Christmas Card Exchange 2015

This past weekend I held my annual Christmas card exchange. The ladies made some beautiful cards and I even added in a special project for them! These gals always inspire me, I hope you are inspired as well!

First up is the card and stamped bag I created using the White Pines paper, WOTG stamp set and Fern Twine and gold glitter paper.

 The little bag holds a couple of tea bags perfectly. This would be a great gift attached to a tea cup or mug.

This card uses some older papers in a design that reminds me of a quilt or stained glass window, so elegant!

This card uses the adorable Christmas tree print White Pines paper and some glittery & gold snowflakes!

What I love about this card is that the holly on the ornament was cleverly cut out from some older papers. Plus, there is just enough bling and sparkle making this a pretty, festive card!

After creating all the cards I surprised the ladies with a special Christmas project. 'Tis the season for hot cocoa and giving unique handmade gifts! I used some older plastic treat tubes and filled them with cocoa mix and chocolate dipped candy canes. I then created and decorated a little box to contain them. I dressed up the box with a Cricut cut Hot Cocoa Cup {purchased from Miss Kate Cuttables} and a sentiment I downloaded online and printed.

I'm so grateful for my customers! Hanging out with them on the weekend, creating projects and laughing is always the best therapy!

Inspired By Bunnies and Chocolate

It's been awhile since I've played along with a challenge at Inspired By! The image of an Easter wreath with a big bunny in the center was just too cute! Laurel's take on the challenge included some chocolate in the photograph which led me to creating some treat tubes!

You will remember these treat tubes, they were a big hit for Valentine's Day. I saved a few of them to use for other occasions and Easter treats are perfect!

{Inspiration Photo}

Christmas Treat Tubes

The darling little treat tubes found in the current Whooo's Your Valentine Kit are not just for Valentines Day! I made some for Christmas filled with some peppermint candies. The base boxes are stamped with blue snowflakes and candy canes. They are finished with some twine and tags.

{The little tag says "No Peeking!" Ha... it's a see through tube....that's funny!}

Whooo's Your Valentine

To celebrate National Paper Crafting Month, Close To My Heart is offering this darling valentine treats kit. This is also a preview of some new items that will be featured in the upcoming Spring 2013 Idea Book. {treat tubes & glitter paper} For more information on this promotion click here.

I have already shared some cards I made using the stamp set included in the kit. Now see them with the matching treat tubes! Just fill with candy and they are ready to be given to my sweethearts!