December Daily - Day Twenty One

Tis the Monday before Christmas and time to pull out some paper, scissors and glue and play along with us at 2 Sketches 4 You! But wait! I here you don't actually have to make something this week for a prize? What? Better go check out the details!

This is the new sketch from Kazan, a tag! Perfect for this time of year, don't you think? With all the presents to wrap what could be more perfect? Here's my take on Kazan's design. Can you tell who our fabulous sponsor is? That's right Starving Artistamps! And Sakura of America! Great combination for a fabulous prize package! My fellow design team members at 2 Sketches 4 You did an amazing job with their tags and stamps! Wow, you have to check them out...these girls rock!

Ashley Connel Newell

Cheryl Nelson

Sankari Wegman

Sarah Martina

Shanna Vineyard

Last week Shanna Vineyard provided us with a bonus sketch that I'd like to share. Since Valentine's is our next big holiday, I used Shanna's design to make this card.

Before I close for the day, I'd like to share another of my Christmas craft projects. It's a quick and easy gift idea that's perfect for your holiday hostess or as a stocking stuffer. So easy you can whip one of these up  quickly if you need to.

These are magnets made from those glass marbles used to fill the bottom of vases. These are the extra large size that you can find at your local craft store. I used this vintage style Daisy D's paper and a round paper punch to punch our the image I wanted. The I applied a generous amount of Gloo from Ki Memories to the bottom of each glass marble and ythen placed them on top of the images. Apply a little pressure when placing the marble on the paper so that any air bubbles will go off to the sides. When dry, cut excess paper around the edges and apply a magnet to the bottom. To make this container, I used a mint tin and covered the top with some of the same paper that I used for the magnets. Then I tied a bow around the tin. Now your gift recipient has a place to store their magnets too! If interested, this set of magnets is for sale in my Etsy shop.

Thanks for stopping by! Tomorrow I will be at a friend's house baking goodies. I hope to share some pictures and recipes if I don't get home to late or we don't burn down the kitchen!  :) Kathy

December Daily - Day Fourteen

While my husband and I were sitting in front of the tree last evening sipping hot chocolate we were remembering what it was like to be a child at Christmas. Waiting for the big day to arrive seemed like it would never come! Remember that? More than a week before Christmas was almost more than you could stand! For me, it's just going to darn fast!

Well it's another Monday, a great day for all of us who love to make cards! 2 Sketches 4 You has a new card design for all of us along with a great prize package from our sponsors Sassy Studio Designs and Sakura. Here's the sketch for this week from the talented Laura Davis and my take on her design.

This week is a bonus sketch week too! Shanna Vineyard one talented design team member at 2 Sketches 4 You came up with this great sketch. I love that there is a tag on it...that'll be fun to play with!

Since it's the holidays and many of us are scrambling around trying to get our cards made and/or mailed, I thought I'd share a card I made last night. Another simple one to whip up in no time and pop in the mail.

This is an A2 size card made with a red card stock base. I embossed a piece of white card stock with a cuddlebug folder for the dotted texture to layer over my base. Then I cut a little rectangle tag out of the same red and white card stock and attached a piece of Bazzill Basics Just the Edge scallops to the left of my tag. The sentiment is a K & Company rub-on from their Evergreen line. I sell these rub-ons in my Etsy shop if anyone is interested. Anyway, I further accented this card with a green polka dot ribbon and green stitched button. That's it! Easy!

Thanks for stopping by another December Daily. I look forward to having you stop by again tomorrow! :) Kathy