Lots of hugs;
Alli
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
October release preview with PTI
Looking forward to sharing a super fun set with you this month through Papertrey Ink. What's your take away from it? Any guesses what element(s) could be used with this set? Make sure you pop by Nichole's blog to find out more details....
Lots of hugs;
Alli
Lots of hugs;
Alli
Friday, October 1, 2010
Holiday Cheer
Wow did 10 days just go by? I think that was my busiest month ever!!! I can't remember a time where I had that much to do. I have 3 more days of intense work before the creativity flows again. I have been missing my crafting time. I was going through my files and I had a few cards from last year that I didn't get to share with you. The following card was featured in last year's Holiday Cards and More.
Thanks again for stopping by!
Alli
INSTRUCTIONS
- Create card base and layers. Create impression on card base.
- Cut out triangles and stitch. Cut tree trunks. Stitch card base and sentiment tag.
- Stamp sentiment.
- Attach ribbon.
- Adhere all layers.
SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Kim Hughes Collection (retired)
Cardstock: Kraft by PTI
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey
Ink: Dark Chocolate by PTI
Accent: Misc Ribbon by PTI, Button by PTI, Hemp twine
Tools: sewing machine, scissors, dotted embossing folder
Thanks again for stopping by!
Alli
Monday, September 20, 2010
Crafty Goodness a la Holiday Cards and More
I am sure you have seen a lot of chatter about the latest issue Holiday Cards and More, Vol 5 This is my FAVOURITE annual issue from Paper Crafts Magazine. I was very fortunate to have quite a few projects picked up for this issue too. I am sharing my favourite submission below and you can find it on page 127 of the magazine (and you can find another one of my creations on the opposite page 126). You'll also note that I LOVE my PTI ribbon!!
Alli
Joyful Ribbon Wreath
Loop your ribbon and secure with a pin
SUPPLIES
Fibers: Hawaiian Shores, Swiss Dot Satin Ribbon 5/8-inch wide by PTI,Hawaiian Shores, Topnotch Twill 3/8-inch wide by PTI, Dark Chocolate, Swiss Dot Satin Ribbon 5/8-inch wide) PTI, Dark Chocolate, Topnotch Twill 3/8-inch wide by PTI, Spring Moss, Swiss Dot Satin Ribbon 5/8-inch wide by PTI, Spring Moss, Topnotch Twill 3/8-inch wide by PTI, Spring Moss, Classic Grosgrain Ribbon 5/8-inch wide by PTI,Fresh Snow, Classic Grosgrain Ribbon 5/8-inch wide by PTI
(Fresh Snow, Velvet Ribbon 1/4-inch wide) PTI
(Scarlet Jewel, Classic Grosgrain Ribbon 5/8-inch wide) PTI
(Scarlet Jewel, Bitty Dot Satin Ribbon 3/8-inch wide) PTI
Other: mini sewing pins from Michaels, Styrofoam ring from Michaels
Finished size: approx 12" x 12"
INSTRUCTIONS
- Overlap the ribbon ¼ and push pin in the center placing it randomly on the outer edge of the ring then place randomly in the inner edge for each ribbon colour or type. Continue until the ring is mostly covered.
- Place a ribbon holder at the top of your wreath using pins and ribbon.
I am still knee deep in paper,school work and stamp designs. I hope to come up for air around the end of the week.
Have a super day!!
Friday, September 17, 2010
Our Homeschooling Life...
**This is not stamp related.
As many of you know I have a son with unique needs and in May of 2009, shortly after our move, he began a new journey in his life....homeschooling. Lucky for me I am a teacher (although that is not a requirement) and had been working with homeschool families for 3 years before he came home and in many ways I know that the lessons I learned over those three years were preparing me for my new role in life. Little did I know, last year was also going to prepare me for this year and another new role...one as a special education support teacher. The plan was always there for me and the timing was right I just have to trust in the process. God is great!
