As seen on the Paper Whimsy Inspire Blog:
paperwhimsy.com/inspiration/?p=2151
Holiday Cheer Gift Card Pockets
These cheerful pockets will brighten the spirits of those that receive them. Place gift cards inside for a more personal gift. There are many Paper Whimsy faces to select from in the shop to create this project. When the gift card is removed, they have a darling ornament for the tree.
Supplies:
Backgrounds 02 PNG
Yuletide Sentiments Digi Sheet 281
Tags – Digi Sheet 091
Digi Sheet – 234
Digi Sheet – 136
Old Book 07 PNG
White Doilies
Technique:
(1) Print out Background script in Microsoft Word. I placed 4 of the PNG images side by side at 3 x 5 sizes. Print and cut out. Distress edges with ink (machine stitching optional). Match front and backs (text on both sides) and run double-sided tape along the edges and bottom. Do not add double-sided tape to top – this is where you will insert your gift card.
(2) Print out Old Book 07 and Digi Tags 091. Cut a little off tag and tuck into top of pocket. Add book to front of pocket.
(3) Add beautiful face to front of pocket. Wrap doily around. Add Yuletide sentiment to front.
(4) Tie bow around bottom of gift card pocket.
(5) Add gift card.
Sparkle Tube Ornaments
These little glass tubes are not just for mixed media art projects. Fill with mica, silver glass glitter, Paper Whimsy faces, and beads and you have instant sparkle. They are pretty on a tree or tied up with a bow.
Supplies:
Glass Test Tubes
Mica Chips
Pure Silver Glass Glitter
Digi Sheet 052
Beads
Charms
Technique:
(1) Removed corks and roll in adhesive. Sprinkle cork with silver glass glitter and allow time to dry.
(2) Fill bottles with mica chips, beads, small Paper Whimsy images. Add a dab of E6000 glue along edge of cork and place in bottle to seal shut.
(3) Wrap wire around the top of bottle and add charms to the side.
Winter Wonderland Greeting Cards
These little snow cards are sure to warm the hearts of even the most frosty person on your list. Quick little greetings that can be made at home for last minute gift giving, or frame as art to keep up for the holiday season.
Supplies:
Digi Sheet 283
Digi Sheet 293
Geometric 20 JPG
Geometric 21 JPG
Geometric 22 JPG
Yuletide Sentiments Digi Sheet 281
Tags – Digi Sheet 091
Old Book 07 PNG
White Doilies
Technique:
(1) Insert Geometric backgrounds into a Microsoft Word Document. I made one background 5 x 7 and the coordinating backgrounds 4 x 6. Print out. Distress edges with ink. Adhere together (machine stitching optional).
(2) Print out Digi Sheet 091 – Tags and distress edges with ink. Print out Old Book 07 PNG in smaller format. Place tag and book at an angle on card back.
(3) Print beautiful face Digi sheet and distress edges of image with ink. Add to front of card.
(4) Glue Yuletide Sentiment on front of card.
(5) Fold doily and wrap around to back of card tacking in place with double-sided tape.
(6) Add pattern paper border strip at bottom of card and glue buttons to front.
(7) Punch out snowflakes and add to card placing crystal bling in the center.
(8) Glue card front to folded 5 x 7 card.
Oh my goodness, you have soooo many fabulous ideas for such beautiful cards and ornaments. Wow! These are wonderful. I was needing some inspiration for the gift cards I will be giving. Just perfect. Thanks so much, Nancy, and Merry Christmas!
fabulous inspiration!
You never cease to amaze me Nancy! So beautiful – everything here! xxoo
Hi Sandy, dear–
so many wonderful “gifts” to us again- lovely tutorials for creating these beautiful pieces. The tupes, I think I can find in my kitchen -what a sweet idea- and I also love the giftspockets and your alwayes gorgeous cards.
Thankyou with hugs and kis-
Dorthe
Dearest Nancy- I don`t know how I wrote Sandy—well I do, as I just had written a Sandy, before writing you– but anyway– how could I do that—I must be very tired–I`m so sorry-I would have deleted it, but don`t know how to here.
Love from me.
Dorthe
Beautiful Projects Nancy. Love the test tube ornaments whan an ingenious idea…………….
Oh thank you so much for these lovely ideas! Theyre stunners and Im SO trying out the tubes! :D
Hugs,
You never cease to amaze me with your creativity! I have several of those tubes!!!
Thank you so much for the inspiration!
xxxoo
Beautiful! The cards are my favorite. I love your style.
Nancy your creativity is amazing.
What a lovely new idea for the tree. Stunning pieces again. Love them all.
Have a lovely new week sweetie. xoxo
All wonderful!!!!
what beautiful pieces!
such really wonderful ideas Nancy-those little tubes are adorable!!
Hi Dear Nancy,
Oh my goodness, what a lovely welcome to your blog to find all of your gorgeous projects for today and then to see your absolutely gorgeous 12 Days of Christmas as well!! Oh, thank you so very much for your kindness and generosity in sharing and teaching us how to make all of these beautiful treasures, I love them all so much dear Nancy!! :) I have been thinking of you and have truly missed coming by to visit you!
I want to thank you so much for your beautiful & sweet Holiday wishes that you sent to me this morning, you have touched my heart so much and have made me smile! :)
Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with Much Love, Happiness and Many, Many Blessings!!
xoxo
Carol Anne
Hi Nancy! Your creations are gorgeous as always!! Thanks for stopping by to wish a Merry Christmas. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year too.
Hugs,
Robin
Absolutely gorgeous and I love the tubes too. A very merrry Christmas to you and yours and I hope all the best foor the new year. Hugs Hermine
This pieces are so gorgeous, dear Nancy!
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Love and Hugs
MARTINA oxo
Oh my goodness! These are all so amazing. I particularly love those bottles. Such a clever idea. Thank you for sharing these.