Tags and Cards for Christmas by Tessa Wise

Hello!  Only a few more days until Christmas and I've been busy wrapping up gifts.  I love to make special tags and cards for my packages- it adds a special touch to each gift I give.  Here are a few that I made this year:

The first one is a gift card holder tag.  I cut an extra long piece of cardstock and folded one end up to create a pocket.  It holds the cute Starbucks gift card perfectly!  This one is embellished with the cute postal label stamp, some of the fun border strips, a chipboard button, and a few epoxy dots- all from the Santa's List collection.

My next tag was quick- I started with the doily journaling card and embellished the bottom with a glittery red border strip.  Next, I stamped the calendar above the border strip with brown ink.  I added a punch out banner flag next and then stamped and punched the sentiment onto the snowflake patterned paper.  I added the decorative brad next and adhered it to my tag with a foam dot.  Lastly, I added a few sequins for sparkle.

I have a couple cards to share, too!  Here is my first one:

I started this one with a kraft card base.  I started by stamping the snowflakes up one side of the card with red ink.  Next, I added the journaling card with the snowflake punched out.  I added some punch outs and banner flags to the left corner of the journaling card next and then added a few sequins as accent.

My last one is a fun one using more of those pretty sequins:

I loved this journaling card and knew it would be a fun sentiment on a card!  I created a red card base for it and then added a strip of kraft cardstock to the center.  I added my sentiment card next and wrapped it with a bit of silver cording, finishing it with a bow.  I started adding the sequins next, starting close to the sentiment card.  I added fewer and fewer as I went up.  Lastly I went back and added the glitter bits- they are the centers from the silver sequins that I found in the baggy- don't they look pretty mixed in?  :)

I add my cards to the front of my packages using a card hanger die- who needs an envelope with this:

Now my gifts have a little extra wow and I can check the present wrapping off my list!  Hope you are all enjoying the season and thanks for joining me today!

Supplies Used:

Teresa Collins Designs: Santa's List 12x12 papers,  Santa's List Sequins, Santa's List Chipboard Buttons, Santa's List Epoxy Dots, Santa's List Border Strips, Santa's List Die-cut Sheet, Santa's List Decorative Brads, Santa's List clear stamp set
Other: Cardstock by Stampin' Up!; Twine by The Twinery; Snowflake punch by Stampin' Up!; Ribbon by Stampin' Up!; Card Hanger Die by Soapbox Creations

Santa's List Advent Calendar - By: Sesil Cratin

Sesil here to show you what I created this year using the Silhouette Advent Calendar and the amazing Santa's List Collection from Teresa Collins Desgins.  

I love making these calendars each year. It has become a little tradition now for the last couple of years.

Without further adieu I present you with the 2013 Advent Calendar:

Thank you for letting me share my creation with you.  Hope you liked it and hope it gives you some inspiration to create beautiful art.  Till next time!  Happy Crafting and have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

www.sesilcratin.com

Christmas Cards - Jamie Harder

Christmas is quickly approaching …. yikes…. I am not quite ready!!!  I am still working on sending out Christmas cards.  Luckily, Teresa's Santa's List collection makes it a breeze to whip together a few cards!

I am absolutely smitten with the sequins in this collection!  For my first card I filled up a treat bag with sequins and layered that overtop of a few of the patterned papers in the collection.  Next, I added the joy sticker, button and snowflake die cut.  I just love the look of the sequins in behind!

I kept this next one pretty simple (easy to mass produce…wink wink).   I just love the bold red in this collection!

I had fun on this last card and decided to push myself outside of my comfort zone!  I am normally quite "linear" in my designs but this time, I decided to play with circles!   The mix of die cuts and stickers makes this so quick and easy.  The enamel dots are just the right touch!

Have a great weekend!  I am off to fight the crowds and get some shopping in!

Twinkle Twinkle Santa's List Layout by Dedra Long

Hi Everyone! Dedra here to share a layout using the Santa's List Collection. This collection will get you in the Christmas spirit for sure.

To create this layout I used leftover paper scraps from my other projects. I used both of the red and white striped papers just as they were cut. I moved them from top to bottom to see which orientation I liked best.

Once the orientation was good to go I used another striped border piece to overlap and tie the other papers together. Adding the snowflakes, die cut cardstock pieces, stickers, enamel dots and a little bling was subtle and simple enough that I felt the photos took center stage in this one.

