Gnome Blog Hop!!

Gnome Blog Hop

 Welcome to this extra special Club Scrap Holiday Blog Hop!  

I am soooo totally in love with these little Gnomes!  They are sooo stinking cute!  I decided to make a fun ornament for the tree with them.

Instructions:
1.  Stamp Gnome stamp 8 times on white cardstock with black india ink.

2. Trim out Gnomes.  Cut Gnomes at the belt line.  Using my big brush markers, I painted all their faces yellow and half of them in light green and half in dark green.

3. Cut a circle out of red cardstock.  Stamp "There's no place like Gnome for the holidays." sentiment on red cardstock. Ink edges with green ink.

4.  Adhere Gnomes to red circle alternating light and dark green Gnomes.

5.  Cut 2 strips of red cardstock that is 2.5 inches wide and 12 inches long.  Score cardstock every 1/2 inch for the entire length of the 12 inches.  Adhere the 2 pieces together, making one long pieces.  Adhere the other ends together.  Lay flat creating the circular pattern. 

6. Cut a large green circle and adhere it to the flattened scored circular piece. I used liquid adhesive.  Press and hold while it dries. 

7. Adhere the two pieces together finalizing the ornament.

8.  Punch a hole at the top and attach a ribbon.

Thanks for visiting my blog during the ClubScrap Blog Hop!

Wanna see some more great creative ideas using the Gnome kit from ClubScrap???  Just check out the next participant in the Blog Hop, please visit Jill P's Blog for more!  You can also visit ClubScrapCreates for the full list of participants.



The majority of the materials used in this project are from ClubScrap. TFL DebDuzScrappin The majority of the materials used in this project are from ClubScrap. TFL DebDuzScrappin 

2 Tiered Beaded Ornamant

Here is a real quick easy ornament - it turns out pretty small - perfect for hanging on a tree! or you could even make these as attachments to your gifts as a small embellishment!

Instructions:

Cut (6) Red patterned pieces 3 in long and 1/2 in wide.

Cut (6) Green patterned paper pieces 3 in long and 1/2 in wide.

Cut (4) Red patterned pieces 2 in long and 1/2 in wide.

Cut (4) Green patterned paper pieces 2 in long and 1/2 in wide.

Once cut - poke or punch a small hole in each end, centering the hole about 1/4th in from each end. Use a bone folder to sort of train the paper into a bended crescent or "moon" shape (see photo). Take a 2 in head pin and feed all 12 of the 3 inch pieces onto it. make sure you go red/green/red/green and keep the pattern of the paper facing down as you add them. Now carefully - take the bottom (first one) paper and fold up, insert opposite ends hole onto the head pin. Repeat with the next piece of cardstock and the next until you have a complete "ball" created.

Repeat the same process with all of the 2 in pieces, creating another smaller 'ball'. Use a pair of jewelry pliers to finish off the 2 in head pin with a loop. From here you can add some beads to dangle from the ornament. From the other end of the headpin, add a piece of ribbon to use as a hanger.

Finished ornament is about 2in x 3in.

The majority of the materials used in this project are from ClubScrap. TFL DebDuzScrappin

Christmas - Treat ideas - Snowman Soup

"Matchbook" Snowman Soup Stocking Stuffer

Supplies:
-Cardstock
-Snowman rubberstamp
-Stars image rubberstamp: Club Scrap
-Inks
-Stickles Glitter glue*
-Mini Ziplock baggie: Joann Fabrics

*note: not all glitter glues are the same. I purchased 3 big bottles for $1 at the dollar store and they were awful, at least the red was, there was hardly any glitter compared to the amount of glue, it looked better after I applied a couple of layers (letting layers dry in between). I highly recommend the "Stickles" brand of glitter glue (it runs about $2 for a tiny bottle) - as there is a ton of very vibrant glitter with a sharp point for an applicator, great for detail work. I did try the Joann Essentials glitter glue as well, and it is not bad, the applicator is not as sharp, but the glitter wasn't too bad in it.

