Sweet Christmas Cheer Layout

Hi Friends, Today I'm sharing a simple layout I created using Prima's Sweet Christmas Cookies paper collection and 49th and Market flowers.  Kept it simple with just some texture paste, ink and the Hocus Pocus star stencil from Tim Holtz. Layered up some rose gold foil, blue glitter cardstock and a doily to frame the sepia photo.  I love the vintage feel of this sweet layout.  That's it for me today.  Until next time, scrap happy!  

Christmas Gifts

Hi Friends,  We recently got a new kitten which has kept me out of the craftroom lately.  I finely got a chance to create yesterday and made my first Christmas card.  I love how festive this present jacket die from Anna Griffin is, its a party on a card!  Thanks for having a peek! 

Christmas Dinner "Food Fopa" Traditions...

Hi Friends, Okay so today I'm telling sorties on ourselves!  My daughter, Jessica, insisted that I scrap this page to document what she thinks is a "hysterical" family tradition!  We gather every Christmas Eve and always enjoy a nice buffet dinner with all the fix en's.  In the past, I have had a few mishaps in the kitchen, once throwing a huge bowl of mashed potatoes across the dining room onto the floor (breaking it into pieces) after tripping on the doorway threshold.  Then the next year, I  completely forgot to make potatoes all together!  Can you imagine a huge holiday feast with no mashed potatoes? I heard about that one for years too.  Year before last, I made candied yams and failed to serve them! Thus...a new family tradition, "Food Foppa's!" 

Now to set the stage for this mishap, my husband and I just finished remodeling our kitchen which included countertops, backsplash, and a fresh coat of paint on all the cupboards and all new appliances.  During the final minutes of getting the buffet ready, I popped the bread in the oven and my husband promptly said he would watch it.  I said, "Okay" and turned and walked away.  Little did I know, he did the same thing!  He completely forgot, almost immediately, that he was supposed to watch the bread.  Within the next few minutes I look over and my grandson had opened the oven door, which is now on fire, with flames shooting up the face of my freshly painted cabinets!  I immediately ran over and slammed the oven door shut explaining to my grandson the importance of smothering a flame to put it out.  Now at this point, where is my darling husband?  He's hiding from me!  lol  After a good old fashioned scolding, all was forgiven and my cabinets wee no worse for the wear.  This is one family tradition, that is, setting the oven on fire, that we dare not repeat!

Here's a couple of layout close ups:

Thanks for dropping by and having a peek.  Hugs ~ Dawna 

Kindergarten Christmas Layout

Today I'm sharing a layout of my cousin Jenelda and I when we were just in kindergarten.  We were great childhood pals, and recently reconnected.  Its a joy to have her back in my life again.  That's all for now, make it a happy day! Hugs ~ Dawna 

Together at Christmas

Together at Christmas

Today I'm sharing a layout I created using papers from my Mystery Box at Scrapbook Diaries.  I loved these papers, red flowers, red micro beads and Christmas Lights chipboard.  Let's have a closer look:

Flower Close Up

Picture Close Up

Stick pin close up

Mixed Media Close Up

Micro Beads Close Up

That's it for me today.  If you enjoyed this post, please "Follow" and "Share" on your social media.  Thank you for dropping by, until next time!  Hugs ~ Dawna

Luxury Envelope with Merry Christmas Tag

Luxury Envelope with Merry Christmas Tag

Hi Friends,

Today I'm so excited to share this lovely envelope and tag which I created for my Christmas Card Club this year.  The original designer of this envelope fold is Christina Bitts and you can view her easy folding technique on YouTube.  To follow along, grab one sheet of medium weight 12 x 12 double sided cardstock and your tape runner or glue.  Click here to go to Christina's envelope folding tutorial. 

Once your at Christina's video, you'll see other variations of this envelope done in different sizes and styles.  The one I really like was done by Tara and rather than a tutorial, she shows us her collection of different envelopes she's decorated.  This one really got me thinking about what other items I had that I could use to make mine unique.   Click here to take a look at a few of Tara's beautiful styles. 

Luxury Envelope with Ornament Magnet Closure

Luxury Envelope with Festive Merry Christmas Leaf Tag

Merry Christmas Leaf Tag Close-up

As a designer myself, its very important to me to give credit to these talented artists for sharing their beautiful work and creative ideas.  I encourage you to give Christine and Tara's video's a look (they are both short and sweet) before you get started on your own ideas.   With your stash, who knows what you'll be inspired to do! 

I'm just amazed at how simple Christina's folding technique is and what an amazing envelope it creates.  Embellishing the envelopes can be clean and simple or as elaborate as your heart desires.  No matter which way you go, they are easy and fun!  

