Day 30 of Sunehra's Christmas Craft Countdown - A Final Batch of Ornament Cards

It's Day 30 and the final day of my countdown. Can't believe how quickly and craftily the month has passed and can't believe I managed to stick to this goal. Once again to recap, I've set myself a challenge for Christmas. My Countdown Goal is simple - Every day from November 1st to November 30th, I'm going to make 3 projects. They could be cards, tags, gift boxes, ornaments, whatever I want to complete but I have to complete at least 3 projects every day. To see my previous countdown projects, click here. 

My final project to share is a last batch of ornament cards. They're the same design as my red and white ornament cards which you can view here but in a different colour scheme. 

I used a lot of paper from the DCWV Evergreen Stack which was really bright and festive. I added giant bows and ribbons to add to the detail and loads of crystal stickers to glamourise them. 

My ornament tags sold very well at the Hundred Hands Event. I was delighted that this idea was well received. I made about 30 and have just a couple to bring home.

So that wraps up my Christmas Craft Countdown for 2013. I started out thinking I was crazy to do this and perhaps I was, but it really got me crafting a lot and getting ready for the festive season - my favourite time of the year. Now as December begins, I'm going to be spending it baking mostly but crafting too, of course till the crack of dawn!

Thanks for coming along on this journey and see you around the Blogosphere!

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Day 27 of Sunehra's Christmas Craft Countdown - More Ornament Cards

My project for Day 27 is some really pretty red and white ornament cards. Once again to recap, I've set myself a challenge for Christmas. My Countdown Goal is simple - Every day from November 1st to November 30th, I'm going to make 3 projects. They could be cards, tags, gift boxes, ornaments, whatever I want to complete but I have to complete at least 3 projects every day. To see my previous countdown projects, click here. 

I think ornament cards are a fun way to send Christmas cards to friends and loved ones because once they receive it, they can hang it on their tree. I used some paper from the DCWV Evergreen stack and then jazzed up  the whole card with lots of little crystal stickers.

 

The card has a flap and inside is etched - 'Seasons Greetings' perfect for this time of year. There's plenty of space to write your personal message and plenty of ribbon to comfortably hang it on your tree! At my sale at the Hundred Hands event, a lot of people purchased this not to to send to anyone but just to hang in their homes or on their own tree. Ha ha!

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A Gingham Country Christmas Card

Got a quick post to share. I loved the theme at the Shabby Tea Room this week and since the collection is closing in just a couple of hours, I have a few moments to publish my card.

The theme is Gingham Country Christmas and gratefully I had just a few scraps of Gingham paper in my stash. I was also thrilled to use the fabulous glitter swirls Sindhu sent me for my win at her challenge. That's what I used to create the steam for the drink. As always, the inspiration photo is so delightful. Sharing it below.

That's it from me. Later folks!


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Day 20 of Sunehra's Christmas Craft Countdown - Santa is Stuck!!!

It's the 20th of the month and I'm two-thirds done with my countdown. Can hardly believe it! Can you? Once again to recap, I've set myself a challenge for Christmas. My Countdown Goal is simple - Every day from November 1st to November 30th, I'm going to make 3 projects. They could be cards, tags, gift boxes, ornaments, whatever I want to complete but I have to complete at least 3 projects every day. To see my previous countdown projects, click here. 

Today I have a really fun project to share with you. I was browsing through www.birdscards.com, this treasure trove of free digital cutfiles and stamps, and then I came across this fabulous design - of Santa Stuck! The creator always offers all versions of the cut file so it was really easy downloading it to my Mac and then cutting it out on my Cameo. Here's the creation!

Isn't it just adorable? I just LOVE IT!!! It's not small, measuring about 4.5" by 6.5", perfect to slip into my standard size envelopes. I've added a photo of the card slightly open so you can understand the layout better. What do you think?

