December Sketch by Anabelle O'Malley

Noel Card by Anabelle O'Malley

*Check out this month's sketch on the sidebar drawn by Lisa Dorsey*

Supplies:

Curio 6 x 6 Paper Pad by Basic Grey
Noel Spiral Journaling Book by Making Memories
Jovial Pops by Basic Grey
Jovial Element Stickers by Basic Grey
Jovial Chip Sticker Shapes by Basic Grey
Holly Jolly Clear Stamp Set by My Mind's Eye
Silver Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Everybody Loves Christmas Border Strips Paper by Echo Park
Brown 5/8" Satin Scallop Ribbon by May Arts

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Last Minute Gift Box Ideas

Home for the Holidays Gift Box & Card by Melissa Phillips

Supplies:

So Delish Sweet Packaging Favor Boxes by TPC Studio
Christmas Village Gingerbread Paper by TPC Studio
Christmas Village Decorating House Foil Paper by TPC Studio
Christmas Village Frostbite Foil Paper by TPC Studio
Christmas Village Home for the Holidays Glitter Paper by TPC Studio
Christmas Village Dome Stickers by TPC Studio
Christmas Village Ribbon by TPC Studio
Home for Christmas Rub-On Transfers by Kaisercraft
Netting Designer Pack by Webster’s Pages

Father Christmas Gift Box by Jessica Witty

Supplies:

Kraft One Piece Boxes - 1/2 lb

Old Fashioned Victorian Santa Embossed Stickers by B. Shackman Company

Juliette Clear Stamps by SEI

Ali Edwards Studio AE Sentimentally Ali Clear Stamp Set by Technique Tuesday

Bulk Coarse Crystal Glitter by Martha Stewart Crafts

Silver Tinsel Trim by Webster's Pages

Natural Trim by Webster's Pages

Sweet Gift Boxes by Anabelle O'Malley

Supplies:

Sweet Season A Candy Party Paper by Webster's Pages
Sweet Season Sprinkles Paper by Webster's Pages
Sweet Season Tiny Treats Paper by Webster's Pages
Sweet Season Sweet Home Paper by Webster's Pages
Sweet Season Fabric Ribbons by Webster's Pages
Sweet Season Berry Bouquet by Webster's Pages
Sweet Season Image & Phrase Cardstock Stickers by Webster's Pages
Netting Designer Pack by Webster's Pages
Silver Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Nestabilities Scalloped Circles Set 2 by Spellbinders
Hot Pink Bloomer Trim by Webster's Pages
Green Bloomer Trim by Webster's Pages
Kraft Gift Box

Celebrate Gift Box by Lisa Dorsey

Supplies:

Waiting for Santa The Delivery Paper by Webster's Pages
Le' Romantique Key to My Heart Pattern Paper by Graphic 45
Father Christmas Around the World Paper by Pink Paislee
Noel Cards and Notes Textured Paper by Teresa Collins
White Bubble Dots Vintage Crochet Trim by Maya Road
Tinsel Trim Collection by Webster's Pages
Lush Brown Decorative Brads by My Mind's Eye
Square Rigid Kraft Gift Box with Scalloped Lid
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December Color Challenge

*Please see sidebar for this month's color inspiration photo*

Vintage Frost Card Set by Melissa Phillips

Supplies:

Artsy Banner Vintage Clear Art Stamps by Crafty Secrets

Old Fashioned Snowman Embossed Stickers by B. Shackman

Holiday Candy Cane Paper by Melissa Frances

(substitution) White Sugar Christmas Chestnut Soup Kraft Paper by Jillibean Soup

Holiday Holly Pattern Paper by Melissa Frances

(subsitution) Dear Lizzy Christmas Sleighing Song Paper by American Crafts

Christmas Ticket Book Die-Cuts by Melissa Frances

Holly Jolly Accessory SHeet by My Mind's Eye

Flowers & Birds Corrugated Shapes by Jillibean Soup

Noel Poinsettia Ledger Pattern Paper by Making Memories

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Merry Christmas Card by Jessica Witty

Supplies:

Father Christmas Around the World Paper by Pink Paislee
Natural Kraft 6.25" x 9.25" Paper Favor Bags
Tinsel & Twig Clear Stamps by The Girl's Paperie
Brown Vintage Sew-On Buttons by Jenni Bowlin
Cream Vintage Sew-On Buttons by Jenni Bowlin

