12 tags: January

This year I have decided to join in with the Tim Holtz 12 tags of 2013, for more information and to view Tim's January tag please visit his blog.

 

It was alot of fun to do and I can't wait to see what February's looks like!

 

The stamps I have used are from Dimension Stamps:

• Pocket watch Large ref: 1405001A.
• The frames and "Time" are from Word Perfect ref: 1803160a , Grand Word Perfect ref: 1803161a and  Grand Word Perfect 2 ref: 1803069a.
• And finally "January" that is stamped onto the ribbon is from Forever Floral ref: 2400061a.

The quote is another Dr Seuss one

"How did it get so late so soon?

It's night before its afternoon.

December is here before it's June.

My goodness how the time has flewn.

How did it get so late to soon?"

 



Gift Card Holder

This gift card holder was so quick and easy to make, but turned out rather well I think.

To make this I used two stamps from Dimension Stamps Double stitch from Sew Creative (ref:2400073a)  and the sentiment "A Gift For You!". I also used the Tim Holtz Mini Paper Rosettes die.

All I did was take a piece of kraft card and along the longest side scored at 10 and 20cm (or use the DL score lines). I then cut 5cm off one end to create the pocket. Still using kraft card I cut two long 5cm wide strips and stuck them together. Along the two long edges I stamped the double stitch. Next I scored folded it.

Then using white/cream card  I cut a strip 7cm wide for on the front and stuck this to the card. Then using the double stitch stamp I stamped along the edges of the card and also along the long edges of the white/cream card. Next I added the folded kraft card using strong glue.

To finish the front off I punched two small holes on either end of the folded paper and threaded string through it. I then die cut the larger paper rosette and attached it to the card.

For the inside of the card I cut a piece of white/cream card  and stamped the double stitch around the edge and also around the pocket "flap". I attached the white/cream card to the inside of the card and the secured the two edges of the flap with strong glue.

Now the perfect holder for a fabulous gift!

Fabulous Christmas cards

Whilst taking down out decorations and cards I decided to take a picture of all the handmade cards and share them with you as they are just so lovely.

More Christmas makes

Here's a couple of pressies I made for my Sister!

The heart in this is actually a photo frame!

This isn't the greatest picture, sorry! This watch was made to go in her cracker, I don't think she has taken it off since she got it!

Little Artist

I have always tried to make presents for people whether it be Christmas, Birthday's, Mother/Fathers day, you name it! It is something that my mum has always encouraged us to do when we were little, and my Little Lady appears to have the same idea!

So this year when she said she wanted to make a present for everybody I asked her what she wanted to make and she answered "Me paint them picture!" So who was I to stand in her way!

All her paintings are painted in Acrylic onto a stretched canvas, she told me what to draw for her to paint and she merrily painted them!

You can't really see, but this bee is furry and she pressed on so hard the bristles from the paint brush started to fall out!

Christmas Ceramics

Here's a couple more Christmas Ceramics I painted and gave as presents this year.

 

I was so nervous about painting these as I really wasn't sure how they would turn out, but once they were done I was really pleased with them!

 

 

And finally another gift bag!

 

Happy New Year

I can't believe it is 2013 already were does the time go!

So,before 2013's crafting gets underway, I wanted to share with you a couple more cards I made for people this Christmas.

 

I just love the sentiment on these card

"Maybe Christmas," he thought "doesn't come from a store, maybe Christmas...........

perhaps.. means a little bit more." - Dr Seuss

For this card I had a play with bubble wrap and acrylic paint!