Snowman Soup Ingredients:
1 packet of hot chocolate
10 mini marshmallows
3 Hershey kisses
1 candy cane

Instructions:

1. Fill your small ziploc bags with the snowman soup ingredients. Zip closed, squeezing out excess air.
2. Measure your bag in each direction. Take the long side measurement, double it and add 2 more inches.
3. Now for my piece shown above - I figured out my measurements all on a 8.5x11 sheet of cardstock and pre-printed the poem (for poem see below) and 'snowman soup' title before cutting out my matchbook.
4. Cut a piece of cardstock using the short side measurement and the new long side measurement.
5. Now we need to take that piece of cardstock and measure down 1 inch and score a line. This is the fold at the base of the matchbook - where you will eventually staple it together. Now measure the distance from that score line the long side measurement of your bag, make a score line. Measure 1 more inch, the is the top part of the matchbook, score a line.
6. Now you need to do your stamping. Figure out which side you want your snowman and stamp him. Ink edges if you chose to do so.
7. Get your stickles and add highlights to the snowman, snow, etc. Let this dry, it could take a couple of hours.
8. Once dry, you can fold all your crease lines. Now I did mine, so that the bulky end (the end with the closure) of the ziplock baggie would be the end you tuck down into the bottom flap and then, stapled the whole thing together. Note: When you staple, staple kinda half way or a tad lower, this will allow enough room for your flap to fit into the stapled flap.
9. So now you can fold over the flap and tuck it into the stapled section.

Snowman Soup Poem

Was told you've been real good this year
Always glad to hear it
With freezing weather drawing near
You'll need to warm the spirit.

So here's a little Snowman Soup
Complete with stirring stick
Add hot water, sip it slow
It's sure to do the trick!

Good luck and have fun!!
Debbie Weller
DebDuzScrappin.com

Christmas - Treat ideas - Popcorn Wrappers

Supplies:

Cardstock
Rubberstamps
Inks
Stickles Glitter glue* (optional)
Microwave popcorn (comes in standard size or mini single serve packs, mini packs can be found at Walmart, for about $2.50 for 12 bags)

*note: not all glitter glues are the same. I purchased 3 big bottles for $1 at the dollar store and they were awful, at least the red was, there was hardly any glitter compared to the amount of glue, it looked better after I applied a couple of layers (letting layers dry in between). I highly recommend the "Stickles" brand of glitter glue (it runs about $2 for a tiny bottle) - as there is a ton of very vibrant glitter with a sharp point for an applicator, great for detail work. I did try the Joann Essentials glitter glue as well, and it is not bad, the applicator is not as sharp, but the glitter wasn't too bad in it.

Saying ideas:
-Just "poppin" over to say Merry Christmas
-So glad you "popped" into my life
-Just "poppin" over to say Hi
-Just "poppin" over to see how you are doing!

Instructions:

1. Measure your popcorn bag in each direction. Take that measurement and add a few more inches to each side, so that your piece of cardstock will wrap around the popcorn and the flaps will over lap some, enough so that you can adhere or staple them together.
2. Score your cardstock so that the piece of cardstock will cleanly fold around the popcorn package.
3. Once you have the cardstock cut, you are ready to rubberstamp your images on to the front panel of the cardstock, color with markers, pencils or use glitter glue. The glue option will need to dry for a couple of hours.
4. Type your sentiment and print out. Cut out sentiment and mat. Adhere to the front panel.
5. Ink edges of wrapper.
6. Once complete and dry, wrap around your popcorn and adhere the flaps on the back side.

Good luck and have fun!!

Debbie Weller
DebDuzScrappin.com

Christmas - Ornaments - Alcohol Ink'd glass

ALCOHOL INK'D GLASS ORNAMENTS

Supplies:
-Clear glass ornaments
-Various colors of Alcohol inks
-Fine Glitter
-DUO liquid adhesive/glue
-Alcohol Ink Applicator (wooden stamp handle/felt)
-Ribbon
-Wire
-Hot Glue gun

Instructions:

1. Take your glass ornaments, remove the metal topper, and rinse them out with hot water and let them dry completely. I let mine dry overnight.
2. Once dry, squeeze about a tablespoon of liquid glue (make sure you use one that dries clear & stays tacky, like DUO does), roll your ornament around, so that the entire inside of the ornament is covered with the glue. You may have to add more or less depending on the size of your ornament. Flip ornament over so excess glue can drip out of the ornament. I find an old egg carton works well for this. Let the glue dry completely, it will dry clear. I let mine dry overnight.
3. Add a little bit of glitter at a time to the inside of the ornament. Shake it all around, so that the glitter sticks to all the surfaces inside the ornament.
4. To add the alcohol inks, I did a combination of two different methods of application. By just using the applicator tool, you will get a very light look of the alcohol inks. I wanted to have a more vibrant look, so I - VERY CAREFULLY - squeezed on a SINGLE drop of the alcohol ink onto the ornament, and very slowly turned the ornament from side to side to move the ink around, I also softly blew on the ink to spread it. Occasionally it would run too quickly and that is when I would use the tool and dab it to mix it. I did my ornaments assembly line style, so I would add one color in various spot on an ornament, then set aside to completely dry. I put my drying ornaments on the ends of pens/pencils in a cup for drying. Then when I had one color on all the ornaments, I started with the second color, applying directly and using the applicator tool as needed. You want to be sure and the let colors dry in between applying the next color, just to ensure they don't get a muddy look. I used between 2-4 colors of the inks on the ornaments shown in the photo above.
5. Once your ornament is dry, I reinstalled the metal topper to the ornament. Then I used wire and tied a ribbon for the top, and hot glued it into place on the metal topper.

Good luck and have fun!!
Debbie Weller
DebDuzScrappin.com

Christmas - Ornaments - "Beaded Wonder"

“Beaded Wonder” Ornament

Supply list:
-Cardstock: Club Scrap
-All rubberstamps: Club Scrap
-Ink: Tsukineko Brillance Platinum
-Superior Palette Black Noir
-Hirschberg beaded trim
-Suze Weinberg Wonder tape
-Eye pin: Club Scrap
-DMC Floss
-Crafter’s pick glue

1. Cut (8) pieces of red cardstock 3.5 inches x 3.5 inches.
2. Rubberstamp “sprig” image in black, and various “sentiments” in silver on red pieces, Ink all edges with black ink. Repeat on all squares.
3. Score a line from corner to corner in both directions. Repeat on all squares.
4. Cut one of the score lines from corner to center of square. Repeat on all squares.
5. Fold on score lines, overlapping flaps creating 3D triangles. Adhere the flaps together. Repeat on all squares.
6. Adhere all the triangles together in two sets of four creating the top and the bottom of the ornament. When creating top, add a loop of DMC floss and glue in with Crafter’s pick glue. Let dry. When creating the bottom, glue in an eye needle to eventually hang the beads from.
7. Now run a strip of the wonder tape about the edge of the bottom ornament. Remove red backing on tape and attach beaded trim. Run another strip of wonder under on the top ornament, remove backing and attach the top of ornament to the bottom.
8. Take another eye needle and feed some of the same beads from the trim onto it. Using needle nose pliers, bend the end of the eye needle through the eye needle glued in bottom of ornament creating a closure.

Christmas - Ornaments - Paper rolls

Glass Ornament with Paper rolls

Here is a very fun and easy ornament that looks great. This is an excellent ornament to make with your kids for teacher gifts as well. Each ornament takes approximately 1 sheet of scrapbook paper, or if you have complimenary patterned paper, you can cut up 1 of 4 different and come out with 4 ornaments.

Supply List:
Scrapbook paper
Clear glass ornament
Quilling tool (optional)
Embellishments (if desired)

*Glitter glue
*Holiday rub-ons
*Paper necklace

Instructions:

1. Cut your 12x12 sheet of paper into strips 1/2 inch wide, 12 inches long.
2. Remove the glass ornament top.
3. I used a quilling tool, just to make things a little faster and easier to roll up the paper, but you could freehand roll them up as well. Just start rolling up the strips into itty bitty rolls.
4. Drop the little rolls into the ornament, repeat until you have the ornament filled up with them.
5. Replace the ornament top.
6. You can decorate the outside of your ornament with glitter glue, Christmas word rub-ons, or make a paper necklace (use 2 inch squares cut on the diagonal and then folded, adhere together around neck of ornament.
7. Add ribbon or hook to hang.