So anyways, over the course of the past few months I have received a few e-mails asking me about what I am planning to teach my son this year. Andrew is going into grade 3. He is borderline autistic and gifted. In grade two he was working at the grade upper 2 to 6 level in some things and his writing was at the K level. Andrew's brain works faster than you can imagine. He received information very well (input) but his output is somewhat disorganized and his writing is messy. We started a neurodevelopment plan with him late last spring which essentially goes back to his baby and early years and helps him to finish building the pathways in his brain. At some point those pathways just ended and never connected on the other side so slowly but surely we are rebuilding those pathways (or finishing the construction in my head as my son likes to refer to it) so that his input matches his output. All I can say is "Watch out world because Andrew is going to make a difference!". I just love his clever mind, his passion for things in life and his patience. He has learned so much about himself this past year and I know that without homeschooling none of this would have been possible. While he is still severely sensory processing and struggles with some of his social skills not to mention ADHD and a whole gamete of co-morbid conditions he is getting much better by the day. It's the small steps that count the most in the long run. He really makes me proud.
Our day starts between 8-9AM every day. My daughter has school before 9AM so we often walk her down together and he comes home refreshed and motivated. We always start our day with Bible and end doing something fun! It's just the way we work. Today's fun was making paper airplanes and predicting which one would fly the farthest and then we did our trial run, flying races and took tallies to see if our predictions were correct (how is that for a mini math lesson on chance and probability?)
Ok...so now onto our homeschool curriculum since this is what I know many of you were asking... I have kept them general and not included EVERY thing that we do but have included the majority of our curriculum (for instance we use the Bible in our Bible course but I figure that is a given!).
I have hyperlinked most of the resources to help you too!
Bible
Language Arts
Math
Social Studies
We also complete a course called Health and Career Education and Andrew learns about these skills through some of the materials above and also real life applications and field trips.
I have a real eclectic approach to teaching but am also one of those classical education people too! I just love the classics!!
The last thing that we do is a Neurodevelopmental Plan through Linda Kane It was devised specifically for him to help him build those pathways so that he can get through his day to day tasks. This is an intensive program that requires 2-3 hours or more a day. It involves everything from crawling, the auditory and visual sequencing, to helping with tastes and textures etc.
So there you have it! You asked and now you know what I do on a daily basis on top of supporting my other students and all the other things I do LOL.
Hugs;
Alli
As many of you know I have a son with unique needs and in May of 2009, shortly after our move, he began a new journey in his life....homeschooling. Lucky for me I am a teacher (although that is not a requirement) and had been working with homeschool families for 3 years before he came home and in many ways I know that the lessons I learned over those three years were preparing me for my new role in life. Little did I know, last year was also going to prepare me for this year and another new role...one as a special education support teacher. The plan was always there for me and the timing was right I just have to trust in the process. God is great!
So anyways, over the course of the past few months I have received a few e-mails asking me about what I am planning to teach my son this year. Andrew is going into grade 3. He is borderline autistic and gifted. In grade two he was working at the grade upper 2 to 6 level in some things and his writing was at the K level. Andrew's brain works faster than you can imagine. He received information very well (input) but his output is somewhat disorganized and his writing is messy. We started a neurodevelopment plan with him late last spring which essentially goes back to his baby and early years and helps him to finish building the pathways in his brain. At some point those pathways just ended and never connected on the other side so slowly but surely we are rebuilding those pathways (or finishing the construction in my head as my son likes to refer to it) so that his input matches his output. All I can say is "Watch out world because Andrew is going to make a difference!". I just love his clever mind, his passion for things in life and his patience. He has learned so much about himself this past year and I know that without homeschooling none of this would have been possible. While he is still severely sensory processing and struggles with some of his social skills not to mention ADHD and a whole gamete of co-morbid conditions he is getting much better by the day. It's the small steps that count the most in the long run. He really makes me proud.
