Snowflake Series #6

Hello, and welcome to Day 6 of my Snowflake Series!

Each day with a new project, featuring Stampin' Up's stamp set, Serene Snowflakes!

It all started with the 'secret project' I was working on for Ruth (see bottom of post). One card to make turned into 3, then I got inspired and made several projects to match, using the same materials!

Today's another easy-peasy idea...are you getting the picture I like those kind? ;-)

Very simplistic (see what I'd add below), and not the best pic, but it'll work! :)

Day #6 - Tree Ornament (or gift tag)




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For an ornament, I'd add one of our adhesive-backed rhinestones for the middle - AH, how that would just pop! :)
 
I acheived this look by stamping the large snowflake in full strength, and then stamping over top of it with the smaller snowflakes from the set, after stamping-off first (generation stamping), for a lighter look. Added dazzling diamonds around perimeter of main circle, and in spots all over, too! :)
 
That's all for today - well, what do you think?

Why don't you go take a gander at Ruth's matching project? Click on the icon below to see the project/review, and enter the giveaway too - time's almost up!!! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

Snowflake Series #5

Hello, and welcome to Day 5 of my Snowflake Series!

Each day with a new project, featuring Stampin' Up's stamp set, Serene Snowflakes!

It all started with the 'secret project' I was working on for Ruth (see bottom of post). One card to make turned into 3, then I got inspired and made several projects to match, using the same materials!

Today's another easy-peasy idea. :)
I bring you....

Day #5 - All Wrapped Up


















Yup, it's THAT simple today, folks. :)  Wrap your gifts!

For this small gift, I used a sheet of copy paper and stamped all over it (lighter & darker with same Marina Mist ink pad), then tied a Marina Mist taffeta ribbon to top it off!  You could go more than this too...I was just trying to give you the idea. :) 

For larger gifts, you could also use newspaper end rolls (can purchase from local newspaper) - we have a couple on hand for larger gifts - one is white, one is more 'newspapery' - bet that's not a word, huh. Oh well. I made a new word. :)

That's all for today!  Well, what do you think?

Why don't you go take a gander at Ruth's matching project? Click on the icon below to see the project/review, and enter the giveaway too - time's almost up!!! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

Snowflake Series #4 - and TUTORIAL!

Well, it seems like it's taken me all day to get here, but the good news is the house is clean, laundry's done, dinner's in the crockpot, other odds & ends done, AND I got to play with my 4 year old before naptime! :)

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Hello, and welcome to Day 4 of my Snowflake Series!

Each day with a new project, featuring Stampin' Up's stamp set, Serene Snowflakes!

It all started with the 'secret project' I was working on for Ruth (see bottom of post). One card to make turned into 3, then I got inspired and made several projects to match, using the same materials!

How many of you plan on giving a gift card to someone during this Holiday Season?  Why not dress it up a bit? There are gift card holders out there that are easier (I'm even selling some on my Etsy), but this is one I really like to make, and guests at my workshops have enjoyed as well!

Without further ado, I give you...
Day #4 - Gift Card Holder




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Step 1:  Cut cardstock to 4 1/4" x 11"
Step 2:  Score at 3, 5 1/2, 8

 
 
 



 

 

Step 3: Fold in middle, making a mountain. Then fold each side downward to make valleys.

 

 

 

 

 
  



 Step 4:  Flip cardstock over, making your mountain into a valley. Adhere tape as seen below.

 
 
 
 
 



Step 5:  Press the middle together.
Step 6:  Punch middle section with word window punch (I've also added a circle punch in middle at times)








 

Step 7: Clip middle piece out with scissors, snip rounded corners at end (aka beautify)

Step 8: Add gift card to newly formed pouch.

  

 

Step 9:  Decorate as desired.

VOILA!

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why don't you go take a gander at Ruth's matching project?  Click on the icon below to see the project/review, and enter the giveaway too - time's almost up!!! :)  

WAIT! Don't forget how much I *love* to read your comments - what do you think of today's project?

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)

Crystal 

Snowflake Gift Series #3!

Hello, and welcome to Day 3 of my Snowflake Series!

Each day with a new project, featuring Stampin' Up's stamp set, Serene Snowflakes!

It all started with the 'secret project' I was working on for Ruth (see bottom of post). One card to make turned into 3, then I got inspired and made several projects to match, using the same materials!

Today's project is quite simple as well. SIMPLE, because I'm not a scrapbooker! lol  Here's an easy lil' scrapbook page - perfect for one picture! :)

Day #3 - 6x6 Scrapbook Page







 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
It's really hard to see in the pic, but I've got touches of glitter here and there - on the snowflakes, and on "SNOW". :)  This project is done using the same products that I gave to Ruth to use - Serene Snowflakes, Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, & Whisper White cardstock, MM taffeta ribbon, 2 way glue, and Dazzling diamonds!!
 
The only difference is that I used an additional set, "Lovely Letters."
 
Why don't you go take a gander at Ruth's matching project?  Click on the icon below to see the project/review, and enter the giveaway too - time's almost up!!! :)

WAIT!  Don't forget how much I *love* to read your comments - what do you think of today's project?

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

Snowflake Series #2 - and TUTORIAL!

Hello, and welcome to Day 2 of my Snowflake Series!

Each day with a new project, featuring Stampin' Up's stamp set, Serene Snowflakes!

It all started with the 'secret project' I was working on for Ruth (see bottom of post). One card to make turned into 3, then I got inspired and made several projects to match, using the same materials!

So here we are with a super-duper easy gift...

Day #2 - Party Favor Treat

Okay, so this is sooo super easy you're gonna be shakin' your head! :)  What I love, is that it uses a semi-common household product!  Can you guess what it is???

Step 1 - Find a bite-sized candy to share. :)
My choice - M&Ms

Step 2 - Take a coffee filter (did you guess correct?)










Step 3 - Lay it out flat, pile candy in middle










Step 4 - Gather filter and secure it closed (I used an unused clear ponytail holder)













Step 5 - Decorate!

VOILA!
Super-easy little gift at each person's plate! :)

To decorate, I stamped out the snowflake with Marina Mist ink onto Whisper White, punched it out, then added a punched layer of Bashful Blue behind it. Added a scalloped circle Marina Mist layer, and then applied dazzling diamonds to the snowflake. Attached with Marina Mist taffeta.

Well, what do you think of this project?

Don't forget to stop by Ruth's blog - Living Well, Spending Less!  Click on the icon below to see the matching project and review, enter the giveaway too!!! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

CYBER MONDAY!

Hiya folks!

1) Today only I'm offering FREE SHIPPING on orders ($15.00 and above) placed in my Etsy Shop!
CLICK HERE to visit my craftincrystal Etsy Shop!

2) Remember, there's a great Stampin' Up offer going on...
CLICK HERE for more info! FYI - you can order directly through me and have it ship to YOU!


Back soon with Day 2 of my Snowflake Series!

Thanks for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Funny...seems like I should be saying "Merry Christmas" with the view that greeted me this morning:














The girls, of course...have been VERY excited, and out there all morning. Snow angels, sledding, tromping through, building things, forgetting about being cold.  Want to know what they've been doing the most?  Using their own little snowshovels to create paths....made my job a little easier! :)














Whatever this Thanksgiving brings you, I hope that it is a wonderful day filled with beautiful memories being made!

I've so much to be thankful for...but right now, all I want to do is say thank you to you, and say I'm thankful for YOU! :)

THANK YOU for stopping by, and have a WONDERFUL day!
Crystal