Easy Gift Wrap Idea with Crafter's Companion!

So many times I just need a simple way to present a small gift without

all the hoopla of papers and ribbons!

 

I whipped up this easy, folded packaging for my holiday gifts such as gloves, scarves, and (in this case) a knitted hat that all the kids are wearing!

 

 

This little image of Humphrey trudging through the snow is so cute!

 Crafter's Companion, "Snow Fun"

Start with an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of your preferred white coloring cardstock and cut

to 6 x 11. Score your paper at 4", 4 1/2" 8 1/2 and 9".  Stamp your image in the center of your center 4" space. (Sorry, it was only AFTER I finished my project did I think to photograph it!)

 

Color your image and don't forget to add shadowing to it and the sentiment to look as though the words are shadowed in the snow!

 

Simply adorn with some pretty patterned paper at top and bottom and you have packaging that even the retail stores would envy!

 

 

Hope this makes some of your gift wrapping faster!

You could easily color one image and then make copies to put together dozens of matching gifts! (Think school/teacher projects!)

 

Have a great week!

~Jan~



Winter Friends!

What little girl didn't grow up dreaming of getting a pony for Christmas!

 

When I saw this new stamp from the
Crafter's Companion,

Pawfect Pals Stamp Collection,

 I immediately recalled those early days and thinking I could actually have a horse in the suburbs!

  

"Champion"

Wrapped up like a package, and sporting my favorite boot charms, this little
Christmas card would have been the perfect one for a little horse-lover like me!

My dreams and wishes are more realistic now, but I did finally get my horses and, while it lasted, enjoyed having them every day!

Spectrum Noir colors used:

 

I hope all of your dreams and wishes come true for the holiday season!

~Jan~

 

Crafter's Companion goes Hedgehog WILD!

The SWALK release this month "Pawfect Pals",

at Crafter's Companion is all about PETS!

 

I have always loved animals and owned quite a collection over the years.

My household is pretty tame at this time, with only 2 dogs, 2 parrots, and a fish tank.

 

I feel in love with this little image of the little "Prickly" guy and his freinds.

 

 

 

Colored with Spectrum Noir markers

 

Some gingham ribbon, and weathered wood pattern paper make this just country enough to fit into the hedgehog mode.

 

 

Check out all of the new pet-friendly images at Crafter's Companion!

They're adorable!