Frosty Friend Gift Bag...

Welcome friends to another Heartfelt Creations Wednesday!

This week I have a super quick and easy project to share with you...it's a Christmas gift bag!

I've used my Silhouette Cameo and a cut file from SVG Cuts which you can find here!

Here's how my project for the week turned out...

The snowflake die paired with the skating snowman stamp and die combo made super quick and easy decorating!  I've added some Stickles to give it that holiday sparkle, and I've robbed the handles to use in my gift bag from a purchased one that had seen better days and was ready to be recycled.

I decided that it would be fun to create matching tissue paper, so I stamped the skating snowman image multiple times onto white tissue paper using a dark blue ink.  

Quick, simple and yet effective enough to gift those Christmas items that you had to purchase because you didn't find the time to do handmade...or you have a few people in your list who don't appreciate a handmade gift but would use a handmade gift bag to pass along another gift!  LOL

Well, that's all for me today...short and sweet!

I hope you've enjoyed today's project...and be sure to stop by the Heartfelt Creations blog for more holiday inspirations showcasing the lovely Snow Kissed Collection!

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions

Snow Kissed Paper Collection, HCDP1-269
Frolicking Frosty Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3750
Frolicking Frosty and Spruce Die, HCD1-7107
Snow Kissed Flakes and Tag Die, HCD1-7108
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Nautical Blue, TSMP607
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Zip Dry Paper Glue, 273900

Other Products Used:  Silhouette Electronic Die Cutting Machine, SVG Cuts Happy Holidays File, BigShot manual die cutting machine, white card stock, navy card stock, VersaFine Black Ink, Ranger Distress Markers - Aged Mahogany, Dried Marigold, Pine Needles, Evergreen Bough, Stickles - Cranberry, Ice Blue, Pine, white tissue paper, handles recycled from older purchased gift bag, pop dots

Choose designer paper combinations for gift bag from Snow Kissed Collection.  Using electronic die cutting machine and purchased gift bag file, cut pieces and assemble using a strong paper glue.  Die cut snowflake background from white card stock and decorative portion from navy card stock.  Adhere together and adhere to gift bag using pop dots.  Apply Patina Stickles to entire decorative portion of snowflake and allow to dry.  Stamp snowman onto white card stock using VersaFine Black ink.  Color using Ranger Distress Markers.  Die cut using manual die cutting machine and coordinating die.  Adhere to snowflake using doubled up pop dots for added dimension.  Remove handles from a purchased gift bag that is ready to be recycled and add to gift bag.  Stamp snowman image repeatedly onto white tissue paper using blue ink and stuff gift bag. 

Christmas Advent Calendar

Hi Everyone!

I'm so glad you could join me here today in my little area of blogland!

I have a super treat for you today....actually 24 of them if you're lucky!  LOL

It's another Snow Kissed Collection project created with Heartfelt Creations products!

I won't keep you in suspense any longer!

Here's this weeks projects....a Christmas Advent Calendar!

Now...it's not very often that I will come out and share with you that I love a project...but this one just makes me giddy with happiness!  I love the way it turned out...so much so that I've promised the kids that I will try to make them each one and include them in the designing!  

I've used my Silhouette Cameo to cut out the phrase along with the pieces for the advent calendar itself!  The entire project has been completed with the Snow Kissed Paper Collection by Heartfelt Creations with the exception of the back...which is a simple white card stock.  I chose this particular advent calendar file because I loved the fact that it had a shadow box area in which to build a scene as I love dimension!

Here's a closer look from a different angle...

I've fussy cut the upper corner greenery image from the same paper that I've cut the scene from for the backing of the shadowbox area.  I've stamped the little snowman onto white card stock and have colored him with my Ranger Distress Markers.  I've fussy cut the ornamental baubles from another of the decorative papers in the collection and applied them to make them seem that they are hanging from the greenery.  As a final touch I've added some Glitter Snow to the bottom of the shadowbox area and up the side, as well as around the greenery section.  I added some extra Glitter Ritz to the snow because I felt it needed more sparkle.  I've also used my Designer Dries Clear Glue and fine metal tip along with some more Glitter Ritz to add some sparkle to the river scene.  

Here's a closer peek...

I know I would love to fill this up with yummy chocolates and treat myself to one each day on the countdown to Christmas!

I hope you've enjoyed today's little tour of my latest creation!

I'd love to know what you think...so please feel free to leave a comment for me!

Also don't forget to head on down to the Heartfelt Creations blog where they have more wonderful Christmas inspirations for you this week!  The design team has worked hard and would love to hear from you!

