Teacher Christmas Gifts 2015

Happy New Year!
A few more Christmas ideas/gifts before the new Occasions catalog starts on Jan 5, 2016.  These were some of the gifts we gave to my kids teachers this year.  It included Wood Stamp Case Gifts, Gift Bow Die Angel Ornaments and Hand Santa-tizers.

I love making these hand Santa-tizers.  They're fairly easy, very inexpensive and super cute! 

 

  

I've been packaging the teachers' gifts like this for the past few years.  I saw it on Pinterest and it seems to be even more popular this year.  There are many variations.  I use a retired snowflake die (cut in half) for the antlers.   

Peace on Earth Window Flip Card

 

Another Christmas card to share from this year.  I thought it would be a perfect layout for the Happy Scenes stamp set (which I got FREE at Convention this past July!).    

I've actually made this layout before, but I have yet to post it.   I was inspired and used the tutorial (found HERE) by Julie Davison (my stamping idol!)

Happy Scenes Photopolymer Stamp Set

 I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

Season of Peace Card

Merry Christmas!  

This was a difficult card to photograph, but I think you can get the idea.  I embossed the snowflakes and then sponged and stamped over them.  Easy and beautiful. 

  

Christmas Wine Hangers

I made these fun gifts for a craft fair last year.  I got the idea from a fellow stamper and went a little crazy.  As you can tell from my Wall Hanging, I like to make rosettes!

 

Enjoy!

To You & Yours Shaker Cards

 

I used the To You & Yours Shaker Cards Project Kit, to make these beautiful cards.  I didn't follow the instructions exactly (I just couldn't hide that beautiful paper) and I used stamps that I had on hand.  I loved the way they came out!  This kit makes 18 gorgeous cards and is available only until Jan 4, 2016 or while supplies last. 

Beautiful Christmas Frame

This is the beautiful frame I received as a result of the white elephant gift exchange I did with my team for Christmas.  Candice did a fantastic job.  You can see what I made here.

 This was difficult to photograph, but I tried to show all of the sparkly-ness.  It's so pretty in real life.

Reindeer Mini Tic Tac Sliders

I know I haven't posted in a LONG TIME, but I just had to share these adorable Mini Tic Tac Sliders!  I got the basic idea (with a video tutorial) from one of my new favorite blogs here.  

These are great little gifts for my kids' teachers (along with other goodies that I plan to share later) and anyone else who might need a holiday pick me up!

The best part, for the engineer in me, is that you can get EIGHT of the boxes from ONE sheet of cardstock.  I did all of the embellishments with scraps.  BONUS!

Even though it's past Thanksgiving, I'll share the Thanksgiving version I did next! 

Christmas Wrapped Nuggets

I love making these little nugget gifts!  They are super easy using the Designer Series Paper Stacks.  They are another cute & inexpensive gift to hand out.  I sold these at a Holiday Boutique and sold many as teacher's gifts.  Here is another version I made last year. 

 

 

Cardstock: Whisper White, Season of Style Designer Series Paper Stack, Winter Frost Designer Series Paper Stack, coordinating cardstock

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink:  Coordinating Ink
Punches:  Large Oval, Scallop Oval
Accessories: Coordinating Ribbon
Other:  Pretzel Bags

Snowman Tealight Pin

These Snowmen are, again, a combination of several I've seen online.  I took what I liked best and made it my own.  These were the inspiration for the Thanksgiving Turkey Lights.

It was really hard to take a picture with the tealight on, but here is the best one I got.

These were a big hit at a Holiday Boutique that I participated in.  I also made a table decoration. 

Stampin' Up! Gift Bow Die Angel

This lovely lady is a combination of SEVERAL versions that I've seen online.  I took bits and pieces and came up with my own version.  I think she is just too cute!  I especially love that she has hair (some I've seen are bald!).

 

Cardstock: Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Daffodil Delight, Silver Glimmer Paper

Ink:  Pink Pirouette (sponging cheeks), Basic Black Marker (eyes)

Accessories:  Big Shot, Gift Bow Die, Beautifully Baroque Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Punches:  Oval (retired), Large Oval, 1-1/4" Circle, Boho Blossoms, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
Other: Sponge Dauber, White Baker's Twine

Envelope Punch Board Gift Box

I used the Envelope Punch Board to make a small gift box to hold a gift for the ladies in my group.  The package included the single stamp A Gift for You.   With the depth this box has, you could put several gift cards in it!