Good luck and have fun!!
Debbie Weller
DebDuzScrappin.com

Christmas - Ornaments - “Seasons Greetings” Trio

“Seasons Greetings” Trio

Here I will show you 3 different examples for making some great stamped ornaments for decorating your house. Most all materials shown in this project are from Club Scrap.

Supply list:
-Cardstock: Club Scrap
-“Sprig” stamp: Club Scrap
-“Seasons Greetings” stamp: ANM
-Ink: Tsukineko Brillance Gold
-Posh Impressions Gold Accent Pen
-Crafters Pick Glue
-DMC Floss

1. Cut (4) pieces of green cardstock and (4) pieces of burgundy cardstock all 6 inches x 6 inches. Cut (4) pieces of green cardstock and (4) pieces of burgundy cardstock all 4 inches x 4 inches. Cut (4) pieces of green cardstock and (4) pieces of burgundy cardstock all 2 inches x 2 inches.
2. Rubberstamp “sprig” image in gold on green pieces, stamp “seasons greetings” in gold on burgundy pieces. Repeat on all squares.
3. Score a line from corner to corner in both directions. Repeat on all squares.
4. Cut one of the score lines from corner to center of square. Repeat on all squares.
5. Fold on score lines, overlapping flaps creating 3D triangles. Adhere the flaps together. Repeat on all squares.
6. Adhere all the triangles together in sets of two (1 top and 1 bottom) alternating between green and burgundy, once you have 4 sets in one size, then adhere ONLY three of the sets together, again alternating colors. Set aside and repeat on other two ornaments.
7. Now run a strip of crafter’s pick glue down the center of the largest ornament. Take a long piece of DMC floss folded in half, creating a loop at the top of the largest ornament, lay down the center in the glue. Now attach the last set of triangles to the ornament. Leave about 1-2 inches between ornaments and repeat steps to attach the next two ornaments. Let dry
8. Wrap extra floss around the top of hanging floss to create a faux tassel at base of ornaments. Trim up floss as needed.

Christmas - Treat ideas - Santa's Trail Mix

Santa’s Trail Mix

Here is some fun gifts we made for my son’s classmates and neighbor.

Supply List:
Plastic container or clear plastic baggies
Cardstock
Rubberstamps (Club Scrap)
Ink
Red marker
Stapler/staples

Snack Mix:
Cinnamon Graham cereal
White chocolate covered pretzels
Chocolate covered raisins
Red & Green M&M’s

Instructions:

1. Using a “map” image (Club Scrap) rubberstamp, repeatedly stamp the image to cover cardstock. Cut out to match the size of your container (or to fit your baggie).
2. Ink edges with same color ink.
3. Stamp “Ho Ho Ho” and “Distance Scale” (both Club Scrap) in red ink.
4. Print out the “Santa’s Trail mix” and staple to the cardstock.
5. Draw 4 little red X’s with a red marker and a line in between them all, creating the “trail.”
6. Adhere the cardstock to the container with adhesive, or staple the cardstock to the baggies.

Good luck and have fun!!
Debbie Weller
DebDuzScrappin.com

Christmas - Ornaments - "Silver Stars"

“Silver Stars” Ornament

Supply list:
-Cardstock: Club Scrap
-All rubberstamps: Club Scrap
-Ink: Tsukineko Brillance Platinum
-Posh Impressions Silver Accent Pen
-Crafters Pick Glue
-DMC Floss

