I know it's a little late for mailing cards - but if you hand deliver holiday cards, these are quick and easy to put together. I originally shared this project on the Pebbles Inc blog last year, but I didn't ever share it here - so I'm doing it now! If nothing else, bookmark the idea for next year - these cares were super easy and I think they are pretty darn cute!
I usually purchase photo cards to send out to the masses, but I like making handmade cards for a few special people in our lives. That being said, I always seem to run short on time, so it's a good idea to create a simple card and duplicate it using different papers and elements.
I started by trimming a patterned paper to 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" - then I cut 1" from the bottom to create a coordinating paper strip to add to the card front.
Next, I cut white cardstock to 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" and stitched around the edges with green thread. (I love using my sewing machine on my projects!) I placed the white stitched piece in the center of the pattered background paper, then placed the 1" coordinating paper strip on top - I varied where I placed the coordinating strip.
Next, I added a tag from the coordinating tag set. I used foam adhesive behind some of them for a touch of added dimension. I also scrounged around in my ribbon scraps to find fun ribbons to tie through the holes of each one. As you can see, I tilted the tags slightly when I attached them over the white stitched piece.
Next, I added coordinating printed die-cut pieces to each card. Some are tucked slightly under the tag, some are overlapping on top. And finally, I added some gold puffy sticker thickers to some of the cards (the holly leaves and berries).
After they were complete, I attached all of the card fronts to white cardstock bases and now I have a start to my handmade cards for this year!
Thanks for stopping by - I hope you feel inspired to whip up a few festive cards yourself now!
Well hello friends, today I'm here to share a quick and easy last-minute Christmas craft! I first shared this project on the Pebbles Inc. blog last year - but I thought it was appropriate to share it here again!
When my kids were little, I started making oversized tags to designate stockings so dear old Santa didn't get confused when he tiptoed into our family room during the night. I thought it might help him out if he could locate the stocking (with each child's name), then place the stocking next to the gifts for that child. I think Santa appreciated my help, because it can sure get confusing for an old guy to keep everyone straight! ;) Here's a peek at the tags I made for old St. Nick this year:
Each tag is about 5" in size - so large enough to be easy to see, but small enough that I could fit all four on one sheet of paper - win/win. Here's a quick step-by-step photo set to show you how I made these!
First, here are the pieces. An ornament shape (about 5"), a coordinating circle, slightly smaller, a banner, the child's name (I cut mine with my Silhouette from white cardstock, but you could also use letter stickers!), and anything you might want to use for embellishment - I chose a printed die-cut, and some gold holly berries and leaves (thickers) :
Start with the ornament shape:
Add the slightly smaller circle:
Now add the banner shape - I used foam squares to attach my banner because I love the little bit of dimension it adds:
Now is the time to add the name over the banner:
Add embellishments now! Start with the coordinating printed die-cut:
Complete the tag by adding a bit of shimmer! These gold puffy holly berries and leaves are perfect:
Now old Mr. Claus will be sure to give the correct gifts to each kiddo!! Here's a closer look at all four completed tags:
