It's that wonderful time again where we get to play with new stuff! The Holiday Mini catalog is going to amaze you! There are many incredible new stamps & products to suit everyone! And this Control Freaks Blog Hop is the best place to see it all.
This is the first stop on the tour this month, but you can continue on to see them all by clicking the buttons at the end of each post.
So you may have just arrived from Wendy Weixler's blog - I love her work!
I felt like playing with the Christmas section of this mini:
I decorated these two jars with SU's newest undertaking - FABRIC! Many people are creating beautiful projects with fabric, the Big Shot & dies so it's a perfect fit. There are two different assortments of three fabrics each that are not just for Christmas either.
This one is called Candy Cane Christmas - a great assortment of polka dots & stripes that could be used for anything. I used the new Bigs XL die called 'Tasteful Trim' to cut the 1" wide waved trim on the large jar. LOVE THIS DIE! And then I used the leftover trim from that same die cut on the smaller jar & added our new Big Designer Buttons with glue dots. Inside is a homemade Chai Tea mix - yum! I am now addicted to Iced Chai! (I'll post the recipe next week.)
How did I adhere it to the jars?? Before I cut it out I laid a strip of the fabric to one side of the new Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets. Then after I ran it through the Big Shot I just peeled off the coated backing & adhered it to my jars. Press & you're done - so quick & simple. You could adhere lots of things with this stuff & you get twelve 12" X 12" sheets of it in a package. However it is not washable.
The flowers on the top of the larger jar are felt, cut out with the Flower Folds die & topped with our new Big Designer Buttons.Here's a close-up of the tag on the candy jar.
The greeting is from the new stamp set called 'Tags til Christmas'. It's really a square stamp, but I used markers to omit the scallop trim around it & the 1 3/8" circle punch top punch it out.
The unique Baja Breeze & glitter Red polka dot paper scallop from the Candy Lane Christmas patterned paper is punched out with a 2 2/3" Scallop extra large circle punch which is layered on a 2 1/2" punched circle of Red card stock. This is another brand new punch! We are getting bigger & bigger punches - love that!
Next up is a great idea for a pocket/package card.
Isn't that paper just gorgeous? It's called 'Deck the Halls'. It coordinates with Cherry Cobbler, Artichoke & Very Vanilla plus even more colors like Soft Suede & Crumb Cake.
The 'A Merry Christmas' stamp is from the 'Bells & Boughs' stamp set - a beautiful line art set. Both of these products are part of the Vintage Christmas Suite on page 18 & 19 of the SU Holiday Mini catalog.
Here's a little collage of the steps to make this pocket slider card:
Measurements are as follows:
- Folded top - 2" X 4 1/4" - score at 1"
- Vanilla stamped piece - 4" X 2 5/8"
- Cherry Cobbler layer - 4 1/4" X 2 7/8"
- Patterned Paper - 3 5/8" X 8 1/2" - folded in half
Directions:
Fold the long piece of patterned paper in half & glue the outer edges together with a narrow strip of adhesive. Fold the top piece in half on the score line & add dimensionals near the top fold avoiding the center. Add your stamped & layered inner piece over the dimensionals. Add another set of dimensionals over that. This helps keep the top open so it slips over the pocket easily. Punch two 1/8" holes for the ribbon bow.
This card would adapt easily to a gift card holder. Just make the Vanilla layer a bit longer & add a fold at the bottom so the gift card slides up with the insert.
Or add a precious photo like my nephew's pup here:
Thanks for stopping by. Be sure to continue on to see the rest! Now you're off to Danny Graves - she always has outstanding projects!
Hi LeeAnn,
Love the pocket card - you know I have to CASE it!!! The next time I make it to Minot, I'll have to give you a jingle! Happy Thanksgiving!
Dee
Posted by: Dee | November 24, 2010 at 08:01 AM
Just a beauty! thanks for shearing. Hugs, Zulma.
Posted by: Zulma | August 28, 2010 at 08:49 AM
LeeAnn, these are such cute projects! Love that fabric on the jars. You decorated them so cute! The pocket/package card is just beautiful! Great job!
Posted by: Wendy J. | August 24, 2010 at 06:06 PM
LeAnn - this is adorable!!! TFS!
Posted by: Kelly Acheson | August 24, 2010 at 10:48 AM
What a cute puppy! Oh, wait, your projects were absolutely adorable! Love that DSP and your slider card.
Posted by: Brenda H | August 24, 2010 at 09:39 AM
So many great projects, all in one day! Love the photo idea and the jars are just too yummy!
Posted by: Steph Atterbury | August 23, 2010 at 06:15 PM
Fun package card LeeAnn - love it!!!
Posted by: Dawn Olchefske | August 22, 2010 at 09:26 PM
Great Projects! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jessica Howe | August 22, 2010 at 07:21 PM
what great projects....loving that rick rack die!!!
Posted by: debhorst | August 22, 2010 at 05:07 AM
Fabulous Pocket/Page card and your nephews little puppy, Cute! Thanks for Sharing, have a Great day!
Posted by: Paula Curtis | August 22, 2010 at 12:27 AM
Hi LeeAnn,
WOW!!! Your projects are darling!! Thanks for sharing :) Your nephew's puppy is adorable too!
-Laurie Zoellmer
Posted by: Laurie Zoellmer | August 22, 2010 at 12:23 AM
The pocket/package card is a GREAT idea. I also love what you did with the material and the jars. Thank you for sharing your ideas.
Posted by: Jan Carlson | August 21, 2010 at 11:00 PM
Love the jars! They are so cute! Great ideas!
Posted by: Alissa Weaver | August 21, 2010 at 05:58 PM
I just LOVE all the coordinating 'Candy Cane' stuff in the new mini...what great ideas you have for it! You REALLY used the vintage paper so beautifully!
Posted by: Mary Brown | August 21, 2010 at 04:25 PM
The pocket card is just so cute and clever! Love how you showcased the fabric too.
Posted by: Lisa Young, Add Ink and Stamp | August 20, 2010 at 07:51 PM