December Daily Inspiration

At Scrap Shotz it has become an almost tradition to have a month of inspiration as we head into the Christmas season. I show you some quick and easy last minute gifts or home decor items or something to dress your table with and even gift ideas (that maybe you want to see under the tree this year) - you never know what you will see here!

So let's start off the first few days with our December Daily!!! For this year, I wanted to be simple, easy and something my children could participate in. I used the WRMK Envelope Board to create 31 envelopes of varying sizes, using up my Christmas stash or any paper that had red, green, white, blue, gold, silver (well any matching colours!) - and wow, did it ever make a dent in my stash!!

I also used the Spellbinders dies to create a label on each envelope that I embossed with the Tim Holtz embossing folders (wood grain and brick wall). Adorning each label is a die cut snowflake and the uber cool December Daily thickers from Studio Calico --- seriously one of my favorite items this year!

My daughters and I will be journalling each day using the journal cards from Simple Stories, American Crafts and Smash Books. Each girl will be using the American Crafts Project Life pens because we just adore them....I mean we really really love them! (I use them just for writing everyday because I love them SO much!) I have taken a picture each day and will print them off and put them into each envelope with a corresponding journal card. It is a fun activity I do with my girls each day...well, in reality, it is every 2-3 days. 

How is your December Daily faring? I would love to hear!

Join me on the blog as I work to inspire you and/or spread some Christmas cheer throughout the month of December!

Fabulous Find: Taylored Expressions Quatrefoil Cutting Plate

Are you looking for an amazing product that is unique and versatile? Well, look no further than Taylored Expressions Quatrefoil Cutting Plate. This cutting plate can be used as either an overlay or a showcase piece for your card...or as an accent element on your layout. You can leave some of the openings empty which allows the pattern paper design to show through or you can randomly cover some of the openings for a unique look.

Look at the 2 examples below for some inspiration. The copic coloured images are from Elizabeth Craft Designs.

These items can be found in the Scrap Shotz online store - if you need some assistance, do not hesitate to drop Sandy an email.

Fabulous Find: Taylored Expressions Arched Window

Remember when you were younger and would look at the Christmas displays through the windows and dream about what Santa would bring? Well this fabulous Arched Window die and stamp set from Taylored Expressions captures that feeling.

Check out this gorgeous card below:

This Taylored Expressions die and stamp set is uber versatile - you can use these products not just for cards but also for scrapbooking. Wouldn't it just be darling to have a photo behind the window? I also wanted to let you know that there is a companion die set to the Arched Window die set - it is called Window Accessories. You can add shutters or a flower box too - its just darling.

Check everything out in the store and if it isn't in stock, Sandy can easily hook you up!

Fabulous Find: Taylored Expressions Party Banner

Happy Birthday to You....Happy Birthday to You... who wouldn't have a smile on their face with a fabulous birthday card made with the Taylored Expressions Party Banner cutting plate???

This cutting plate makes birthday cards so so so easy to make. It is really one roll through your die cutter and placed as an overlay on another piece of paper. You can embellish it by layering the banners or you can go simply and let the beauty of the cutting plate stand alone.

Supplies:  K&C (pattern paper); Close to my Heart (ribbon); Taylored Expression (birthday cutting plate, birthday treat topper); Spellbinders (scalloped circle)

I wanted to add how easy it was to cut with the Taylored Expressions cutting plate...the cuts were crisp and clear ... and are easy to use. Additionally I have found it so easy to pair Taylored Expressions dies together (more on this in an upcoming post.)

Have you added a Taylored Expression product to your stash? You can find many of her products in the store. 

Fabulous Find: The Amazing Elizabeth Craft

Many cardmakers are eagerly working to finish their Christmas cards these days. Elizabeth Craft Designs has a few beautiful dies that would be perfect for Christmas cards as well as future all occasion projects.

For example, look at the branch and pine cone die below.

Supplies:  Darice (brick embossing folder); Making Memories (Merry Christmas sentiment); Elizabeth Craft (berry branch and pine cone die)

Here is Elizabeth's ornament die - I love the beautiful filigree overlay for the ornaments - its beautiful and so easy to use either as is or all dolled up.

Supplies:  Scrap Shotz monthly kit (pattern papers); Making Memories (Merry Christmas sentiment); Elizabeth Craft (ornament die)

How are your Christmas cards coming along? I ummm have quite a few more to make!

Fabulous Find: Stephanie Barnard Dies

Have you ever drooled over some gorgeous flip cards...and wondered how they were created? Well, wonder no more because Stephanie Barnard has created a fabulous die that creates the flip card. Below are examples from Rosie and myself.

Supplies:  Stephanie Barnard flip die, Elizabeth Craft (shimmer sheetz, stickers); Copics

Supplies:  Stephanie Barnard flip die, Elizabeth Craft (flower and bird die); Darice embossing folder

These wonderful dies work in the Big Shotz, Cuttlebug and other die cutting machines beautifully - let me know what you think too!

As an A Side with Die-Versions Edges

As my title suggests...as an A SIDE...aren't these just the cutest cards ever??? I am in love with the Die-Versions Edges dies. The dies allow you to die cut on an edge. How often have you wanted to add a die cut word or phrase on the edge of a project but were not sure how to do it...well, these dies do it all. They are simple to use, are gorgeous in design and cut beautifully.

Check out the cards below created by the lovely Rosie!

Thanks for dropping by! We hope you had a lovely time at our World Cardnaking Day Mini-Crop.