Design Team Pick.....

Each month a member of our Design Team will be sharing their "Pick" of the month. This month, Jackie shares ways to create Holiday Cards & Tags using Scrapbook & Stamping Supplies.

It's hard to believe it but it's that time of the year again!  If you are anything like I am, your schedule is over-committed with dozens of cookies to bake, cleaning, shopping and that's all in addition to your regular duties.  Anyone that knows me understands that for the most part, I like simple things.  For example, home-cooked but simple meals appeal to me so it's no surprise that "keeping it simple" carries over to my scrapbooking hobby. 

Most of us are scrapbook materials collectors as much as we are users of all these wonderful products.  How many of you have a couple of stickers left on a sheet or one of those great Making Memories vellum tags?  Come on. Raise your hand.  It's okay because many things that you already have on hand combined with just a little something new can really personalize your cards and gifts for the holiday season and for the coming year.

This first holiday card is so very simple.  It was made with a piece of dark green Bazzill, one sticker from Bo-Bunny Press and my most favorite new product, the Making Memories Simply Stated rub-on words.  The look of the sticker gives the impression of layered cardstock that has been slightly sanded.  I had always been hesitant to try rub-ons fearing that I would mess up this one time use product.  I was so wrong!  By following the directions on the package and taking my time I found rub-ons to be very forgiving when I had not rubbed quite hard enough.  This was accomplished by slowing peeling back the paper and then replacing it for a little more rubbing when I realized that the sentiment was not fully adhered to the cardstock.

For the slide mount, I used 3L's Adhesive Transfer Sheet to make the front of the mount tacky.  I then dipped the mount in acid-free Iridescent Party Ice.  The Simply Stated rub-on word Celebrate was transferred to a scrap of vellum then the slide was finished off with an iridescent snowflake spangle.  This embellished slide mount would look great adhered to a small gift bag, a handmade greeting card or even a page in your album!

As a part of my Kentucky heritage I've found that as I grow older, so does my love for the country quilts that I so fondly remember.  When I saw these snowflake stickers the first thought that came to mind was quilt squares!  This inspired me to whip out my mini ProvoCraft sewing machine and stitch a border.  Red and green cardstock by Bazzill.  White cardstock unknown.

This simple but elegant card is made with navy cardstock and silver handmade paper.  I used a Making Memories rimmed vellum tag, a vellum snowflake sticker (Stickopotomus) and to complete the look, sheer blue ribbon.  If you have several of these tags, they would look very attractive on a small holiday tree as ornaments.

Throughout the year there are many other reasons to make and send cards.  There's always someone that I need to write but life circumstances sometimes get in the way.  For that person, a simple "Sorry I Haven't Written" card is easy to make.  To create the border I created a text box in Word slightly smaller than the overall size of the card.  The wire elephant is a paperclip from Pier One attached with some DMC floss. 

I'm also rather sure that in your scrapbook collectibles you have one or more of the cute little frame-up people.  Who can resist them?  Who has mistakenly purchased more than one unknowingly?  I know that I have and it's very easy to create a themed card with these delightful die-cuts.  In this example I used cardstock, patterned paper and some buttons for a quick and cute Halloween card that would make children of all ages smile.

For many people this is the gift-giving season and that creates a need for tags, tags, and more tags.  Often, special gifts mean special tags and these are all quick and simple.

The first tag is nothing more than a Snip-Its tag that was cut out and embellished with some raffia and green cotton twine. 

The second tag was created using the Coluzzle tag template, light blue cardstock and vellum.  The tags were then joined together by a silver eyelet then embellished with vellum snowflake stickers, sheer blue ribbon and a silver cord. 

The last tag is just right for the country-look.  This tag was also cut using a Coluzzle knife and a template.  The cardstock is kraft-colored and the patterned paper is by Mustard Moon.  The "Just for You" stamp is by Stampin' Up.  Buttons, red and natural raffia completes the look.

I know that you love this inspiring hobby and all its "stuff" as much as I do.  Now, get busy creating!