More Christmas in July ~ Cards and 3-D Giftables

How often have you needed an easy, cute gift or card around the Holidays? I know for me it's often enough that this year I've decided to be prepared for it. I put together this cute Hot Cocoa holder and spoon kit for just such an occasion!

 

I just used the Top Note Die, glued two of them together with my favorite adhesive, Tombo Multi Glue, stamped "Merry" from the Pennant Parade stamp set on the wooden spoon, added a few simple embellishments, and VIOLA! A cute little giftable. 

Supplies:
Stamps:
Ornament Keepsakes (Wood~128048, Clear~128051)
Paper:
Cherry Cobbler CS (119685)
Crumb Cake CS (120953)
Ink:
Versamark (102283)
Fun Tools:
Big Shot (113439)
Ornament Keepsakes Framelit Dies (127816)
Top Note Bigz Die (113463
Embellishments:
Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine (123125)
Early Espresso Bakers Twine (123124)
Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder (101930)

Here are a few cute, easy, fast cards.

Supplies:
Stamps:
Snowflake Soiree (Wood~127922, Clear~127925)
Paper:
Season of Style DSP (132340)
Cherry Cobbler CS (119685)
Crumb Cake CS (120953)
Chocolate Chip CS (102128)
Gumball Green CS (126840)
Ink:
Chocolate Chip (126979)
Fun Tools:
Merry Mini's Punch Pack (126882)
1" Square Punch (124094)
Postage Stamp Punch (122344)
Embellishments:
Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (126848)
Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246)

This next cutie was easy-peasy, as far as putting it together! I don't have a lot of money for supplies, so consumable products are used sparingly at my house. That cute little button was made with the new Simply Pressed Clay, found in the new 2013-2014 Catalog, with the Buttons Clay Molds. This means I can make LOTS of buttons for a fraction of the price of buying buttons! {LOVE THIS}!!!

Supplies:
Stamps:
Delightful Dozen (Wood~128547, Clear~122652)
Paper:
Silver Glimmer Paper (124005)
Basic Black (121045)
Very Vanilla (101650)
Cherry Cobbler (119685)
Gumball Green (126840)
Ink:
Basic Black (126980)
Fun Tools:
Buttons and Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Molds (131272)
Embellishments:
Simply Pressed Clay (130685)
Merry Mini's Punch Pack (126882)
1" Square Punch (124094)
Postage Stamp Punch (122344)

  

Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set

 Snowflake Soiree Stamp Set

Delightful Dozen Stamp Set

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Double Mini Milk Carton

I have to tell you, I'm REALLY excited about this swap I made for Convention! I had already made a Wow card for this organized swap I signed up for, but when I saw this tutorial I knew I had to make it!

Here's the video of how to assemble it:

I hope you have as much fun with this easy variation of the Mini Milk Carton Die as I did! :)

Supplies:
Stamps:
Chalk Talk Stamp Set (130631 Wood, 130634 Clear)   
Paper:
Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper (130814)
Calypso Coral Card Stock (122925)
Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)Ink:
Versamark (102283)
Tools:
Big Shot (113439)
Mini Milk CartonBigz L (117310)
Circles # 2 Originals (114526)
Chalk Talk Framelits (129983)
Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309)
Heat Tool (129053)
Stick Strip (104294)
SNAIL Adhesive (104332)
Glue Dots (103683)
Accessories:
Pool Party Stampin' Emboss Powder (129398)
Bermuda Bay 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (131206)
Island Indigo Bakers Twine (125575)
Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246)

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Test Tube Candy Box Holder

I had a lot of fun, making these cute 3-D swaps for Convention. Though I accidently used a retired embossing folder, many girls asked for them like it didn't matter! I had several requests for instructions on how to make these, so I went on a hunt for the instructions I found online. Actually, it wasn't me who found it online, but my Mom. The copy she gave me listed the website it came from, but unfortunately the site is no longer up & running. 

So instead of sending you over to the source listed on my recipe, I've scanned in the page & will share with you the recipe for making this cutie!

(Not to scale)

Using an 11"x4" piece of card stock, you'll cut along the solid lines & score along the dashed lines.

Along the 11" side, you'll score at 1/2", 1 3/4", 4 1/4", & 5 1/2".

Along the 4" side (the top of the image), you'll score at 3". 

Use a 3/4"-1" circle punch, depending on the size of test tube you purchased. You want it to be a snug fit.

The test tubes were purchased through Seaside Crafts in a bulk order. Their website is currently under construction, but they have a Yahoo group to keep people informed of their current deals. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/seasidecrafts/

Stamp Set: Greeting Card Kids (119887 Wood Mount, 120633 Clear Mount)

Paper: Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack (117152), Pretty in Pink (100459), Whisper White (100730)

Ink: StazOn (101406), Pretty in Pink (126955), Rose Red (126954), Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker (100045), Blush Blossom Stampin' Write Marker (100037), So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker (126957)

Tools: Extra Large Oval Punch (119859), 3/4" Circle Punch (119873), Blender Pen (102845)

Accessories: Pretty in Pink Scallop Dots Ribbon (124141)

Thanks for stopping by!

Shannon

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