Our day starts between 8-9AM every day. My daughter has school before 9AM so we often walk her down together and he comes home refreshed and motivated. We always start our day with Bible and end doing something fun! It's just the way we work. Today's fun was making paper airplanes and predicting which one would fly the farthest and then we did our trial run, flying races and took tallies to see if our predictions were correct (how is that for a mini math lesson on chance and probability?)
Ok...so now onto our homeschool curriculum since this is what I know many of you were asking... I have kept them general and not included EVERY thing that we do but have included the majority of our curriculum (for instance we use the Bible in our Bible course but I figure that is a given!).
I have hyperlinked most of the resources to help you too!
Bible
- Who Is God? And Can I Really Know Him?
- God's Promise --Old Testament Lessons for Young Readers
- Kids of Integrity (this is from Focus in the Family)
- Seeds of Purpose CDs
- Andrew also attends Awana and does memory verse there which we practice at home and for our school's Memorization Challenge. I also wanted to say that if you have a visual child than Jolanth's Awana printables are EXCELLENT in addition to the ones on the Awana site.
Language Arts
- First Language Lessons Level 3
- Phonetic Zoo A
- Just Write Book 2 (we completed book 1 last year)
- Student Writing Intensive Group A
- The Bears on Hemlock Mountain Study Guide
- Charlotte's Web Comprehension Guide and for those of you with kids who struggle with drawing and writing you will LOVE this draw your own comic
- Jonathan Park Goes to the Zoo
- Jonathan Park Goes to the Aquarium
- Jonathan Park Goes to the Galapagos
- SpellingCity
- Bananagrams
Math
- Teaching Textbooks 3 Teaching Textbooks 4
- Piece=Part=Portion Fractions=Decimals=Percents
- Deca Dice
- Kids Wealth Money Kit
- Multiplication Learning Wrap Ups
- and lots of meaningful and practical hands on manipulatives and real life applications too.
- Homeschool Skating Lessons (he goes once a week)
- Swimming Lesson (he goes once a week)
- Guide to Healthy Living/Canada Food Guide (we review this daily and do studies in health and wellness)
- Awana Kids Club (30 minutes of exercise once a week)
- Coop PE class Sept-Oct (5 weeks) and then again in Jan-March (1.5 hours a week)
- biking, trampoline, Wii fit/sports, scootering, basketball, small games, soccer, baseball skills and more!
- Build It!--Structures, systems and you
- Build it Up
- Truss Design Swing Bridge
- Truss Design Lift Bridge
- Truss Design Double Span Lift Bridge
- Journey to the Stars (book and CD) by NASA (I got it free too!!)
- Starfinder The Complete Beginner's Guide to Exploring the Night Sky
- Usborne Starting Point Science--Earth and Space
- Professor Noggin's Outer Space--Card Game
- Kids Gardening--A Kids' Guide to Messing Around in the Dirt
- (we are going to use this book as a guide to have Andrew help plant our garden next spring)
- The Gospel According to a Tree
- All About Plants (a unit study on plants)
- My Science Journal (to help write out his labs)
Social Studies
- Let's Explore Canada
- British Columbia by Carrie Gleason
- Alberta by Katie Bailey
- Saskatchewan by Jennifer D.B. Lackey
- Manitoba by Rachel Eagen
- Ontario by Adrianna Morganelli
- Quebec by Marguerite Rodger
- Newfoundland and Labrador by Rachel Eagen
- New Brunswick by David Fancy
- Nova Scotia by Carrie Gleason
- Prince Edward Island by L. Michelle Nielsen
- Yukon by Adrianna Morganelli
- Northwest Territories by Rachel Eagen
- Nunavut by Carrie Gleason
- Professor Noggin's Geography of Canada--Card Game
- Canada Explorer
- Flat Stanley study
We also complete a course called Health and Career Education and Andrew learns about these skills through some of the materials above and also real life applications and field trips.
I have a real eclectic approach to teaching but am also one of those classical education people too! I just love the classics!!
