Happy December, Friends!
It's Cindy here today with a couple of quick and easy projects
to whip up from scraps for a bit more holiday decor.
Don't miss the second post at the end of mine today for some very exciting news!!!
Now onto my tutorial...I am certain I have used EVERY SINGLE scrap I had from this Cottage Christmas line-
I can't stand to part with ANY of it!
My first project is this wall hanging made from a prefab wooden sign that I picked up at the local Dollar store (I think I paid $2 for this one). I traced a template around my base and then layered my papers until I found a LO that was pleasing to the eye. I then glued onto my base (I used gluestick, covered the ENTIRE area, applied the paper and then used a straight edge (popsicle stick in my case) and made sure there were no bubbles and the paper was really stuck well). Next trim the edges (sand if you like but this will take a bit longer). I didn't sand and just covered my edges with some crocheted lace (adhered with my new cordless glue gun from Imaginisce).
Using more scraps, I then made some rosettes and leaves (all handcut) and glued down with my glue gun.
Add alphas, trim & bling and you are all set!
I always hang onto any scraps I have of white cardstock as well, as it is
ALWAYS something you can find a use for. I made all 3 of these
cards from paper scraps, rub-ons, ribbon & stickers.
And since I used all the same line, they come together quite quickly.
Now how about if I give away an entire Cottage Christmas collection to one lucky commenter today? Yep that could be you so leave me a comment on this post telling me what your favorite thing to create with your scraps are! Winners will be announced December 14th!
Now here's the special post I mentioned above from our wonderful and talented Design Team Coordinator Lori Allred:
I am very excited to be invited to do a segment on Good Things Utah on Wednesday for Imaginisce. More detail about the projects can be found on my blog! I'll be featuring ideas for Simple Christmas Neighbor Gifts. Best part is that you can make these with very little effort and all of them feature the Gingerbread Village border paper...
This has been one of my favorites over the years and couldn't resist sharing these with everyone. It's super simple and only requires those large candy bars, like a Hershey's bar or Symphony bar. Wrap it with some Cottage Christmas paper and print out the poem (download your copy).
Visit my blog to download a copy of this poem to reprint for your neighbor gifts.
Bucket of Popcorn
My families favorite thing ever are those big buckets of popcorn for Christmas. But when I saw these fun clear paint buckets at Ben Franklin (or Roberts...can't remember) I had to put caramel corn in it and dress it up a little. Again, I've only used a strip of the border paper, added a ruffle and center fan folded flower piece and voila, a darling gift for a friend or neighbor!
I'm going to post a tutorial on how to recreate this fun embellishment next week on my blog...come back and visit to learn how easy these are to recreate!
A good friend of mine, Andrea McAllister gave this darling gift out to her neighbors last year and I had to copy it! In fact, I started shopping for clearance dish clothes and hand towels I could use for this. But it's the darling poem that makes this gift rock. Scroll down to download a copy of the poem to reprint!!
Visit my blog to download a copy of this poem to reprint for your neighbor gifts.
Fillable Paint Bucket Instructions
This project was the one that we showed and assembled on air. The directions are on the Good Things Utah website and my blog.
Hot Cocoa Gift Idea
Hot cocoa is a big hit at our house during the winter and we never have enough of it. How easy is it to take your scraps of paper and wrap the containers. I then tied some of my bakers twine around the container and strung Holiday Wishes Chipboard Stickers and a candy cane to the front. Note: You'll want to peal the adhesive backing off the chipboard stickers and punch a hole through the top!
Cookie Box Gift Idea
Fill a plain box with treats you purchased or made and wrap it with one of the paper border strips, add a little bling with your i-rock tool and embellish with rub-ons and stickers.
Now no blog post is complete without a fun giveaway! As a thank you for stopping by and reading through this very long post, we'd like giveaway a 3 Holiday Traditional 6x6 Mini Album KITS with an i-rock tools (you need one to complete the album)! This giveaway of course is sponsored by Imaginisce and this is how you can enter!
1. Go back and check out the 12 Days of Christmas (only 7 days have posted) posts on the Imaginisce Blog and let us know what you've like the most!
2. Follow my blog (and leave a little comment LOVE)
3. Follow Imaginisce's blog
Enter a comment for each thing you complete! We'll announce the winner on Monday, December 9th.
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stacy at mycraftingtime dot com
I like the Bucket of Popcorn the most. Would make a great Christmas gift. TFS
stacy at mycraftingtime dot com
All of the ideas are wonderful, but I really love the wall plaque. What a wonderful way to use up your scraps. I also love the Christmas Fudge idea I will definately be stealing that one.
I am a follower of Imaginisce.
