Emma's Paperie

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

December Free KIt

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Sunday, November 30, 2008

Check out these great ideas using the Oval Hexagon Glass Jars from the store...they come in two sizes.....3" tall or 2.5" tall and have gold screw-on lids. Perfect for homemade goodies just in time for the holidays!

Hot Cocoa Gift by Lisa Dorsey

Large Oval Hexagon Glass Jars with Gold Caps
Red Precious Finds Adhesive Gems by EK Success
Noel Epoxy Stickers by Art Warehouse
Fa La La Poinsettia Paper by Making Memories
Fa La La Journaling Stickers by Making Memories
Solid Color Baker's Twine by Martha Stewart Crafts
Petite Sheer Ribbon - 3/8"
Paperie Greenhouse Blossoms & Buttons by Making Memories

Instructions:

1. Paint a thin strip of white around the bottom of the jar.
2. Apply Epoxy Trees.
3. Add snowflakes (Lisa simply used a small paint brush and brushed Elmer's glue over the white paint and then sprinkled snowflakes onto the glue.)
4. Fill jar with hot cocoa mix almost to the top and add mini marshmallows.
5. Tie ribbon around the top and add button and tag.

Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

1/3 Cup brown sugar
3/4 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 Cup cocoa
2 1/2 Cup Powdered Milk

Combine and blend ingredients in a small bowl. Store in airtight container. Put a tag on the jar with directions how to make: "Mix 3 Tablespoons of the hot chocolate mix with 1 cup of warm milk and stir until smooth."

Salt Scrub Gift Set by Anabelle O'Malley

Lemon Grass Glitter Die-Cuts by Crate Paper
Lemon Grass Orchard Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Lemon Grass Tangerine Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Large Oval Hexagon Glass Jars with Gold Caps
Mint Green Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Lemon Grass Alphabet Twist Stickers by Crate Paper
Laundry Line Sweetness Afternoon Plaid Paper by My Mind's Eye
Kraft Bag with Window
Ribbon

Spa Sea Salt Scrub Recipe (www.recipezaar.com)

2 Cups Sea Salt
1 1/3 Cups Aloe Vera Baby Oil or Soya Oil
8 Vitamin E Capsules
2 Tablespoons Honey

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well; spoon in jar.
2. Add a bit to your hand or a bath mitt and rub all over.
3. Rinse off well.

Tip from Anabelle: I halved the recipe and still had a bit left over. Also, I added some Castile soap to make it into a foaming scrub. You can cut down on the baby oil if you do this. To make your own scent, use the soybean oil and add a few drops of essential oils. Play around with it to find the consistency you like. Tie a bath 'pouf' to the top of the jar and place in the gift bag.

Winter Wonderland Jar by Jessica Witty

Lucky Ornate Flourish Paper by Creative Cafe
Tinsel Town Paislee Press Ons by Pink Paislee
Plain Chipboard Buttons by Scenic Route Paper Co.
Mr. Campy Velvet Ribbon by Cosmo Cricket
Holiday Baker's Twine by Martha Stewart Crafts
Large Oval Hexagon Glass Jars with Gold Caps
Glitter, sandpaper, glue, white paint and snow material

Instructions:

1. Make 3 small cones with Flourish Paper. Draw "snowcaps" on trees with glue, cover with glitter and shake off excess.
2. Add rub-on to front of jar.
3. Place "snow" material in bottom of jar (Jessica used coarse glitter); set in trees.
4. Sand lid, paint white and screw on jar.
5. Glue scalloped ribbon on jar.
6. Paint button white, cover with glitter, and tie on jar with holiday twine.

Cookie & Cake Mix Gift Jars by Guest Designer, Julie Masse

Large & Small Oval Hexagon Glass Jars with Gold Caps
Pop Out Glitter White Christmas Shapes by Melissa Frances
Holiday Baker's Twine by Martha Stewart Crafts
Snowed In Flakes Paper by My Mind's Eye
Snowed In Christmas Dots Paper by My Mind's Eye
Snowed In Ribbon Paper by My Mind's Eye
Snowed In Accessory Die-Cut Sheet by My Mind's Eye
Baby It's Cold Outstide Clear Stamp Set by My Favorite Things

Ho Ho Ho Gift by Melissa Phillips

Large Oval Hexagon Glass Jars with Gold Caps
Gingerbread House Favor Boxes by Martha Stewart Crafts
Silver Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Mint Green Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Noel Epoxy Stickers by Art Warehouse
Christmas Vintage Clear Art Stamps by Crafty Secrets
Frames Tickets by Jenni Bowlin

Instructions:

1. Fill jar with goodies and wrap with ribbon. Tie in a bow at top.
2. Stamp desired phrase on label and attach it to the center of jar, overlapping and securing ribbon in place.
3. Attach epoxy tree and embellish with gem.
4. Stamp snowflake on cardstock, cut out, coat with glitter and adhere to front of jar.
5. Place inside gingerbread gift box and secure with ribbon tied in a bow at top.
6. Stamp ticket with desired phrase, punch a hole to form a tag and tie to center of bow with hemp and a button.
7. Embellish windows with glitter and gems.
8. Ink edges of Bingo cards and adhere to sides of box.
9. Attach large epoxy tree to right edge of box and embellish with gems.
10. Stamp 2 more snowflakes, cut out, coat with glitter and embellish tree and tag. Top with rhinestone to complete.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Thanksgiving Specials

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November Sketch

Check out the amazing projects the team and Julie made using this month's sketch!

