quick easy cute fun: projects for paper crafters
Yes, it’s that time of year again–time to start thinking about Christmas lights. When I was a little girl, the iconic bulb of choice for exterior holiday décor was the mighty C9. Home after home sported these luminescent powerhouses. Some chose a single color while others added white for a peppermint (or, more rarely, spearmint) effect. . . .[Read More]
Looking for last minute stocking stuffer ideas? You can’t go wrong with chocolate–most everyone loves this luscious luxury. But for the few who don’t? Well, chocolate boasts a high trade value for after-destuffing swap sessions. And when it comes wrapped as prettily as this bar, a quick and simple tag like this is all you need to add the. . .[Read More]
I just love Stampin’ Up!’s Autumn Days set for fall and Thanksgiving stamping projects, like this Brown Sugar & Molasses-Crusted Ham 6×6 recipe card. But that lovely pinecones-on-a-branch image can carry you straight into winter, too. So, why think about winter now? To make your life easier, of course. Set aside a little time this summer to run. . .[Read More]
Add a touch of sparkle to your Christmas presents this year with a gilded poinsettia gift tag. The small pointed-petal flower from the Island Floral die may have originally been designed to suggest a plumeria or other tropical blossom. However, put two together, offset the petals and fasten with a brad and a Brushed Gold Itty Bitty Shapes punch. . .[Read More]
Add an extra touch to your Christmas spread this year: display a mini menu board featuring that fine pheasant from the SU Autumn Days set. (For a close-up view, click on the image. To zoom in further, click again.) Last year, I made individual menu cards for each place at the table. With the full array of dishes. . .[Read More]
Christmas with Dickens has been a treasured possession in our family’s home since it was bestowed upon my father by a young colleague. Guided by the small, gold-embossed tome by Charles Dickens’ great-grandson Cedrick Charles Dickens,
Few people bear an affection for the work of Charles Dickens as heartfelt as my father’s. Thus, it was with special interest that he listened to the tale of a young man who came belatedly to the company Christmas party some years ago. Arriving at the venue just as dinner was to be served, the young man took the. . .[Read More]
This card was created for the Stampin Addicts 3×3 Holiday/Winter swap hosted by Jen (aka MommyTris). Simple yet pleasing, it reflects the beauty of wet paper aquapainting. The crispness of Taken with Teal also offers a refreshing contrast to the end-of-year onslaught of red and green. The graceful dove bears a message of peace, suitable. . .[Read More]
--Holly & The Dog