I am also a follower of Allreaddesigns. On my way to leave some love for Lori now.
I am a follower of Allreaddesigns. Left you a little lovin too =)
Thanks
stacy at mycraftingtime dot com
I am in love with this blog. So many great ideas. I am totally going to do the paint cans and the "washer and dryer". My mom is going to love it!!
And I follow this blog!!!
Love today's projects! My favorite is the grapevine wreath with the i-Top berries. Love ing this collection too! Thanks!
I'm already following! Thanks!
I'm also following Allreddesigns! Thanks!
I forgot to say that follow Lori's blog too!
Thanks for the chance to win!
My favorite use for my scraps are making cards. You can always use just a bit here and there to add lots of depth!
I have loved all of the inspiration so far on the 12 days of Christmas, but I especially like the Neighbor's gifts today and will likely copy these! They are just fabulously sweet.
I am a follower of imaginisce blog!
Love all of the projects. The altered wood plaque looks great.
I became a follower of AllRed Designs and left some LOVE!
With scraps, one of my faves is creating journaling tags and little accents for the tags.
All of the projects have been wonderful, but I'd have to say my favorite so far were the Advent Calendars with all the separate drawers!
I am a follower of Imaginisce Blog!
I am a follower of Allred Design blog!
I love what you have done with your scraps! I like to make tags from my scraps. I also use them on cards and as accent pieces on my scrapbook layouts. I keep pretty much all of my scraps so I have lots to choose from. Thanks for sharing these cute projects today!
I use my scraps to create cards most of the time.
I love the wreath!
I follow the Imaginisce Blog with Google Reader.
I DO follow both blogs...and pick a favorite???Seriously??? Not possible..I love them all. The one I will probably use FIRST though...is the Christmas Fudge idea. BRILLIANT!!! lol. Thanks for sharing EVERYTHING ladies!!!
I like to use my scraps for making cards with a collage look.
Thanks for inspiring me.
Blessings, Cheryl
crosano at aol dot com
These are all FABULOUS!!! TFS! -Sam :-)
I love Sam's stunning Advent Calendar! Thanks for the chance to win and Happy Holidays!
~Angel
ajewelo@yahoo.com
My favorite project so far is between the Christmas Tags on Day 1 and today's post on the Merry Christmas wooden sign and neighbor's gifts.
Thanks for inspiring me.
Blessings, Cheryl
crosano at aol dot com
I have been a follower of the Imaginisce blog.
crosano at aol dot com
I now follow Allred Design.
crosano at aol dot com
Its hard to pick a favorite they have all been so great! I liked todays post because I have been drawing a blank on gifts so thanks for all the ideas
I really love yesterday's advent calendar by Tracy. And not to mention these wonderful gift ideas you just posted. I didn't realize Christmas was sneaking up so fast, I'm totally behind!
spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com
My favorite projects so far are the gorgeous Advent calendars!
I already am a follower of Imaginisce. I enjoy using my scraps on cards and tags and making my own embellishments.
Suzanne
sucor_2 at hotmail.com
I enjoy and am already a follower of Allred Design blog!
Suzanne
sucor_2 at hotmail.com
Today's most is my favorite! I love all the gift ideas...thanks for the printable poems too!!!
My favorite things to create with scraps are tags.
I am a follower of Allred Designs and left a few wordy comments for you.
I have been a follower of the Imaginisce blog for a while now. You can't get rid of me. lol.
My favorite craft project from the 12 (really 7 so far) days of Christmas was from day one Renata Moni's tags. I just love the way she so simply put them together and they looked do darling.
I am in love with your wall hanging!! SUPER FAB!! My favorite from the DT projects is probably the wreath by Tomomi. Thanks so much for sharing!!
I am a follower on Lori's blog.
I also follow the Imaginisce blog.
Thanks so much!!
Hugs,
Amy ♥
http://www.scrappingmommy.com
I'm a new follower of your blog.
I'm a new follower for Imaginisce.
I am a loyal follower.
Love the wreath & flower. The advent calendar is a really great idea too. TFS! I am a follower of your blog & Imaginisce now. I love the advent calendars as well as your "washer & dryer". It's too cute. I tend to use my scraps for cards or punchies that I share with my niece who has a daycare. The kids love them.
i follow your blog
Wow! I love all these projects, and I save tons of scraps that I either use in my Cricut to make embellishments, or on last minute cards. Thanks for all the great project ideas!
my favorite thing in all the projects has to be the flowers Tomomi made for her wreath, very creative!
I save my scraps for future projects of all kinds, but mostly to make quick cards!
I am now a follower of Lori's blog, very inspiring!
All the projects are awesome and so inspiring. What great ideas.
