Holiday Gift Guide Artwork Blog Hop - Christmas Projects

Welcome to our Holiday Gift Guide Blog Hop! We are thrilled to introduce you to the BRAND NEW products from our Close To my Heart Holiday Gift Guide, available October 15-December 31 (or while supplies last). I am very honored to have been invited to be part of this hop because as you'll see as you hop from one blog to another, this little hop is full of great artists!  If you have come here from the fabulous Brenda Rose's Blog (I'm also VERY proud to say that she is one of my downline), you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you'll find the complete list of participating consultants here.

It's super simple to hop along with us. Just click on the link at the end of each blog post to move to the next one.

Here we go....

For my projects, I decided to make a set of items that use the Christmas tree from the cute "Trim the Tree" (only $6.95) stamp set. I also love that we have coordinating Sparkle Holiday Shapes that add the perfect extra bit of sparkle to your projects. I chose to create a border with the tree by alternating it in a line right side  up, then upside down.  I did that with my Slate Stamp Pad and then added one tree in a pop of color (either Ruby or Juniper).  I also created the background paper on these projects by using the "Holiday Cheer" stamp from the Season's Tweetings Gift Bag Kit (this kit includes the stamp set, 6 fabric gift bags and 9 die cut tags for only $14.95!). All of the stars on the trees were stamped with Honey ink. I have included complete supply lists for each of the projects following the photos, including links right to the products on my website for your convenience.

You can purchase any of these projects on my website.  You can also view the Holiday Gift Guide page by delicious page here.  Don't forget that for every $100 order (from the Gift Guide, the current Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book, or a combination of the two), you get to choose one of the products in the gift guide with a star next to it FREE! Cool beans!

Ruby Tree Card (5 1/2" x 4 1/4")

Juniper Tree Card (4 1/4" x 5 1/2"):

12" x 12" One Page Layout:  Sour Cream Sugar Cookies (this will go in a family recipe scrapbook I've been working on.  I've even included a detail close-up shot of the recipe for the cookies and frosting for you to use yourselves!):

Gift Tag:

Close To My Heart Products used on each project:
Ruby Card: Trim the Tree Stamp Set, Season's Tweetings Gift Bag Kit {stamp set}, White Daisy Cardstock, Ruby Cardstock, Slate Stamp pad, Ruby Stamp Pad, Honey Stamp Pad,  Sparkle Holiday Shapes, Keyboard Kraft Alphabet, Scalloped Border Punch, Round Sponge, 3D Foam Tape 
Juniper Card:  Trim the Tree Stamp Set, Season's Tweetings Gift Bag Kit {stamp set}, White Daisy Cardstock, Juniper Cardstock, Slate Stamp pad, Juniper Stamp Pad, Honey Stamp Pad,  Sparkle Holiday Shapes, Keyboard Kraft Alphabet,  Scalloped Border Punch, Round Sponge, 3D Foam Tape
Layout:  Trim the Tree Stamp Set, Season's Tweetings Gift Bag Kit {stamp set}, White Daisy Cardstock, Ruby Cardstock, Cashmere Cardstock, Slate Cardstock, Slate Stamp pad, Ruby Stamp Pad, Honey Stamp Pad,  Sparkle Holiday Shapes, Sparkle and Shine Complements Dimensional Elements, Keyboard Kraft Alphabet, Scalloped Border Punch, Corner Rounder, Cork Color Ready Alphabet {retired}, Round Sponge, 3D Foam Tape
Tag: Trim the Tree Stamp Set, Season's Tweetings Gift Bag Kit {stamp set}, White Daisy Cardstock, Juniper Cardstock, Slate Stamp pad, Juniper Stamp Pad, Honey Stamp Pad,  Sparkle Holiday Shapes, Keyboard Kraft Alphabet, Scalloped Border Punch, Round Sponge, 3D Foam Tape

Now hop on over to cool  Carolyn Johnston's blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all of the Consultants in the hop to get some great crafting ideas. Remember the Holiday Gift Guide is only available until December 31. Contact me or shop directly from my website to get your holiday products today. Thanks for stopping by! Hoppity, hop, hop, hop!