Shabby Chic Pink Holiday

Howdy.  I have been fighting with my camera, and daylight, to get some beautiful photos.  And well, I lost.  {frown}

But, I salvaged a sorta good, (not really) photo to share with you.  Let's get to it!

Ok, lets get the recipe.  I used a Pinktini color of solid card stock for the base.  I used my favorite kraft card stock for the matt.   (I just love that color)  And the beautiful pattern paper?  Tilda pattern paper: All That is Spring.  (be still my beating heart.)  I used the blue background floral pattern paper for the top flap and the distressed pink stipe for the bottom flap.  

I added a strip of white cotton eyelet trim, a silver chevron ribbon, and Pink Pirouette seam binding, across the middle of the top flap.  I thought that these trims added to the homespun 'feel' of this project.  I tied a simple bow with the silver chevron ribbon.  I added a large pom pom pink trim.  And a small round pink glass ornament.  I added a silver glittered star, and a hand stamped tag.  The tag reads: let it Snow.  I thought that really expresses the 'feeling' of the winter.  I also like the mix of different textures between the trims, the glitter star, and the softness of the pattern papers.  

Thank you for looking.  I hope to get some half decent photos soon.  As my next arts and craft fair is this Saturday!  Yep!  in a few days!  So, I may be photographing just before the doors open!  Yikes!

Floral & Gold Holiday Gift Card Holders

Howdy! and welcome.  Just a quick post, to share what I have been crafting.  I'm working on quite a few items for my upcoming Holiday Arts & Craft Fairs.  {smile}

I don't know about you, but when I see green and red, I instantly think of Christmas.  Maybe it's because of my age.  When I was a child, those were 'holiday' colors.  But, now days, there isn't a color combo that screams Christmas anymore.  {frown}  

When I started crafting for holiday craft fairs, I knew folks were looking for something new, and unique.  And that is when I started making holiday cards and packing in non-holiday colors.  Let me share with you what I have made.

My first gift card holder uses 'Valentine's' paper from G45.  It's about love and romance.  And, yeah, I can work with that.  So, I took the floral pattern paper and the text paper, and mixed them very nicely.

G45 - Mon Amour

I used real red card stock by Stampin' Up! for the base.  I just love the richness of this color, and the weight is just delightful!  The pink card stock matt and tag were made with Amuse Studio pale pink card stock.  I used the red foil paper for the scallop trim.  I used a vintage green seam binding for the multi-loop box.  I added a silver cord bow (Stampin' Up!) and a vintage pink glitter bulb for a decorative piece.  The tag was stamped in Basic Black classic ink, using the holiday jar stamp set by Paper Trey Ink.  I'm pretty happy with how this turned out.  {smile}  So, I will be making some holiday gift bags, holiday cards, and large gift card holders with these papers.

My next holiday gift card holder uses this 'new' holiday pattern paper from Stampin' Up!.  It's black, white, and gold.  Not traditional holiday colors at all.  But, it looks so elegant together!

SU! Winter Wonderland Specialty DSP

I used basic black card stock by Stampin' Up! for the base.  I love the depth of the black and the weight of the card stock.  I used shimmer white card stock by Stampin' Up! for the matts.  I wanted white, but it looked too flat.  So, that is why I used the shimmer card stock.  I tied a multi-loop bow with some vintage black seam binding.  I tied gold cord into a simple bow, and attached a single gold jingle bell to the bows.  I stamped the sentiment from the Wonderland stamp set in basic black classic ink, onto a gold foil trimmed tag I picked up at a big box craft store several months ago.  (They were used for a different project - birthday party tags).  I will be using this pattern paper for gift bags, large gift card holders, and a few holiday cards.  

Well, thank you for stopping by!  My first craft fair is this Saturday!  Yikes!  It'll be here soon!  Hope to see you there!  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Magnetic Monograms

Howdy.  I am trying to make a conscious effort in photographing what I create, to sell at the Holiday Craft Fairs I am participating in this holiday season.  And, so, I have a few photos.  I hand-craft magnetic monograms, and price to sell.  I take chipboard, and cover it in beautiful paper, paint it, and then decorate it.  The final touch is adhering two very strong magnets to the back.  That way, you can add your initial to any metal surface: locker, refrigerator, metal door, metal message board, and similar items.

Fancy cotton trims, sweet wrinkled seam binding, pretty vintage buttons, and interesting stick pins adorn these 4" letters.  Two strong magnets are adhered to the back of each letter.

