Winter Thanks Card by Lisa Dorsey

Inspired by sketch her sketch (see sidebar for December Sketch).

Supplies
North Pole Peppermint Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Tis the Season Cut-Outs Pattern Paper by Bo Bunny Press
Noel Epoxy Stickers by Art Warehouse
Pop Out Glitter White Christmas Shapes by Melissa Frances
Bean Stalks Flour Tortillas Ribbon by Jillibean Soup
Wedding Pearl Brads by Making Memories
Christmas Magic Buttons by Fancy Pants
Pinking Paper Edgers Scissors by Fiskars
Metallic Pigment Ink Pads by Martha Stewart Crafts

Designer Workshop with Lisa Dorsey

Snowman Decor

Supplies
Girl MiniAlbums by Kaisercraft
Artsy.licious FineFlocked Alabaster Paper by Chatterbox
Whirlybird FriendsForever Perfect Plaid Paper by My Mind's Eye
Fontaine TrellisRoses Flowers by Prima
White Pearls byMelissa Frances
Attic TreasuresSilver Tinsel by Melissa Frances
Eskimo KissesButtons by Basic Grey
Thin wire
Hot Glue
Ink
Pop dots

Instructions

1. Cover three of the four circles with white pattern paper. Ink the edges.
   
2. Glue the three pieces together so that the flat surface of the bottom is behind
   the second piece. Allow to dry.
   
3. Glue the third piece so that the flat part is down. (this will be covered with the scarf)
   
4. Use a piece of red cardstock to create the hat. Ink the edges, fold the top over
   and add pop dot behind the tip so it stands out. Punch circles out of turquoise
   cardstock and add to hat. Create trim for hat using same turquoise cardstock.
   
5. Create scarf by cutting main section from turquoise pattern paper. Ink. Make knot by cutting uneven square out of pattern paper. Ink. Create tie and cut fringe. Attach under knot.
   
6. Add buttons for eyes. Cut carrot from orange pattern paper. Ink and add details. Attach to his face.
   
7. Adhere large pearls into center of red buttons and attach to the front of the
   snowman.
   
8. To create the tinsel bottom, wrap tinsel around thin wire, fold the wire in half and glue to the base of the snowman. Attach the flower with glue.
   
9. Use hot glue to glue twigs to the back of the snowman for arms.
10. To create the stand for the snowman, score the final circle from the mini album down the middle on both sides and snap in half. Sand all rough edges.
11. Use hot glue to attach the half circles to the back of the snowman with the flat side down.

Designer Workshop with Melissa Phillips

Be Mine Mini Tag Book




Supplies
Square Scroll Frame Coaster Book by Maya Road
Love Mini Chipboard Set by Maya Road
Mauve Velvet Scalloped Ric Rac by Maya Road
Soft Ice Blue Trim by Webster’s Pages
Janice Die-Cut Paper by Melissa Frances
Girl Flash Cards by Melissa Frances
Love Designer Stickers by Melissa Frances
Classic Collection Designer Glitter by Melissa Frances
Baby of Mine Mini Papers by Jenni Bowlin
Vintage Black Tiny Circle Alpha Stickers by Jenni Bowlin
Silver Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Coral Rose Trellis Flowers by Prima
Farm Fresh Mini Market Cardstock Stickers by October Afternoon
Pastel Flags by Martha Stewart Crafts
Darcy Crown Brads by Anna Griffin

Instructions

1. Prepare all chipboard pieces first by painting them with light ivory acrylic
   paint. Let each piece dry, and sand the edges to distress. For accent pieces, after
   painting and distressing, coat with spray adhesive and coat with white glitter.
   
2. Cut strips of coordinating paper to adhere across the front of each chipboard
   tag. Trim edges to follow the shape of the chipboard tag and adhere in place.
   
3. Cut a strip of trim to fit across each chipboard tag and adhere where desired.
   
4. For front tag, attach cardstock sticker near upper left corner. Embellish
   flag with a crown brad and a bit of twill tape or ribbon. Adhere on a diagonal to the front of tag.
   
5. Attach flash card directly over flag using dimensional adhesive and embellish with rhinestones.
   
6. Tie scalloped chipboard heart to flag using a twine and a button.
   
7. For the second tag, adhere the tag on a diagonal and attach the glittered
   chipboard sentiment to the top of the flag and tie a piece of twine at the base.
   
8. Attach the flash card directly over the flag using dimensional adhesive and
   adhere stickers to spell out the sentiment just above the flash card. Embellish with a flower near lower left corner to finish.
   
