Since I have been focusing all of my efforts on projects for the craft sale I have my planned blog posts on hold. Instead of sharing the birthday card I was going to make this week, I'm going to share some of the items I've been prepping for the sale instead. **Disclaimer: some of the stamp sets, paper and ribbon I've been using are not Stampin' Up! items, or are retired, but they are in my stash so I wanted to use them. If you want to CASE something there are plenty of current products you can substitute in place of anything I used that you don't have.
This post is going to be picture heavy!
Up first, some Hershey Kisses Mini Coffee Cup treat holders. I think these would be a great way to jazz up a gift card to Tim Hortons or Starbucks, and make it have a bit more impact. They are full of sparkle and chocolate--everything a great Christmas present needs! :)
I have also been working on a few different styles of gift card holders. I give A LOT of gift cards each year, and I'm always looking for ways to make them more exciting. First up are fold open holders with a belly band to keep them closed. I made whimsical, elegant and manly options to maximize the appeal.
These are little "booklet" gift card holders that have a pop up section in the middle to hold the actual card. Super cute!
I've also been making some Christmas card sets that I will be packaging in the new Stampin' Up! acetate boxes (once my order arrives later this week!). I REALLY love how these cards turned out. I used my gold Wink of Stella to splatter some gold "flake" over the white-embossed and sponged card fronts. They are probably my very favourite of all my holiday projects this year.
I am also really fond of the white-on-white and mixed metallics trends that are everywhere right now. I am selling my card sets in packages of 5, but I made 10 of each so that someone could buy in multiples if they needed to.
I thought it was wise to have some more traditional colour combos as well, so I went with Cherry Cobbler and Crumb Cake for these sets, although I did add a little black to update the look.
I have upcycled a few potato chip canisters and decorated them to hold homemade cookies for neighbor gifts. This way you don't have to try to get your tupperware back! I also made some Christmas crackers filled with chocolate balls, which I think would be really pretty place settings for a holiday dinner. The little red-striped gable box is sized to be a gift card holder with the added benefit of having room to add the recipient's favourite holiday candy to the box.
Finally, I am still working on away on individual cards for those who don't need a set, or who prefer to use a variety. These ones highlight a little Blend action on those pretty green trees. ;)
I also completed my first custom card order today, so it has been a really busy few weeks! Please keep in mind if you are interested in sending some handmade cards this holiday season. I would love to make something just for you!
Have a great week,
Barb