1. Cut (8) pieces of red cardstock 3.5 inches x 3.5 inches.
2. Rubberstamp “stars” image in silver on red pieces. Repeat on all squares.
3. Score a line from corner to corner in both directions. Repeat on all squares.
4. Cut one of the score lines from corner to center of square. Repeat on all squares.
5. Fold on score lines, overlapping flaps creating 3D triangles. Adhere the flaps together. Repeat on all squares.
6. Adhere all the triangles together in sets of two (1 top and 1 bottom), once you have 4 sets, then adhere ONLY three of the sets together.
7. Run a strip of crafter’s pick glue down the center of the ornament. Take a long piece of DMC floss folded in half, creating a loop at the top of the ornament, lay the floss down the center of the ornament in the glue. Now attach the last set of triangles to the ornament. Let dry.
8. Edge all sides of ornament using the silver accent pen.
9. Thread on various beads to the floss and finish off with a crimp bead to hold the beads in place.

Good luck and have fun!!
Debbie Weller
DebDuzScrappin.com

Christmas - Ornaments - "Paper & Bead"

Beaded Paper Ornaments

Supplies:
-Cardstock: Club Scrap
-Rubberstamps: Club Scrap
-Inks: Ranger Industries
-Beads: Bistro Beads/Club Scrap
-Waxed Cording

Tools needed: circle punches in graduated sizes; beading tools, needle

Instructions:

1. Cut 8 circles. Two of each of 4 sizes (small, med, large, extra large), one in one color and one in another complimentary color (red/green, light blue/dark blue, etc).
2. Rubberstamp various images onto the circles. Ink edges.
3. Take a 12-inch piece of cording, attach a crimp bead to one of the ends, add 3 beads, then add one of the smallest circles. Add three more beads. Add next sized circle in alternating color, repeat until all circles are threaded onto cord. Add last three beads.
4. String on a crimp bead, create a loop (trimming as need to appropriate loop size), feed end of cording back through the crimp bead and crimp.

Alternative options:

* Try with varying shapes of stars (sizzix die); squares; flowers; or other shapes.
* Add Stickles to add sparkle to the ornament.

Good luck and have fun!!
Debbie Weller
DebDuzScrappin.com

Christmas - Treat ideas - Reindeers

Reindeer Treats

Supplies needed per treat:
(1) Red pom pom (nose)
(1) Black or Brown pom pom (tail)
(2) google eyes
(2) 3x3 in brown foam (antlers)
(1) mini box Whoppers (body)
Hot glue gun
Sizzix “Bare tree” diecut/machine

Start by cutting antlers out of the brown foam using just the branch section of the “bare tree” sizzix diecut. If you don’t have the machine/die cut, you could just use scissors and hand cut antlers out.
Using a hot glue gun, adhere antlers, eyes, nose and tail to the box of whoppers.

Good luck and have fun!
Debbie Weller
a.k.a. DebDuzScrappin

Christmas Elves

Start a new tradition with
Christmas Elves

I learned about this tradition from some friends and thought I would start this tradition, this year in my home. Apparently this cute tradition began in one family when their children were very small and were always inquiring as to how Santa really knew who had been naughty or nice. This family came across a small elf in their Christmas boxes and this tradition was born.

This small elf would arrive around the holidays, usually at Thanksgiving. His main responsibility was to watch the children's behavior and report it to "Santa" each night. The next morning after the children awoke, they discovered the elf had returned from the "North Pole" (with some parental assistance) and was hiding in a different place. The children would race each other out of bed to try and be the first to find him in his new position or location.

Over the years, the tradition has been perfected and some rules have been introduced. For example, to better preserve his mystique the children are not allowed to touch him; however, they were allowed to talk to him and even write them letters. For obvious reasons, he was not allowed to reply verbally, but on occasion would write them letters back. Eventually, the children even gave him a name - officially adopting him into the family.

Unwittingly, the tradition provided an added benefit: it helped the children to better control themselves. All it took was a gentle reminder that the "elf was watching" for errant behavior to be modified. The elf would write letters to the children asking them to write up a ‘wish list’ for him to take to Santa, thus providing the parents with a Christmas shopping list. The elves would also encourage the children (via their letters) to do their homework, keep their rooms clean, help with chores, or whatever might help the parents out during the holidays.

It seems like this very simple tradition would lead to so many wonderful Christmas memories for my family.

