1 (Snowflake Serenade)

I decided to bring out the snowflake set one more time to show you a really quick & easy gift idea that you can create in a matter of minutes.

First, cut a strip of blue cardstock 1-1/2 inches wide.  Stamp "Joy" down the length of it in varying heights using brocade blue ink.

Add snowflakes (stamped in Versamark) and heat emboss in white.  I used Vanilla Cream from Cornish Heritage Farms.  I love the way they package their embossing powders.

One side of the top has a shaker that makes it so easy to regulate how much powder you put onto your project.

The other side of the top has wide open mouth that makes it easy to dump the leftover powder back inside.  Richard & Liz are so clever!

After I finished creating my strip of decorative paper, I adhered it to one of our 8 oz. Round Clear Top Tins.  I used Terrifically Tacky Tape from Provo Craft.  I decide to make this into a "snowman Soup" gift tin.  These tins are plenty big enough to hold hot chocolate, mini marshmallows and a small peppermint stick.

I decided to integrate the poem into my project by creating a label for the lid.  I designed one on my computer and have made it available to all of YOU as a free pdf. download. The labels are sized to fit within a Marvy Mega Scalloped Circle Punch.  The sheet I have provided for you has four sets of labels, to make it easier for you to mass produce if necessary.  I suggest printing the images out onto white cardstock.

Download snowman_soup_free_download.pdf

After I punched out the labels, I stamped one of the smaller snowflakes in the center as a finishing touch.

I adhered the "Snowman Soup" label to the top of the lid.

I then flipped the lid over and adhered the poem label to the inside, being sure to line up the scallops.

Put the lid back on your tin, and you have an inexpensive & quick gift, ready to go!  You could stick it in a basket with a couple mugs and a beautiful card (made with the Snowflake Serenade set so it will coordinate, of course!). 

I still have even MORE projects to share with you, so be sure to stop back by this afternoon!

SUPPLIES:

INK- Brocade Blue Classic from SU!, Versamark

STAMPS- Papertrey Ink

CARDSTOCK- Prism

OTHER- Ribbon from May Arts, Tin from Papertrey Ink, Giga Scalloped Circle Punch from Marvy, hot chocolate, mini marshmallows, peppermint stick, Terrifically Tacky Tape from Provo Craft