9. For the last tag, adhere the flag as previously done and embellish it with a
   cardstock sticker and cream button tied with pink thread.
   
10. Attach flash card in the same manner as before, embellish with rhinestones and a small glittered chipboard heart.
    
11. Finish off with a flower near the bottom left corner of flash card.
    
12. Tie all together with pink grosgrain or attach individually to a sweet Valentine package.

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Noel Card by Sherry Wright

Inspired by the sketch by Lisa Dorsey (see sidebar for December Sketch).

Supplies
Mistletoe and Co Joyeux Noel Paper by Pink Paislee
Mistletoe and Co North Pole Paper by Pink Paislee
Mistletoe and Co Naughty or Nice Paper by Pink Paislee
Vintage Findings Velvet Flowers by Making Memories
Clear Crystal Symmetrical Flourishes by Zva Creative
Blue Ball Trim by Webster's Pages
Soft Ivory Trim by Webster's Pages
Tim Holtz Paper Distresser by Tonic Studios

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Dove Card by Jessica Witty

Inspired by the sketch by Lisa Dorsey (see sidebar for December Sketch).

Supplies

Georgette Holiday Damask Flocked Pattern Paper by Anna Griffin
Raspberry Truffle Yummy Paper by Webster's Pages
North Pole Scarf Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Victoria Clear Stamps by 7Gypsies
Mistletoe and Co Impressions Clear Stamps by Pink Paislee
Natural Trim by Webster's Pages
Doily Lace Edger Punch by Martha Stewart Crafts
Cream Mini Gypso Flowers by Prima
24 Vial Glitter Multi-Pack by Martha Stewart Crafts
ZIG Two Way Fine Tip Glue Pen by EK Success

Note from Jessica: To glitter the dove, I stamped it first in a pale brown ink, then went over the stamped image with a fine tip glue pen before covering with glitter. To create and glitter the scalloped edge, I used the border punch on plain copy paper, then covered the entire thing with spray adhesive in order to hold the glitter.

Happy Birthday Card by Anabelle O'Malley

Inspired by the sketch by Lisa Dorsey (see sidebar for December Sketch).

Supplies
Nook and Pantry Lemon Meringue Pie Paper by Basic Grey
Nook and Pantry Green Blue Doilies Die-Cut Paper by Basic Grey
Nook and Pantry Chip Sticker Shapes by Basic Grey
Nook and Pantry Pops by Basic Grey
Nook and Pantry Waffles Paper by Basic Grey
Soft Pink Pearl Symmetrical Flourishes by Zva Creative
Thank You Stamp Set by Hampton Art

Let Your Light Shine card by Melissa Phillips

Inspired by the sketch by Lisa Dorsey (see sidebar for December Sketch).

Supplies
Sweet Charity Delight Paper by Webster’s Pages
French Twist Bianca Paper by Melissa Frances
Janice Die-Cut Paper by Melissa Frances
Inspiration Rub-on Transfers by Melissa Frances
Garden Creative Scarps by Crafty Secrets
Seasonal Calendar Creative Scraps by Crafty Secrets
Pink & Mauve Velvet Puff Blossom Flowers by Maya Road
Sage Velvet Heirloom Rose Leaves by Prima
Baby Safari Boy Felt Ribbon by Little Yellow Bicycle

2010 Hero Arts Debut

Noel Gift Box with Lisa Dorsey

Supplies
Oval Vanilla Paper Mache Box by The Craft Peddlars
Bella Rub-Ons by Autumn Leaves
Pop Out Glitter White Christmas Shapes by Melissa Frances
Times Nouveau Wallflower Paper by Graphic 45
Paperie Greenhouse Fabric Brocade Paper by Making Memories
North Pole Peppermint Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Sonoma Claudia Drive Pattern Paper by Scenic Route Paper Co.
Antique Linen Tim Holtz Distress Stickles Glitter Glue by Ranger
Olive Pom Pom Trim by Maya Road
Eskimo Kisses Alphabet Stickers by Basic Grey

Tip from Lisa: The cover fits quite snugly after the box is covered with paper. To make the cover fit better, make one small cut on each side of the lid before
covering it.

