Christmas Greetings

Before Christmas is gone, I really must get some of my Christmas projects posted for you.  Although it is too late for this year, I hope that they'll go into your files for ideas for Christmas 2010.  My baking is mostly done, presents mostly wrapped, cooking mostly done, and now to get to the cleaning and the rest of the first three tasks I mentioned.  No time for stamping for the next few days, that's for sure.

All of the projects I'm showing you today were designed for my holiday classes, workshops, clubs, and for my personal use.  I thank everyone who shared their ideas for my own inspiration.  The first card features Serene Snowflakes.  If you have been considering purchasing it, don't procrastinate any longer~!  It's only available until Jan. 3.  The central panel (in Brushed Gold card stock) was cut with the Two Tags die and my Big Shot.  I also used lots of punches for the main focal image, and finished it off with a rhinestone brad.

The ornament punch and coordinating stamp set Delightful Decorations have been big hits with stampers this season, and with good reason.  This card has lots of layers, and the texture is provided by the flocked Designer Series Paper (Christmas Cocoa), the dimensionals that pop the layers up, the gem and the silver cording.

The idea for this card came from a gift bag we made at a group event.  I'm blessed to be part of a large and active group here in the Hanover, PA area, with a fantastic upline (Connie Heisey) and wonderful sideline friends.  The tree on the card is another Big Shot project - the Plenty of Petals embossing folder and the Scallop Circle die!  There are also two punches - the word window punch makes the trunk, and the star punch for the tree topper, of course.

Finally, I'm sharing this table favor I designed based on one given to me by Cindy Fodor of Littlestown, PA.  I resized it to hold four Hershey's Bliss chocolates.  Look at the side view:

  I think these would be perfect for any occasion, just by changing the embellishment.  Interested in the dimensions?  Leave a comment and I'll send them to you.  In fact, I'll send the ones for the Kisses, too.  Woudln't those be perfect for upcoming Valentine's Day favors for co-workers?  I also think they'd make nice place cards for a family dinner.   I thought that was such a good idea that I made 15 of them for my family's Christmas dinner.  Although I won't be able to be there, they can think of me; I'll be there in spirit.

It didn't take me long at all to make ALL of these, and my sister (who will be hosting the holiday dinner) was floored when I delivered them to her last weekend.  They live in northern Allegheny County in western PA, and the storm wasn't nearly as bad there as the one here in Hanover, near the PA/MD border.  We are definitely having a very white Christmas this year!

A parting note:  Enjoy your Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to the utmost.  I sincerely hope you'll be surrounded by friends and family and will feel the warmth and love, peace and joy that this wonderous season brings.  Treasure your memories of the day, and be sure to remember what we're really celebrating.  Jesus is the reason for the season.

Holiday Hugs to you all!

Carol Taggart
 
 
 

Comments

[lynn sewards-best]

hi would you be so knd as to send me the measurements and directions as well.

thanks so much
Lynn SB

[Rhonda Jo]

I am looking for a neat little crafty valentine project to make for kids in my daughter's preschool class- these are PERFECT! I only wish I had seen them for Christmas!! Would you please send the dimensions for the kisses and the hersheys?
Thanks so much
Rhonda

[Sandy]

The place cards are just the cutest! Would love the directions to both (for next year). Thanks for your wonderful blog and ideas!

[jmniffer]

The little candy holders are wonderful. I would like to have the directions for both of them also. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your creations with us.

[Nancy]

Wow I love the favors. I wish I had thought of that. I had 30 relatives over for Christmas Eve and wanted to make some sort of favor but got overwhelmed thinking about it. Thanks for your inspiration. I would love to have the directions as well

[Lynn Bettes]

Carol, the candy holders are great and would as you said also be perfect for place card holders. If you wouldn't mind I would love to have the demensions and directions. I hope you have a Merry Christmas. Lynn

[peggy dianne bell]

I love your little candy holders they are so cute I would love to have the directions for them. I love your blog ,thanks for sharing. Dianne Bell