Happy Holidays Card by Guest Designer, Julie Masse

Alpine Frost Dust of Snow Glitter Pattern Paper by SEI
Alpine Frost Winterberry Glitter Pattern Paper by SEI
Alpine Frost Clear Stamps by SEI
Paper Shaper Corner Adorner Medium Rounder by EK Success
Crystal Glitter Glue by Ranger

You are my Bliss Card by Melissa Phillips

Daydream Garden Chair Paper by October Afternoon
Red/Black Black Micro Dot Pattern Paper by Jenni Bowlin
Brown Die-Cut Journaling Cards by Jenni Bowlin
Snowed In Accessory Die-Cut Sheet by My Mind's Eye
Embossed Glimmer Chips Regal by Tattered Angels
Cinnamon (Limited Edition Color) Glimmer Mist 2oz. by Tattered Angels
Sonoma Little Princess Cardstock Stickers by Scenic Route Paper Co.
Bliss Pearl Embellishments by Kaisercraft

Holiday Wishes Gift Bag by Lisa Dorsey

Winter Wonderland Silent Night Paper by Kaisercraft
Olive Cream Soda Foam Letter Stickers by American Crafts
Day Dream Believer Glittered Large Flowers by Heidi Grace
Fa La La Journaling Stickers by Making Memories
Bella Buttons by Autumn Leaves
Walnut Stain Distress Ink by Ranger

Celebrate Card by Jessica Witty

Amy Butler Lotus Faded China Acanthus Die-Cut Paper by K & Co.
Urban Prairie Petticoat Paper by Basic Grey
Spirit Phrases Cardstock Stickers by Creative Cafe
Silver Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Black Soot Distress Ink by Ranger
Paper Shaper Corner Adorner Medium Rounder by EK Success

Peace Card by Anabelle O'Malley

Blue Hill Cloud Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Laundry Line Aspire Chipboard Accessories by My Mind's Eye
Laundry Line Curious Double Take Detail Paper by My Mind's Eye
Offbeat Chip Sticker ABC's by Basic Grey
Sonoma West Spain Street Pattern Paper by Scenic Route Paper Co.
Silver Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Silver Glitter Glue by Ranger
Dill Blossom Buttons by SEI

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Holiday Stitches

Try these wonderful stitching techniques to finish off your holiday projects. If you have any questions about a project, feel free to contact us!

Baby's 1st Ornament & Card by Guest Designer, Julie Masse

Tip: Julie placed Basic Grey Magnets on the back of the ornament to attach to the card so the recipient could remove it without tearing the card.

Celebrate Baby Crystal Clear Stamps by Melissa Frances
Small Magnetic Snaps by Basic Grey
Animal Crackers Jack Epoxy Shapes by Making Memories
Felt
Embroidery Floss

Shabby Tag Album for Grandma by Melissa Phillips

Melissa Notes: I created this with my mom in mind and have made one tag for each grandchild. We will all be together this Christmas and I plan on having each of the grandchildren or their parents write a special note to Grandma on the back of each of these tags. A picture can also be added very easily. She can then keep them to remember Christmas 2008, or simply use them as ornaments in the coming years with very special memories attached.

Suede Stitched Cream & Pink Flowers by Maya Road
Red Pom Pom Trim by Maya Road
Plain Chipboard Houses by Scenic Route Paper Co.
Pop Out Glitter White Christmas Shapes by Melissa Frances
Merry Christmas Green Gift Tag by Melissa Frances
Vintage Christmas Sledding Gift Tag by Melissa Frances
Wassail Mantle Paper by Basic Grey
Brown General Calendar 3 x 3 Die-Cut Cards by Jenni Bowlin
Vintage Santa Metal Disc Gift Tags by B. Shackman Company
Bliss Pearl Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Laundry Line Sundress Color Scheme Glittered Alphabet by My Mind's Eye
Silver Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Gold Stickles Glitter Glue by Ranger
Tiny Black on White Alpha Stickers by Making Memories
Artsy.licious Splendide Ruby Treasures by Chatterbox
Clear Acrylic Square Scallop Coaster Album by Maya Road

Stitched Santa Hanging by Jessica Witty

Jessica says: This project has a chipboard base. I stitched the cotton scrap on, leaving the bottom right corner unstitched so I could stuff some cotton inside. I stitched it closed after that.

Lucky Ornate Flourish Paper by Creative Cafe
Green Double Stitched Velvet Trim by Maya Road
Homespun Winter Cotton Scraps by Crafty Secrets
Wassail Cranberry Sauce Paper by Basic Grey

Jessica says: This project has a chipboard base. I stitched the cotton scrap on, leaving the bottom right corner unstitched so I could stuff some cotton inside. I stitched it closed after that.