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Handy Last Minute Christmas Gift

Need a last minute teacher or co-worker gift? Or just something to have on hand for those unexpected Christmastime visitors? These adorable emery board sleeves are a breeze to create and everyone loves receiving them!

To begin I started with various double-sided patterned paper strips that measured 1.25" X 12". Before scoring, think about how the print will be facing when the bottom flap is turned up. Next I scored each of the short sides approximately 1/8" from the edge. Depending on the width of your emery board, you may need to may adjustments; I always create a template first before cutting "good" paper LOL!

Next I turned the paper and scored at 7 3/8" and 7.5" and then folded along all of the score lines. The shortest end will be the part that flips up to make the front cover.

Once the bottom flap was folded up, I used it as a guide to trim away the excess side pieces for the back (see above). Finally, all of the sides were assembled as you would create a box...this is where 1/8" tape comes in handy!

Finally I stamped, colored and cut images from the Doodle Stamp Sets and layered them onto die-cut circles and scalloped shapes. A few "sprinkles" and ribbon and they're ready for gifting!

I wanted something cute to deliver my gifts in, so I whipped up this quick little clear bag using a dollar store envelope file that I cut in half. I machine-stitched around the perimeter, crafted a quick tag and then attached a couple of paper handles with brads! Now I'm ready to HO HO HO :)

Thank you for joining me today!

Shellye

DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS

Christmas Magic Collection Kit

Christmas Magic 6X6 Paper Pad

Doodle Pops

Doodle Twine

Ladybug Chunky Brads

Here Comes Santa Labels & Tags

Ladybug Sugar Coated Cardstock

Leapfrog Sugar Coated Cardstock

Rainbow Hearts Shaped Sprinkles

Jolly Holidays Sprinkles

Doodle Stamps & Dies

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Doodlebug Snowglobe Treat Jar

I must confess that I have made quite a few of these adorable, adorable "Snow Globe Treat Jars" over the last couple of years. After receiving the collection of "Christmas Magic" Collection, I knew that I must make another!

You may choose to use any-sized jar really. For mine today, I have a one gallon apothecary jar that I found at Wal-Mart. They're very inexpensive and can be used for all types of displays.

First, I placed a strange of battery operated (white line) mini lights and added flaky snow as I wound the lights inside.

After creating the nice mound of snow, I added a handmade gingerbread house using the 6X6 paper pad, white glitter cardstock for the roof and other fun components from the collection! All sides of the little house were embellished. One may decide to add a battery-operated tea-light (some have timers, which is very handy!) if the windows are cut-out.

I placed the Doodle-Pop snowman onto a trimmed paper straw and gently poked him down in to the snow. For the trees, I cut two various-sized "cones" and then added a few Sprinkles.

To the top of the jar I added a fun and whimsical bow and embellished the center with one of the die-cut tags and a mini clip decorated with a heart sticker. The ideas are literally ENDLESS when you have so much Doodlebug yummy to pick from:)

If you don't have a die to create your own gingerbread house, simply use a box and then create a tent style top for the roof. There are also many pre-made houses on the market that are very easy to cover as desired. These look so cute in various sizes all lined up on a table top or shelf...have fun!

Shellye

Doodlebug Design Product:

Christmas Magic Collection

Cupcake Chunky Twine

Sprinkles

Doodle Pops

Mini Clothespins

Lily White Sugar Coated Cardstock

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Christmas Magic Gingerbread House Album

Oh Christmas Magic is in the air! Today I'm sharing the sweetest little gingerbread-house-shaped-mini album. I've used a steel-rule die to cut the shapes from chipboard and patterned paper, but any house die or template would work!

The die also cuts out the window's shutters and door, which worked perfectly for the cover. After dressing with patterned papers, I added the Doodle Pop Santa so that he's peeking out from behind the door! I also modified the roof-line by die-cutting just a portion of the roof and then trimming to size.

Around the edge of the front and back covers, I trimmed with Chunky Twine. To give a nice attachment, I've found that Glossy Accents holds the twine really well; a drop on the end of the twine also gives a good seal to prevent fraying.

For the inside pages I chose to cover the die-cut areas (window and door) by adding a circle of paper. The size is perfect for adding small pictures to.

I love, love, love interactive pieces, so on the above two pages, I added a die-cut and tag that were adhered by one edge. Everyone enjoys a cute peek-a-boo page!

Because the album is "mini" it's the perfect canvas for showing off those bitty stickers, tags and decorative brads.

I didn't have a large ring on hand to hold the pages together, so I used a white shower curtain ring instead...add a bit of ribbon and it works out just right!

Thank you for joining me today!