The first step in creating the “Countdown to Christmas” calendar is to make twenty-four matchboxes. I made these with the Sizzix matchbox die. (I also made a template for you to use if you don’t have a Sizzix machine. Click HERE for the template.) I highly recommend using the die, however, unless you […]
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It may seem a little early to start preparing for your annual Christmas cookie exchange, but it’s not. Get started now so you won’t be too stressed. The day will be here before you know it. Although I use candy, you can easily fill the bags with cookies. However, I’ve […]
You’ll be the hit this holiday season when you top off each gift with this great potpourri gift tag. Supplies: Decorative Paper, Cardstock Scraps Double-Sided Adhesive Paper-Piercing Tool Paper Crimper Decorative Edge Punch Paper Cutter with Scoring Blade Crop-a-Dial Scallop Circle Punch 1-3/8″ Circle Punch 1-1/4″ Circle Punch 20″ of […]
Here are two more ideas for your Thanksgiving place cards. First, add a piece of folded card stock to the back of each place card so the cards can stand on their own. To make the stand, cut a piece of card stock 1-3/4″ x 3-1/2″. Score the piece at […]
Every year for Thanksgiving we have the pleasure of gathering at my Aunt Gaye and Uncle Joe’s home. She sets a lovely table and makes food that is even lovelier. Before the evening is over, we draw names for our Christmas Eve gift exchange. I’m usually in charge of writing […]
Use this wonderful sweet treats box template to make a mini gift box. Fill the box with special treats, and place the box at each table setting on Thanksgiving day. You’ll be a hit with your guests! Imagine if you filled each box with a winning lottery ticket…! You can fill them […]
Click HERE to download the template for this fun candy bar box envelope. To make the box, all you need to do is cut, score, fold, and adhere. That’s all there is to it! You can put a yummy candy bar inside, or you can make a card like I did. […]
This scrapbook is a little tricky to fold, but if you follow the photos below, you shouldn’t have any problems. It fits perfectly inside the Nesquik memory box, right alongside the mini notebook. Supplies: 8-1/2″ x 11″ piece of cardstock paper cutter with scoring blade additional paper and embellishments for […]
Now that you have your Nesquik container memory box, why not add a little journal to put inside so you can jot down little notes to yourself? You can make this coordinating journal by using a miniature composition notebook. The book measures 4-1/2″ x 3-1/4″ and is the perfect size […]