The last thing that we do is a Neurodevelopmental Plan through Linda Kane It was devised specifically for him to help him build those pathways so that he can get through his day to day tasks. This is an intensive program that requires 2-3 hours or more a day. It involves everything from crawling, the auditory and visual sequencing, to helping with tastes and textures etc.
So there you have it! You asked and now you know what I do on a daily basis on top of supporting my other students and all the other things I do LOL.
Hugs;
Alli
Monday, September 13, 2010
Holiday Spirit Sentiments 5
Hi Friends!!! It's Day 5 already...where does the time go? Is it me or does each release time go by faster? Well today is a treat. I have stamped many of the sentiments on the focal background of my card today. They just screamed to be used in this manner!!
Today's project is a fun project for everyone. I started with a fresh colour combo and it became my inspiration for the entire project. Last year my kids made these really neat stocking ornaments at our local museum last December where we learned about a pioneer Christmas. We got to see all the toys and decorations that were made for the family in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It was that experience that inspired me to create the felt gift certificate ornament...of course there weren't gift cards in the early days (maybe IOUs...) but I figured I would put a 2000s twist on it.
I wanted to show you that you can either have the GC showing or you can hide it...
The How To... (you can follow along in the instructions)
FELT GIFT CARD ORNAMENT
Thanks again for stopping by! I look forward to catching up with you this evening in the forums.
Alli
Today's project is a fun project for everyone. I started with a fresh colour combo and it became my inspiration for the entire project. Last year my kids made these really neat stocking ornaments at our local museum last December where we learned about a pioneer Christmas. We got to see all the toys and decorations that were made for the family in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It was that experience that inspired me to create the felt gift certificate ornament...of course there weren't gift cards in the early days (maybe IOUs...) but I figured I would put a 2000s twist on it.
I wanted to show you that you can either have the GC showing or you can hide it...
The How To... (you can follow along in the instructions)
INSTRUCTIONS
CARD- Create card base and layers. Create impression on card base.
- Stamp sentiments with VersaMark and apply clear emboss. Heat set.
- Stamp sentiment on die cut tag.
- Attach ribbon.
- Attach snowflake die and threaded button.
- Adhere all layers.
FELT GIFT CARD ORNAMENT
- Cut ornament from cardstock. Trace on felt using a marker. Cut. Repeat. (see above photos)
- Cut a slit in the center of one of the ornament cut outs.
- Now that you have two ornaments in felt, place over top of each over and punch holes around the edges. (refer to photo above)
- Attach buttons.
- Stamp sentiment on ribbon.
- Thread ornament with waxy thread (or thread of your choice).
- Attach thread at the top of the ornament and tie a knot.
SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Holiday Spirit Sentiments by PTI available September 15th,
Cardstock: Stamper's Select White by PTI, Plum Pudding by PTI, Lavender Moon by PTI, Raspberry Fizz by PTI
Patterned Paper: Beautiful Blooms by PTI
Ink: True Black by PTI
Accent: Waxy Thread, Tread by PTI, Buttons by PTI, Felt by PTI, Ribbon by PTI
Tools:Hole Punch by Fiskars, Needle , Heat Embosser, Tags by Spellbinders, Impression Plate by PTI
Thanks again for stopping by! I look forward to catching up with you this evening in the forums.
Alli
Mum's Isagenix Story
This post is not stamp related...it is a personal post.
Many of you have followed my journey of change through Isagenix. Throughout that time I updated you on my husband's progress along with my mum's progress. Today I have the pleasure of sharing my mum's story with you and what a transforming and moving journey too.
