Peace On Earth - A Christmas Pull-Up Gift Card!

 Hello, Crafty Makers!

Several fabulous Christmas papers, stamps, and dies were dropped into the Amazon Vine program this past July. I requested them to have fresh supplies for my annual Christmas card gift to my Sister-In-Law.

The papers used to create this card were among my favorites. The colors remind me of the traditional colors associated with Chanukah.  

The beautiful Dove die was a promotional item. I love that this die can be used in various themes throughout the year. I have received several promotional items from Threetols and love its products. They are well-made and affordable.

This card is 5"x 7". I had to trim about 3/8" from my paper, which is not noticeable. I chose this card style because it allowed me to preserve the fabulous design.

The gift card is "pulled up" for a dramatic reveal when the card is opened. 

The card has two pockets. One pocket for the gift card and a second inside the bottom flap.

I created this card in the 5"x7" and A2 sizes.  Both are easily constructed, and the visual impact of the reveal is fantastic!

Watch my review to see the entire Grabie Designer Paper collection.

A Brand New Year Designer Paper

Threetols Metal Dove

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Hugz,

Chana Malkah

Warm Home, Warm Winter: Easel Card With A Twist

 Hello, Crafty Mates!

My search for inspiration has been very fruitful!  I found some new fun fold ideas, and my mojo is returning!   This new fun fold easel card was one of my finds.  It is the brainchild of Janie, The Craft Princess! I already know this will be one of my go-to card styles!

Lays flat for mailing!  I used craft foam on my images, and the card fits nicely in a 5 x 7 envelope!

This easel card is easy to create and fun to style!

I love the visual impact of this fun fold!  I can't wait to try other themes!

LINK TO JANIE'S TUTORIAL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE

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Hugz,
Chana Malkah

WARM WINTER WISHES! IT'S BEANIE COLD HERE!

 Hello, Ya'll

It is freezing in the South, and I am glad we are having a proper winter. We are guaranteed beautiful Azaleas and Peach Blossoms in the spring if we have cold weather for the next two months. Spring in Atlanta is my favorite season!  

Alas, I am getting ahead of myself. It is 34 degrees, and The Hubster set the thermostat in my studio at 70.  I m going to hurt that man!😉I put it at 72, and I dared him to come back up here "messin'" with me!  I did find a warm project to take my mind off the "thermostat" war.

I found the design for this adorable Beanie at Positively Papercraft! I wish I had photographed the glitter on my pom pom better. 

I love how easily the design can be changed by simply using a different paper and an embossing folder for the beanie's cuff.

This is a cute project!  I only made one for my SIL, and she was slightly disappointed.  I will make one or two more for her if I have time!

Thanks so much for Stopping By!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

Alcohol Ink Christmas Card Panels - A Ciara T. Designs Tutorial

 Hello, Crafty Makers!

Each year at Christmas time, I create cards for my favorite Sister-in-law! I always make each year's offering a little different than the year before. I struggled with designing her "bulk" cards this year until I started following:

Ciara T Designs' 

"12 Weeks of Christmas Cards."

I love working with alcohol inks but have yet to use them to create interesting Christmas cards.  

These cards are easy to create, especially if you already have Alcohol-Ink Panels. Even if you have to create new panels, the process does not take long, and the results are stunning!

I created several cards using a large snowflake die.  The center portion of that die was too pretty to toss, but I was stuck in the "mojo" wilderness" trying to determine how to use these pretties.  Ciara's tutorial was a great find.  I was not only able to use the snowflake cut-out, but I also used scrap mirror paper from previous cards.

Thanks For Stopping By

Chana Malkah

HAPPY HOLIDAYS: LET IT SNOW (A Place To Start Holiday Challenge)

 Hello, Fellow Crafters!

I have managed to fall behind in practically everything. I dedicated a lot of time to the past elections, and even though my side lost, I feel good about my efforts.  Also, since my work is year-round, year in and year out, I only have a little time for past regrets.

The quickest way to catch up was to force myself to create gifts for my doctor and the infusion nurses, who have done a fabulous job keeping my hope alive this past year!  My little gift bags have become one of our traditions!  Everyone loves Kraft bags, so I am using those again this year.

Dr. S.:  I always try to find unique things that match his humor.  

Traveler's Notebook

The nurses' bags included Pens, Charms, Cups, and handmade Candles!

I am pretty pleased with my "Let It Snow" theme. 

One of my Amazon promotional items was a Kraft tag collection!  These tags saved time and coordinated perfectly with my gift bags!

I Look forward to seeing your creations in our Happy Holiday Challenge at

A Place to Start

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

STUFF I USED:

Christmas Gift Tags with String (Red/White and Twine).

Mini Merry Christmas Stencils (Set 1)

Mini Merry Christmas Stencils (Set 2)

Kraft Bags (Mixed Sizes, 120 bags)

A PLACE TO START - DECEMBER 2024 - Anything Goes w/Optional Twist: Happy Holidays!

 Hello, Crafty Makers!

WOW!  I find it difficult to believe that I haven't posted anything since APRIL!  I have missed crafting, but life has been exciting!    Now, I must find my Mojo!  That is always a fun endeavor.

This month, at A Place to Start, our challenge theme is "Happy Holidays (Any Holiday)."  I have two projects, one for the Anything Goes challenge portion and one for the Happy Holidays!

Peaceful Panda

(A Place to Start, ATG)

This cute little Panda die was a promotional item from Amazon Vine. Initially, I wanted to create a bamboo background and color the branches and flowers, but when I cut out the black Panda for my drop shadow, I knew I had to keep everything black and white!

If you like this little guy, you can find him here: Hying Panda

I look forward to seeing your Holiday Creations at 

A PLACE TO START!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday - WOYWW #776

 Hello, Fellow WOYWWers!

Julia has created a wonderful hop that allows us to take a few minutes to sip our coffee or tea and eat our cookies, biscuits, or bagels while we check out the creative pursuits of our fellow WOYWWERS! Click HERE to find out more about WOYWW. 

Click HERE to play along!

I missed last week.  We are headed into Pesach (Passover), and between cleaning and taking classes, little time is left for much else.    So here I am trying to get all the leaven out of the house, and my husband comes home from the store with donut holes and sandwich cookies!  His defense: "Well, Pesach doesn't start until the 22nd.  They will all be eaten long before that!"

ON MY DESK

I needed a break from my Pesach planning, so I worked on my faux leather journal project. 

I found this awesome faux leather on Temu and wanted to create some small journals.  I haven't done any actual bookbinding in a while.

This is my favorite, I think!

I created this planner in 2022.  I plan to make my new planners the same size but cover them in faux leather!

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I managed to get my Spring Planner set up! I think I will be in this one until September!

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I am also keeping a separate wellness journal! 

 It feels great to have time to plan and journal.

I won't be able to participate in WOYWW next week, as Wednesday is the second day of Pesach!  So, I wish all of you two amazing weeks.

Peace, Out!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah