Sunday, December 4, 2016

Visions of Sugarplums ~ Day 1


Welcome to the first day of Visions of Sugarplums hosted by Lori Hairston! I am honored to be playing along with some very talented designers. This is a 3 day event filled with lots of inspiration and prizes along the way. Be sure to read to the end to see how you can enter to win.

I am going to be posting all 3 days and to kick it off I have some fun stocking stuffer ideas. While I was laid up for 6 months and unable to walk for 3 of those, I did a lot of youtube watching and found some fun ideas to create. One of my favorite youtubers to watch for crafty ideas was lyriclover810. I created these first two items from her tutorials here and here.

This first one is a hot cocoa pocket with a straw stirrer. How cute is that? It is so simple. Just take a long business sized envelope, seal shut, cut at 4" from each closed short end and cover with designer paper. I added a ribbon and mini tag with a punched snowflake and sequin.

This is a mini Hershey pack. You can click on the link I provided above to see lyriclover810's tutorial

 

She also shows how to make a nugget pack here, but I made mine fit on a "tray" and got the inspiration from several sites on Pinterest.

and then some covered mini notepads. I've been making these for years. They are the perfect little gift to have on hand when you need a little something to give.



Challenge Info:  The challenge is live right now. You can go and get the details on how to enter HERE.   The prize is $25 gift certificate to Freckled Fawn.  

Here is a list of the companies who are giving prizes:
The Cutting Café :   Orange You Cute Kit
Paper Sweeties:  $25 gift certificate
Lawn Fawn:  $25 gift certificate
Pretty Pink Posh:  $25 gift certificate
The Funkie Junkie Boutique:  $25 worth of new Tim Holtz Christmas Idea-ology Products
Birch Press Design:  $20 gift certificate
TheTwinery:  Sample Pack

Here is a list of everyone playing today. Be sure to start with Lori's (our host) blog as all the details on how to enter for prizes and play along in the challenge is on her blog. Be sure to leave a little love along the way on each blog as well. The names chosen for the prizes come from the comment section on Lori's blog.



25 comments:

  1. Great gift packaging ideas....the notebooks are fabulous too!

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  2. What absolutely sweet gift ideas you have shared here today Debbie! I love the hot cocoa packet and how yummy are all those patterned paper covered chocolates!

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  3. Lovely gifts for anyone!! Fab all and love expecially the notepads!

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  4. These are all so much fun! Love them... wonderful gifts!

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  5. Oh you've made so many awesome and yummy projects! I would be thrilled to receive any one of these under the tree! Happy hopping and I will be back again to see you tomorrow!

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  6. These projects are fun and look easy to create. I might give them a try. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  7. Amazing gift ideas - I love the little notebooks. I have made similar ones over the years and they are always appreciated as a gift.

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  8. Thanks for your great treat ideas. Love the cocoa holder.

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  9. hey Debbie, wow so much cuteness in one post...love them all...hugs

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  10. Hi, Debbie! Fun ideas for Christmas treats. I love little notebooks! So glad you're a part of Visions of Sugarplums!

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  11. Lots f cute ideas - thanks for the inspiration.
    Great gifts for co-workers.

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  12. Looks like you have all your last minute gift ideas ready and waiting for just the right need. Lots of fun. Thanks for sharing on the hop.

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  13. Awesom treat bags!! And love the notebook covers, too!!

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  14. Debbie these are all fantastic little projects! LOVE the notebook covers and the lovely treats! TFS!
    Happy Holidays!
    Hugs,
    Jo
    ♥ Jo's Scrap Shack ♥

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  15. Wihat stunning projects just awesome !!

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  16. Such wonderful gift ideas. Pretty papers too! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. These are some really cute projects! I love the notebook idea! Fun and festive!
    Holiday Hugs!
    Michele

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  18. wow! You've been busy! Great ideas! Helene

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  19. These are all so pretty--wonderful way to use designer paper!

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  20. Love the ideas for the treat holders.
    Great gifts with not a lot of effort.
    thanks for sharing.

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  21. This is fun, fabulous and super creative fun, Debbie! Such sweet samples for the Visions of Sugarplums Blog Hop. Thanks for taking part and for all the great inspiration.
    Karen L
    www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com

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