This is all that I crafted today.  I could have finished a few more.  But, I have a habit of crafting the 'same'.  So, I figure I would take a break, and then come back to finish several more.  And maybe {fingers crossed} they all don't look alike.  {smile}

Now, I'm off to finish a few more gift bags.  I'm using Tidings pattern paper by Authentique for several of the gift bags (7-8).  Just incase a buyer would like a set of three or four.  {smile}  But, as you know, arrive early to my booth, at the craft fair, for the best selection.    If you would like a post card that has my craft fair schedule, please email me your address, and I'll drop one off in the mail {smile}.

More Holiday Gift Card Holders

Howdy! well, I finished a few more of the traditional colored holiday gift card holders.  I am running out the door to head into work, but I wanted to share another photo.  I am still using the new Tidings collection from Authentique for these.  I'm happy with how they turned out.  {smile}

Authentique: Tidings

I used Stampin' Up! card stock as the base.  I just love the heavy weight of this card stock.  And the colors are just gorgeous in real life.  {smile}  I added burlap ribbon, cotton ribbon, crochet trim and gold cord to the covers.  I found a few stag silhouettes in my stash, and added those, too.   I made a few tags, and added them randomly to the finished holders.  

I purposefully made some 'flat' and some bulky.  I made some 'flat' ones if you need to mail one, the postage won't be expensive, and they will slide nicely in a card.  Or if the gift card holder is the 'gift' the bulky ones are perfect for a box.  Think of it as a treasure in a treasure.  {smile}
And here are a few more retro styled gift card holders.  I thought I had posted this photo yesterday.  :/

Simple Stories: Claus & Co.

I'm off to start crafting some gift bags made with the same pattern paper.  I also need to swing by the craft store and purchase more 'green' ribbon.  Thanks for stopping by!  and if you would like a postcard with my arts and craft fair locations, just email me your mailing address.  Remember, all my holiday craft fairs are in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Hope to see you there!

Holiday Gift Card Holders

Howdy, and welcome.  I have been busy making holiday gift card holders for a few upcoming arts and craft fairs.  

Crafting by Design has a get ready for Christmas challenge this month.  So, I am entering the challenge with my traditional holiday gift card holders.

I made a bunch of holiday gift card holders in red and green, using two different styles: retro and traditional.  Authentique has come out with two different holiday pattern papers: Tidings (shown here) and Christmastime (I'll share later).  Both collections are beautiful with retro and nostalgic images.  Simple Stories has created a holiday paper line as well: Claus & Co.  Their pattern paper is filled with retro style holiday images.  These paper companies really have created some beautiful pattern papers.  And here are the gift card holders I created with them:  {smile}

traditional:

Authentique: Tidings

I used holiday pattern paper that is red and green on kraft.  These are the 'red' ones I made.  I'm finishing the 'green' ones this morning.  I used gold accents on the fronts, because the sentiment inside is gold embossed.  I think the gold looks so elegant with the red and kraft.  Some have red cotton ribbon, some have red burlap ribbon, and some have lace.  I love the polka dots and deer heads, and the florals are precious too.  {smile}

retro:

Simple Stories: Claus & Co.

The holiday pattern papers that I used here are more nostalgic : plaids, wood-grain, music sheets.  I used cotton ribbon, plaid ribbon, and red burlap ribbon on these also.  I used silver accents on the outside, because the sentiment on the inside is embossed in silver.  I found these sweet tiny silver glitter light bulbs, so I just had to add those.  {smile}

Thank you for stopping by.  I need to finish the last few, get them packaged and ready for sale at my upcoming holiday craft fairs.  If you are in the area (Albuquerque, New Mexico) please stop by and say 'hello'.  It is always nice to see folks.  {smile}  If you would like a post card mailed to your home address, with my holiday craft fair schedule, please email me your address, and I'll drop a postcard in the mail, to you.  {smile}  My first craft fair starts the first weekend in November and my last one is the second weekend in December.  

Sale

Howdy!  I just want to share a quick post with you today.  I know that most of you, are like me, and just love a sale.  So, I wanted to get the word out, and let you know that Stampin' Up! is having a sale on ALL of their stamp sets this week.

You can place your order @ my on-line Stampin' Up! website.  I have a link, here on my blog, on the right side-bar 'shop 24-7', or click HERE.  Once on my Stampin' Up! site, click on the 'SHOP' tab, and place your order there.  Your order will be shipped directly to YOU!  How easy!
If you have any questions, please let me know.  Have a great Tuesday!  and stay tuned for more images of paper crafts.