I have a confession, I have always believed in the saying that sometimes mistakes end up adding an unexpected element to your projects. That is exactly what happened in this layout, even though it was small, it still kind of stressed me out initially.
If you scroll back up and take a look at the star cardstock sticker to the left of the layout I had to put something there because I was trying to use my trimmer to cut all of the layered pieces and it totally crunched and chewed that striped border piece. You should have seen me trying to figure out what to put there to cover it up, lol!

I always love to hear the stories of other disasters and how they were "creatively dealt with!"
Do you have one you could share?

25 Days by Stacey Michaud

Hello everyone!  Today I am sharing a layout that documents an annual family tradition, the arrival of our elf!  The little fellow's name is Dash and he is a member of our household for 25 days each year.

I remembered to document some of his best moments last year so I could scrap them using the Santa's List collection!

This base paper comes with the newsprint and scalloped edge.  I decided to work with the already fabulous design by building along the edges!  I placed my photos along the bottom edge, staggering my three pictures. 

When I design, I look for a way to balance my photos.  In this case, I went to the opposite side.  I used a journaling card along the left side and layered on top of it.  I used the die-cut banner and some chipboard.  To give it the last touch, I used some burlap twine in a chipboard button. 

I wanted some more green on the page, so I glued down a line of the sequins.  I love, love, love sequins!

For the rest of the page, I chose elements that worked with my ideas.  I went with the large, numerical title, using a die-cut ticket and black alphabet to mix it all up.  I also created a cluster along the bottom.  It started with the naughty or nice chipboard banner.  I figured it was perfect since the elf's job is to report back to Santa! 

I layered a different shape, using the circular Christmas die-cut and the chipboard star.  Try mixing up three different shapes and sizes in a cluster!

Be sure to record all of your annual traditions this year!  Grab several photos and create a balanced, detailed layout!

Quick and Easy gift ideas by Yvonne Blair

Hello there.  I don't know about you I cannot believe Christmas is in 15 days! Crazy.

We all have those things crop up where we need a quick gift. 

You know what I'm talking about.  

I decided to share with you some things I have made up for just that occasion. 

Here I bought a few Starbucks Holiday Mugs and stuffed them with hot chocolate and peppermint sticks to dip in the hot chocolate.  I also used a Teresa Collins Santa's list treat bag as a little gift card holder. 

It contains a Starbucks Gift card to stuff in the mug along with the other goodies. 

If you haven't bought any of these treat bags yet...what are you waiting for???

The small ones are the perfect size to create a unique gift card holder.

I took to epoxy dots and stuck them on a foam pop dot. Folded the top of the treat bag down and stuck the popped epoxy dots on the bag as well as the fold.  Then you just tie a little piece of baker's twine add a punch out from the die cut sheet and there you have it.  A really quick and easy gift. 

I think these would be great for teachers, co-workers or that unexpected guest that always seems to happen.

 Next I took one of the bigger treat bags, adhered a doily, stamped the "to-from" and tied it all together with some more Baker's Twine. They you can just stuff it with whatever you have on hand. 

Wouldn't this be cute to take to the Kid's Christmas party at school???

 Last but certainly not least, I ran one of the transparent treat bags through the TCeBosser.

I think this is the perfect way to dress it up a bit.  

Love the Stardust folder...it has been really used a LOT lately, hehehe.

Folded the bag down, attached a folded doily and punched out the Santa's List from a piece of the packaging. I love to use as much as possible...sometimes the packaging has some really cute elements on them. 

 I hope you enjoyed today's quick and easy in a pinch post! 

Until next time! Have a safe and happy week! 

I hope to get some Christmas shopping done and crossed off my list! 

What about you???

Teresa Collins eBosser 'In Time for the Holidays' Blog Hop! More for the Holiday Hop by Yvonne Blair

Hey everyone...Yvonne back to give you an overview and instructions for my hanging card pocket.

The first thing I did was embossed a piece of craft colored cardstock using the Stardust pattern embossing folder. I sent it through the TC eBosser using the A-C-D sandwich. 

 I love that I could walk away while the machine did all the work! 

I did this while cooking supper, wink. 

 I tried to get a closeup so you could see just how deep and crisp the embossing really is. 

It is phenomenal! One of the many things I love about the eBosser is that you can emboss vellum to chipboard.  The machine will not cut through the vellum but it will emboss the chipboard so deeply!!! 

You will simply be amazed...oops off topic, hehehe. 

 I then cut my piece of cardstock to about 6" wide.  

(don't you just love this pattern???)

I then pulled out my Santa's List Collection and went to town creating.

