Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas: Imaginisce, Making Memories & More

Posted by scrapbook on December 22, 2009 under Holiday, Uncategorized | 3 Comments to Read

While going through my everyday routines, I’ve come across a few very CLEVER and super cute Christmas ideas. They don’t even necessarily have to be used for the holiday, but could be made using a variety of different products from any company. Just a few fun and easy gift ideas to help us get through these last few days!

Enjoy! Kaitlyn

 

Imaginisce: Christmas Bows

Made using Imaginisce “Polar Expressions” Ribbon

credit: Tomomi Hiramaru

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Bookmark by Penny Smith

Using Imaginisce “Polar Expressions” line 

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Charm

Using Imaginisce “Polar Expressions” line 

Glass Tile Charm Tutorial
1. Choose an image from either scrapbook paper, or one of your personal photos that fits your glass tile.
2. Apply Diamond glaze over the textured side of the glass, place image on the textured side of the glass so you can see the image through the non textured side of glass. Work out air bubbles by applying pressure. Let Dry.
3. Trim any excess paper off with scissors.
4. If your paper is not 2 sided or if you do not like the image on the reverse, use any metallic looking paper stock for the backing of the pendant by applying a thin layer of Diamond Glaze or Mod Podge over the back of the paper or photo you used for the pendant. Apply the metallic paper to the back of your pendant. Let Dry.
5. Apply diamond glaze to the back of the glass pendant to protect it and give it a glossy look. You may also use any sealant that dries clear (it does not have to be diamond glaze.)
6. Attach a stainless steel bail with crazy glue, to the back of pendant. Let dry.
7. Enjoy wearing and getting nice compliments on your unique creation.

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Cocoa Tin Gift Idea

pin.Using Making Memories “Fa La La” line

Here is another gift idea for under $10 that will surely warm your heart.  Today Laura Vegas shows us how to make this fun cocoa tin for the holidays.

 

Cinnamon stick jar
1. Purchase a jar of cinnamon sticks and peel off the store label.
2. Cut a rectangle from pattern paper using the Slice Basic Shapes design card and adhere to the jar.
3. Use Making Memories’ tiny alpha letter stickers to label the jar “cinnamon sticks.”
4. Tie some string to the top of the jar.

 Cocoa powder pouches and marshmallow pouch
1. Purchase cocoa powder and mini marshmallows and add to clear baggies.  Seal shut.
2. Cut a scalloped square from pattern paper using the Slice Basic Shapes design card. Fold in half.
3. Wrap some string around one side of folded square and adhere over the top of the bags.
4. Use Making Memories’ tiny alpha stickers to label what is inside of bag.

 Metal tin box and tag
1. Cut two tag shapes of varying sizes from pattern paper using the Slice Basic Shapes design card. Adhere to each other using pop dots.
2. Using Making Memories’ glitter letter stickers and tiny alpha stickers to put the recipient’s name on the tag.
3. Add a small Fa La La glitter foam tree sticker to the tag.
4. Tie a Fa La La trim around the tin and add the tag using a safety pin.

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Creative Bows

Using Making Memories “St. Nicholas” 

 

As you are preparing your holiday gifts, try this great idea.  Make your holiday bows using double-sided paper.

1. Cut double-sided paper to 3″ x 12″.
2. Cut into 1/2″ x 12″ strips and punch small holes near ends as well as every 3 7/8″ increments.
3. Slip end hole of strip onto brad.
4. Take next hole on strip, loop up towards brad, twist outward 180 degrees and slip onto brad.
5. Repeat for remaining holes and strips, then open prongs of brad to securely hold paper.
6. Adjust loops for even spacing.
7. If additional loops are desired and first brad is at capacity, use second brad to create additional loops then glue to center of first loop arrangement.

Supplies: Brads, St. Nick paper, and Pebble Brads: Making Memories

Other: 1/16″ hole punch

 

Making Memories Inexpensive Gift Idea Using Mistletoe!

Posted by scrapbook on December 18, 2009 under Holiday, Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

With Only a Few days left until Christmas, i know we are all frazzled and needing those few last minute gifts. You all know what im talking about, the gifts for the coworker or the neighbor. A Gift you really don’t want to spend a lot of money on, but you want it to look nice. While today i bring you a perfect idea! I came across this the other day and realized it was too good to not share! Making Memories Line Mistletoe is one of my favortie  Christmas lines this year, the bright colors make any project pretty and fun, while helping us look back on the memories of the special season. In this project they used the Making Memories Mistletoe line to create a CD holder! Music is something that is dear to my heart, and i know that it can give off the message that you want to give to friends, and family, that you might not otherwise be able to express. And EVERYONE loves new free music The instructions are below, along with a link to our store, where you can purchase everything you need to create this project.

Enjoy your holiday season!!

Kaitlyn

Purchase Making Memories “Mistletoe” Products

Follow these easy instructions to create this gift idea. 

