♥ Shabby Chic Treat/Gift Holder ♥

Happy Sunday to you! I'm stopping in today with a super sweet Treat Holder that I made with some fabulous Amazing Paper Grace Dies for Spellbinders.

I first die cut the large Chemise frame die from the Coralene's Chemise Layering Frame Large Etched Dies Set and then used the rectangle die to cut out the center. I then die cut the Emmeline Treillage Die and adhered it over the top of the Coralene die cut. I then backed it with a piece of acetate.

I then adhered some of the Hemstitch Ovals Die Cuts to the front. I then embossed Happy Valentine's Day onto one of the Vintage Pierced Banners Dies. I then added some pearls, ribbon, gold trim and embellishments.

I then adhered the entire piece to a thick piece of pink glittered cardstock using hot glue just along the sides and bottom. This way it forms a "pocket" in which you can add candy, a gift card or any little gift that will fit. I then added some ribbon to it so it can be hung or carried.

Be on the lookout soon for some amazing new dies from Becca! You can see the Preview HERE! They are simply stunning!! I will have some projects up soon with them! ;)

Since my birthday is coming up (the 18th), be on the lookout for a Giveaway from me! ;)

Hope you have a wonderful day!

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♥ Friends Warm the Soul ♥

We are getting closer!! Only 3 more sleeps until Santa comes! We are all ready for him to come down our chimney! I wanted to stop in today to say Merry Christmas to you all! I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed Christmas! Because of this blog and papercrafting, I have made so many wonderful friends over the years. I am so grateful for you all. With that in mind, here's a card I made with you in mind.

 
I am using the super beautiful Coralene's Chemise Layering Frame Large Etched Dies as my base. The flower and petal border is made using the Lilly Pearl Flat Fold Flower/Border Etched Dies. Both dies are from the super talented Amazing Paper Grace (Whom I'm so grateful is a part of my life!) for Spellbinders.

The die cut for the flower comes with pre-scored lines for folding the flower. They are easy peasy to make and look so pretty!!

 

Once again, have a lovely Christmas everyone!!

                                        

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♥ Christmas Wonderland ♥

I can't believe it's only 37 days until Christmas? My favorite time of year! I LOVE to decorate my home for Christmas. I also love the smells of Christmas...the twinkling lights...the gathering of friends and family...making Christmas cards...but most importantly, I love to see the excitement and joy in my kids eyes. Nothing like it! Yesterday, my sweet husband surprised us with a 6 foot plus tall Santa I had been admiring in the store. I don't know who was more excited...me or my 7 year old! :)

 
I'm definitely in the holiday spirit for sure now! So why not make a Christmas card with some beautiful Spellbinders Dies by Amazing Paper Grace! For my card, I am using the Coralene's Chemise Layering Frame Large Etched Dies. Such stunning, intricate dies yet sturdy enough to use as the base for my card.

I die cut the Swirl Frame twice using dark green cardstock and patterned paper. I then adhered the patterned paper die cut over the green cardstock to give it some dimension.

I added lots of chunky glitter to all the edges with some Glossy Accents to give it a "frosty, icy" look. The papers are from the Sweet Peppermint Paper Pad by Prima.

Don't forget to check out the rest of Becca's new Chantilly Paper Lace Collection !

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