Linking the card to Mim Challenge blog - Santa 

I liked this 'Santa Stuck' theme so much that I decided to do a bunch of tags with the same design. The only difference is that the entire piece is glued with dimensional table on a base tag. I also added a ribbon in the centre. The tag is of course smaller than the card, measuring about 4" by 3".

Isn't it just adorable? I can't stop looking at, so so so so pleased with this design. Gotta love Birdscards.com! Such fantastic designs are all totally free! She's such a star!

That wraps up Day 20. See you tomorrow folks!

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Day 16 of Sunehra's Christmas Craft Countdown - CAS cards for Christmas

I'm going through a bit of a CAS phase at this stage of the countdown - I honestly find it more challenging to do something Clean and Simple as opposed to elaborate and heavily embellished. So today's projects are 3 CAS cards. Once again to recap, I've set myself a challenge for Christmas. My Countdown Goal is simple - Every day from November 1st to November 30th, I'm going to make 3 projects. They could be cards, tags, gift boxes, ornaments, whatever I want to complete but I have to complete at least 3 projects every day. To see my previous countdown projects, click here. 

My first card is inspired by the sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches 112. It's a very interesting layout and as usual I wanted to put an original spin on it. I could only imagine Santa's sleigh speeding through the snow so that became the them of my card. All the lovely elements are Cameo cut. I also embossed the background with a snowflake design to coincide with the story of the card. The sketch follows my card.

My second card is based on CAS(E) This Sketch 54. I've been wanting to do a Santa belt for the longest time and when I saw the sketch that's just what jumped to mind. The buckle is Cameo Cut and the sketch follows my card. 

My third card is inspired by the muse's creation on Case Study Challenges 166. I loved the pinwheel on her creation which follows my card and I decided to incorporate it into my card. I didn't want my card to be too dimensional so just with the red and green card stock, I created the pinwheel effect. 

 

That wraps up Day 16!!! I had a great time with these, hope you liked them too!

Later folks!

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Day 15 of Sunehra's Christmas Craft Countdown - More Ornament cards

Today I've got a simple but cute project to share with you. My Christmas Countdown is going great - making so many cards for the season. I love the idea of Ornament cards so I did them again, this time a different shape and design. Once again to recap, I've set myself a challenge for Christmas. My Countdown Goal is simple - Every day from November 1st to November 30th, I'm going to make 3 projects. They could be cards, tags, gift boxes, ornaments, whatever I want to complete but I have to complete at least 3 projects every day. To see my previous countdown projects, click here. 

I made my ornaments the traditional round shape so that there can be no doubt that these are in fact ornaments and can hang on the tree once they're received. Once again there is a flap when opens so that you can write your message inside. 

And here's how it looks when it's hanging up - my tree isn't up yet so I've hung it on a vase. Love the festive feel of the card. And it's not small - it measures 5" by 5". To see my other ornament cards, click here. 

That wraps up today's post. The weekend is coming up!! So I gotta get all my crafting down tonight!

Later folks!

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Day 14 of Sunehra's Christmas Craft Countdown - A Christmas Explosion Box

I've always loved explosion boxes but I've never made one for Christmas - that is until today. I've filled it with some really fun elements - just perfect for my Christmas Craft Countdown. Once again to recap, I've set myself a challenge for Christmas. My Countdown Goal is simple - Every day from November 1st to November 30th, I'm going to make 3 projects. They could be cards, tags, gift boxes, ornaments, whatever I want to complete but I have to complete at least 3 projects every day. To see my previous countdown projects, click here. 

The photograph below shows the box when it's closed. Looks like an ordinary gift box right? That's the fun with an explosion box! At first glance it looks like a normal gift box but then when it opens....

... It explodes to a large open card!!! Since this is a Christmas Explosion, the central feature is a 3D Santa, all cut on my Cameo. Isn't he just adorable!! Love love love it!!! I decided the first three squares to the sentiment - which reads Merry Christmas. Then 3 boxes contain little pockets for tags and the last 2 boxes have a journaling space. 

