While Barb Barton and I were crafting together, she mentioned that her father-in-law always gives money as a gift. last year he spent more than $2 a piece for money holders to present them. Since we have an Accucut die for money holders, I gave her some i had cut out. Here is an example of the way Barb decorated them for a Christmas gift. She covered it with designer paper, added a ribbon and gift tag, and embellished with a flower and snowflake. Maybe you would like to make some of these for your holiday giving. The blank money holders are available at our on-line store. You just add the imagination and love. And the best news is that they only cost 83 cents each plus the scrap paper you use to decorate them.
Money Holder Sample - Closed
Money Holder Sample - Open
Money Holder Blank
These circle cut-out cards are such FUN to make. (and easy too). Cut designer paper to cover the front with a narrow border. Then choose a stamped image (we used Just-Rite stamps) that can be cut into a circle and layered. We used the Nestabilities from Spellbinder in our Cuttlebug die cut machine. The images were colored with Copic markers, but you could use pencils or whatever your choice of coloring technique that you like. Some elements were mounted on foam tape for a 3-D effect. Ink pads used were Memento from Tsukineko. The blank diecut cards are available at our online store along with other products used in these projects.
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Friends Fill Your Life With Joy
Plant Smiles
Our Craft Robo (electric diecut machine) was getting dusty because we didn’t learn how to use it efficiently. Our son figured it out and cut out 2 new projects that are now for sale on the web store. Below is a sample of a gift card holder. It comes blank. You just fold, glue and decorate. We added a bellyband with a charm, but you could use a sticker, button, or flower. The other project is shown on our home page. It uses a circle cut out card blank which we have decorated with designer paper and stamped images. It too is available blank for your crafting creativity. Have fun with these 2 unique paper projects and start your holiday off right.
Gift Card Holder
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Circle Cut Out Christmas Card
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Here are some samples of the holiday cards that Betsy Gibney is planning to teach at her class. You can register for the holiday card workshop on Saturday, Nov 12, by clicking here. Or you can call us at 717-938-3425. Bring your personal tool kit and plan to have FUN!
Christmas Joy Card
Christmas Angel Card
May Peace Be Your Gift Card
The Embossed Christmas Card
Winter Magic Card
If you want to make quick and easy holiday cards, purchase these kits on our
website store here. Everything is cut out and ready to color and glue. Some background papers may vary because of availability, but the results are all perfect. The fence card is impressive and the gatefold card is simple while looking complicated. I colored everything with Copic markers, but you can use colored pencils. Be sure to stock up on Scor-tape and Tombow glues. And, get crafting for the holidays.
Gatefold Christmas Card
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Snowman Fence Card
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HOW CUTE ARE THESE? Cardmaking is easy for children or adults with these kits, and affordable too. Just glue pre-cut pieces together and add embellishments. You can use ours or your own. And, envelopes are included. These are now for sale at our on-line store. Be sure to get some Scor-tape and Glue Dots while you’re there for easy gluing. Kids won’t remember what you got them for Christmas, but they will always remember the fun you had while crafting together.
Snowman Card Kit
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Christmas Stocking Card Kit
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I love to keep lists! Lists of gifts for people, things to do, ideas to try etc. You can alter any plain inexpensive notepad to make list making more fun. Here are some examples of seasonal pads we are taking to the church holiday event in November. You can use any size. Just cover the front with cardstock add decorative paper and put a band over the top to hold it together. Then embellish to your heart’s content. I used BoBunny designer paper and Stampin’ Up paper. Cardstock is Stamp Express quality cardstock. Stamps are from Stampavie and JustRite. Buttons and flowers are from my stash. Ovals were cut with Stampabilities Nesties dies. Use Scor-tape so everything will hold up well with use. These supplies are for sale at www.stampexpressstore.com.
Santa Altered Note Pad
Fall Altered Note Pad
Give Thanks Altered Note Pad
We usually think of red and green for Christmas items. I thought I’d try some different colors to see how they work. The beige, cranberry, and forest green gives an oldtime antiquish look. Paper is BoBunny and Stamp Express. Stamp is from JustRite, and dies are Spellbinders Nestabilities. Of course, cranberry, forest, and beige are just various shades of red, green and white.
The warmest wishes card uses pink, lime and white. Again it is a matter of shades of the red and green. Stamp is JustRite, paper from BoBunny and Stamp Express. The embossed part uses C’ordinations with a Cuttlebug folder and then sanded. Ovals are Nesties and buttons from my stash.
Finally, the shaped card (using Nesties) is all aqua and green with white accents. The ornaments are JustRite cling stamps, paper is BoBunny and Stamp Express, ink from Memento by Tsukineko. All supplies are available at www.stampexpressstore.com. Order now and use your 10% off coupon for October.
Spirit of the Season Christmas Card
Warmest Wishes Snowman Card
Christmas Ornaments Card
The fall stamps from JustRite are all so super I couldn’t make up my mind on what to do first. Here’s what I came up with for some of them. I’m still coloring others so stay tuned! All are colored with Copic markers and mounted on various circles from Spellbinders nestabilities. Solid cardstock is C’ordinations and Stamp Express quality cardstock. Designer papers are from BoBunny. All the papers, markers and stamps are for sale right now at www.stampexpressstore.com. Diecuts on the scrapbook page are Sizzix, flowers are Prima and ribbon is from my stash. A little Stickles brightened up the jack-o’lantern eyes. What fun these were to make. Try them.
12x12 Boo Halloween Page
Pumpkin Patch Card
Trick or Treat Card
House Mouse images just make you smile. And, this month’s Halloween set is adorable. Here are 2 of the 4 cards we have planned for the class at Olde Towne Books and Brew on Oct 1st. The Dracula mouse is being held off by the mouse with garlic! Stamps are from Stampabilities and colored with Copic markers. Designer paper is BoBunny, The second card uses Stamp Express pumpkin lovenotes. Inside we cut out just the vampire mouse and saying. Sign up for class now or order the stamps and materials at www.stampexpressstore.com. Our third card is one of the Christmas cards that Betsy Gibney is doing at the Locomotion Day on Oct 15 at the Stone Manse Bed and Breakfast. BoBunny holiday paper is topped with JustRite stamps and ribbon. Betsy has 4 holiday projects planned for her class that day. Barb is working on a gift idea and I’ll come up with something! Plus Myra is cooking and baking a delicious lunch and snacks. We hope to see you all at both of these events.
House Mouse Halloween Card
Halloween Lovenote Card (open)
Halloween Lovenote Card (closed)
Wishing You Joy Christmas Card
