Gift Tag Holder

Hi Friends,

Here's a easy project that I would like to share with you. 

You need 1 manila folder, paper scraps, scissors, glue and some

homemade or store bought gift tags.

We can start with the folder.

I cut my folder to 8'' wide.

I cut

Fold up the bottom edge 4 '' to form a pocket.

Unfold pocket.

Fold the sides inward to center.

Refold lower pocket first then, outside flaps fold in.

Now you can see the places you want to cover with

scrapbook paper.

Use glue to secure pockets.

Add your embellishments.

I color photo copied scrabble pieces to make the word 'tags'.

I thought you might enjoy a couple for yourself!

Just print and save. Cut the whole word or cut apart your letters.

The folder stands up well on its' own.

Then I collected some tags and stickers from my stash!

I filled all the pockets.

 Even these little tags were pockets.

I folded in the sides.

Finished size closed is 8'' by 4''

Then I used a bit of ribbon to close the package.

My neighbor has been stuck at home like the rest of us

 and was needing some Christmas tags.

I think this will cheer her up!

I hope this idea sparks some creativity for you.

You are awesome!

xo Lisa S

Stenciled Placemat Pillows

 Hi Friends,

I hope you are well and enjoying your December.

Last  week I found these beautiful woven placemats at the Dollar Tree.

Yes! Run to your nearest store!

Thank goodness I picked them up.

Here in California we are in another even tighter lockdown....

so I have decided to continue decorating and over decorating our entire house.

I really don't need more pillows, but hey these are for the backyard :).

They are two sided.

At this price I can't even make them myself !

I used a seam ripper to open one of the short ends.

These placemats are so nice, they don't need to be stenciled.

For my birthday, my awesome Son sent me a huge package of stencils!

He knows just what I like.

 I will be sharing many more projects in the future.

I picked this one for my pillow.

Line up the stencil carefully so that your letters are level .

Tape in place.

Using a dry brush or sponge with very little paint, go over

your design.

After the paint dries, stuff the pillow.

Pin closed and stitch.

I can enjoy a cup of coffee out on the patio.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

XO Lisa S

Wood Scrap Houses

 

Hi Friends,

I'm back in the garage this week.

I found more wood scraps that I need to deal with-

These scraps already LOOK like houses-

These pieces were already cut to size and what looks to be a perfect roof line!

Just a little sanding!

I did not need to do any cutting-

I just got out the chalk paint and starting painting.

I left the roof natural wood.

I used a black sharpie to make windows-

Yes, I wanted the houses to be primitive and chippy !

I found these bracket things on my husbands workbench-

I'm not sure what they are called but I thought it make a nice roof.

They were just hot glued in place, starting at base line and

overlapping upward to the peak.

I also found these old railroad nails.

They will make good chimneys and vents.

The wreath over the door was a scrap of old pipe cleaner.

The houses were done, so I looked around for some trees.

I moved them around -

looking for a good spot to take a picture-

Not sure where they will end up-

These are probably too heavy for ornaments, if I find smaller scraps

I would love to make some houses as gift tags.

Well, if you stayed until the end- WOW -and thank you!

Take care of yourself-

I am blessed and grateful to have you stop by-

xo Lisa S

Vintage Turkey Postcards

Hi my Friends!

Here are some postcards from my own collection.

My gift to you :)

You can enjoy these for your holiday table.

You may print from here or pin for later.

If you have been here before, you know I love the artwork of Ellen H. Clapsaddle.

I have others to share if you look over in my labels on the sidebar.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving !

XO Lisa S