Mason Jar candles

 Hello my wonderful followers that have not given up on me. I have been so busy with my littles that I haven't been focusing on crafts.

 These are mason jar candle holders. I used timer flameless candles inside so my recipients would not have to get in and out of the jar. The vinyl was cut using my Silhouette.

 Lots of glitter inside using the same technique as the glitter ornaments. (Floor wax and glitter)

They came out nicely and I hope that my nieces like them.

Reusable Bag Gifts

I was a step ahead of CA craziness on this one! I made my family all reusable bags for Christmas and now CA has a no plastic bag law so lucky timing.

 I used my Cameo and just love how these came out.

 These are small bags to hold toys for my nephews.

Mason Jar Laterns

I was trying to come up with something new to make for Christmas gifts this year, which is a challenge because I make a lot of Christmas gifts. I came across a post on these mason jar lanterns in a FB group and loved them. So I busted out my floor wax and glitter and went to town. It is the same technique as the glitter xmas ornaments I made.

 I made the saying myself in design studio for this one and the apple is a Silhouette file.

 These cut files came from the silhouette store. I added little battery operated tea light candles that have a timer so you don't have to keep getting in the jar. They are self timing tea lights you can find on Amazon.

I found these cute little plastic bags at Michaels on sale for 50 cents and grabbed a bunch not knowing what I would use them for. They were perfect for that little something extra to go with these lantern gifts.

I added the girls names with vinyl on the front and put the lanterns in them. 

I know I haven't been as active on my blog this last year with having my baby girl but it makes me sad to see my followers leaving. I have lost 5 in the last month and it makes me super sad. I hope to have the rest of you stick around and enjoy looking at my crafts. You mean a lot to me :)

Picture frame

 I bought a frame for my brothers family for Xmas and wanted to add something besides just pictures.

 I put in these two sayings and basically scrapbooked the small sections.

I tied the ribbon around the glass then put it back together. I like how it came together.

Vinyl Gifts for Xmas

Here are a few Christmas presents I made a few days before Xmas and had to time to post.

 I found these stars at World Market and thought I could do something with them. I added vinyl to them both. The top one I added shells inside and star fish on the outside.

 The images are from the SIL store.

 These two jars I bought at Hobby Lobby and added some vinyl to the front.

I also made some ornaments for my co workers.

I made these tumblers for my husbands co-workers.

IS Candy Bags

This year I have a new job with lots of co-workers that I love. I want to make them all a little something but there are over 30 of them and I have not been feeling well with this first trimester sickness stuff. So I came up with these and I am hoping to have them all done by next week.

I kept them very simple and used an easy to cut out stamp set by Inspired Stamps. I used a circle punch and scallop punch to easily cut the Christmas Circle stamp set out.

To cut the toppers out I used two different dies. The top is my favorite bag topper die from Jaded Blossom Stamps. However, it is not cheap and I am so I waited for a sale. The bottom is a good alternative with are Spellbinder dies that I folded in half. I cut the decorative piece of paper to fit the front.

I hope your year is coming to a close on a good note. This has been a year of many great things and many trials for my husband and I. After four years of trying to have a baby I am finally successfully pregnant. I wish I could say this was our first pregnancy but unfortunately we had a miscarriage this year. So to be able to go to the doctor and see a healthy fetus growing was the most amazing thing. This year has been the hardest probably of my life. God has his reasons for everything and works at his own time. I thank him everyday, even though I make be puking at the time, for this chance. Don't give up on your dreams.

Head on over to Inspired Stamps and check out all the other beautiful creations. 

You can find these stamps and many at the Inspired Stamps Store. 

I am entering into these challenges...  
Cuttin and Stamping Challenge  - Christmas 
Cuttlebug Mania - Anything Christmas  
Loves Rubber Stamps-Winter or Christmas 
Cheerful Stamp Pad - Signs of Christmas 
Crafty Boots - Merry Christmas  
Crafty Cardmakers - Christmas

IS OH Christmas Tree

I actually did something new on this card.

I used Luke 2:14 Tree image/scripture. I added some color with my Copics and added Stickles to the stars.

I tried something new with my ribbon. I looped a piece twice then hole punched it and put a brad to keep it together. I like how it came out.

 The holly is from the Christmas Poinsettia set. I used green distressed ink and added some red to the berries. I added Stickles to the berries. The inside sentiment came from Perfect Christmas Sentiment.

I used some paper that I have had for several years. I bought a paper pack years back and have about 20 pages left. I believe this is DCWV. Man a pack of scrapbook paper goes a long way when you are making mainly cards and other small projects. Yet I can't bring myself to stop buying large paper packs. The deal you can get on those just can't pass it up.

Head on over to Inspired Stamps and check out all the other great creations. You can find these stamps and many at the Inspired Stamps Store.

I am entering into these challenges...
WordArt Wednesdays - Anything goes
Creating in Faith, Hope and Love - Always Anything Goes with a Bible Scripture   
Addicted to Stamps and More - Holiday  
Add a Little Dazzle - Home for the Holidays/Anything goes  
DoubleClick Skittles - Anything goes


 

Ornaments

 Here are some ornaments I made for this Christmas. The images are all cut using vinyl.

 Most of these images were bought from the SIL store. These balls were bought in pack at Hobby Lobby.

 This pink baby ornament is posted here.

I packed each ornament into individual boxes like these two.

 I cut the clear insert using transparency film. I added my vinyl then rolled it and put it inside.

 You can find the file for the inside clear piece here.