Teri Anderson
Stop the presses: Christmas is on Saturday.
How did it get here so fast?
It seems like just yesterday I was making grand plans for all the Christmas projects I was going to create by hand this year. There were going to be beautiful garlands, scrapbooks and a basket or two of handmade birthday cards.
A pesky thing called life got in the way, and I didn’t quite get all those projects completed.
Even so, I still want to make sure the special people in my life get a small handmade gift to know I am thinking of them.
So I’ve whipped up three simple, last-minute gifts that are quick on the making end and will give you big reviews on the receiving end.
If you are anything like me, these will help you make it to Saturday stress-free.
- Snowman Popcorn Wrap
This is such an easy project. Start with a package of microwave popcorn. Wrap a piece of white cardstock around it. Draw a face with a pen. Add a carrot nose, scarf and hat. Finish it off with a sentiment in the corner. I used a sticker from SRM Press.
- Lollipop Pocket
This is one that will put a smile on any youngster’s face. Create a pocket from cardstock. Cover it patterned paper. Tie ribbon around it. Add a tag. Finish it off by sticking a lollipop in the pocket.
- Tea Bag Gift Sleeve
Start with a 3” x 9” rectangle of heavy patterned paper. Score it on the 1″, 2″ 5″ and 6″ marks. Fold and glue together so you haveone big sleeve. Bundle five to six tea bags together with a band of cardstock or twine and slide them into the sleeve. Finish the sleeve off with twine or ribbon and a tag.
Speaking of presents, my good friends at SRM Press have put together a present for you. They’ve provided three fabulous packs of their stickers to give away today (including the set I used in my projects above!). Tell me what you’d like to receive for Christmas this year. I’ll pick three of you at random to win one of the packs of SRM goodness! All comments must be received by midnight (MST) on Thursday, Dec. 23.
Three lucky winners will take home this seasonal collection of stickers!
Spreading holiday cheer,
Teri Anderson,
Paper Crafts Go-to-Gal
P.S. Hit my blog today for a photo tutorial that shows you how I made the tea bag sleeve. I’ve also worked up a scoring chart for you.
I would love a snowstorm – starting about 2 am Christmas morning and ending about 9 am……………
I’d love to receive some extra hours in the day… but I’d be happy with a MS scoring board!
I am hoping for a Tim Holtz die cut. I love them all.
I have everything because I shop for myself for my husband. I end up with exactly what I want and at bargin prices. He can give me the diamonds on the BIG anniversaries, and I will take care of all the rest. So…I have everything, like I said. Don’t need a thing, but maybe more effort to craft. Just rather read blogs….
Can you wrap up extra time? Between work and family I don’t always have enough time to sit and create. If not, I guess I would like a new work table. Probably won’t get it for Christmas, but it is in the works for next year.
You are so clever!! Just hoping for a quiet weekend to watch some movies, see the lights and enjoy not going to work for a long weekend! I’ll be doing some stamping, too!
Cute ideas! I’m thinking I’d like the new Cuttlebug!
These are all so adorable…. I love the snowman!!!!
As far as gifts, I would love anything Tim Holtz….. I just love all of his products (and my hubby & boys know this)!!!
I would really love for my boys to stop growing up so quickly….. I know it’s impossible, but I sure would love it!!!
Thanks so much for sharing!!!
~Ola
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I love all your super cute ideas! I pretty much have everything I need: Family, friends, food, roof over head, job, loving spouse, wonderful children and grandson. What else could a woman ask for? More time to scrapbook. 0;D
I would love anything to do with scrapbooking. I also would like some clothes from downeast basics. Just love their clothes for layering!
Love these last minute things! Merry Christmas!
What a great post and thanks for the inspiration
Love the post and thanks for a chance to win!
I would love anything that smells good, feels soft, looks pretty and colorful! Oh, and anything scrapbooking would be right up my alley!
a few days ago, I would have answered that I wanted a cricut but now all I want for Christmas is for my Dad to make it home from the hospital BEFORE Christmas! keeping my fingers crossed for this one!!!
Great last minute ideas that I will steal for next year for co workers and people like my paper boy, hair sytlist and nail tech. For Christmas I would love it if everyone everywhere could be as blessed as I am. Merry CHRISTMAS everyone. TFS
I have searched hi and low in this small town for a pair of Tim Holz scissors. That is my only “gotta have” and can’t find them at any of our local arts and crafts stores. I’m actually spending time with our granddaughter at her house, 13 hours away from our home, which makes this the best Christmas ever!!!!
Thanks for the ideas! I definitely want to try the tea bag holder! My wish for Christmas is for it to stop raining! Not used to a week of rain and I want to see the sun!
I adore SRM stickers! And what delightful holiday ideas these are! At the “top” of my wish list for this holiday season is the new Spellbinders diecut machine! Happy Holidays to EVERYBODY!
Well, I’d really love a laptop this year since our computer is on it’s last legs, but we’ll see what Santa brings!! Great projects ladies!
really nice, thank you
I am in a camera tizzy after my hubbie brought up the idea
I would really like a nice SLR camera, but I will have to see if Santa brings it!!!!
Thanks for the chance and Happy Holidays!!!!
I am in love with the Lollipop pocket. SOOOO sweet and who wouldn’t want to get one of those!?
Loved the last minute gift ideas. I’m always doing SOMETHING last minute, since I’m the Queen of Procrastination!
I sure would like to win!
I’m looking to get the Fiskars cutter.
I would love to receive a few gift cards to my local srapbook store. Then Christmas could last all year. Or until they were all used up!
If my husband gets me anything related to photography or scrapbooking I’ll be estatic!
I would like to get a net winter coat that is not to bulky but is very warm.
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I am always looking for quick and fun items like this to create. Thyank you for sharing!
For Christmas this year I would like to receive some cupboards for my stamp room.