Wrapped Chocolate!

 I put these wrapped bars in my Mum's and Mother-in-law's stocking bags. They were simple; using DSP from the Holiday Mini catalogue, Holly Berry Bouquet(124004). I wrapped it around the bar then secured it with Sticky Strip (104294) on both ends and along the seam at the back. I ran the ends a half a crank through the crimper (101618)to secure them and give them a finished look.

Next I created a Lolly or Rosette with a 1 inch strip of Very Vanilla (101650)cardstock that was punched along one edge with the Eyelet Border (119853) punch. It was topped with a stamped image from the Delightful Decorations (116517) set stamped in Cherry Cobbler (119669) ink. This was then punched out with the Ornament punch (119847). I added a few Basic Pearl (119247) and a small piece of Quilted Cherry Cobbler Ribbon (124105), from the Holiday mini, that was tied in a knot to finish the job!
A really quick and easy project!

Sharri

Fancy Folds Class #4

 Cased directly from Sandi McIver's Countdown to Christmas. A diamond fold card. I used the same stamp set and base color but changed up the DSP then made a version from Perfect Plum as well.

Stamp set: Bright Hopes, Christmas Greetings

Card Stock: Not Quite Navy, Marina Mist, Brushed Silver, Whisper White, Marina Mist DSP from Subtles Stack

 Ink: Versamark, Marina Mist

Accessories: Whisper White 3/8 " Taffeta Ribbon, Northern Frost Decorative Strip, Big Shot, Whisper White Embossing Powder, Basic Rhinestones, Scallop Squares Duo die, Scallop edge border punch, 1 1/4" circle punch

The colors for this version are Perfect Plum and Elegant Eggplant. The DSP is from the Subtles Stack as well.

These cards were very well received even though I was confused at first with the folds :-).

Thanks for coming by.

Sharri

Fancy Folds Class #1

 I recently held a Fancy Folds class where we created 4 cards and a Gift Card Holder.
It was a fun and interesting class. I will detail the cards we created over the next few posts.

 The first card is an Origami Diamond Fold card found here. We used DSP from the stacks I used the Red Glimmer paper and Whisper White to decorate the tabs

 Organza Whisper White ribbon was tied around the flap and Snowflakes from the Northern Frost strip and Rhinestones are on the mid fold while a Real Red button and 1/8th Taffeta Ribbon on the front.

Inside we stamped snowflakes from the Serene Snowflakes and the sentiment is from the Christmas Greetings set.

It is a card and envelope in one and very fun to do. We used the Simply Scored tool as well.

Keep checking back for the other cards.

Sharri

All Occaision....Strength and Hope

 This set is very versatile it can be used for just about any occasion.
Here I have created a "One Sheet Wonder" background with some of the new "In Colors".

Stam.ps: Strength and Hope, Curly Cute, Petite Pairs
Ink: Cameo Coral, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo and Pool Party.
Paper: Island Indigo, Whisper White

Accessories: Scallop Edge punch, Ticket corner punch

I really liked the outcome of these.
Thanks for your patience and coming by.



Sharri

Christmas cards with Rub-ons

 The next 10 cards are all created with the Jolly Holiday DSP and the Holly & Jolly rub-ons from the Current Idea Book and Catalogue.

I can't take credit for the simplicity or the design of these....that goes to LeeAnn Greff


http://flowerbug.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/10/here-it-is-free-christmas-cards-pdf.html

 With a few accessories you can have a great set of cards

 I followed LeeAnn's directions fairly close but I did change it up a bit in places

 You only use 1/2 a package of the rub-ons and less than 1/2 pkg of the DSP.

 Add some co-ordinating cardstock ......

 Here I added a few snowflakes stamped in a tone-on-tone .......

 Voila! Beautiful quick cards for the holiday.

 Fun!

 and whimsical!

 Hope you've enjoyed these and as the DSP and the Rub-ons are in the IBC you can stock upon them for next year.

Thanks for stopping by,

Sharri