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Holiday Wreath Card

It's always a bonus when you can find alternative uses for punches to create other shapes. Punching multiple shapes out of the Fiskars Evergreen punch and forming it in a circle, it creates a wreath large enough to be a focal point on a holiday card. The punched jingle bells are the perfect size to adorn the wreath. With the addition of a perfect bow, you can spread the holiday cheer.

Find the step-by-step instructions for this card by going to the Fiskars site.

Holiday Cards

I can't believe this year is almost over!  Christmas is just weeks away -- insane!  My "to do" list is a mile long and I don't even know where to start.  Which reminds me, I still have to order my annual Christmas cards.  You didn't think that I handmade my cards each year, did you?  I know, I know.  One day, I'll have time to do that, but not this year.  I'm trying to have a stress-free holiday season.  :)

'Thought I'd share some card ideas.  These were created for BHG Scrapbooks etc's December 2011 issue.

Enjoy all the holiday preparations and keep warm!!  

A Fiskars Layout

See this on the Fiskars site with the how-to.

My kids on Christmas morning '08.

 

 
 

 

11 more days till Christmas

Another Christmas layout for Fiskars.  This one can be seen in this week's JoAnn's sale flyer.

 

Here's the ad photo:

 

 
 

Scarlet Lime: December '09

Here is my last set of Scarlet Lime layouts for 2009.  I plan take the next month off to devote to my holiday plans.

 

The layout above is of my newly-found sister, Liaa.  The whole story, including how we found her, is quite unbelievable.  We are all thrilled about it!

 

 

 
 
 

 

'Be Merry' Mini Book Kit

Available today!  

"Be Merry" Holiday Mini Book Kit

• Layered 10-page book by Maya Road, made with 5 chipboard pages with scalloped edges. 
• Ready-to-assemble kit 
• 2-ring bound with pretty ribbons 
• Gorgeous papers from KI Memories, coordinating chipboard, berries, jingle bell, buttons, and rhinestones! 
• Size:  5" x 8" 
• Includes detailed step-by-step instructions with color images of each page 
• Patterns included to create the paper-pieced poinsettia flower on the cover
• Cost:  $29.99
• Shipping:  $5.75 within the US

How to get it:

You can get this kit by phoning Scrapbook Mania in Alabama at 205-424-4246 to order your kit.

This kit is only available at their store.  Limited quantity.  So, please hurry and get yours.

Shipping begins now or you can arrange to pick yours up if you are local to the area.

 

New Holiday Mini Book!

Here's a small peek of a new Holiday Mini Book project kit that will be available to ship right after Thanksgiving.

It's been while since I had a kit available.  I'm really excited to share this one with you!

Details to come very soon!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

 

New article at Fiskars

This article is all about DIY winter & holiday pin ideas.

Click here for the article.  Lots of awesome and super creative ideas there!  

Here's mine.  It's all hand-sewn.  You can make one, too.  Can you see this on a coat, a sweater, a scarf, or a handbag?

Holiday Mini Book Kit

This is now SOLD OUT!!!

Thanks for the fast response.  Scrapbook Mania is able to take names for another batch.  Just email them or call 205-424-4246 to get your name on a waitlist.  

"Believe" Holiday Mini Book Kit

• 10-page book with scalloped edge, made with 4 die cut chipboard pages & 1 clear acrylic die cut page (all individually cut).
• Ready-to-assemble kit with everything you need 
• Three-ring bound with pretty ribbons 
• Gorgeous papers from We R Memory Keepers, coordinating accents, Making Memories glitter alphas, and more! 
• Size:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2" 
• Includes step-by-step instructions with color images of each page 
• Cost:  $30 

You can get this beautiful festive mini book by emailing Scrapbook Mania in Alabama.

You may also phone the store at 205-424-4246 to reserve yours.

This kit is only available at their store.

They begin shipping on Monday, December 8 or you can arrange to pick yours up if you are local to the area.

Here is a peek at the clear acrylic page that is in between the chipboard pages.  Too cute!  I love the scalloped edge.

Happy Holidays!!

Punches Galore

You know that punches ranks high as my all-time favorite tools.

Here's another article at the Fiskars site, highlighting their new squeeze punches.

Go see the other great projects you can create with these handy new fun gadgets.

Doesn't this get you in the holiday season mood?

The layout below is made with the Cloud 9 Holiday Kit from Target stores.

Fiskars is having another Project-a-Day feature for the entire month of November.  You will want to check this out every single day for some awesome handmade holiday gift ideas created by the Fiskars Design Team.