handmade Christmas gifts - candles with the We R Memory Keepers Wick

There is nothing better than making a special Christmas gift for someone. Choosing the colors, styles, and whatever that mean something to the recipient is just so darn cool! The gift becomes more heartfelt and personal. Certainly better than a gift card!

Each of these candles was created with the We R Memory Keepers Wick Candle Machine and the new silicone mold designs. As I have told you before, I was really not sure about this machine. I mean, I am a card-maker, and paper-crafter, not a crafter...Until I tried using it and became instantly hooked. Not only was it easy, but it was E.A.S.Y.! I could add color, scent, and create candles in shapes, or even in basic jars. I made candles for my deck to keep away mosquitos and my mom made candles for her new bathroom. So, I guess you could say we are all addicted!

When the new silicone molds arrived, I was in love with the modern and geometric look of these candles. They screamed my sister's name, so I got to work. My color palette is modern, yet Christmas. For all the details on how to make candles, including my tips for coloring and adding scent, visit the We R Memory Keepers blog. 

After the candles cooled, these special objects needed special packaging! I wrapped them up in boxes I created with the We R Memory Keepers 123 Punch Board. I measured the candles to get a size that would work for all three. These beauties are going to look lovely under the tree and be so loved when they are opened. And that is the best part!

Sincerely Yours,

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customized gift wrap with the We R Memory Keepers Word Punch Board

We R Memory Keepers has THE COOLEST new punch board available! I know, I say that about all the tools, but really, this one is for everyone! From card-makers to scrapbookers to planners to anyone who loves crafts! The Word Punch Board comes with all 26 letters and is so easy to use! For my design team assignment last week, I created some customized gift wrap. While this is for a birthday, I think wrapping Christmas presents is going to be extra fun this year!

To add pizzazz to my store-bought gift bag, I punched the words happy birthday from white cardstock. I adhered it to the bag with foam to add extra depth.

I also made customized "ribbon" with more stripes of punched cardstock. Visit the We R Memory Keepers Blog for more details, ideas, and tips on using double letters!

Sincerely Yours,

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3 last minute gifts and gift wrapping ideas: MFTv

Today's episode of MFTv is about last minute gifts and gift wrapping. Learn how to create this shaker tag and how to use it 3 different ways! This shaker tag is thoughtful and adds a heart felt touch to your gift. It shows thought and care and makes even a basic gift card that much more special. The recipient does not need to know how easy it was to make with stamps and dies! Wink, wink. 

Visit the MFT Stamps blog for all the details!

thanks for stopping by!

kimberly

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rolled flower canvas

Stop on over to the Maya Road Blog and check out how to make the rolled flowers on this canvas. Perfect for the gift giving or making season! Its easy to create, but still lovely!

thanks for stopping by!

~kimberly

Something to Perk Up Your Day-MFT Release Countdown

Welcome to this month's Release Countdown with My Favorite Things! You will find complete details each day on the MFT Blog, including how you can win prizes and full reveals of featured products.

Today is going to be a bit different. I am not going to start with new product, but a project inspired by new product. The new stamp set, Perk Up, got me thinking about coffee cozies, which got me thinking about the awesome felt that MFT Stamps has!

I found a free pattern for coffee cozies by simply by searching online. A sheet of Steel Grey felt was enough felt to create three cozies. I hand-stitched the edges closed, as you can see above. You could easily do this with a sewing machine and add more stitching and another layer of felt.

Sweet Tooth Felt was die cut with Die-namics Open Scallop Doily Duo. MFT Felt cuts like butter. It has always been hands-down my absolute favorite! The doily was stitched directly to the cozie. Sweet Tooth buttons were stitched to the center of a Blu Raspberry felt circle, layered with an Orange Fizz felt heart. Using fabric glue, I adhered the circle to the center of the doily. 

And now, to the new product! These small gift sets of cards and cozies are going to be perfect for gift giving this holiday season! I always need small gifts like this and to have part of the gift be handmade, is sure to make the recipient feel pretty special!

I stamped Blu Raspberry cardstock with Fine Chevron Background with coordinating ink. Then I trimmed a piece of Orange Fizz cardstock and stamped it with coordinating ink using the small coffee mug image from Perk Up. The sentiment and coffee mug were stamped in Sweet Tooth ink on Steel Grey cardstock. I love the chalkboard look this created!

The inside of the card was die cut with Die-namics Gift Card Grooves. This genius set of dies cuts tabs to insert a gift card. There are two dies that cut both directions. Another sentiment from Perk Up was stamped onto Blu Raspberry cardstock with coordinating ink.

By using the coffee cozie as color inspiration, I have an instant gift set!

Another card that will hold a gift card. The sentiment from Perk Up was stamped with Sweet Tooth ink onto Steel Grey cardstock. How fabulous is that font grouping?!

The top of the grey panel was die cut with Die-namics Gift Card Grooves. The coffee cup was created with Die-namics Coffee Cup. When I adhered it to my project, I used foam, but made sure that the foam was only on the bottom, allowing you to still easily insert and remove the gift card.

And yet another perfect little gift set!

Don't forget to head to the MFT Blog for all the usual good stuff!

thanks for stopping by!

~kimberly 

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Supplies for Espresso My Gratitude card, available Oct. 14:

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