Cindy's Christmas Goodies

More gifts from the annual demonstrator Christmas party...

This is a tissue box cover and it's absolutely adorable!  Cindy did such a great job making this fun project.  The little gingerbread guys are from the Scentsational Season stamp set, by far one of my favorites from the Holiday catalog.  I just love how the gingerbread guys fit perfectly in the little pouch.

Cindy also created a washer necklace for everyone!  Basically, she glued paper on the washer and then trimmed around the edges.  Then she used Crystal Effects over the entire thing to create the raised, glossy effect.

Such cute projects!  Thanks, Cindy, for sharing with us!!

Stocking Stuffer - Pouches

What can I say?  I love pouches!! 

Below are three different pouches you can choose from during the Christmas Stocking Stuffers class this year.
(There are 8 different projects in all!)

The class is only $5 plus the cost of the individual
projects you choose to make.  

Be sure to RSVP for the class you'd like to attend:

Friday, November 2nd - 7pm until 9pm

Saturday, November 3rd - 10am until 12noon

This first pouch was created using the Petite Pocket Bigz Die and the Big Shot.  This is such a versatile die!  You could even slide in a little note and gift card.  I also wrapped one of the Snow Festival Printed Tags around the front and added twine.  Have you seen these adorable tags?  They're only $3.95 for a set of 25!

Cost:  $2 each

This second pouch is one of my favorites! It uses just a half sheet of paper and holds a hot cocoa packet neatly inside!  Add a candy cane and your sentiment and your done!  This sentiment comes from the Wacky Wishes stamp set - it's adorable!  This set is FREE when you host your own party or place a minimum online order of $!50 or more.

Cost:  $3 each

The large Cherry Cobbler scallop circle comes from the Perfect Pennants Bigz Die (used with the Big Shot die cutting machine).  We'll also use the Big Shot to emboss the polka dots on the Gumball Green card stock.  My Big Shot is a "must have" in my craft room!

This third pouch is SO much fun to make using good ole' lunch bags!  I have folded and sewn the bag so all you do at the class is decorate!  We'll be using a variety of Designer Papers and stamps - you can make yours like mine or design it the way you'd like!

This pouch uses the Be of Good Cheer Designer Paper and the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set.  (For the month of October, purchase the Ornament Keepsakes bundle and receive the Festive Paper Piercing Pack for FREE!)
Cost:  $3 each

The ornaments are quickly and easily cut out using the Holiday Ornaments Framelits Die and the Big Shot.

So, who would you like to create a cute pouch for?  Bring your Christmas list with you to the Stocking Stuffers class and  make a little something for everyone on your list!

Happy Stamping!

Pouches

While searching for new project ideas, I came across this adorable little pouch from Dawn Olchefske and knew I just had to make it!  Well, I started by making the Christmas pouch and added a hot cocoa packet as well as a tube of mints to the side (found those mints at Wal-Mart of all places!).    Be watching for a video on this little pouch!  They're so much fun to make!!

Then I got to thinking that this would be perfect for little Halloween treats so I made a Halloween version.   Inside is a packet of Apple Cider and I've added a couple Pixy Sticks to the side.  I used the Monster Munchies stamp set on the front - it was the perfect sentiment for this pouch - along with the Howlstooth and Scaringbone Designer Paper.

Then, I had some fall leaves left over from cards I had made and thought a Fall pouch would also be cute!  I added a package of Apple Cider inside and decided not to attach anything on the side so I just made a bow.  What would you attach to the side of a fall pouch?  Any suggestions?

My next pouch will be one with a little notepad inside and a pen tied to the side.  Wouldn't that make a cute little gift??

Well, I'm off to make more pouches!  Who know's what style I'll come up with next!

Happy stamping and creating!