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions

Snow Kissed Paper Collection, HCDP1-269
Frolicking Frosty Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3750
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Zip Dry Paper Glue, 273900
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854

Other Products Used:  white card stock, Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine, SVG Attic Advent Calendar Cut File, scissors, Aleene's Glitter Snow, black card stock, Ranger Distress Markers - Aged Mahogany, Peeled Paint, Festive Berries, Dried Marigold, Spiced Marmelade, Pine Needles, Evergreen Bough, Glitter Ritz, 3D pop dots, VersaFine Black Ink, Silhouette Design Store Design ID#70864, paint brush

Using electronic die cutting machine, white card stock and instructions that accompany SVG File purchase, cut all base pieces and assemble using a strong paper glue.  Choose papers from designer paper collection to use for the various pieces of cut file.  Locate the river scene as shown to use as backing in the shadow box portion of the calendar.  Cut decorative boxes using designer paper and assemble.   Fussy cut greenery image from the top of paper that was used for the center river scene image panel.  Adhere to inside top corner of shadow box as shown using pop dots for dimension.  Fussy cut decorative baubles from paper collection and adhere to calendar as shown.  Using your electronic die cutting machine and black card stock, cut numbers and Christmas phrase.  Adhere to advent calendar using dries clear glue and fine metal tip.  Stamp snowman image onto white card stock and color using distress markers.  Fussy cut and adhere to advent calendar as shown using pop dots. Using a paint brush adhere snow all across bottom of advent calendar as well as around the greenery portion of the calendar.  Apply Glitter Ritz and allow to dry.  Using your Designer Dries Clear Adhesive and fine metal tip, apply glitter to areas in river scene you wish to have sparkle.  Advent calendar measures approx. 12" x 12".     

  

"Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?"

Hello and Welcome!

Today begins a new challenge at Holly Jolly Christmas Challenges!

The title of my blog post should give you a bit of a hint as to our new challenge theme...and should also leave you humming that very popular song from the movie "Frozen"!  LOL

Our new challenge theme this week is...

"Snowmen"

A fun, cool and frosty idea for a Christmas card creation!

Let's begin by having a peek at my card for this challenge...

I had the pleasure of creating with a Bugaboo Stamps image called "Brats - Winter Snowman".  

This image just reminded me of our son and daughter playing in the front yard working on building a snowman together.  

I colored up the image with my Spectrum Noir markers and chose a Recollections snowflake paper from a Christmas paper pack I picked up on sale at Michaels last week to use as the background.  I then cut some snowflakes and swirl die cuts with various dies and my BigShot.  I then glittered up the two corner snowflakes with some Crystal Stickles and applied a white sequin to the centre of each.  I found a vellum sentiment among my stash that I'd had for quite some time and felt that it suited the image....kids always delight in making a snowman don't they?

For the finishing touch, I added some Aleene's Glitter Snow to the bottom of the image to give it some extra shine and texture. 

I think this would make a great card to give to a child during the holiday season along with a gift card or some cash enclosed.  

Now...how about we move along to the sponsor details for this challenge...
Please welcome ...

"Bugaboo Stamps"

along with...

"The Stamping Boutique"

Please be sure to check out the Holly Jolly Challenge Blog to see the wonderful prizes these awesome companies are offering two lucky winners!
While you're there, be sure to check out the fantastic creations the rest of the lovely and talented DT members have created.

Before I go...I quickly wanted to share with you one more Snowman project my daughter, my mom and I worked on this past Thanksgiving weekend.  We were busy finishing the sock snowmen my daughter had suggested we build for the upcoming Christmas Craft Sale I will be doing the first Saturday in November.

Here's a pic of two of them...

We had so much fun creating them.  We made 13 in total...and it was so much fun to watch as each snowman took on it's own look and personality as it was dressed and different embellishments added.  We even created a few that landed up reminding us of family members!

So...the rest is up to you!
Rummage through your digis, rubber stamps, clear stamps, collage images and find that perfect snowman to create a special Christmas card.  Then be sure to link up with us at Holly Jolly so we can see what you've created!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Crafting at the Weekend..."Anything Goes"
Little Claire's Designs Monthly Challenge..."Christmas Theme"
We Do Doobadoo Challenges..."Christmas"
The Crafty Bloggers Network..."Christmas"
My Craft Creations..."Anything Goes"
The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge..."Anything Goes"
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog..."Anything Goes/CAS"
The Glory of Christmas Challenge..."Snowman"
Christmas at Sweet Stampin'..."Snowflakes"

Christmas Layers

Happy Friday Everyone!

