Deck the Gift Card Holder

Here is another type of gift card holder (I believe I got the dimensions for this holder a long while back from Gretchen Barron's blog).  I decided to give Jolly Holiday a break and go vintage.

Gift Card Holder Measurements:
Base: 3 3/4" x 4 3/4" (Cherry Cobbler)
Tri-fold Piece: 3 1/2" x 11", scor @ 4 1/2' & 9", punch small end with half circle - 1 1/4" circle punch(Crumb Cake), use brads to create pocket for gift card.
Mat Front: 4 1/4" x 3 1/4" (Always Artichoke)
DSP: 4" x 3" - if using same sheet/ flipping over (Deck the Halls DSP)
         OR Top: 4" x 1 7/8", Bottom: 4" x 1 1/8"
Neutral Interior: 4 1/4" x 3 1/4"

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!  I will be back with more posts in 2011.

                                                                        Ciao for now!

Stamps: Bells and Boughs, Christmas Greetings
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Deck the Halls DSP
Tools & Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Cherry Cobbler Brads, 1/16" Circle Punch, Big Shot & Lots of Tags Sizzlits, Wide Oval Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch

All Boxed Up For Christmas

It always seems as though the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas pass with the blink of an eye, but this year has been crazy.  I worked like a mad woman yesterday evening to get my packaging completed - I am happy to report mission accomplished!

Here are some of the boxes I made for gift cards and ornaments.

For the tag, I used the Bells & Boughs stamp set with the Big Shot, one of the Lots of Tags Sizzlits and the Wide Oval Punch.

Jolly Holiday Boxes for Ornaments

I purchased large glass balls from Michael's and painted them with some shiny glitter glue.  I was very happy with the result - it really sparkles with the lights on the tree.

Box Instructions:
Box: 10 1/4" x 10 1/4", scor @ 3 1/2" on all sides (I trim all flaps down to about 3/8" wide and assemble using Sticky Strip)
DSP: 4 pieces - 3" x 3 1/4"

Lid: 5 15/16" x 5 15/16", scor @ 1 1/4" on all sides
DSP: 4 pieces - 1" x 3 1/4"
         1 piece - 3 1/4" x 3 1/4"
Ribbon - 25" long

Ciao for now!

 

Stamps: Bells & Boughs

Ink: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler

Paper: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Deck the Halls DSP OR Old Olive, Cherry Bobbler, Jolly Holiday DSP

Tools & Accessories: Old Olive 5/8" Satin Ribbon OR Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Gold Cording, Big Shot, Lots of Tags Sizzlits, Sticky Strip

More Present Lights

I had so much fun looking for ribbon that would coordinate with the recipients' decor.  Here are a few more with a Christmas theme.

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Glass Gifts

Last Christmas, my mom made me a gorgeous glass block with clear lights and wrapped up like a present with ribbon and a bow.  I loved it!  So, this season we made a bunch to give with Christmas gifts.  Here are just a few...

Now, all lit up...

This next one I made for my home.  The ribbon matches what is on our blue & silver themed tree in our morning room.  I wanted it in a location that wasn't convenient to plug in, so I didn't put any lights in.  Still cute, huh?

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Jolly Pocket Gift Card Holder

Gift cards are on just about everyone's wish list year after year, so it is always a challenge to find different ways to present a gift card.  This is a very simple way to package - in the form of a Pocket Card.  Can you tell that I just can't get enough of the Jolly Holiday DSP and Ornament Punch?:-)

Pocket Card Measurements:
Pocket: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scor @ 1 1/4" & 4 1/4" (use Sticky Strip to adhere sides for "pocket" and flap)
DSP: 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"
Card Base: 3 3/4" x 4 1/2"
Neutral Card Layer: 3 5/8" x 4 3/8"

                                                                        Ciao for now!

Stamps: Delightful Decorations, Christmas Greetings
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Paper: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Jolly Holiday DSP
Tools & Accessories: Corner Rounder Punch, Ornament Punch, Slit Punch, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Champagne Shimmer Paint, Rhinestones, Big Shot & Holiday Windows Movers & Shapers Dies, Sticky Tape, Dimensionals

Vintage Bells

Just a quick post this evening to show a card I received this week - from my Mom:-)  She is a very talented stamper!  This year, she used the Bells & Boughs stamp set and Deck the Halls DSP.  I just love this vintage look.

Check back for more Christmas themed posts this week.

                                                                        Ciao for now!

Jolly Holiday Week - Day 3

Day 3 - this week sure is flying by.

Today's project is a little purse made using one of my favorite toys - the Big Shot.  When assembled correctly, is perfect for holding 3 x3 note cards or it makes an adorable gift card holder.  I have seen a few versions of this top note style purse floating around, but I think the original idea was created by Becky Roberts.  I always love to visit Becky's blog and see what neat new thing she has come up with.  So, here is my Jolly Holiday take on the purse along with some coordinating note cards.

For the purse:
2 - Very Vanilla Top Note die-cuts
2 - Jolly Holiday Top Note die-cuts (trim to the dash border line)
1 - Very Vanilla Scallop Circle die-cut
1 - Jolly Holiday circle piece ( I used the Circle Scissor Plus and cut at 3 3/4")
2 - Pewter Jumbo Eyelets (use Crop-a-dile and Ribbon on the lid/ scallop to create handle)
15" - Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
1 - Very Vanilla piece cut at 5 1/2" x 6" for the box.
      5 1/2" side - scor at 1", flip and score other side at 1".
      6" side - scor at 2 1/2" and 3 1/2".
      Assembly box/ purse with Sticky Tape.
When you put your purse together, don't forget to cut the tip off of the Top Note die-cuts so the lid will lay flat.  Additionally, when you adhere the DSP to the Scallop Circle, I recommend using stick tape, as mine have come undone when only using snail adhesive.  Then scor at 1 1/2" and 2 1/2". As you can see from the picture, the bottom point of the Top Note sides should come just slightly past the edge of the box (you will see just a bit of the bottom of the box) - this will allow the note cards and envelopes (4 of each) to fit comfortably.  Use Velcro dots for the closure.

Note cards:
1 - 3" x 6" Old Olive, scor at 3"
1 - 2 7/8 x 2 7/8" Cherry Cobbler
1 - 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" Jolly Holiday DSP
1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Old Olive

For both purse and note cards, I stamped the Contempo Christmas ornament on Very Vanilla and used the Ornament Punch.  I then used the Movers and Shapers set for the Big Shot.  There is an ornament die included in the Holiday Windows set that is a perfect mat to be paired with the Ornament Punch.  I then added the Rhinestones and popped up (on the cards) with Dimensionals.

This isn't a project you can get done in 10 minutes, but is well worth the time spent.  Give it a try!:-)

                                                                       Ciao for now!