I used Stephanie Barnard’s stamps on this project and loved how they fit so perfectly on the different pieces. It was as though they were made for this die! Thanks Stephanie- I know you planned it that way! And I don’t know about you, but I love to color. The stamps lent themselves to some fun coloring with Copic markers and these I owe to Colleen Schaan, the Copic Queen, and another one of our blog hoppers!
You will need:
Big Shot die cutting machine
Treat Toppers ScoreBoard die by Eileen Hull
Little Sizzles matboard pack 6″ x 13″
Notebook Pocket ScoreBoard die by Eileen Hull
House ScoreBoard Pro die by Eileen Hull
Holly4Christmas set #14- Stamps of Life by Stephanie Barnard
Memento stamp pad- black
Copic Markers– assorted reds, greens and grays
silver marker
silver stamp pad
paper
coordinating glitter paper
silver glitter
glue pen
Tiny Attacher
Instructions for Toppers:
- Cut Treat Topper die from cream matboard piece with Big Shot.
- Stamp messages on scored pieces of the die with black Memento ink.
- Color images with Copic markers shading as you go to give depth to the text or design.
- Add embellishments, such as bells and ribbons to complete design.
- Package gift items in clear cellophane bags.
- Staple or tape bags together.
- Add toppers by taping, tying with ribbons or stapling sides together.
HINT: Tim Holtz’s Tiny Attacher works great for stapling layers together.
For gift card holder:
- Cut red matboard piece 9″ x 4″. Score at 4″ on red side. Fold up.
- Cut a piece of coordinating paper the same size and adhere it to the white side of the matboard.
- Cut a pocket from paper to hold gift card and adhere to inside of folder.
- Cut/punch various embellishment dies to coordinate. (I used MS snowflakes, bird, EK Success tree, 2 circles for snowman, and Plaid white HD paint for snow along with some stickles to add sparkle)
- Cut front bumpout section for the House die and use as front porch and door. Add strips cut from glitter paper for roof and add faux snow.
- Add bells on jump ring tied to ribbon on top of roof.
For bag of spices:
- Stamp topper and color in with Copics.
- Use double sided tape to adhere front and back of topper to cellophane bag.
- Thread ribbon through slits and tie on corner.
- Cover oval die cut with paper.
- Layer smaller scalloped oval piece on top and label contents. Ink edges.
- Adhere to outside of bag.
For bag of bells:
- Stamp topper and color with Copics.
- Run double sided tape on front and back inside of topper.
- Cut about 10 inches of ribbon and lay on fold inside.
- Center and press toppers closed into place on top of bag.
- Tie ribbon in middle and hang from tree!
But wait, there’s MORE… I have saved the best news for last! Karen, Brenda and I have so much fun on this hop, we have decided to keep it going by launching our own Triple Play blog! Here you will find new projects, guest bloggers, tips and techniques for using our dies along with some great videos, color hints and some sneak peeks here and there of upcoming releases! Keep the inspiration going- stop by and leave us a comment or two and check back frequently for new posts. We are also on Facebook– please “like” us and let us know what you thought of the hop. 🙂 We would love to see any pics of projects you have created using our products so send them on in or post them on our FB page.
Thanks so much, my friends. It has been a blast. Warm wishes for a wonderful holiday season to all of you!