I cut 1/4 inch off of two sides of the chevron paper.  I adhered that to a piece of red cardstock.

I also adhered the embossed cardstock to the same red cardstock so that it would pop a little. 

I did staple each side and corner with my stapler.  It will help it hold up when you start stuffing 

cards into it, wink.

Then it's just a matter of embellishing the way you like it! 

I hope you have enjoyed this weeks blog hop...there has been lots of inspiration and fun. 

Don't forget to leave a comment on each blog that has participated so that you will be entered to win a TCeBosser just in time for the holidays!!! 

*You can enter the giveaway everyday by commenting on at least one of the participating blogs, and selecting the 'left a comment' tab on Rafflecopter. Limit is 1 comment per person, per day. All entries left on all blogs, will go to into the same 'hat'.

In the mean time...hop on over to the next on the list! 

Craftwell -  starting link

Cheripiles 

Sesil Cratin 

Sam   

   {Jazmin Gibbons}

                                                               Misty Christensen

 Yvonne Blair

TCD Design Team-you are here.  

Good luck and hope to see you again soon!

Teresa Collins eBosser 'In Time for the Holidays' Blog Hop! Advent Tutorial by Cheri Piles

Hey Everyone! I'm back with the tutorial, on how to create tags just like these using the Santa's List 6"x6" paper pad. See diagrams below for papers used from the paper pad.

You will need to have brad numbers, white or cream cardstock, ribbon - I used red and cream and some flowers. To see how I created these flowers I have a flower tutorial here. Pop dots and ink if you like to ink, which is optional. I used distress stain in gathered twigs. And a tray, I used the 7gypsies Mini Librarie drawer, my tags are measured in width for this tray. If you use a different one measure your tag bases (white cardstock) to fit your tray.

OK, so I have given you a little diagram on how I cut all of the papers. I did have some left over, so heck if your feeling like going for the whole month you can! *tip - you can corner round all of your peices... or not. I did with the exception of the dark red and music notes strips (some I turned into banners as shown on tags in first post), I like the look of the rounded corners but it's a personal choice and it's yours. :)

Now, for the words... I don't have an image of it, but there is a sheet in your paper pad that has phrases on them. Cut them all apart. Also cut apart the journal cards from the pad.

From your white card stock you will need to make your tags. All of my tags are 2 3/4" wide, so cut a bunch of 2 3/4" strips. Now, from those strips cut 5 at 3 1/2" tall, 5 at 3 3/4" tall, 5 at 4" tall, 5 at 4 1/4" tall and 5 at 4 1/2". Then cut all your top corners into angles for all of your tags.

Once you have all of your tags created then emboss them, and as you can see I had some extra room so I added a few of the papers and embossed them too!

So, once I embossed them all I gave them just a bit of ink (as in lightly, to give a LITTLE bit of contrast) Then I ink stained all of the edges. Ok, so by #25 I HOPE you still like me.... maybe you should have some chocolate... right now I'm finishing my second bag of DOVE Chocolate Peppermint Bark Promises!!

Here's a little tip or trick....

If you only want to emboss half of or a part of something just insert the part you want embossed. Now think about this for just a sec... what if this was a card? Yes, you could emboss just the front, fold it over and voila!! *Tip - when you put it into the machine, just make sure the flappy part hanging out of the folder is at the bottom not the top when you insert the plates into your TCeBosser.

ok, so start assembling your tags, refer back to the FIRST POST which has close up pictures! Because they are tags I think you can see how to add your paper layers. Don't forget to make this more special by adding advent items to the back of each tag. I hope you are inspired to create your own advent countdown tags!

If you want to be entered to win the fabulous giveaway you make sure you leave a comment on each participating blog in the hop.  Craftwell is giving away a TC eBosser with two of her new folders!!!

*TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE GIVEAWAY, YOU MUST LEAVE A COMMENT ON EACH OF THE PARTICIPATING BLOGS. 1 COMMENT PER PERSON, PER BLOG, PER DAY.  

*You can enter the giveaway everyday by commenting on at least one of the participating blogs, and selecting the 'left a comment' tab on Rafflecompter. Limit is 1 comment per person, per day. All entries left on all blogs, will go to into the same 'hat'.

a Rafflecopter giveaway In the mean time...hop on over to the next on the list! 

Craftwell -  starting link

Cheripiles 

Sesil Cratin 

Sam   

   {Jazmin Gibbons}

                                                               Misty Christensen

Yvonne Blair  

TCD Design Team -you are here