For as long as I can remember my mum has struggled with weight. Through the ups and downs the lbs seemed to find a place in her life...she tried to replace them with new things, new activities, more exercise, healthy foods, the latest "diet" and yet nothing seemed to work, that is until Isagenix entered her life. The struggles she faced on a daily basis took a toll on her well being. She hide behind clothes, never let us take photos of her (and if we did she used to take them a get rid of them), she avoided places like the pool and beach, she suffered from low self-esteem and throughout much of this time she felt alone. I know some of you have been there before whether you had a little or a lot of weight to lose. Weight gain is difficult to talk about. In fact, we often avoid talking about it because it makes us feel worse. If there is one lesson my mum has learned, and one she is sharing now is that talking about it can be liberating. Sure it is scary. Sure you leave yourself vulnerable but you know...talking about weight is how I am helping her share her story.
On June 3rd mum weighed in at 199.6lbs and 393 3/4 inches. FYI, inches are measured around neck, arms, chest, diaphragm, waist, abdomen, buttocks, thighs, and knees.
Mum started her first day by posting some key things on her fridge including her motivational photos (what she wanted to leave behind) and and goals (what she wanted to see in the future). This was her accountability! You see, you have to be ready to commit to this with your 100%. You are the one that can determine how far you go to meet your goals. By sharing them or keeping them visible you are reminding yourself what you truly want. We all have goals in life so what better way than to speak them into existence!
There were several things I admired about mum's commitment. The first is that she also kept a food/mood diary for each day of her 30 day cleanse. It became a quick reference tool and also provided insight about the patterns and habits she had created in her life. Inspired by my mum, and while I wasn't as diligent, I did start keeping a few notes and those notes helped me understand my snacking, moods and my dependency of certain foods too. By knowing what you eat, why you eat, your moods and your dependencies you can keep achieve your goals more readily not to mention understand the inner workings of your body. Second, mum created an exercise schedule. She started small because honestly even adding 5 or 10 minutes into a non existent exercise routine can have a huge return. She began with some walking. She added a few minutes of stationary bike time. Then she joined a ladies aqua fit class. Slowly but surely she added more and more time for "her".
First photo.... just shy of 200lbs. This was the "fridge photo" she referred to for inspiration...
Mum's total loss to date is 52.6 lbs and 73.75 inches!!!--Mum you make me so proud!! You look amazing and I love you.
When I asked mum about her story she shared this:
We all have a story in life. We all have a voice. Take charge... Let's face it, our culture has created an expectation, a standard that we feel we have to live up to. I am certainly not advocating that everyone has to lose weight to feel better however I am here to say your health and wellness should be one of your priorities in life. You have one life to live and it is right now, right here! Treasure the gift you have been given and look after yourself. You are extremely important!!!!! Don't wait until tomorrow because it might be too late. Have you looked at the statistics for cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes etc? We are facing epidemic rates. You can make a difference and you can increase your odds of living, people do it every day! Have you struggled with weight? Have you struggled with health problems? Are you ready for something new and liberating?
Isagenix offers programs and products for people of all ages from birth to old age. There are products to help increase lean muscle mass, detox, decrease stress, boost immunity, increase greens and fruit intake, improve complexion, increase mineral and vitamin levels and more.
We would love to help you reclaim your life. We take this very seriously and commit 100% help along the way. You are never alone through this process.
If you want more information about programs or product feel free to contact me (or my mum) and we will be happy to help you. Make sure to include Isagenix in the title and tell us what goals you are hoping to meet.
Thanks again for stopping by!
Alli and Janice (Alli's mum)
Many of you have followed my journey of change through Isagenix. Throughout that time I updated you on my husband's progress along with my mum's progress. Today I have the pleasure of sharing my mum's story with you and what a transforming and moving journey too.
For as long as I can remember my mum has struggled with weight. Through the ups and downs the lbs seemed to find a place in her life...she tried to replace them with new things, new activities, more exercise, healthy foods, the latest "diet" and yet nothing seemed to work, that is until Isagenix entered her life. The struggles she faced on a daily basis took a toll on her well being. She hide behind clothes, never let us take photos of her (and if we did she used to take them a get rid of them), she avoided places like the pool and beach, she suffered from low self-esteem and throughout much of this time she felt alone. I know some of you have been there before whether you had a little or a lot of weight to lose. Weight gain is difficult to talk about. In fact, we often avoid talking about it because it makes us feel worse. If there is one lesson my mum has learned, and one she is sharing now is that talking about it can be liberating. Sure it is scary. Sure you leave yourself vulnerable but you know...talking about weight is how I am helping her share her story.