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Believe Card by Anabelle O'Malley

Supplies:

Holly Jolly Candy Canes Pattern Paper by My Mind's Eye
Holly Jolly Chipboard Elements by My Mind's Eye
Holly Jolly Decorative Ribbons by My Mind's Eye
Noel Postage Stripe Die-Cut Pattern Paper by Making Memories
Noel Gem Buckles by Making Memories
Jovial Element Stickers by Basic Grey
Red Glitter Heavy Weight Cardstock by Best Creation
Labels Twelve Die Templates by Spellbinders
Noel Findings Kit by Making Memories
Red Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft

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Believe Goodie Bag by Lisa Dorsey

Supplies:

Natural Kraft 6.25" x 9.25" Paper Favor Bags
Waiting for Santa The Delivery Paper by Webster's Pages
Waiting for Santa Fa-la-la Paper by Webster's Pages
Home for the Holidays Christmas Die-Cuts by Melissa Frances
Noel Chipboard Frames by Teresa Collins
Cream Pearl Buttons by Jenni Bowlin
Off White 12mm Lace Trim by Prima
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Welcome Sarah Martina

We love having Guests in the house, and this month the lovely and talented Sarah Martina has shared some of her holiday creations! If you haven't been to her blog, oh my gorgeous heaven, you will want to..... designs by Sarah Martina

Meet Sarah:

Hey there! My name is Sarah, and I’m so excited to be a guest today on the Emma's Paperie blog! I guess you could say that paper-crafting is my first passion, but only if you don’t count my incredible family first. I joined the online craft community in December 2008, diving in “head first,” and I haven’t been able to stop since! Making cards is my favorite way to design, but I also enjoy creating scrapbook pages, altered items, gifts and more. I am married to my hero and best friend, Sie. Together we have a beautiful daughter, Sydney, and a fun-loving son, Sie, II. When I’m not lounging with them, I love getting my hands dirty in my hideaway craft room. I'm such a big fan of all that Emma's Paperie has to offer, and I'm also a big fan of the work of the design team as well. What an honor it is to be able to share with you today.

“Happy Christmas Card” and “Christmas Greetings Card”

Father Christmas 6”x6” Petite Paper Pad by Pink Paislee
Vintage Christmas Chipboard buttons by Jenni Bowlin
Grandpa's Wallpaper Clear Overlay by Hambly Studios
Christmas Traditions Rub-On Transfers by Melissa Frances
Parisian Anthology Clear Stamps (House of Three) by Pink Paislee
Parisian Anthology Notes (House Of Three) by Pink Paislee
Bulk Coarse Crystal Glitter by Martha Stewart Crafts
Sand Glimmer Mist 2oz. by Tattered Angels
Other: Sewing machine, card stock, twine, paint, rhinestones, & dies

“Merry Christmas Card” and “Seasons Greetings Card”

Home for the Holidays 6 x 6 Paper Pad by Melissa Frances
Cream Stick Pins by Jenni Bowlin
Pure Silver Glass Glitter by Melissa Frances
Gold Fleck Trim by Webster's Pages
Delicate Pink Trim by Webster's Pages
Artisan Elements Ornaments by Pink Paislee
Christmas Traditions Rub-On Transfers by Melissa Frances
Rectangle Kraft Envelopes by Maya Road
Bulk Coarse Crystal Glitter by Martha Stewart Crafts
Strawberry Kisses Patterned Flowers by Prima
Other: Sewing machine, card stock, twine, paint, punch

“Tis the Season Gift” (repurposed packaging)

Christmas Past Let it Snow Pattern Paper by Graphic 45
Christmas Past Jolly Old St. Nicholas Pattern Paper by Graphic 45
Christmas Traditions Rub-On Transfers by Melissa Frances
Say It In Pearls Swirls Cream by Prima
Snow Day Phrase Stickers by Crate Paper
Snow Day Border Stickers by Crate Paper
Snow Day Chipboard Accents by Crate Paper
Snow Day Brads by Crate Paper
Other: Adhesive packaging, twine, rhinestone, paint

Workshop by Melissa Phillips

Peppermint Sucker Christmas Pail & Card by Melissa Phillips

Supplies:

Short Tin Pail by Stampendous
Jovial Nice Paper by Basic Grey
Jovial Element Stickers by Basic Grey
Netting Designer Pack by Webster's Pages
Bloomer Trim Spring Berry by Webster's Pages
Red Satin Pleat Trim by Maya Road
Pinecone and Berry Stickers by Martha Stewart Crafts
White Christmas Naught or Nice Paper by We R Memory Keepers
Noel Advent Calendar Rub-Ons by Making Memories

Pail Instructions:

1. Cut Nice paper to fit inside of pail and insert.
2. Embellish around the bottom edge of the pail with a Jovial border sticker.
3. Embellish around the top edge of the pail with a strip of Red Satin Pleat Trim.
4. Insert green netting inside the pail so that it overflows around edges a bit.
5. Tie a few of the suckers with twill or assorted ribbon and place them inside the pail.
6. Trim one Spring Berry Bloomer to fit along the top edge of the pail and just under the suckers and adhere in place.
7. Adhere pine sticker just under Bloomer to finish.
   

Card Instructions:

1. Create card base from aqua cardstock. Round right corners.
2. Cut coordinating papers to cover the center portion of the card and adhere.
3. Attach large die cut sticker label to center of card.
4. Attach flower sticker topped with snowflake sticker.
5. Apply rubon in upper right corner of label.
6. Cut berry flower from strip and adhere to center of snowflake and embellish with berry stickers to finish.
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Workshop by Jessica Witty

Faith Hope & Love Notebook by Jessica Witty

Supplies:

Rue & French Label Mini Book Set by 7Gypsies

Curio Element Stickers by Basic Grey

Curio General Store Paper by Basic Grey

Idea-ology Adage Tickets by Tim Holtz

Tiny White on Black Alpha Stickers by Making Memories

Vintage Findings Mini Birthday Collection by Making Memories

Vintage Findings Silver Buttons by Making Memories

Vintage Findings Paper Shreds by Making Memories

Scor Tape - I used 1/4 inch

Instructions:

1. Adhere label sticker to book. Trim off 2 sections of border sticker and slip them underneath the edges of the label sticker.

2. Adhere circle sticker, hope tag, mailing label, and love strip to book.

3. Open the front cover of the book and gently pull the pocket open. Add machine stitching accents to the front cover. (This way the inside pocket isn't stitched closed.)

4. Punch hole for button. Slip button in and secure the back with the wire piece it came in the package with. Cover with scotch tape.

5. Use ScorTape on bottom and side edge of pocket to close it.

6. Punch a hole in the back cover of the book.

7. Punch circle of General Store paper. Punch a hole in it, slip an eyelet in, and wrap a piece of twine around the eyelet.

8. Secure eyelet through back cover and wrap twine around the button on the front cover to close the book.
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Workshop by Lisa Dorsey

Season's Greetings Mini Gift Box by Lisa Dorsey

Supplies:

Mini Pillow Boxes
Times Nouveau Lollapalooza Paper by Graphic 45
Prudence Discretion Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Christmas Past We Wish You a Merry Christmas Pattern Paper by Graphic 45
Paperie Greenhouse Fabric Brocade Paper by Making Memories
Christmas Past Ode to Joy Pattern Paper by Graphic 45
Le' Romantique Key to My Heart Pattern Paper by Graphic 45
Tis the Season Yuletide Pattern Paper by Bo Bunny Press
Lost & Found Beautiful Day Trims by My Mind's Eye
Lush Red Decorative Brads by My Mind's Eye

Instructions:

1. Cut thin strips of coordinating scraps and ink all the edges.2. Paint the ends of the pillow box using off white acrylic paint.
Allow to dry and ink ends.3. Decoupage strips of pattern paper to the pillow box starting in the
center and working your way out.
4. When you get to the last strip on either end, allow strip to
slightly overlap fold. Fold end in and ink pattern paper when the box folds.
This serves as a great guide as to where to trim the pattern paper. After
paper is trimmed, ink again.
5. To create bow, cut 4 strips of pattern paper that measure ½ inch
wide and 3 ½ inches long. Cut a point on each end and punch a small hole.
Repeat with second set of strips measuring ½ inch wide and 3 inches long.
Third set should measure ½ x 2½. Ink all edges.6. Starting with the smallest pieces, fold paper to create bow using
brad to hold them in place. Attach the bow to the top of the box.