Twisted Gift Card Holder

Another swap creation.  This one had to be a gift card holder.  While looking or something unique, I came across this twisted gift card holder tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers.  I loved it!  It went together quickly, great use for scraps, and could be used for other things...small treats, candy, etc.

So, probably won't be crafting much this week as I am determined to get the holiday decorations up, presents wrapped, and cards in the mail.  I can do it!

Have a great week!

Marie  

Let it Snow!

More swap cards! They are both Joy Fold Cards. This is a fun fold for cards.  To save on time I decided to make both the same since they had similar themes.   All the papers are from my scrap basket.  The snowmen were from a page kit swap that I participated in, but I had not used them and I decided they would be perfect on these cards.  I hated cutting him in half, but....I added a few snowflake brads and done!  These were so quick and I love how they came out.

Thanks for looking!
                          Marie

Making Spirits Bright

This is one of my favorite cards to make, Diagonal Double Pocket Card.  I especially like it for when I am giving a gift card...two pockets, one for gift card and one for a treat!

Here's the Details:

Image - Making Spirits Bright from Stampin' Up; colored with Zig pens, Crystal Effects on the glass
Tag Sentiment - Merry Everything from Stampin' Up
Papers - black card stock for base card, rest from my scrap basket
Extras - Creative Memories oval cutter, Stampin' Up tag punch, black brads, black & white sheer ribbon, red & white baker's twine, black Zig pen for faux stitching

This one is off to a swap partner...hope she likes it!

                                                                             Marie

TAGS!

Quick share...these were for a recent swap.  I used my Close to my Heart, Art Philosophy cartridge for all the cuts.  I have to say, I am LOVING that cartridge!  I raided my scrap basket for all the papers and ribbons.  The penguin is a little shaker sticker.  These were so fun and easy to do!

Happy Crafting!
                        Marie

Subway Art Christmas Card

This is my card for a recent swap.  I was not feeling very creative so I went to Pinterest to find some motivation.  I really liked the look of the subway art.  I decided to go with it!

Here's the details:
Art:  Christmas subway art
Papers:  black card stock, printed from my scrap basket
Extras:  Lipstick Cats Eye chalk ink, Jolee's poinsettia stickers

Just a note...the original piece of art I printed has a date on it, hence the strategically placed poinsettia.  The link I have above is for a piece exactly the same EXCEPT no date, the work "hope" instead.  :)

Make it a crafty day!
                           Marie

ATC: A Christmas Carol

July's ATC Swap on Paper Crafting Divas had a theme of "A Christmas Carol"...however that inspired you.  I was inspired to do one of my favorite Christmas songs..."Rudolph".  I got to use one of my favorite Cricut Cuts, too!

Here are the details:

Papers -  textured green velvet for the background, torn white mulberry and printed vellum.

Cut - deer from Cindy Loo cartridge

Extras - silver Flower Soft corners, small red pearl

Thanks for stopping!  Hope you are having a wonderfully, crafty week!

Marie

Cute Cat Christmas Card

Third week as guest designer for Gerda's Doodles...This week was one of Gerda's picks, a cute kitty sitting on a package.  For some reason I thought of Christmas when I saw this image so I went with it...I also used a sketch from Mojo Monday ( that I am planning on using for the September PCD challenge).

Here's the Details:

Image- Cute Cat from Gerda's Doodles; I colored with pencils.

Papers - all from my scrap basket

Extras - Tickets were clip art printed on computer, buttons, twine, edge punch, black pen for faux stitching

I am in love with this card...and the inside.  

Have you had a chance to get your FREEBIE from Gerda ?  If not, check it out...he is adorable!  Thanks for looking!

Marie

In the Manger Card

The theme for the month on Paper Crafting Divas is "Christmas in July", so with Christmas on the brain I decided to color this image.  Isn't it adorable?  It is "In the Manger" by Mo Manning.

Here are the details:
Image:  In the Manger byMo Manning; colored with pencils

Papers:  all from my scrap basket; yellow is an embossed piece I received in a swap - I believe it is embossed with a Tim Holtz folder

Extras:  rafia, buttons, glitter stars cut on the Cricut with my new cartridge, Art Philosophy from Close to My Heart.

I have a few more holiday projects that I will be sharing throughout July.  Hope you are having a wonderful day!  Thanks for looking.

                               Marie 

It's beginning to look like Christmas....I wish!

Well, December 1st rolled around and I had all these grand plans to have all my decorations up, packages ready to mail, newsletter written & cards signed.....NOT! It all went downhill after my beautiful tree would not completely light up. I bought this beautiful champagne tree for all our military decorations and I decided I would put it up first. I fluffed the branches, connected the corns and plugged it in....half of the upper portion would not light. I was sick over it...this was a brand new tree, only used one season. Well, after a quick check and no resolve I decided to set it aside and move to something else.....lights for outside. ARGHHHHH! Only 3 out of 10 sets of lights were working, my cute penguins were only half lighting up and my candy can markers had been partially crushed due to improper packing. Ok, my Christmas cheer was quickly evaporating. So, again, I decided to put it aside...everything would look better the next day. Because I had spent so much time on the decorations, dinner was not ready or even thought of. I went to pick up a pizza....imagine my surprise when I returned home to find all 20+ Rubbermaid's and boxes of decorations piled all over my family room.

This is not how I work...I like to do one box at a time, putting away the empty boxes as I go...I quickly pushed down the complaints that rose to my lips when I saw how proud my husband was that he had 'helped me'. (Deep Sigh) I decided to deal with it all...half lite trees, inoperative lights, crushed candy canes & mountains of Rubbermaid's... tomorrow; and I watched Glee.

Oh, did I mention that I am trying a new eating plan with my sister & it is very low in carbs? Yeah, so now emotional eating because carrots just don't help when you are feeling this way.

I wish I could say that I awoke the next day ready to conquer it all,but I didn't. No, I awoke to an even worse feeling of being overtaken by the evil Christmas decorations and the need for escape, so...I went to craft with a girlfriend. I was hoping some creative time would help dissolve the growing feeling of being overwhelmed and motivate me to conquer the mess in my family room. We went to a local store for a make and take. We made the cute card to the left...the Santa can move around the clock & the clock hands can move. It is an easel card...cute.

After a little bit of girl talk, creative time and lunch I did return feeling a little more confident in my ability to win this battle over the Christmas decorations. I am happy to report that the tree is fixed, most of the Rubbermaid's are unpacked and back in their proper places, outside lights are hung, and two of the 4 penguins are working. I only have to repair the candy canes and try to find the problem with the other two penguins. Now I am not saying all my decorating is done...I still have a major banister to wrap, chandeliers to drape, another tree to put up and decorate, etc....but I am on my way and in control:)