Here's a closeup of the tags - the Santa theme prevails with a cute little Santa hat as the main focus. I think these look really fun and festive!

Here's a look inside when you first open the lid. There you have the 3D santa and all the sides closed up! Any recipient is going to be most curious don't you think?

I think an explosion box is a great way to present someone with a boring but well-appreciated gift like money or a gift card. With all the pockets available, there's plenty of space to include slip in the cash or card. 

That wraps up Day 14! Almost midway of my countdown and what a blast it has been!

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Day 13 of Sunehra's Christmas Craft Countdown - Ornament Cards

I'm nearing midway of the month and of my Christmas Craft Countdown. I am really having a blast crafting so much. Crafting in the morning, crafting at noon, crafting at night and crafting at dawn of course! Just kidding - with  my kids around, it's pretty much crafting at dawn only! Once again to recap, I've set myself a challenge for Christmas. My Countdown Goal is simple - Every day from November 1st to November 30th, I'm going to make 3 projects. They could be cards, tags, gift boxes, ornaments, whatever I want to complete but I have to complete at least 3 projects every day. To see my previous countdown projects, click here. 

Today I have an interesting project to present to you. Last year along with my Christmas cards, I included 3 Christmas Tags to all my recipients. I mentioned that these were included for their Christmas Gifts. Almost everyone told me that they didn't use it for gifts, instead as ornaments on their tree. So this year I thought, why not make the card itself an ornament. This way, the recipient can open it, read it and then hang it on their tree. Here are my Ornament Cards!





Here's how they look when opened. The sentiment reads Seasons' Greetings so that it could serve as a Christmas and New Year Card.  To give you an idea of the size, these measure 6" long by 3" wide so they aren't tiny tag cards. They are fairly comfortably sized, perfect for hanging on the tree. My tree isn't up yet so I've hung it on a vase in my house. Doesn't it look sweet?

Once again, the flap opens to show the sentiment so that anyone passing by can have a quick read.

I'm going to do some more of these, I think they're really convenient and will be well appreciated by whoever receives them. Regarding the countdown - I made 9 of these! How's that for an achievement. I surpassed the goal of 3 projects and by 3 times!!!

If you would like to know the supplies used for this or any of my projects, please write to me at craftingtillthecrackofdawn@gmail.com

Day 12 of Sunehra's Christmas Craft Countdown - Cards and Tags

Today was a busy busy day. I knew from the start that I would never finish in time for daylight photos and knowing ensured I did nice clean work instead of hurried messy work. Once again to recap, I've set myself a challenge for Christmas. My Countdown Goal is simple - Every day from November 1st to November 30th, I'm going to make 3 projects. They could be cards, tags, gift boxes, ornaments, whatever I want to complete but I have to complete at least 3 projects every day. To see my previous countdown projects, click here. So if you read my last post you know that I am fresh out of ideas and I have decided to start relying on Craft Challenges for inspiration. This time I turned to two different challenges and here goes!

My first card is a fun Gingerbread Theme set - a card and a coordinating tag. I relied on Merry Monday Challenge # 83 which has asked for stripes, red, chocolate with stars or hearts. Now was a packed challenge. One of the design team members - Linda made a fun gingerbread man card so I actually picked up on that and here is my creation. The stripes are embossed on the white layer, the red is in the ribbon and stars. The chocolate is the Gingerbread Men. The inspiration sketch follows my project photos. 

For my next card, I followed the sketch on Techno Stamper - TSSC 288  Only the card follows the sketch, the tag is inspired by the card. I had some fun with this Merry Christmas embossing folder. I just sketched over the embossing with a red alcohol marker. The sketch follows my project.

And that wraps up Day 12 of my Christmas Craft Countdown. Does anyone have any idea how many Christmas projects I've made? Gotta sit down and make a count. 

See you tomorrow!

