Friday, November 28, 2008

It's THAT time of year!






Gift cards are SOOOO popular... Leave it to some clever


stampers to figure out how to decorate them! I have seen this idea all over the place at SCS... but this is the tutorial I followed... the directions were so easy to follow that I am giving credit the instructions that I used. I did this GCH (gift card holder) for a challenge over at Mothers and Daughters Creations. It was so much fun to make and my new Whiff of Joy Herb Snowman stamp fit PERFECTLY on the front! I was able to make the GCH in about 10 minutes... but then coloring my image and decorating it was what took the time!!! But getting lost in coloring and decorating is where I find my peace and my center... I get REALLY relaxed and zen-like. How lucky I am to have this wonderful outlet!




The picture does not show all of the FUN things I used! I used my new Twinkling h20's and SHIMMERZ!( Click on the Shimerz link to check out their sale on SHIMMERZ!) My friend Kisa is right... this stuff rocks! I also used liquid applique
and glitter pens. For the inside, I punched 3 Snowflakes and got out the trusty stickles, cu that's how I roll. Now go and make some of these! They are easy to do and they beat standing in the mall shaking your head figuring out what to get people... and this way...YOU GET TO STAMP!!! Have a good one... and stay away from the mauls... I mean MALLS!!!


12 comments:

loretta said...

Dawn;

He is so much fun! The whimsey is great!

Anonymous said...

How very creative...you have inspired me to be more crafty! very beautiful

Unknown said...

This is so cute! GREAT for the gift card!

fishlips said...

This is so cute...Love how you stated finding your peace and center...how perfect!!!!

I was unable to put words to what it feels like for me each time I am in my craft space.....Thats it....Thats were I find my peace and center!!!! Thanks you for finding the words for me too...

Louise F NZ said...

Very cute, that snowman is adorable.

Anonymous said...

Cute idea. I am giving several gift cards so I will probably use your directions to make some pretty holders.

Jennifer_GlitterInMyHair said...

ah! so cute! love the gift card holder - what a great little card. that image is to die for and the clouds are PERFECT.

stampingirl said...

Love it! So simple and cute!

Rachel Brumley said...

What an adorable snowman! I love the idea of the circle punch in addition to the window punch.

Jen said...

Dawn, I love this! I have a few gift cards that we are giving as Christmas gifts. Thanks for sharing the link!

Very cute!

Jennifer Schmidt said...

What a beautiful job you did on these! The detail on the snowman is spectacular!

Tam said...

Wow - love the unique concept! Beautiful job!
Tamara