coffee cup

I made some gift card holders using the tutorial found here the instruction were very easy to follow but I somehow ended up with 2 cups of different sizes wonder how I did that guess I should have followed the measure twice cut once rule. well they both turned out cute I think.  Merry Christmas in 2 days my grand daughter is so excited she keeps telling everyone it's 2 days till Christmas !!

bag in a box

here are some little purse gift bags I made using the bag in the box technique I have always wanted to try one of these. They really do go together very easy and fun to make. I used the basic directions from the tutorial on Splitcoast stampers changed the paper sizes to create a wider and shorter bag so it looked more like a purse. I can see all sorts of bags by just changing the size paper you start with. I did not add the bottom edging as I thought the paper was pretty enough. My daughter filled these with goodies for some of her co workers. Have a great day.

chapstick purses

I made these cute little purses with the help of a video from Frances Martin aka Frenchie she shares how to make many wonderful things and I just love listening to her.  My daughter put  a chapstick and some candy in each for a little gift for her co-workers. 

that's it for today back to Christmas crafting

trying again

So since I last posted my husband had a triple bypass heart surgery that we were shocked to find he needed. He is healing great and back to almost regular activity. 
I have started crafting again. I made this card for my brother and sister in law using a free cut file from Birds  she is just fantastic ! she creates wonderful cut files that can be used on all the cutting machines.  I had fun making this card. 

getting back into the swing of blogging

Now that I am retired I hope to have more time to craft and post wish me luck

Proud Mema

it has been some time since I have visited this blog many reason for being away But today is a perfect reason to revisit.  My grandson received awards in school today for being on the honor roll all year and a Physical education award out of 6 5th grade classes only 3 students received this award !! I am so proud of him !!!
Love you Seb

Snowmen & Their Pals BH

Welcome everyone to our Snowman & Their Pals Blog Hop!

If you came here from . Jameka - http://jamekaleondra.blogspot.com/ then you are in the right place.  If you just happened upon my blog please stay and join in on the fun with Creative Kuts and the Design Team.  The fun begins at Creative Kuts - http://creativekuts.blogspot.com/. 

Check out all the wonderful projects created by members of our creative teams from files located in our store at Creative Kuts and Creative Kuts 2.

This is a two day blog hop and appreciate you leaving a comment to encourage these talented ladies to continue sharing their ideas and creations. We're so excited to be doing this hop to share with you projects from some very talented ladies. We also are taking this time to remind you to check out our newest website: Creative Kuts MonthlyKit Klub. Here we offer you quick layout kits which will include all the paper and paper pieces needed to create some adorable layouts. All you will have to do is add your pictures and any special touches of your own after completing the kit.

So let's get started!

1. Visit each member's blog and leave a comment.

2. Let us know how you enjoyed the blog hop on our facebook Creative Kuts Fan Page

Prize give-a-way opportunities: 

This is a 17-Piece Texture Boutique Value Kit to be given away when we reach 300 Followers on our sister blog Creative Kuts2.  CK2 is only 89 members away from this amazing drawing.  For many other chances to win on the sizzix drawing be sure to stop by.

Even more: Have a chance to win a Silhouette Cameo Cutting Machine.

For more details check out Creative Kuts Wonderful World.

Now for my project:

 I made the ornaments you see on the tree, they are a great size and I think will look great on any tree. I put them on a small table top tree to show you here because my tree is not up yet I like to put it up around the second week in December.

 Some close ups so you can see the details of each ornament. This is Ms. Snowlady holding her snowflake up for everyone to see.

 And l would like you to meet Snowman

 and also Sitting snowman

as an added bonus from these files I cut out extra snowflake pieces and made them into stand alone snowflakes it's like getting 2 files for the price of one !!

All of the ornaments were created with  svg files cut on my cricut, K & Company designer double sided 12 x 12 paper, quick hold glue, pop dots to give them dimension, cuttlebug embossing folders and of course ink for the edges. 

All of these files can be purchased at Creativekuts2.com  
http://www.creativekuts2.com/item_179/Snowflake-Ornaments-Set-of-3.htm

I hope you enjoyed my little presentation of just a few of the great files available at Creativekuts.com and Creativekuts2.com

 **BLOG CANDY ALERT** 

Everyone loves Blog Candy and I just happen to have some to share with a lucky someone!!

I will be giving the file to create all of the snowflake people ornaments and if you do like I did and cut an extra snowflake you get 2 ornaments from each snowperson  file!! So if you would like to have a chance to be a winner, 

 All you have to do is the following:

1. You must be or become a new follower of all the blogs on this hop and leave a comment (one comment per person).

2. Go to the Creative KutsPosts Group Page, join if you aren't a member and post a comment that you are coming by from the "Snowmen & Their Pals" Blog Hop and let us know which is/are your favorite project.

3. Become a fan of CK at CK fanpage.

 Good Luck !!!

Here's today's line up:

1. Creative Kuts - http://creativekuts.blogspot.com

2. Deezy - http://deezydoesiteezy.blogspot.com/

3. Connie - http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com/

4. Marji - http://www.fstampaholic.blogspot.com/

5. Jenn - www.jennspapercrafts.blogspot.com

6. Janet - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

7. Jameka - http://jamekaleondra.blogspot.com/

8. Mary Ellen - http://digimemasplace.blogspot.com/   (You are here)

9. Christina - http://cema1cema.blogspot.com/2012/11/creative-kuts-snowmen-their-pals-blog.html   (Next)

10. Eva - http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com/

11. Wandy - http://greenapplescrapper.blogspot.com/

12. Sandra - http://papercraftingnut.blogspot.com/

13. Laura - http://lauraleesdream.blogspot.com/

14. Bonnie - http://scrap-n-away.blogspot.com/

15. Creative Kuts2 - http://creativekuts2.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for visiting our hop today It was a pleasure to show you the snowflake ornaments 

Please hop over to  Christina - http://cema1cema.blogspot.com/2012/11/creative-kuts-snowmen-their-pals-blog.html 

to continue on the hop to more fantastic projects !!

Mary Ellen