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• Sharon Caughman
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  Baton Rouge, LA
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I was inspired by the video of Shelli Gardner decorating her place settings for the holidays.  I decided to make small gifts for all of the kids who will visit us over the holidays.  The pillow box is made using the Pillow Box die and acetate in the Big Shot.  The stamp "ENJOY" and the polka dot cardstock are both from the Country Living Holiday Collection kit.

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My big sister has a big birthday tomorrow, so I needed a special box for her present.  I used the Bella Rose Designer Series Paper to quickly make this gift box.  My daughter Katelyn said "totally cool", so I think I have a winner.

Stamps:  Short Order Alphabet

Paper:  Bella Rose Designer Series Paper; Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, and Kiwi Kiss cardstock

Ink:  Riding Hood Red

Cool Tools:  1-1/4" and 1-3/8" circle punches, round scallop punch

Bling:  white gel pen, 5/8" old olive ribbon

To assemble the box: Score 12"x12" cardstock at 4" and 8" in both directions, creating a tic-tac-toe grid with a 4" square center.  From the top and bottom of the cardstock, cut score lines to first cross score line to create flaps.  Fold flaps inside and adhere withTombow Multi Purpose adhesive.

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To assemble the lid:  Score 7-1/8" square cardstock at 1-1/2" from both directions, creating a tic-tac-toe grid with a 4-1/8" center.  From the top and bottom of the cardstock, cut score lines to first cross score line to create flaps.  Fold flaps and adhere with Tombow adhesive.

I found these cute little candy jars at Cracker Barrel.  As soon as I saw the jars, I knew they would make a perfect little Christmas gift.  The large Real Red circle was made with the Coluzzle.  I added a Glorious Green scallop circle with white gel pen accents, a stamped image from Deer Friends, and some white taffeta ribbon.  Too cute!

These decorated jumbo paper clips make great bookmarks.  Punches such as the circle and scallop circle are a huge timesaver when making these bookmarks.  You can find the jumbo paper clips in the office supply aisle at Wal-Mart.  I like to use my scraps and bits of ribbon to make these bookmarks.  You can personalize them by using a monogram or by using someone’s favorite color (hence the tempting turquoise with the soccer ball).  The bookmarks are made with 2 pieces of the largest size  (i.e., 2 scallop circles) and a pop-up glue dot smashed in the middle holding everything together.

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