I love all these ideas. Most of my scraps end up on cards too. Or I give them to the kids to glue on paper.
p.s. The post said there's a giveaway on Monday Dec 9th, but today (Thursday) is the 9th!
The symphony bar is one of my fav chocolates lol
Love the idea
My favorite thing to make with scraps are cards, followed closely by paperclip bookmarks.
I'm a proud follower!
My favorite project so far was the advent calendar made from tags.
BTW...I loved the neighbor ideas, especially the fudge and wash/dry towels. Will definitely be using them this year.
Thanks!
Julie
I love the advent calender and visit this blog every day! Thank you!
Wow, great ideas!! I love the Washer and Dryer gift so cute.
I love the cookie box but they are all amazing!
-jamie
babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com
I used my scraps for cuts on my cards!
So many great ideas...and just in time...well, maybe I am a little late but I need to get started. I love the popcorn tins. Actually, love all the tins...now to choose which to do.
I now follow both blogs and I have to say that my fav projects so far is Pinky's Mitten frame...too cute.
Great idea for some yummy gifts...thanks!!
Great ideas, I love Imaginisce!
I love everything so far! I can't choose just one! I have enough inspiration to last me until next Christmas!
I already follow the Imaginisce blog :)
Just catching up today to all of the posts.
What wonderful ideas for Christmas. Thanks for
sharing all of the ideas. Have bookmarked
your blog so that I don't get so far behind!
Love them all but I also really like the wreath :)
Thanks for sharing!
dilsaverdesigns at yahoo dot com
It is so hard to choose just 1 thing I've liked the most. I think so far my favorite is today's wall hanging, simply because I am looking for simple things to make as gifts and ways to use up my scraps...this qualifies for both! It is an amazing wall hanging!
I am now following Lori's blog (and it is a great one!).
I am also following this blog! I love Imaginisce products so I'm surprised I haven't been following this one before!
I think that today's post will keep me busy for quite a while. I can't believe how much you have shown us. I use most of my scraps while making cards.
I have also been a follower of the Imaginisce blog for some time now. Love all the ideas that I am getting from visiting it.
Love the Treat decorations!
Beautiful projects!
Awesome projects! Already a follower... My favorite is the heart advent calendar. they are all amazing projects and the paper is totally awesome!
I am partial to hearts!!!
Nicole
niclax13@gmail.com
what amazing projects. outstanding indeed
I like the advent calendars, but it's a tie with the fun fudge idea and I'm in love with that washer and dryer gift too! Still laughing!!!
I'm a follower of Imaginisce's blog!
Totally cute projects and WOW on your TV feature that is rocking...
I already follow Lori's blog...♥
I am already following Imaginisce blog...♥
Gorgeous sign!
I forgot to mention that I like to use the scraps on cards.
My favorite so far has been the advent calendar.
I really like the hanging tag advent calendar
kacee
mcvicwif@yahoo.com
I m already a imaginisce blogg follower
kacee
mcvicwif@yahoo.com
Already a follower!! I love all these gift ideas!
I loved them all, but I do so love the advent calendars.
I'm an Imaginisce Blog Follower!
This projects (day 7) are my favorite one!
I'm already Imaginisce blog follower
and I just become Lori's blog follower :)
Great projects, love the wall hanging and those cans are a great idea.
Kim xXx
I lOVE the gift ideas Lori has shared! I'm a new follower of her awesome blog!
Beth
myserendipity.beth@yahoo.com
I left a message on Lori's blog and became a follower today.
Beth
myserendipity.beth@yahoo.com
I'm already a follower of imaginisce blog! :)
Beth
myserendipity.beth@yahoo.com
I love the countdown to Christmas! I am loving the popcorn can idea!!! That is just so cute! My husband makes the best popcorn for Christmas!
I love this wreath and advent calendar!
those are adorable, simple projects!
I am a follower.
such beautiful amazing and colourful projects.. thanks for sharing...
Wow...there is some serious amazing projects here. I will be making the plaque for sure. Thank you so much for sharing all of these projects. Happy Holidays!!!
i love love the wreath! it's been great so far!
AMAZING!!! I LOVE every single one of these!!! Just beautiful!! I think I need to make them!! I love the wall hanging! Cute cards! I may lift!! ;)
I am now following your blog! :)
I love all the projects my favorite would be the Advent Calendars from Day 4.
Wow, some amazing and quick ideas you've shared, thanks.
So many wonderful ideas, I'm loving visiting here.
What amazing ideas, love all the creations.
Love everything, TFS!!! :)
I love how you worked the scraps in the top half of this post.
I love love love this project.Woven Polyester Strapping
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