Christine and Tara chose to adhere seam binding or ribbon to tie their envelopes closed. You can see by the pictures below that I chose to use a magnet for a closure.   Even as I write this, there are several more ideas floating around in my head.  The sizing and decorating possibilities are just endless! 

Top (Open) Magnet Closure

Bottom (Hidden) Closure

A word of caution:   I used a heavily glittered page which did two things.  First, it created a massive glitter bomb which I am sure to be cleaning for weeks (or months) to come.  And second, since my paper was heavily glittered on the front side when I folded my flap the score line across the inside was rough enough to almost split the heavy paper. To get crisp clean fold lines, I recommend using a medium weight double sided paper (rather than a heavy weight) and remember to cover your entire workspace if you chose glitter paper! 

Close Up of Tag Top

Well friends that's it for me today.  The balance of this post is dedicated to my supply list and sources.  Thank you so much for dropping by.  If you have a minute to leave a comment, please know that I always appreciate hearing from you! 

If your new to my blog, please 'follow' along or sign up for emails so you don't have to wander any further than your in-box to see what's next!   Until next time, remember to create from the heart and live life inspired!  ~ Dawna

Ornament Magnet Closure

Luxury Envelope and Merry Christmas Tag

 Supply List

1 ea 12 x 12 Tinsel Paper from MME Joyous Collection
1 ea 12 x 12 Bazzill Textured Criss Cross - Kisses Cardstock
1 ea 12 x 12 Bazzill Canvas Textured - Ivy Cardstock
1 ea 12 x 12 Bazzill Grass Cloth Textured - French Vanilla  Cardstock
1 ea 12 x 12 Bazzill Gold Foil Cardstock
Elizabeth Craft Designs:  3-Leaves No. 953 Tag Die Set
Elizabeth Craft Designs:  Ornament No. 3 Die Set
Elizabeth Craft Designs:  Merry Christmas Die Set
Martha Stewart Frond Leaf Punch 
Spellbinders Poinsettia Die Set (used med flower for leaves)

12" of Websters Pages Velvet Red Sparkle Ribbon
12" of 1" wide Venice Lace from Tresors de Luxe at Etsy
6" of 7/8" wide Sheer Red Organza Ribbon
Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive (Use on Ribbon and Rhinestones)
Aleene's Easy Flow Glue  (Paper to Paper)  
1 set 1/4" Magnets (for flap closure)
5 ea 5/8" Red Rhinestones
11 ea 1/4" Red Rhinestones

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BELIEVE Holiday Blocks

 Morning Friends,

Can you "BELIEVE" it, the holidays are upon us!   Where did the year go?   This morning I'm kicking off the holiday season by sharing my last friendship swap gift for my dear friend Debbie.  She loved getting them and is threatening to keep them up all year round!  Hey, Christmas in July is allowed!   Right?  lol 

Here's a few more close up pics I hope you enjoy:

Tim Holtz Tattered Poinsettia

This display is about 30" Wide

Close of Holly Berry Block

Add a little lighted greenery to complete this centerpiece and BELIEVE! 

Well friends that's it for me this morning. For a list of supplies, please visit my gallery, Dawna's Place at Scrapbook.com.  

Undecorated painted blocks are available in stock at my Etsy for $3.00 each or decorated blocks can be special ordered for $6.50 each.   Undecorated blocks ship immediately, decorated blocks can be customized for Christmas, Hanukkah or any other special occasion and require 7-10 days to ship.   

Thank you for dropping by and enjoy a beautiful Sunday!   ~  Dawna

Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet Dusty Attic Shadow Box for "Scraputante"

Good morning friends,

Today I'm bring you a little something 'funtastic!"  That really should be a word!  I started with Dusty Attic's new 8x8 chip board shadow box frame (available from Scraputante.com) and used Graphic 45's Nutcracker Sweet to embilish it.  Love how fun it came out!  Here are a few close up pictures of some of your favoriate Nutcracker charactures like The Sugar Plum Fairy, Claira and The Wooden Soldier.  Hope you enjoy! 

Well friends that's it for me today!  Hope you enjoyed your little visit to my neck of the woods.  Enjoy your day and until next time, scrap happy!  ~ Dawna

PS:  My Nutcracker Sweet Dusty Attic Shadow Box was featured on Graphic 45's Gallery located at:  http://www.g45papers.com/gallery/idea-details.php?ProID=1938&ProCatID=All&DID=All  

Bill & Nancy Thormalhlen

Good Morning Friends,

Today I'm happy to share a recent layout of  my lovely cousins, Bill and Nancy Thormahlen.  I used this beautiful picture of them for my family wedding album since they didn't have a photographer at their simple ceremony.    I love the warmth this layout eludes with its beautiful gold gilded Christmas tree, the peek a boo window with shutters and heart boarder that surrounds the scene.

Thank you so much for dropping by my gallery and may I wish you a happy day!  Hugs to All ~ Dawna