Shaker Cards, Tags and Ornaments

 Hello my friend,

Christmas is coming sooner than I would like.

I don't know where the time goes.

I've been shopping and decorating-

Going to parties!

One of my favorite parts of the season is

WRAPPING GIFTS!

I wanted to make some unique tags this year.

This is a photo copy of one of my own Shiny Brite boxes.

I printed out some labels and

cut out the center to create a window.

I save scraps of cellophane packaging.

You can use envelopes, cracker and cookie bags.

I found a piece to cover the window.

It was trimmed and glued to the back side.

I like to used Fabric Tac.

I found these sequins at the Dollar Tree !

Just $1.25 each.

The are a beautiful assortment of colors.

You can make your mix of colors as you go-

I did a little at a time.

Mixed in a small bowl -

Leave one side open to fill- then glue closed.

For this box lid I added a small piece of tinsel garland

behind the cellophane.

I glued an old photo inside.

The boy has on a winter hat and coat.

These photos are from an old friend who passed away.

I helped her clean her home when she moved to assisted living.

Her family did not want them, I didn't have the heart to

toss them.

On the back of the photo -

1st xmas 1938

I used a silver

 chenille stem behind the cellophane window,

to create a mini sparkling tinsel icicle package.

To create a tag I add an eyelet and ribbon.

I used Distress ink along some of the edges.

The box of cookies had such adorable graphics....

I held on to it until I got inspired!

I used small scissors to cut out the mini Gingerbread Babies,

I just knew they would look good in the window

along with some small seed beads.

I cut this one below a bit shorter and filled it with sequins.

I also wanted to make a see-through window.

I used a poly bag used for postcards.

The window was cut and than a pattern cut for the back.

It made a nice ornament for the tree.

These can be tucked in a card or package.

The tags with the sequins are fun to shake!

I just couldn't stop- I was having so much fun!

So I'll be using these for Christmas gift tags this year.

I will probably tuck a few inside Christmas cards.

They are just the right to make a pocket for a gift card.

Thanks for the visit!!!

xo Lisa S

I even made a couple of Birthday cards!

Tip-

Do you dislike glitter?

Try emptying your paper punch.

Altered Book Picture Frame

Hi there! 

I hope you are having a great day!

I was at the Library the other day and found this book.

I liked the title so much I could not resist.

It had terrible water damage throughout..... a perfect volunteer

for a make-over.

I marked off the front and decided to cut an opening

to make a picture frame.

I hoped it would work!

I was so sad to see the damage on this book.

The last half of the book was warped and stained.

Yuck!

I used a utility knife to cut through the cover.

I just kept cutting until I liked the dept of the window.

I glued the window section together.

I left the cover open, so it can be written in or personalized.

I used a sanding block from Dollar Tree

 on the window edge to even out my cuts.

It worked great to smooth the edges.

Another page was used to make shred for nest.

The book had a song page in the back. I thought I'd glue it

behind the window opening.

The knot bird was made with a page from the book.

How to make a knot bird here

I cut 4 small triangles, to glue on the back of the window.

Glue the outer side of triangles.

Photo tucks inside.

Glued a bit of shred to lower edge of window.

Ribbon was added so cover can be opened and then held closed.

The bird is sitting on a straight pin and pushed into

the cardboard cover.

To change the picture, untie ribbon and open.

The picture can be changed by slipping a photo

into the corner triangles.

I added an old Christmas card.

I think I will leave this picture- and explain that a family

photo can be added instead.

It stands up by itself on a shelf or lean against a wall.

Have a great week!

Thanks for visiting today.

xo Lisa S