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Day 11 of Sunehra's Christmas Craft Countdown - Cards from Sketches

Today I finally ran out of ideas for my Christmas Craft Countdown. Everyone's been saying, 'hey... how do you come up with different ideas each time?', and I would like shrug and say, 'I don't know'. Today was a different scene, I had no clue where to start. I still wanted to make 3 cards though so I decided to draw inspiration from the Sketch Challenges out in Crafty Blogland. Once again to recap, I've set myself a challenge for Christmas. My Countdown Goal is simple - Every day from November 1st to November 30th, I'm going to make 3 projects. They could be cards, tags, gift boxes, ornaments, whatever I want to complete but I have to complete at least 3 projects every day. To see my previous countdown projects, click here.

My first card is based on the Sketch from Freshly Made Sketches # 111 which is displayed just below my card. What an interesting sketch!! I haven't seen anything quite like it and I just had to try it out. The DT's inspiration gave me some ideas as did the submissions and ultimately I thought to myself, 'What Christmas scene would have a marked gap in the middle. It finally hit me - Children running to open presents on Christmas morning and that is what I've tried to create. Everything is cut and etched on my Cameo and I added some real bows on the top of the presents. 

My next card is based on this week's CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge (CTS 53). Again I was blown away by the sketch. I had no idea where to begin at all until I had a look at the DT inspirations and finally figured out what I wanted to do. I'm going for rolling Christmas Tree Hills and I embedded the sentiment 'O Christmas Tree' in the hills. The sketch along with another angle of the card are below. 

For my third card I decided to create something for CASE Study 165. This is an interesting challenge. We have to create something based on another established crafter's creation to learn how that crafter has inspired us. When I first saw the inspiration photo again I was at a loss. Then I realised what really jumped out at me was that paper bow. I also liked the idea of a window on top. So I created my card around this theme - Instead of a window I added a wreath with a paper bow below. 

I honestly thought it would be easier to use a sketch or case study to make a card. In fact it was much tougher. Ensuring your creation complies with the sketch design is no easy feat. When there is no sketch, you can pretty much create whatever you want but here there was a guideline to follow and one's creativity is constrained. That said, I found it very satisfying, almost like a real honest to good challenge. 

Thanks for popping by and see you again tomorrow!

If you would like to know the supplies used for this or any of my projects, please write to me at craftingtillthecrackofdawn@gmail.com

Day 9 of Sunehra's Christmas Craft Countdown - Embossed Christmas Cards

Today is Day 9 and I had a blast making cards with some new Christmassy embossing folders that came in the mail yesterday. Once again to recap, I've set myself a challenge for Christmas. My Countdown Goal is simple - Every day from November 1st to November 30th, I'm going to make 3 projects. They could be cards, tags, gift boxes, ornaments, whatever I want to complete but I have to complete at least 3 projects every day. To see my previous Countdown projects, click here.

Here is my first card. I've seen many Christmas handmade cards with buttons as ornaments and I've always loved the idea and always wanted to try it out. I was waiting for my ornament embossing folder to come in  and when it did, this is the first card I made. One side has the ornament embossing and the other side has the button ornaments. Isn't it adorable? Entering this one into Alphabet Challenge Blog - T for Twine and Craftitude Challenge - Use Twine or String

My next card features another fabulous embossing folder. The design embossed is a cursive Merry Christmas and again I've embossed just half the card to show off the design. I added some holly leaves with red crystal stickers. Linking this one to CAS-ual Fridays 119 - Embossing.

My third card has a lovely snowflake embossed design and to further bring out the snowflakes, I cut a pretty silver snowflake with my cameo. A few pearls to glamourise the card completed the design and voila I was done. Linking this one to Allsorts Challenge Blog - White Christmas

It was such a pleasure doing these 3 cards because I've really been conceptualising the designs since I first ordered these embossing folders. Having them finally in my hands, I was able to put my cards together in a flash and I'm pretty kicked with the outcome! Woo Hoo!

If you would like to know the supplies used for this or any of my projects, please write to me at craftingtillthecrackofdawn@gmail.com