Friday, December 9, 2011

Handmade Christmas Gift Idea Blog Hop

Blog Hop starts Saturday 12:00 am and runs til Saturday 11:59 pm central time


Hello, Welcome to the

Scrapping Bug Designs and Little Scraps of Heaven Designs
Handmade Christmas Gift Idea Blog Hop
We are so glad that you have decided to hop along with us. Throughout our hop we hope to inspire you with lots of ideas for creating your own handmade Christmas Gifts this year .There will be some great blog candy along the way as well as aGRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY of $100.00 in free patterns for Scrapping Bug Designs and $100.00 in free patterns for Little Scraps of Heaven Designs.

If you just happened upon my blog and would like to start at the beginning please hop on over to Chrissy's Blog. If you have been following the blog hop and have hopped over from Paula's Blog, then you are right where you need to be.

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Snowmen
I love snowmen, so this was the perfect excuse to do some winter projects/gifts with them.
     For my first project, I bought a six inch clear candle holder at Walmart.  I bought the bottom trim in the fabric department, and the beaded top was a Chirstmas ornament/package topper.  I used the Winter Blessings file from Scrapping Bug Designs and cut the white part of the snowmen out of vinyl.  I first tried paper, but due to the candle holder being a bit tapered at the bottom I had to switch to vinyl.  The other pieces are paper.  I used my fabric tac to adhere the paper and glue dots to hold the trims.  I added a bit of fake snow in the bottom, and now it only needs a white candle to finish it off.  This would make a great decoration for any table or shelf and could easily be kept out through January.

My second project is a winter themed shadow box.  I again used the snowman from the Winter Blessings file.  The photo mat is zig-zag stitched and sized for a 4x6 photo, and I again added some loose fake snow.  I haven't added the vinyl word to the outside glass, because I haven't decided who I'm going to give this to yet.  I wanted to wait until I find just the right photo and then add an appropriate inspirational word in vinyl.  The shadowbox is another Walmart find, since there are no craft stores within a 1.5 hour drive of me.



Thank you for stopping by and checking out my projects.  If gingerbread men are more your thing, please scroll down a few posts to see an adorable gift tin filled with mini recipe book, cookie jar, and an appliqued apron.
In order to be eligible for the grand prizes listed above, you must:
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leave a comment on all blogs,
become a follower of Scrapping Bug Designs and Little Scraps of Heaven designs on facebook ,
leave a comment on the fanpage so we know they stopped by.
Blog Candy:  Snowman Ornament


In order to be eligible to win by blog candy, please:
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41 comments:

  1. too cute, i love snowmen too, altho' i dont get to make many...

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  2. Each of these are adorable in their own way. I love them all. Thanks for sharing!

    Dawn
    designsthatdelight@gmail.com
    http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com

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  3. I love that bulb!! New Follower!
    Jess

    Sewardian@verizon.net

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  4. all wonderful projects love the snowman ornament

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  5. even though i live in a place that doesn't see snow ever..i still love snowman..they are so cute and so are these adorable projects

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  6. oh gosh! I love the snowmen!
    Melissa Crable
    Melissakc1@yahoo.com

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  7. These are really great ideas Tammy!~Jane

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  8. What cute projects! And yes - I love snowmen and gingerbread men both. :)

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  9. Beautiful Snowman projects! Love them all!

    Nancie

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  10. so cute! thanks for sharing! chrisbrown1973@hotmail.com

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  11. cute projects, love the snowman ornament! already a follower
    sdelong1228@gmail.com

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  12. Your snowman projects are both beautiful! Awesome work:-) The candle is fun in an elegant way! I am a follower and fan....
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com
    scrappinana.blogspot.com

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  13. Everything is gorgeous! New follower and I am heading over to your fb page now! Thanks for the chance to win! :)
    Colleen
    co11een903@yahoo.com

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  14. Great job! The frame is my favorite...so simple but so pretty! Thanks for sharing your talents with everyone!

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  15. Snowmen are the best - I agree. Your projects are adorable. thanks.

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  16. your projects are very cute, Thank you for sharing...

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  17. Your projects are AMAZING!!! I dont know which one I love more, that shadow box is a great idea
    Theresa
    scrappinginheels@gmail.com

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  18. Such beautiful ideas!!!! I need to get some vinyl!
    Chrissy SBD

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  19. Oooh! Love both projects! shannon_corbin@live.com

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  20. nice project
    mygypsierose@sbcglobal.net

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  21. LOVE that shadow box!!! thank you for sharing!!!

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  22. I just love your projects but then all you had to do was leave a snowman, I love snowmen to. I left some love over on your fb fan page to.
    Thanks for sharing, Im now following your blog and would love for you to stop by mine and say hi.
    ~Patricia
    http://pattyandcharlie.blogspot.com
    patriciamae2424@yahoo.com

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  23. i love snowmen as well!!!!! great projects!!!

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  24. Wow!I love your cute projects. The candle holder would make a great centerpiece for a Christmas party too.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Alene

    aleneybeany.com

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  25. Lovely projects. The candle holder is so pretty. TFS and I am a follower. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  26. oh my goodness WOWzERS~~!!! I love the snowmen. ADORABLELY FANTASTIC Thank-you for sharing your creative talent with us today love. Happy Scrapping & HAPPY HOLIDAYS

    p.s. thank-you for being a new follower of mine :-) and for posting my blinky on your sidebar.
    scrappingmamma~ ustoleit@comcast.net

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  27. Absolutely adorable!!! Thanks for sharing, great idea! I'm a follower and fan...
    stampinlara at yahoo dot com
    ***I put the shadow box on Pinterest, I LOVE it!

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  28. all of your projects are fabulous! i just love snowmen too - your photo frame i think is my favorite! mindy eggen - cvceggen at yahoo dot com

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  29. What cute snowmen~~~you have some great ideas~ Thanks for sharing

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  30. That's so awesome! found u on facebook too!

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  31. Cute ideas. I love snowmen too. hbmomof5 at live dot com

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  32. Hello! I'm a new follower. Your project is Very Cute! TFS! Merry Chirstmas!

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  33. Love your snowmen. Just too cute!!!
    I'm a follower.
    annadowdy at gmail dot com

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  34. Love the candle holder. Snowmen melt my heart also!

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  35. OMG! All your projects are just so cute! Such great gift ideal. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

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