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

Posted by scrapbook on December 22, 2009 under Holiday, Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

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.

It’s All About The Embellishments Using Making Memories

Posted by scrapbook on July 31, 2009 under Birthday, Embellishments, Idea, Page Idea | Be the First to Comment

Attention Making Memories Lovers!

Sometimes its just about the embellishments! This ADORABLE Making Memories Page would have not been the same if Heather hadn’t used all these embellishments! From the epoxy flower, to the buttons, to even the little accents of ribbon. This page is adorable!!

Its a cute and simple way to make any page!

Heres HOW!:

1. Adhere 2 photos to Bazzill paper, and then adhere to page.
2. Trim a 7 ½” piece of white eyelet lace and mount below the photos.
3. Use the Making Memories Tag Curler to attach one Making Memories epoxy curling tag to cream brulee beaded ribbon and mount over white eyelet lace.
4. Use scissors to trim one die-cut frame in half diagonally. Staple 5″ piece of white eyelet lave round frame and adhere to page.
5. Create layered flowers using die-cuts, blossoms, buttons, and velvet brads.
6. Adhere flowers to page. Adhere one die-cut journaling shape to page.
7. Embellish using epoxy shapes, buttons, and velvet brads.
8. Use a black pen for journaling.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Kaitlyn
What We Found Scrapbooking

Making Memories Page Layout Using Garden Party

Posted by scrapbook on July 27, 2009 under Idea, Page Idea, layout | Be the First to Comment

Heres another Making Memories layout!

This layout is super cute, and uses almost Making Memories supplies. It was fast and easy but turned out super cute! We used the GARDEN PARTY line from MAKING MEMORIES.

And Heres how to make it!

1. Adhere two photos to the top portion of artisan die-cut paper.
2. Punch large and small GROMMETS through the dots of paper. Use a black pen to outline the inside of the grommets. Then use the pen to journal in the grommets.
3. Adhere ½” x 12″ glitter dots paper on Page using staples.
4. Use tag curler to attach one epoxy curling tag to white eyelet lace. Adhere over glitter dots paper strip.
5. Use glitter die-cuts to embellish.
6. Use a black pen for journaling.

And then enjoy!! Cute right!?!

Kaitlyn
What We Found Scrapbooking

Why Slice? Why Not! Using Making Memories Slice Machine

Posted by scrapbook on June 17, 2009 under Tools | Be the First to Comment

Hey Everyone!!

Hope everybody’s weekend is going  great!!

Today you are getting two videos!! The slice has been flying off the shelves! So I thought I would show a project and informational video for all of you.

This project is too adorable!! I love the line, and the way the incorporate the slice to make it perfect! What would we do without our personal die-cut systems!!

Hope you all are doing great!! And that you have a fantastic Saturday!!

Enjoy,

Kaitlyn