On June 3rd mum weighed in at 199.6lbs and 393 3/4 inches. FYI, inches are measured around neck, arms, chest, diaphragm, waist, abdomen, buttocks, thighs, and knees.
Mum started her first day by posting some key things on her fridge including her motivational photos (what she wanted to leave behind) and and goals (what she wanted to see in the future). This was her accountability! You see, you have to be ready to commit to this with your 100%. You are the one that can determine how far you go to meet your goals. By sharing them or keeping them visible you are reminding yourself what you truly want. We all have goals in life so what better way than to speak them into existence!
There were several things I admired about mum's commitment. The first is that she also kept a food/mood diary for each day of her 30 day cleanse. It became a quick reference tool and also provided insight about the patterns and habits she had created in her life. Inspired by my mum, and while I wasn't as diligent, I did start keeping a few notes and those notes helped me understand my snacking, moods and my dependency of certain foods too. By knowing what you eat, why you eat, your moods and your dependencies you can keep achieve your goals more readily not to mention understand the inner workings of your body. Second, mum created an exercise schedule. She started small because honestly even adding 5 or 10 minutes into a non existent exercise routine can have a huge return. She began with some walking. She added a few minutes of stationary bike time. Then she joined a ladies aqua fit class. Slowly but surely she added more and more time for "her".
First photo.... just shy of 200lbs. This was the "fridge photo" she referred to for inspiration...
This past April my brother moved to his first house. Shortly after he arrived my mum flew in for a quick visit. During that visit she enjoyed spending time with my brother and his fiancee (at the time...they are now married). My brother took many photos during their visit and little did he know this one would be the one that triggered change!  |
July 10, 2010. This photo was taken at my son's birthday party. We both had lots to celebrate that day. It was the last day of my 30 day cleanse and mum was 1 week into her second thirty day cleanse. She weighed 175lbs. |
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August 7th 2010. This photo was taken at my brother's wedding. Mum was 15lbs down from the photo above and now 160lbs.  |
I had the pleasure of attending an Isagenix event with my beautiful momma on September 9th, 2010!! She looks amazing in person. This photo just doesn't do her justice. She is proudly sporting 147lbs and is down to 320 inches. |
Mum's total loss to date is 52.6 lbs and 73.75 inches!!!--Mum you make me so proud!! You look amazing and I love you.
When I asked mum about her story she shared this:
Mum's journey is not over yet. She has set a new goal of 140lbs and that will be followed by 135lbs at the end of November. You see, the weight didn't arrive over night and mum has paced herself to reach attainable goals in increments. You can better believe that once she reaches 135lbs I will be posting again. Also if you haven't read many Isagenix success stories I highly recommend you do!"The insecurity and need to be loved, to be accepted left somewhere along the Isagenix journey from 200 pounds to 147 pounds. A new found happiness is not the only fundamental change. I finally look and feel like a woman who is comfortable in her skin.I am fulfilling a lifelong dream discovering that I am beautiful from the outside in and from the inside out."
We all have a story in life. We all have a voice. Take charge... Let's face it, our culture has created an expectation, a standard that we feel we have to live up to. I am certainly not advocating that everyone has to lose weight to feel better however I am here to say your health and wellness should be one of your priorities in life. You have one life to live and it is right now, right here! Treasure the gift you have been given and look after yourself. You are extremely important!!!!! Don't wait until tomorrow because it might be too late. Have you looked at the statistics for cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes etc? We are facing epidemic rates. You can make a difference and you can increase your odds of living, people do it every day! Have you struggled with weight? Have you struggled with health problems? Are you ready for something new and liberating?
