Love that Crystal Light!

 I try to watch my weight.  In 2007, I gave up soda pop I started drinking Crystal Light.  Soon I had collected quite a collection of empty Crystal Light containers.  Not wanting to fill up the landfills with needless waste, I saw an opportunity to turn trash in to treasure.

Here are a couple of empty Crystal Light containers I covered with Stampin' Up!'s Wintergreen Designer Series Paper (RETIRED).  I used a hostess stamp set I earned for FREE, Perfect Presentation (RETIRED) for the stamped images on the front.  I filled the short container with Christmas candy and the tall container with homemade cookies.

If you want to learn how you can earn FREE stamps and accessories from Stampin' Up!, CLICK HERE.

Blessings,

Didi

Peaceful Wishes

  I purchased Stampin' Up!'s Peaceful Wishes (RETIRED)  stamp set in 2006 to make Christmas cards for our landscaping company.  I got it out to play with again in 2007 and couldn't seem to stop making wonderful holiday creations.  This card was made using the Retro technique.  I went outside and came back in with the little branch with pine cones to incorporate into my creation.  The picture doesn't do this card justice.  It is absolutely stunning in person.

I have found that the best adhesive to use when incorporating nature into my paper crafts is pop up glue dots.  My family thinks they look like "boogers", but they are so easy to use and work well with 3-D elements.

Whether you send out cards to family or friends or are a business looking for unique hand-made cards, I can help you choose a design, customize colors, and if you wish, complete them for you.  Please CONTACT ME for more information.

Blessings,

Didi

A Little Christmas Gift

I made this little gable box with my Ellison Die Cut machine and Stampin' Up!'s Dashing Designer Series Paper (RETIRED) back in November 2007.  I added a 2-1/2" x 3" piece of card stock in the inside of the box to reinforce the bottom.

I wrapped the box with a belly band made of 5/8" Old Olive grosgrain ribbon, the scallop circle punch, and my favorite stamp set from Stampin' Up!'s 2007 Holiday Mini Catalog, Merry & Bright (RETIRED).  I think the little snowman is just the cutest!

This box would be perfect for classroom treats, party favors, or for husband's to give their wife's jewelry (HINT, HINT).  The best part is this project was quick and easy and literally went together in just a couple of minutes.  I filled mine with Christmas candy to give to friends who came by to visit over the holidays.

I have over 20 packaging dies from Ellison and AccuCut for my large die cut machine that my customers can use when they join my paper club.  Contact me for more details and you can be on your way to making quick and easy Christmas packaging in no time.

 Blessings,

Didi

Christmas in July

This is a card I helped create in 2007 for a friend's Christmas cards. We used one of my favorite holiday sets, Festive Favoites (RETIRED #107385).  I love the vintage feel of the artichoke and burgundy colors, along with the faux stitching and paper piercing.

Contact me if you would like a private consultation to help design your cards for any occasion. I also have classes where you can create a variety on handmade cards. See my calendar for more information.

Blessings,

Didi