Christmas Holiday Gift Tags

Hello crafters! Today, I'm sharing a project that I made for Lori's Whitlock's blog and it's something we all use this time of year - gift tags! They're simple, so much fun to make, and add a sweet little handmade touch to your presents. They're also a quick craft project if you're short of time this holiday season.

I used Lori's Essential Christmas Tag Bundle cutting file and it's awesome. There 12 are designs to choose from and I love them all however, you can purchase them separately (product links below).

The Christmas tree tag might be my favorite. I added lots of enamel dots in a variety of sizes for the ornaments and included some yellow twine at the top. 

The snowman is so handsome with his plaid scarf and top hat. You could use this one any time during the winter season ... like for a birthday, thank you, get well, or thinking of you.

Tie these colorful tags to a gift bag, a bottle of wine, a basket of goodies, a wrapped box, or maybe a plant or poinsettia you're giving someone. 

You can also use these in your scrapbooking. Add them to a page for decoration or use the backside for journaling or as a photo mat for small pictures.

I chose a plain textured card stock for my tags but patterned papers would look great too. Add rhinestones, stickers, die cuts or any embellishment. Have fun with these!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you’ll visit Lori’s shop for more amazing craft ideas. Happy holidays!

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Joys of Winter Album + Fun Winter Activity Ideas

Happy Friday! I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season and you're finding a little time to be creative because, I have a gorgeous NEW kit for you today. This mini album is all about the "Joys of Winter" and it's so beautiful. I've also created a bucket list of fun activities that create great memories & photos opportunities. Take a look ...

To purchase the instructions for this album visit:

Joys of Winter Scrapbook Instructions

I designed this with a 6x8 robin's egg blue Simple Stories binder and the wonderful Simple Stories, Winter Woods Collection. It has a pretty color palette with cool icy blues, soft taupe, pretty rose, and winter whites.

Did you notice I added 3 white acrylic snowflakes to the cover? I made these custom embellishments and I love how they and the little brads add some dimension to the front.

This album has 12 pages that include 3 pockets, 1 fold-out page, 3 flippies, and an additional 7 divided page protectors, giving you space for at least 60 photos! 

It's elegant, a bit more sophisticated, and has beautiful images of winter landscapes, birds, deer, snowflakes, wood grain patterns, plaids, stripes and polka dots.

This is a perfect album for photos of family, friends, a vacation, and winter fun. If you need more specific activity ideas, I created a list for you! Add photos of ...

• Christmas, New Year's Eve, and all your holiday memories

• Snow tagging - create amazing designs in the freshly fallen snow of your front yard, a local or national park, a farm, or a school. Use your hands or feet to create designs, patterns, and drawings in the snow. Or, leave an uplifting message to brighten someone's day.

• Your loved ones bundled up in winter clothes with rosy cheeks

• A Polar Bear Plunge - this is an event where you submerge your body into a chilling water typically to raise money for a charitable organization, but sometimes just for fun! Feeling brave? Strip down to your skivvies and try it for a good cause ... then hit the hot tub!
  

• A winter family photo shoot with a snow covered landscape

• A winter vacation like ... an Alaskan cruise, a ski trip, a cabin in the mountains, a weekend in the city, or a trip to a National Park

• Skiing, sledding, snowboarding, tubing, ice skating, ice hockey, dog sledding, or ice fishing 

• Take a crisp winter hike and take photos along the way of the beautiful landscape

• Make a snowman, build a fort, have a friendly snowball fight, or make snow angels

• Snow painting - mix water & food coloring ... then put it in a spray bottle or use a paint brush and a cup. You and your kids will love creating outdoor artwork

• A bejeweled treasure hunt - fill an ice cube tray with water and a couple drops of food coloring in each mold. Put the tray in the freezer and once they're frozen, the ice cubes will look like gems. Hide them around the yard and let your loved ones go on a treasure hunt 

• A backyard bonfire - invite friends and family, roast marshmallows, make smores, drink hot chocolate (or a hot toddy!), and enjoy a starry night!
  

 

• Baking and decorating holiday cookies, learning an old family recipe from mom, baking bread, or creating a gingerbread house 

• A movie or game night with family or friends, gather cozy blankets and make popcorn

• Craft time! When it's chilly outside, call your friends for an afternoon of scrapbooking, crafting, knitting, quilting, or candle-making

• Visit a museum, try an escape room, see a play, or go bowling 

• Sign up for a cooking class or take ballroom dancing lessons 

With so many great activities, you're bound to have lots of fun and photos to scrap. Happy scrappin!

Update: This kit has sold out but the instructions are available in my shop. They are simple, step-by-step, and include measurements and full color photos of each page. Links for the instructions and the products used are below. Happy scrappin'!

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December Blog Hop with Lori Whitlock

Hello everyone! Today is Lori Whitlock's December Blog Hop and my blog is the first stop on the hop. But be sure to visit Lori's site because she has a sale and an awesome freebie for you!

For my project today, I created two Christmas gift card holders using a few of Lori's cutting files. They're called A2 Hugger Gift Card Holder, Elf and Santa (links below) and the file includes the envelopes too!  

What a great way to present someone with a gift card. These are cute and so much fun to make. The envelopes are 4.25" x 5.5" and I love the metallic bows.

I added a small magnet under the Elf's collar and Santa's beard and a second one under the gold metallic ribbon. These secure everything and keep the gift cards from sliding around. Tilt the head back and ...

... the front of the card flips down to reveal the gift!! There's plenty of blank space inside so you could write a thoughtful message, add embellishments, or add a photo.  

There's even a pretty scalloped tag on the backside for the To and From. I've add a quick video below to show you more ...

There are more inspiring projects to see today so be sure to hop to each blog for lots of great ideas!

Blog Hop Order:

You Are Here: Traci Penrod 

Your Next Stop: Kathleen Kelley Skou

 Anita Mulcahey

Brandi Adams

Ashley Cook

 Marcia Dehn-Nix

 

While you're hopping through the creative team's fun projects, don't forget about the other great things Lori has for you today!

 

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