Today it's Sunday and time for this week's new challenge over at The Paper Players! It's the turn of the fabulous Jaydee to host this week and she has a fun theme challenge for us to end the year with:
Gifting - well, 'tis the season and all that! I decided I would take Jaydee's theme quite literally and make some cute tags to decorate my Christmas gifts - take a look:
Here's the low-down on today's card:
Isn't that nutcracker jolly? He looks rather polished, but honestly took no time at all to make - he's from the Nutcracker Tags kit. Stampin' Up!'s kits are great - the contain everything you need to compllete your project with ease. Here's a look at the contents of the Nutcracker Tags Kit:
The kit comes with full instructions and everything you need to make 12 layered tags, 3 each of 4 designs. Here's all 4 tags made up:
The layered pieces and large sentiment add lots of dimension and they have just the right amount of festive sparkle:
I love the fact that the tag has two pieces too, so you can write on the tag itself and then keep the nutcracker and use it as a bookmark for example; there are books inside this parcel and I know that the book-loving recipient will do just that! I am often guilty of leaving my wrapping to the last minute and skimping on the details like tags, so this kit has made sure I am much more organised this festive season!
Before you reach for your ink and papers, check out what our amazing team has created to inspire you this week:
The Paper Players Design Team
Here's a quick recap of our challenge rules:
1. Create a new paper project
2. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us and provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge submission.
3. Please link your card to no more than four challenges, TOTAL.
4. Have FUN!
Enjoy your day; the festive season does seem to be gathering pace suddenly this weekend; I spent yesterday writing more Christmas cards to send whilst the Hubby was out with his paddleboarding club for a Santa paddle (dressed as an elf!) and then went out to my second Christmas party of the season yesterday evening. Today I am baking a Christmas cake and two Christmas puddings this morning, then I'm going to a cake decorating class to put the finishing touches to another cake this afternoon. If I'm not too tired we might even put up our Christmas tree this evening - it finally feels like we should start decorating for the season! I hope you are all enjoying your weekend, however you choose to spend it. I'll be back soon with another project. Until then, happy stampin'!
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