You know what Friday means...it's a new challenge over at Christmas Stampin' All Year Round!  

I know it's one that many of you will excel in...as always "Anything Goes" and our twist this week is...

"Lots of Layers"

I have a confession to make about my card today...I'm not really sure I like it!  LOL

There were so many little things that went wrong with it along the way!

I was aiming for a bit of a country feel to the card...so I chose snowflake paper, polka dotted paper and a beautiful gingham paper.  I layered it with white paper for matting...

Let's take a look...

I decided to layer the sentiment as well...so I snipped it apart as it was too long for the card and started matting with the white and polka dot paper.  I decided to try to do this the quick way by using my Xyron sticker maker...it's a new purchase and I'd only used it once before.  Well I got busy running all of the pieces through, and when I went to take off the backing of the sticker part...I had sent all of the pieces through the wrong way!  Oh was I ticked with myself.  So what did I do?  I decided that I would cover them all with Glitter Ritz!  (The card is sooooo sparkly, and I don't know if you can see it on the photo...but the sentiment and the main image all shimmer!)
So...I sent all the pieces through the sticker maker again...the correct way this time.
The image has been colored with my Spectrum Noir markers.  And, when I scratched a test mark on some scrap paper, I really thought I had chosen colors closer to the gingham and sentiment muted colors.  It's a little more vibrant than I was going for...oh well...I suppose it sorta works!
I added a few smaller snowflakes and then covered them with Crystal Stickles and then punched a few hearts to add to the card to again try to rescue that country feel!  LOL
So, I hope you'll find some inspiration in that creation somewhere!

Now, I should share a bit with you about our sponsor.
We are so happy to welcome back Bugaboo Stamps!

 

I just love the cute digi I got to work with!
They are generously offering one lucky prize winner 7 digis of their choice!
Thanks Bugaboo!

The rest is now up to you!  Get out those stacks of paper, choose a color scheme and get layering...like lots and lots of layering!  Then remember to link up with us at CSAYL.
The rest of the design team have created some amazing cards for your inspiration as well.  Remember to stop by their blogs to leave them some love!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
ABC Christmas Challenges..."Glitter"
Make Something Monday..."Sparkle"
Christmas Card Challenges..."Favorite Coloring Medium"
Completely Christmas..."Anything Goes"
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge..."Circles"
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra..."Anything Christmas Goes"
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge..."April Challenge"
Christmas at Sweet Stampin'..."Brrr It's Cold Outside"
Crimbo Crackers..."Anything Goes Christmas"
Sparkles Christmas Challenge..."Inspired by a Christmas Carol/Song"  (Let it Snow & Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland)

Favorite Festive Colors

Wow!  It's Friday again...can you believe it?  

I just can't believe how time is flying.  We're nearly at the end of March already!

I'm glad you've taken time to stop in for a visit with me today!

Since it's Friday, I'm here with another new challenge with Christmas Stampin' All Year Long!  As always, our theme is "Anything Goes"...with the twist of "using your favorite color combo"!  

We are excited to have our challenge sponsored by none other than Meljens Designs this week!
(I just love Meljen digis!)

 

They are offering one lucky winner 4 of their awesome non colored digis!

How awesome is that!

I was sent the cute image called Snowman Cupcake.  

I decided to pair that image with Meljen's digi Sweet Candy Canes.

And as for using my favorite color combo...I have to say I love blue and white together.  I especially love blue and white for Christmas cards.  I usually land up having to talk myself out of this color combo when I make cards because not every card I create for the holiday season can be blue and white.  And, since I chose the candy cane image for this card as well, I used red as my accent color.  

Here's a peek at how it turned out...

 

I colored the images with my Spectrum Noir markers.  I dug out my Christmas patterned paper and got to matting the different layers.  The sentiment is from Di's Digis.  I added some sparkle to the card by using Stickles on the candy canes, cupcake liner ribbon as well as the holly berries.  I covered the snowman's face completely in Glitter Ritz.  Lastly, I added some different blue toned colored sequins.  

And there you have it...another blue and white Christmas card creation.  I really hope you all decide to get into the Christmas spirit and get creating with your favorite color combination.  Maybe you'll inspire me to give a new color combo a try!  LOL

Remember to link up CSAYL so I can see your creations.  While you're there, take a look at all the other fabulous cards the other DT members have created for your inspiration.

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Aud Sentiments Challenges..."Anything Goes"
Crimbo Crackers..."Cute Christmas"
DL. Art Thursday..."Uplifting Sentimet with at least 5 words"
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' Challenges..."Brrr Its Cold Outside"
Completely Christmas..."Anything Goes"