1. Cut two 12” x 5 ½” strips of patterned paper from Making Memories’ Mistletoe collection.

2. Adhere pieces together with the desired pattern on the outside.

3. Lay the adhered piece in front of you lengthwise. Use a bone folder and ruler to create a fold mark at 5 ½” and 11”

Note: You can add additional strips of paper to the front and back of piece if you want to see more patterns.

4. Trim a 5 ½” x 3 ½” piece of patterned paper. This will be used for the CD pocket. Put adhesive three sides and adhere to the inside of CD holder.

 

 

5. Decorate CD holder as desired.

Polar Expressions Card & Custom Hand Sanitizer Gift

Posted by scrapbook on December 15, 2009 under Holiday, Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

‘Tis the Season…

To start planning for the holidays!  And what better way to get started than by displaying cute project ideas using our Polar Expressions collection.  Here’s a little something to get your creative juices flowing… we can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Polar Expressions Card & Custom
Hand Sanitizer

This season with all the sickness going around, heres a cute unusual way to add holiday spirit around your house. It would also make a cute classroom gift for any teacher. I love how clever this idea is, and it shows how versatile our favorite hobby is. I also love Polar Expresions and couldnt resist displaying another idea from the adorable line. The instructions are in the link below.

Enjoy!

http://www.swiftpage1.com/CampResource/2T0PYVQPHR0QY1WS/1/text.pdf

Imaginisce Polar Expressions Vintage Candy Jar Featuring Tattered Angels

Posted by scrapbook on December 11, 2009 under Idea | Be the First to Comment

Today we bring you a mixture of two of our favorite companies. When getting this idea, we were so excited to see that imaginsce loves tattered angeles as much as we do. This project is a super cute idea, would make a perfect christmas gift for neighbors and friends. Choose your favorite holiday treat  to put in the jar, to personalize it. And can i just say i LOVE the use of the glitter mist!! Enjoy this idea guys!!

Happy Holidays Scrappers!

Kaitlyn

Follow this link for full instructions.

Once all pieces are dry, punch a hole through center. Using the iTop Tool, punch and small brad to create small (16mm) brad. Place iTop brad through center of circles and adhere to top of jar lid.

7 days Of Giveaways!

Posted by scrapbook on December 7, 2009 under Holiday, Promotion, giveaway | Be the First to Comment

Twas a few weeks before Christmas and all through the house not an eyelet was dropping, not even a ___. The ribbons were hung on the shelf with great care, in hopes that new giveaways soon would be there.

Happy Holidays!!  While thinking about the holiday season, and getting into the spirit around our own house, we realized we could add a little spirit to Whatwefound as well, and thus arrived the 7 days of giveaways.

When you purchase a minimum of $25.00 on our website ONLY (www.whatwefound.net) during the week of 12/8/09-12/14/09, you will receive a FREE GIVEAWAY! These giveaways range from Basic grey mini albums, to Making memories embellishments. These giveaways are super cute and ANYONE can get on. No drawings necessary! We will send an email everyday stating what the giveaway of the day is. On this day, after purchasing your items, type in “ HOHOHO ” when asked for the promotion code. We will then include your giveaway when shipping your items.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

Whatwefound Scrapbooking

Basicgrey Basic Grey Page Kit Of The Month & Card Kit Of The Month Instuction Sheets

Posted by scrapbook on December 5, 2009 under Card, Idea, Kits and Collections, Page Idea, layout | Be the First to Comment

If you have purchesed a Card Kit Of The Month or a Page Kit Of Month from us, and have lost the instruction sheet you can find it here. Just click on the link of the month kit purchased and the instructions will pop up on the screen.  We will keep this post updated so check back every month! Thanks, Whatwefound Scrapbooking!

Card Kit Of The Month:

September:

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/COTM/COTM_0909_instructions.pdf

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/COTM/COTM_0909_bonusinstructions.pdf

October:

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/COTM/COTM_1009_instructions.pdf

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/COTM/COTM_1009_bonusinstructions.pdf

 
November:
http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/COTM/COTM_1109_instructions.pdf

 

December:
http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/COTM/COTM_1209_instructions.pdf

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/COTM/COTM_1209_bonusinstructions.pdf

 

 

Page Kit Of The Month:

January:
http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/Jan09POTMKitInstructions.pdf

February:

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/Feb09POTMKitInstructions.pdf

 

March:

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/Mar09POTMKitInstructions.pdf

April:
http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/Apr09POTMKitInstructions.pdf

May:

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/May09POTMKitInstructions.pdf

 

June:

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/June09POTMKitInstructions.pdf

 

July:

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/July09POTMKitInstructions.pdf

 

August:

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/Aug09POTMKitInstructions.pdf

 

September:

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/POTM_0909_instructions.pdf

October:
http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/POTM_1009_instructions.pdf

November:
http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/POTM_1109_instructions.pdf

December:
http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/POTM_1209_instructions.pdf