched them out using my one inch punch. I use the black circles as a guideline and cut right up to the edge of it.
As you can see in this next picture, the punch then centers nicely to punch out your numbers.
My inspiration for this calendar was taken from HERE
The tutorial is also found at this link.
The tutorial is also found at this link.
Anthony's Amazing Advent Adventure!
I took a trip this year with my Grandson, Anthony to Disneyland. I thought how fun it would be to have him remember a little bit of the trip during December as somewhat of an Advent Activity. I also thought he needed a KISS from Grandma every single morning in December.
What you see here is a bowl full of what are called 'sour cream containers' that I made out of photos from our trip. Inside each one of them is a KISS (Hershey style) and a little note of what the picture is of.
I also made a quick little journal with the same pictures included. I did this ALA-SIMPLE as if I did it any other way it would simply not get done. I printed out some lines on red paper, wrote in my handwriting the memories and stuck them all together in page protectors with rings covered in Christmas ribbon.
(OK - so I'm NOT the family photographer - that is the role of my niece Kimberly Jarman. You can find her amazing photography HERE!)
Split Coast Stampers has a GREAT Tutorial for how to make the Sour Cream Containers HERE
Because I used photographs, mine was a little bit different. Instead of using the paper with the dimensions they mention, I just use 4 X 6 photos. I find that double sticky tape works just fine holding everything together. You do NOT have to use the crimper - but it sure does give it that awesome final touch. Don't avoid this project if you do not have a crimper. It's just to adorable to miss!!
Here are some more pictures of my process using the photos....
I used my Mickey Mouse punch and the numbers I created HERE to make the tags for each container.
After printing the numbers out, I punched them out using my one inch punch. I use the black circles as a guideline and cut right up to the edge of it.
As you can see in this next picture, the punch then centers nicely to punch out your numbers.
I then glued the numbers to the Mickey Mouse punch. Of course, you could come us with a lot of fun and different ways to do this.
So - this is what I created...
What you see here is a bowl full of what are called 'sour cream containers' that I made out of photos from our trip. Inside each one of them is a KISS (Hershey style) and a little note of what the picture is of.
I also made a quick little journal with the same pictures included. I did this ALA-SIMPLE as if I did it any other way it would simply not get done. I printed out some lines on red paper, wrote in my handwriting the memories and stuck them all together in page protectors with rings covered in Christmas ribbon.
(OK - so I'm NOT the family photographer - that is the role of my niece Kimberly Jarman. You can find her amazing photography HERE!)
Split Coast Stampers has a GREAT Tutorial for how to make the Sour Cream Containers HEREBecause I used photographs, mine was a little bit different. Instead of using the paper with the dimensions they mention, I just use 4 X 6 photos. I find that double sticky tape works just fine holding everything together. You do NOT have to use the crimper - but it sure does give it that awesome final touch. Don't avoid this project if you do not have a crimper. It's just to adorable to miss!!
Here are some more pictures of my process using the photos....
Anthony and his mommy - my beautiful daughter-in-law Jennifer.
Anthony - In one of my favorite photo spots in Disneyland.
A little tucked away stair case in New Orleans Square!
Crimping the first side. (After using tape to hold it together.)
Crimping the first side. (After using tape to hold it together.)
Crimping the second side - don't forget to put the treat in!!!
I used my Mickey Mouse punch and the numbers I created HERE to make the tags for each container.After printing the numbers out, I punched them out using my one inch punch. I use the black circles as a guideline and cut right up to the edge of it.
As you can see in this next picture, the punch then centers nicely to punch out your numbers.I then glued the numbers to the Mickey Mouse punch. Of course, you could come us with a lot of fun and different ways to do this.
Mini Muffin Tin Advent Calendar
Go figure - I didn't even get a picture of this before it was given away! Silly me!
I purchased the MINI muffin tin at Walmart for under $5.00. I then used my 2 5/16 Scalloped punch to punch the Christmas Paper Shapes.
I punched the numbers using the same template that I created for the RACK project. You can find a link to download that HERE (you will only need to use the numbers 1-24 from this sheet)
After printing the numbers out, I punched them out using my one inch punch. I use the black circles as a guideline and cut right up to the edge of it.
As you can see in this next picture, the punch then centers nicely to punch out your numbers.
I then glued the numbers to the Christmas paper.
On the back of them I used magnets that I just cut from a roll of adhesive magnets. You can find this in the Walmart craft area. Here are pictures...they tell the story much better! :)
However, there are lots of links full of inspiration on the internet. Here are a few. You can also do a Google search for Muffin Tin Advent and find a lot of stuff that way too!!
Somewhat Simple has her version of it HERE
From The Bottom Of My Pencil Case has one HERE
Stamp Till You Cramp has a version HERE
My inspiration came from this photo.
I purchased the MINI muffin tin at Walmart for under $5.00. I then used my 2 5/16 Scalloped punch to punch the Christmas Paper Shapes.
I punched the numbers using the same template that I created for the RACK project. You can find a link to download that HERE (you will only need to use the numbers 1-24 from this sheet)After printing the numbers out, I punched them out using my one inch punch. I use the black circles as a guideline and cut right up to the edge of it.
As you can see in this next picture, the punch then centers nicely to punch out your numbers.I then glued the numbers to the Christmas paper.
On the back of them I used magnets that I just cut from a roll of adhesive magnets. You can find this in the Walmart craft area. Here are pictures...they tell the story much better! :)
However, there are lots of links full of inspiration on the internet. Here are a few. You can also do a Google search for Muffin Tin Advent and find a lot of stuff that way too!!
Somewhat Simple has her version of it HERE
From The Bottom Of My Pencil Case has one HERE
Stamp Till You Cramp has a version HERESome Posts Are Up!
Please stop by again for more!!! I will continue working on this through the week.
Deanna
Deanna
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Crimped Envelope Gift/Card Holder
Crimped Envelope Gift/Card Holder
OK, my version of this is on the super quick and easy side. Some stickers, a quick TO: and a Merry Christmas, some ink smooshed over the top of it - and WALLA! I'm done.
Now...let me share some links where folks put a bit more time and effort into their projects. And it shows! This is one of those tricks for gift wrapping that can come in so handy. As you can see, it can be SUPER easy - or more elaborate. It can be used to hold a small gift, or a card.
The neat thing is that these can be made with any size or shape envelope.
Splitcoast Stampers shares a nice tutorial on this idea HERE.
Make Homemade Gifts has an adorable Reindeer tutorial HERE.
OK - I found one more tutorial that is awesome! Song of My Heart Stampers has neat ideas HERE.
Simple Bag with Candy Cane Wrap
I just LOVED this when I saw it!!!
But I didn't have any of those awesome bags. :( However, I DID have these really cute Penguin bags from Dollar Tree :) So...here is what I came up with from the above inspiration.
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