Scrap Shotz Snap Shotz: Merry & Bright

Hey Scrap Shotz Fans!

Christmas is right around the corner and I thought today I'd share with you a few last minute projects to add to your gift or to send a card in the mail. These two projects feature Kaisercraft's "Mint Wishes" collection, which is available at Scrap Shotz's.

To kick off my post, here is my Merry & Bright Christmas Card featuring a few of the die cuts from the Mint Wishes Collectables.

To embellish the top left hand corner of the Merry & Bright sentiment, adhere a few of the leaves behind the doily. On the top right hand side of the Merry & Bright, create three dots using Tonic Studios - Nuvo Crystal Drops in Woodland Green.

In the bottom right hand side of the Merry & Bright sentiment, adhere two of the tree die cuts. With the die cuts adhered, create two dots using Tonic Studios - Nuvo Crystal Drops in Woodland Green in the bottom left hand side of the Merry & Bright sentiment.

To finish, cut a cardbase from white cardstock that measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Adhere the card front to the cardbase.

For my second project today, I created a Joy Gift Tag that's perfect to add to any Christmas Gift Bag. You'll want to read below as I've created a tutorial for you.

To start, trace your tag around one of the patterned paper pieces from the Mint Wishes collection. Once the tag has been traced, cut the tag out. Make sure to punch a hole at the top of the paper for your ribbon. Ink the edges of the paper tag and tag using Black Soot Distress Ink and a blending tool with foam.

From the leaf kraft patterned paper, cut a piece that measures 3 1/8" x 5 3/4". Ink the edges of the patterned paper using Black Soot Distress Ink and a blending tool with foam.

From the wood patterned paper, cut a piece that measures 2 5/8" x 5 1/4". Place the Plaid Layering Stencil in the bottom left hand side of the patterned paper. Apply Tonic Studios - Nuvo Embellishments Mousse in Gumball Grey, through the stencil. Remove the stencil and allow the paste to dry. Ink the edges of the patterned paper using Black Soot Distress Ink and a blending tool with foam.

From the Mint Wishes Collectables, pull out the joy word and two leaves. Ink the edges of the die cuts using Black Soot Distress Ink and a blending tool with foam.

From two of the patterned papers, trim off the borders from each patterned paper piece. Cut one border down to 3" and cut the other border down to 3 1/8". Ink the edges of the borders using Black Soot Distress Ink and a blending tool with foam.

From the floral paper, fussy cut one of the flowers out. Ink the edges of the flower using Black Soot Distress Ink and a blending tool with foam.

From the Christmas balls paper. Fussy cut two Christmas balls out. Ink the edges of each Christmas ball using Black Soot Distress Ink and a blending tool with foam.

Adhere the patterned paper tag to the tag. Adhere the leafy kraft patterned paper to the patterned paper tag. Adhere the wood patterned paper to the leafy kraft patterned paper. Adhere the 3" border 1/2" from the bottom of the tag. Adhere the 3 1/8" border slightly underneath the 3" border.

Foam square the flower in the bottom left hand corner of the tag. Adhere one leaf and one Christmas ball on the top left hand side of the flower. Adhere the other leaf in the bottom left hand corner of the flower. Adhere the other Christmas Ball in the bottom right hand side of the flower. Adhere the Joy sentiment slightly over top of the flower.

Add a ribbon bow to the top of the tag. To finish off the tag, create two dots using Tonic Studios - Nuvo Crystal Drops in Woodland Green in the bottom left hand corner along with a small crystal rhinestone. In the top right hand corner of the flower, create two dots using Tonic Studios - Nuvo Crystal Drops in Woodland Green, along with a small crystal rhinestone. Allow for the dots to dry.