Isagenix offers programs and products for people of all ages from birth to old age. There are products to help increase lean muscle mass, detox, decrease stress, boost immunity, increase greens and fruit intake, improve complexion, increase mineral and vitamin levels and more.
We would love to help you reclaim your life. We take this very seriously and commit 100% help along the way. You are never alone through this process.
If you want more information about programs or product feel free to contact me (or my mum) and we will be happy to help you. Make sure to include Isagenix in the title and tell us what goals you are hoping to meet.
Thanks again for stopping by!
Alli and Janice (Alli's mum)
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Holiday Spirit Sentiments 4
Hello everyone!! Here we are on day 4 already. It seems to me I was just typing the introductory post for Holiday Spirit Sentiments. If I blink too many times it might turn into the October release overnight LOL.
Some years back I used to teach stamping classes to a group of women and whoever hosted the event received a gift from me. I love to give tea lights because 1) I love candles 2) you can always use candles 3) they were easy to decorate and 4) I could always coordinate them with my thank you cards. Several weeks before my release I often take a look at what supplies I have on hand and determine most of my projects. I was digging through one of my drawers and I can across these tea light candles and bags and suddenly I remembered making these sweet hostess gifts. If you are like me, the holiday season fills up with events and parties and I am often scrambling to put together a small gift as a token of my appreciation....and then I got thinking...this would make a perfect hostess gift for those throwing the holiday season events/parties! It's small, inexpensive and says thank you too! One of my favourite things about this ensemble is the sentiment I stamped on the edge of the tea light candle "warming up the season". It couldn't be more perfect!
TEA LIGHT CANDLES and GIFT BAG
Some years back I used to teach stamping classes to a group of women and whoever hosted the event received a gift from me. I love to give tea lights because 1) I love candles 2) you can always use candles 3) they were easy to decorate and 4) I could always coordinate them with my thank you cards. Several weeks before my release I often take a look at what supplies I have on hand and determine most of my projects. I was digging through one of my drawers and I can across these tea light candles and bags and suddenly I remembered making these sweet hostess gifts. If you are like me, the holiday season fills up with events and parties and I am often scrambling to put together a small gift as a token of my appreciation....and then I got thinking...this would make a perfect hostess gift for those throwing the holiday season events/parties! It's small, inexpensive and says thank you too! One of my favourite things about this ensemble is the sentiment I stamped on the edge of the tea light candle "warming up the season". It couldn't be more perfect!
INSTRUCTIONS
CARD- Create card base and cardstock layers.
- Stamp circle images on cardstock. Stamp sentiment on mini piece of cardstock.
- Layer all cardstock and adhere. Apply sentiment in the corner. Adhere pearls.
- Attach snowflake with threaded button and bells.
- Attach ribbon.
TEA LIGHT CANDLES and GIFT BAG
- Cut paper strips for candles. Stamp with sentiment.
- Stamp cardstock and place in bag with candles.
- Create bag topper and layers. Stamp sentiment and emboss with scor-bug.
- Attach topper to bag.
SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Holiday Spirit Sentiments by PTI available September 15th, Dot Spot by PTI
Cardstock: Stamper's Select White by PTI, Scarlet Jewel by PTI, Kraft by PTI, Mellow Moss by PTI, New Leaf by PTI
Patterned Paper: Material Girl collection by Cosmo Cricket
Ink: True Black by PTI
Accent: Linen Thread, Ribbon by PTI, Pom Pom Ribbon, Button by PTI, Pearl Swirl by Zva
Tools: Snowflake Punch by Martha Stewart
Other: Tea LIght Candles, Card Sleeves, Bells
Thanks again for stopping by! You truly are my inspiration. Don't forget to leave me a comment today so I know you have been here! I'll see you back for the final day of the September previews!
Have a wonderful start of the week!!
Alli
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