You can order some craft kits from Oriental Trading Company to make up your own elves. Although I made up a couple of extra little elves, if you are interested in one for $5.00 each plus shipping, please drop me an email at debbie@debduzscrappin.com and I will get one out to you. I would prefer to have the funds via paypal, but would consider a check or money order. This price would be just for the elf. Depending on availability, if you really want a keepsake box to store the elf in, that would be an additional $10.00

Good luck and have fun!!

Debbie Weller
DebDuzScrappin.com

Christmas - Ornamants - Paper "Star"

Supply List:

Scrapbook paper or cardstock
Rubberstamps/Ink
Scoring blade or bone folder/ruler
Stapler/staples
Red Line tape
Scissors

Instructions:

1. If you are using single sided pattern paper, cut a piece that is 12in x 6in, fold in half and adhere them together, creating a 6in square. If you are using double sided pattern paper or card stock, cut into 6in x 6in squares.
2. If you intend on rubber stamping, do that now.
3. Using a scoring blade, score 5 lines each at 1 inch intervals.
4. Accordion fold the paper together at the score lines.
5. Staple in the center of the accordion fold at 3 inch mark.
6. Looking at your accordion fold, you are going to determine which side to trim. You want to trim starting at the 2 inch mark on the side that has the two loose flaps rather than all folds. Cut down from the 2 inch mark to the tip of the outer edge, this will create the point on the star.
7. Open up each of the 'arms' of the star and adhere the upper and bottom ones with some strong adhesive, like red line tape. You will use approximate 1/2-3/4 inch of red line tape at the very center of the star
8. Add ribbon at top, add embellishment on front, if desired.

Good luck and have fun!!
Debbie Weller
DebDuzScrappin.com

"Advent Tree" Altered Cookie Sheet

"Advent Tree"
Altered Cookie Sheet

Supplies:
1 metal baking pan
Alcohol Inks: Ranger Industries
Inks: Ranger Industries
Plastic Disks: Rollabind
Glossy Accents: Ranger Industries
Small circle magnets:
Glue Dots
Rubberstamps: Club Scrap
Pattern paper: Club Scrap
Modge Podge
Polycrylic Gloss Overcoat

Instructions:

1. Using felt applicator, and a q-tip as needed, apply cranberry alcohol ink to the edges and inside of the metal baking pan. Let dry.
2. Cut background pattern paper to fix the backside of the metal pan, round corners. Ink edges.
3. Apply a coat of modge podge to the backside of the metal pan, put down the pattern paper, apply another coat of modge podge. Let dry.
4. Take pattern paper with the tree image, and carefully tear out the tree. Ink edges of the torn image.
5. Apply a coat of modge podge to the backside of the tree image and lay image down onto the background paper, apply another coat of modge podge over tree image.
6. Take pattern paper with ‘presents’ images, cut out presents, ink edges.
7. Stamp an image of the “sled” on the red cardstock and the “star” on cream cardstock, trim out image, ink edges.
8. Apply a coat of modge podge to the backside of the “presents” and “sled” images and lay images down onto the background paper at the base of the tree, place the “star” at the top of the tree, apply another coat of modge podge over these images. Let dry.
9. Once completely dry, spray entire backside of pan with a clear polycrylic protective spray. Do 2-3 coats, allowing appropriate dry time in between coats per instructions on canister.
10. To create the “ornaments,” get 25 white rollabind disks. Using alcohol inks, color the oraments with eggplant, caramel, cranberry, and pesto. Let dry.
11. Punch small cream colored circles that fit inside the rollabind disks.
12. Stamp numbers 1 through 25 onto the circles.
13. Put a drop of glossy accents into the rollobind disc, then place the circle punch in, press into the glossy accents, finish by covering the circle with a coat of the glossy accents. Let dry.
14. On the backside of each rollabind disc, use 3D glue dots to attach magnet discs.
15. If your pan doesn’t have a hole in the upper handle, you can drill one. Now you can hang on the wall. You can store all the magnets on the inside of the pan and add them one at a time for each day to the front of the pan on the “tree”.