  

 

A Gift For You Clear-Mount Stamp

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight

Punches:  Curly Label Punch
Other: Envelope Punch Board

Curly Paper Christmas Tree

Here is what I made for my Stampin' Up! gift for our White Elephant Gift Exchange at our Holiday Group meeting last night.  I saw this Christmas tree and video tutorial on Patty's blog and HAD to give it a shot.  I figured it was a great way to use the Winter Frost Designer Series Paper Stack. 

I changed the dimensions that Patty used so I would minimize scraps. I cut the paper stack into 1/2" strips along the 6-1/2" side for the bottom of the tree (1/2" X 6-1/2").  Towards the top, I turned the paper stack 90 degrees and cut 1/2" strips along the 4-1/2" side (1/2" X 4-1/2").  I also made my own tree topper using 4 scallop circles punched out of Silver Glimmer Paper.  

I love the way it came out.  I can't wait to make another one!  This one took me a little over an hour (while watching Homeland!) and was very inexpensive.  

I'll share what I received in the Gift Exchange later. 

Cardstock: Winter Frost Designer Series Paper Stack, Silver Glimmer Paper

Punches:  Scallop Circle Punch
Other: Bone Folder, Styrofoam Cone, Straight Pins, Toothpick (for tree topper)

Labels Card Thinlits Christmas Card Swap

 

Here is my swap for the annual SUFriendsForever Christmas Card Swap.  I made close to 20 of these babies and they were super quick (considering how complicated they look) using the new Label Card Thinlit Die from Stampin' Up!.   

Below:  This is what the card looks like partially open.  

I used a 5-1/2" X 8-1/2" piece of cardstock and only put part of it beneath the thinlit.  I followed the tutorial for the extended flip card found here. 

Here's is the card fully opened.  I left some space on the far right panel for writing.  

 

I used one of my favorite color combinations - Pool Party and  Island Indigo.  I also used a stamp set from the Holiday Catalog that I won at Convention this year - Christmas Messages.  The snowflakes and 'Merry' came from a stamp set that was in last year's holiday catalog and is still available - Snowflake Soiree. 

Cardstock: Pool Party, Whisper White

Ink: Pool Party, Island Indigo

Stamps: Snowflake Soiree, Christmas Messages
Accessories:  Big Shot, Labels Card Thinlits, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

~Enjoy!

Christmas in July - Teacher Gift - Note Paper Box

 

I made gifts for my daughter's 1st grade teacher and this is one of them.  I figured it would be nice for her to have scrap paper in a nice box on her desk to scribble notes on.  I found this tutorial and the BEST part is that the box itself only uses ONE sheet of cardstock.  I LOVE this demo and her videos.  She is so resourceful with her ideas.  

Cardstock:  Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper

Ink: Wisteria Wonder
Stamps: Lovely Letters
Punches:  1-3/4" Scallop Circle, 1-3/8 Circle, 1-1/4" Circle,

Christmas in July - Gift Bags

If you ever need a quick little bag, this is the one to make.  Perfect for small gifts and/or gift cards.  And they'll help you get rid of use that DSP you've been hoarding... :)
I made another version of these little gems HERE. 
The original tutorial can be found HERE.

Cardstock:  Various DSP, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Stamps: Mixed Medley
Punches:  1-1/4" Scallop Circle, 1-3/8 Circle, 3/4" Circle, Oval
Accessories:  Cherry Cobbler Tulle

Christmas in July - Gift Box

I love to make 3-D items - especially boxes.  I had little gifts for my Stamp Club ladies and needed something to put them in.  After watching this video on Basic Box Making by Connie Stewart, I knew exactly what I would do.  I love how they came out. 

 

Cardstock: Gumball Green, Whisper White, Be of Good Cheer DSP

Ink: Gumball Green
Stamps: Delightful Decorations
Accessories: Ornament Punch, Cherry Cobbler Tulle, Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine, Rhinestone