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~ All Wrapped Up ~

November 13th, 2011 by

Howdy folks!

Right now, I’m in desperate need of a vacation.   A tropical beach with a cushy shaded lounge chair, sunglasses, a fruity drink and a good book.   Yet, I live in reality and instead I will be chipping away at an ungodly ‘to do’ list!   I love love love the holidays, but I put too much stress on myself this time of year and end up longing for it to be over.   I’m so trying not to go there this year.

So to help out with making the holidays easier, we (the TLC hostesses) are going to focus on things that will make your holiday easier or cheaper!

This week it’s all about the wrap.

Remember as kids how we use to make snowflakes by folding paper and cutting  snips out?  No two were alike, just like the real thing!   I took some lightweight butcher paper and crumpled it up good, then I flattened it out and sponged a little antiquing ink on to it.  I decorated it with my cut snowflakes and a couple punched snowflakes.

I created a little tag and wrapped it all together with twine!

Here are my details:

Stamps:  There She Goes’ No Peeking

Paper: lightweight butcher paper, GP White, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Kraft, Basic Grey Wassil dp, copy paper

Ink: Versafine Black Onyx, copics, Versamark, Tim Holtz Antique Photo distressing ink

Accessories: Red/White Twine, circle nesties, star dust stickles, 1/2″ circle punch, circle punch, white embossing powder, red brads, Aleene’s gel glue, MS snowflake punch, MS branch punch, sponge

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Thanks so much for stopping by!!  If you get a chance, come on over to the Technique Lover’s Challenge forum on SCS and play along!

Hugs!

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17 Responses to “~ All Wrapped Up ~”

  1. on 13 Nov 2011 at 22:471 Marisa

    This tag is beyond adorable, Holly! Love the image and his fluffy beard. Great touch with the pinked circle and twine. Here’s hoping you don’t over do it and can enjoy the season more this year 🙂

  2. on 14 Nov 2011 at 04:082 Marilyn M

    Love your tag. TFS

  3. on 14 Nov 2011 at 05:493 Judy Rozema

    I really wish I didn’t work on Mondays so I could play along with the TLC on the day you post! I always forget after that. This is so cute. I have some really great snowflake patterns and this is exactly what I would love to do with my gifts!! Thanks for the inspiration!! SO CUTE~!

  4. on 14 Nov 2011 at 06:204 Sue

    Oh what a clever lady you are. I think you are bringing back love and care into the holidays with this idea. I am teaching my grandchildren how to do this for this Christmas!!! Thank you it is stunning how simple things can turn into beautiful projects. TFS Sue

  5. on 14 Nov 2011 at 12:395 Barb

    How cute – I do remember that (is that “aging me?”

  6. on 14 Nov 2011 at 14:446 Suzanne

    This Santa tag is so cute.

  7. on 15 Nov 2011 at 04:217 Charlene

    What an awesome idea, Holly! Love the snowflake and the crinkled paper is genious.

    I am so with you on the stressed out holiday syndrome, Holly. I give myself way too much to do and then when the “have to dos” are added in, I get to the “pull the covers over my head and hope it goes away stage”.

  8. on 15 Nov 2011 at 07:088 Teri

    Great job! Like the paper.

  9. on 15 Nov 2011 at 09:169 TerryG

    what a great idea…and I too remember…love the santa and your gift us just too pretty to unwrap!

  10. on 15 Nov 2011 at 09:2510 Carole

    Absolutely adorable Holly, I’m going to give this idea a try. Thanks so much.

  11. on 15 Nov 2011 at 11:4211 Betty B.

    That is such a great idea. I love the use of “Kid like snowflakes”

  12. on 15 Nov 2011 at 12:0312 Holly

    love the tag very cute!

  13. on 15 Nov 2011 at 12:1013 Donna Ellis

    What a darling idea, with this cute little Santa guy! Thanks for sharing the little idea for the gift tag too!

  14. on 15 Nov 2011 at 12:1114 Jan

    Thanks for a great tag idea!

  15. on 15 Nov 2011 at 18:3615 Cladygray

    Love the tag!

  16. on 16 Nov 2011 at 07:1016 Monika/buzsy

    Such a sweet tag Holly. Love the cute Santa. The big snowflake looks great. :o)

  17. on 09 Dec 2012 at 17:2517 katy bags

    Never believed that it was this simple after all.

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