Wacky Watercooler Blog Hop #3

It's the most wonderful time of the year!  Time to schedule gatherings with friends and relatives; time to be reminded what each spectacular holiday means to you; and time to create decorations, cards and gifts to give to the special people in your life.

The items I have created for this Hop are all based on others I have seen on the internet.  There are many versions of these cards and 3-D items, so it would be impossible to say which people should be credited.  As it is, I have added my own flare and personal style to "make them my own".  That is what you can do too!  Take whatever you see here or elsewhere, and let your own supplies, needs and imagination help you create your very own renditions.

This card seems very traditional to me:

stamps: special season
paper: crisp cantaloupe, season of style d.s.p., gold foil sheets, whisper white
ink: gold embossing powder
accessories/tools: cherry cobbler 1/2" seam binding, woodgrain e.f., oval framelits

This is my so-called "masculine" Christmas card.  I also like to think of it as "clean and simple".  It reminds me of the clean lines and organic architecture that Frank Lloyd Wright created:

stamps: warmth and wonder
paper: bermuda bay, whisper white, basic black
ink: stazon black, bermuda bay
accessories/tools: polka dot and stylish stripes e.f.

The last item is my single cup drink holder.  Super idea for a simple gift or stocking stuffer:

Instructional video below: 

Pictures with instructional captions below:

piece of cardstock 11"x6"

score on long side @ 1/2", 2-1/2", 4-1/2", 6-1/2"

score on short side @ 2" and 4"

cut out corner pieces at each end,
cut score lines from edge to center piece,
use 1-3/4" circle punch above flap

slip long end through hole
of decorative label punch
to add edging

fold up, adhere together, and
adhere and tuck flap to long piece

stamp sentiment on white and use
curly label punch -- also with accent piece
cut in half

use adhesive to attach accent piece
behind sentiment

stamp festive flurry snowflake,
use festive flurry framelit

adhere snowflake to large flap,
attach 5 - 1-3/4" pieces of d.s.p.
around box, attach sentiment,
attach 14" of 1/8" tafetta ribbon,
pop in drink cup

stamps: festive flurry, petite pairs, bring on the cake
paper: bermuda bay, whisper white, naturals white 11" x 6", season of style d.s.p. (5 squares)
ink: bermuda bay
accessories/tools: bermuda bay 1/8" taffeta ribbon, simply scored, festive flurry framelits, curly label, decorative label, 1-3/4" circle punch

Now here are the directional buttons to help you navigate through all the projects created by my demo friends: