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

 

‘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!

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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.

 Hello Halloween Lovers! Imaginisce just sent me these few Halloween party favors and decorations. If you’re like me you love ANYTHING Halloween! I thought that these little projects were a great way to show off Imaginisce’s new Halloween line: Spooky Town. It also gives you the chance to decorate for the super fun holiday!

ENJOY!! Kaitlyn  

 

 Caramel Apple Kit Bag Topper

Supplies

• 6” x 5 5/8” black cardstock

• 1″ x 5 5/8″ Bestitched strip #001766

• 3″ x 4″ Bestitched strip (backside)

• Spooky Town Chipboard Stickers #0001773

• Assorted Ribbon

 • Cello Bag

 • Popcicle Sticks & Caramels

Instructions

1. Fold black cardstock in half to create topper.

2. Adhere or sew orange side of paper to topper as shown.

3. Adhere or sew striped strip to topper.

4. Punch two holes to left side of header and string with ribbon (this will hold the sticks).

5. Print out phrase on white cardstock, trim and ink edges with black ink.

6. Place chipboard piece on topper.

7. Fill a cello bag with caramels and place topper on bag with adhesive or staples.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper Bag Spooky Town Card

Supplies

• 4” x 4” Boo Whooo?! strip #001764

• 4″ x 4″ Bestitched strip #001766

• 3″ x 4″ Monster Mash strip #001763

• Any Spooky Town Snag ‘em Stamps (Bat #001769 and Spider #001770 shown here)

• Brown Lunch Bag

• Assorted Flower

• i-Top Large Brad

Instructions

1. Fold paper bag 4 1/2″ from open end.

2. Ink edges of all paper with black ink.

3. Adhere Bestitched paper strip to left side of front of card.

4. Adhere Boo Whooo?! paper to inside, center of the card.

5. Stamp inside of card.

6. Adhere Monster Mash paper strip to right flap of bag.

7. Create i-Top Brad with punched out image from Boo Whooo?! paper.

8. Place brad through flower and bag.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Halloween Coffin Invitation/Card

Supplies

• 2- 5” x 9” Black Cardstock

• 5″ x 9″ Boo Whooo?! (backside) #001764

• 9″ x 12″ Monster Mash strip #001763

• 1 1/4″ x 3 3/4″ Bestitched strip #001766

• Spooky Town  Chipboard Stickers #001773

• Witches’ Brew Rub-ons #001775

Instructions

1. Trim corners off of both pieces of black cardstock to create coffin shape.

2. Trim Monster Mash and Boo Whooo?! (backside) papers 1/8″ smaller then your card’s coffin shape and mount to black cardstock.

3. Attach coffin shapes together along top edge.

4. Adhere skeleton chipboard shape to scrap of yellow paper and mount to front of card.

5. Adhere striped paper strip to front of card & inside of card.

6. Place “Happy Halloween” rub-on on white strip and mount to front of card.

7. Place “Spooky Town” to scrap of orange paper.

8. Using chipboard shapes, create your message inside and embellish as desired.