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Christmas Treats Box by Sherry Wright

Supplies
Winter's Wings Snowflakes & Feathers Paper by Webster's Pages
Winter's Wings My Promise Paper by Webster's Pages
Mistletoe Acetate Snowflake Pattern Paper by Making Memories
Holiday Sayings Clear Stamps by Melissa Frances
Tea Party Applique Set by Melissa Frances
Fontaine Trellis Roses Flowers by Prima
Large Gable Boxes
Vintage Photo Distress Ink by Ranger

Note from Sherry: Cut a square from the gable box and adhere a transparency inside to give a peek of the treats inside.

Wrapped Treats with Anabelle O'Malley

Supplies
Gusseted Glassine Favor Bags
Eskimo Kisses Alpine Paper by Basic Grey
Jolly Be Golly 6" Mini Deck Paper Pad by Cosmo Cricket
Eskimo Kisses Glazed Apple Paper by Basic Grey
North Pole Chipboard Accents by Crate Paper
Jolly Be Golly Chipboard by Cosmo Cricket
Wallpaper Chipboard Buttons by Jenni Bowlin
Blue Ball Trim by Webster's Pages

Wrapped Treats with Jessica Witty

Supplies
Nook and Pantry Cornbread Paper by Basic Grey
Gusseted Glassine Favor Bags
What's Cookin Brown Designer Rub-ons by Basic Grey
Sage 5/8" Double Dot Grosgrain Ribbon by Bo Bunny Press
Vintage Findings Garment Pins by Making Memories

Note from Jessica: I picked up a bag of these soft peppermint sticks to keep on hand for last minute gifts, stocking treats, etc-99 cents a bag at my local Walmart! Homemade treats are always great, but sometimes you need to be ready at a moment's notice. This is a perfect solution.

Wrapped Treats with Melissa Phillips

Supplies for Velvet and Bling Neighbor Goodie Gift

Mini Burgundy Tinted Purse
Quillen Gallery Roses Flowers by Prima
Meadow Ivy Velvet Heirloom Rose Leaves by Prima
Clear Small Crystal Flourishes by Zva Creative
Christmas Vintage Clear Art Stamps by Crafty Secrets
Natural Scallop Lace Trim by Webster’s Pages

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Red and Gold Color Challenge by Sherry Wright

Supplies for Merry Christmas Ornament
Bo Bunny St. Nick stamp
Chiswick Large Frame by Melissa Frances
Tis the Season Buttons & Bling by Bo Bunny Press
24 Vial Glitter Multi-Pack by Martha Stewart Crafts
Holiday Sayings Clear Stamps by Melissa Frances
RV29 Crimson Sketch Marker by Copic Markers
G17 Forest Green Sketch Marker by Copic Markers
W1 Warm Gray Sketch Marker by Copic Markers
Diamond Range Polar White 30ml Jar by Flower Soft
Bo Bunny Double Dot grosgrain ribbon in Wild Berry

Red and Gold Color Challenge by Lisa Dorsey

Supplies for Be Merry Card
Georgette Holiday Gold Vines Pattern Paper by Anna Griffin
North Pole Peppermint Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Christmas Past Die-Cut Tags by Graphic 45
Georgette Holiday Gold Snowflake Glitter Pattern Paper by Anna Griffin

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Red and Gold Color Challenge by Anabelle O'Malley

Supplies for Gift Card Holders
Old Lace Metallic Gold Overlay by Hambly Studios
Vintage Findings Medium Bienvenue Collection by Making Memories
Rustic Gallery Roses Flowers by Prima
Bright Gold Glitter Heavy Weight Cardstock by Best Creation
Mistletoe Foil Poinsettia Stickers by Making Memories
Clear Small Crystal Flourishes by Zva Creative
R27 Cadmium Red Sketch Marker by Copic Markers
Life Stories 2 Accessory Die-Cut Sheet by My Mind's Eye
Eskimo Kisses Chip Sticker ABC's by Basic Grey
Scattered Straw Distress Ink by Ranger

Note from Anabelle: These are really quick and easy to make. I cut the paper into 5 by 6 pieces and stitched them on 3 sides. Add a gift card, wrap the ribbon around them and embellish. Then, they're ready to be given away!

Red and Gold Color Challenge with Jessica Witty

Supplies for St. Nick Postcards
St. Nick Postcards by B. Shackman Company
Bright Gold Glitter Heavy Weight Cardstock by Best Creation
Red Ruffle Trim by Webster's Pages
Scallop Dot Edger Punch by Martha Stewart Crafts
Latte Pearl Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Clear Iridescent Gold Glimmer Mist 2oz. by Tattered Angels

Note from Jessica: This is a super quick and easy project that would be perfect for a small holiday gift! I was very happy with the glitter paper...big impact and no mess.