Good luck and have fun!!
Debbie Weller
DebDuzScrappin.com

Christmas - Advent Calendar - 12 days of Christmas

12 Days of Christmas Advent Tree

I thought this was the cutest idea. You can create even bigger sandwiches with two drawers on each side, creating a 24 drawer tree with an extra matchbox on the tip top for 25 if you wanted to do a full months worth of drawers. I think my kids are going to have a great time with this during the holidays as I will be putting little notes and/or sweets in each drawer for them to find. Most all materials used in this project are from Club Scrap.

Supply List:
-Patterned paper: Club Scrap
-Cardstock: Club Scrap
-Rubberstamps: Club Scrap
-Ink: Brilliance Gold
-Gold Accent Pen: Impress
-Mat board
-Modge Podge
-Crafter’s Pick Ultimate Glue
-Wooden drawer pulls or rubber ‘feet”
-Gold spray paint
-Glue dots
-Double sided red tape (Art Accentz)
-Small Matchbox Template
-Medium Matchbox Template
-Large Matchbox Template
-Quikutz Paige Numbers
-Sizzix Christmas light & Star die cuts
-Xyron

Instructions:

1. Create (4) small matchboxes, (4) medium matchboxes, and (4) large matchboxes using matchbox templates.

2. Fold drawer and slider cut outs into matchboxes. Adhere edges using glue dots. Ink edges of both sliders to distress.

3. Rubberstamp gold images of tree sprig onto the outer edge of matchbox that will be showing on the final piece. Repeat on all boxes and let dry.

4. Cover all 6 pieces of mat board with pattern paper. To do this, cut pattern paper larger than mat board by 1 inch on all four sides. Apply modge podge to mat board and place in center of pattern paper. Hold flat for a few seconds. Trim all four corners at an angle. Use modge podge and apply to the four flaps and fold over the mat board, holding in place until secure. Repeat on all pieces of mat board.

5. Take the 4 small matchboxes and place in a square, end of box to side of box all the way around. Making sure the rubberstamped images are on the outside and that each box drawer opens out one way. Use modge podge and apply to bottom side of the mat board pieces and make sort of a sandwich. Mat board – 4 boxes – Mat board sandwich. Hold the whole sandwich together while the glue sets up. You can carefully place under a heavier object to dry. Repeat with other two sets of four boxes and their associated mat board pieces.

6. While your sandwiches are drying, take your rubber or wooden “feet” and spray paint gold. Paint all sides and let dry thoroughly.

7. Once your three sandwiches are dry. Flip to the bottom side and use Crafter’s Pick glue to adhere the gold feet, one in each of the four corners of you box sandwiches. Let dry.

8. Use your Sizzix machine and cut out 12 gold Christmas lights and 4 large gold stars.

9. Use your Quikutz tool and cut out the numbers 1-12 using the green cardstock. Run numbers through the Xyron machine and place onto the Christmas lights.

10. To create the ‘handles’ for the drawers, use scrap pieces of ¼ inch wide strips about 1.5 inches long. Bend in half and use double sided sticky tape to stick to the back of the Christmas light and the inside of each drawer. Now you can use the light bulb to pull and the drawer will slide open.

11. To create the star topper. Take all four stars and score a line down the center of each one. Fold the stars in half. Adhere two stars together first, then the other two stars. Now take a piece of scratch gold paper and cut a piece about ¾ inch by 8 inches. Fold in half and glue together. Now glue the two sets of stars together placing the 4 inch piece of gold for a base. Small bits of while may be showing on the star where they don’t match up perfectly. Trim as necessary, then outline the entire star with a gold accent pen.

12. Carefully, using an exacto knife, cut a 5/8 ths inch slit in center of smallest box sandwich to slide the star into.

13. Now you can stack the three sandwiches, star on top and you have an adorable little Advent Christmas tree where you can place small sentiments, sweets, or surprises.

If you decide to try this project - email me and I will email you back the templates for the matchboxes.

Have fun and good luck!
Debbie Weller
DebDuzScrappin'