Etched Christmas Vase

I created this lovely vase I purchased at the dollar tree with vinyl and etching cream. I simply cut out snowflakes from the Winter Lace cartridge and a letter E from Plantin School book. I coated the etching cream with a couple of thick layers around my vinyl and left it on the vase for about 40 minutes. I then washed off the cream and had a quick and inexpensive gift. I can't wait to make more.

Snow men ornaments

I created my version of the snowman ornaments that are going around on youtube. I used a floor wax for the glue on the inside and a clear glitter. I placed pipe cleaners, black embellishments, orange card stock, and pom poms on the snowmen with hot glue. I LOVE the way they turned out. I can't wait to pass them out as gifts to all the small children in our family.

Handmade Bows

I watched a tutorial that Sara (Pink By Design) created using her Big Shot and Die for bows. I decided to attempt this on my own since I do not own either of those items. I simply cute a piece of 12X12 paper into 12 inch strips, then cut in half. I cut a slight angle at the end of the strips and then punched a hole on both sides of the strips with my Crop a dile. I folded the strips as directed and placed a brad in the middle. I loved the way the homemade bows turned out. I made a lot of them for all the presents under the tree.