Category: Christmas

Cookies For Santa Layout

And the countdown to Christmas is on! Who’s ready? NOT ME!! But I did take a great cookie decorating class recently to have some cute Christmas cookies and what a better way to show everyone the cookies than creating a layout!

I used the Echo Park Paper line that Lori designed called Santa Claus found HERE.

I used 3D Cookies For Santa SVG from Lori’s website found HERE. But instead of making it a card, I added a background to the words and used it as a title. I cut one of the cookies and turned it into a shaker piece for one of my embelishments.  The rest of my embelishments were sickers and chipboard pieces from the paper collection.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

Christmas Advent Countdown Tutorial

Today, I’m excited to show you a fun **diy** project: a festive Christmas Advent countdown from Lori Whitlock (SVG, Silhouette). You can also find Lori’s original assembly tutorial HERE. This Advent countdown forms a Christmas tree when assembled and includes 25 little boxes that you can add a small treat or toy inside. Join me as I demonstrate **how to make** this adorable Christmas Advent, it’s a wonderful addition to your **Christmas crafts** collection.

Happy crafting!

Holly Jo

Pop Up Box Card Reindeer Tree Presents

A Festive Pop-Up Box Card for Christmas Cheer!

This time, I had so much fun creating a really special pop-up box card featuring a sweet reindeer. It’s one of those projects that instantly makes you smile while crafting — and it’s absolutely perfect for Christmas.

Let’s be honest: nothing is more fun than receiving real mail during the holidays. A handmade card popping out of the envelope feels extra special and is such a lovely way to surprise your loved ones at Christmas. This pop-up box card stands up beautifully, making it a little gift all on its own.

 

You can purchase this card file individually, or as a bundle that includes three different card designs, directly from Lori’s shop:

To add a bit of extra magic, I gave my card a mini sparkle effect by cutting snowflakes from glitter cardstock. That subtle shimmer really brings the wintery feel to life and makes the card feel even more festive.
And of course, I used some cute and colorful design paper, and the sentiment is cut out of black vinyl

I hope this project inspires you to send some happy mail this season.
Lori’s shop is full of great Christmas card files.

Wishing everyone a beautiful and creative holiday season throughout December — enjoy the magic of Christmas crafting!

XO Tamara

Tuck Lid Gift Box Santa Claus and Mrs Claus Tutorial

Hello crafty friends!
 
 Today I am making Lori’s Tuck Lid Gift Box.  You can find the bundle (or singles) at Lori’s store HERE. It also includes a cute reindeer, a snowman, a penguin and a fun little gnome. 
 
You can find them at the Silhouette store HERE as well. 
Here are the pieces of Mrs. Claus. For the Mrs. you place the face on top of the white piece, for Santa the face is placed behind the white beard/hat piece. 
Here are the finished front panels of the Mr. & Mrs.
Time to put together the box now. After folding all the creases in the box, add a bit glue to the side tab and then fold the box in half. It lines up perfectly!
Fold over the bottom tabs and glue to finish the box. Leave to top panel free so you can open and close the gift box.
Glue the front panels on to the box.
 
If you are looking for a fast project for some holiday gifties, I would suggest trying these out!
 
💕Sue Kment