Well, okay then. So many of you were curious about the bracelets I made that I thought I would change up and include a post here about my real world gift giving :-) I attempted to take pictures before these were whisked off to my party last weekend but I didn’t think they were blog worthy, so I discarded the the pictures. Back into the trash bin on my computer to find something to give you an idea of what I made. So here is a picture in my dining room as I wrapped the gifts.
First of all the bracelets are made with leather and cup chain and wrapped with waxed cotton cord; I learned to make this bracelet at Spellbound 3. I have to admit that at first I didn’t think this was my style until I put it on and felt the sparkle! These bracelets are so trendy right now and combined with the fact that they are so simple to make, they passed my test for “can I persevere through twelve of them??” I was delighted when I went to my local beading store for supplies, and she had her own version, so I altered mine to be a combination of what I learned and several that I had seen online – here’s a step by step tutorial published online so that you can see what was involved with this quick project – http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-make-a-rhinestone-and-leather-wrap-bracelet.html
So how to package these without having to spend a ton of money? I went to the Dollar Tree and found these little glass bowl packaged four for a $1.00. Off to Walmart to buy tinsel garland to serve as the bed to put the bracelets on for $.99. Off to Joanns for Wilton 4″ x 9.5″ Clear Cellophane Party Bags – for 25 they were $1.99. Around the aisle at Walmart for mini-bows @$.99. I printed off “She Sparkles Everywhere She Goes” (that just makes me smile) and included it as a little card that holds the bracelet in place. I slipped the little bowls each inside a cellophane bag and secured with a twisty tie while punching 1″ circles from silver glitter paper to include as a tag.
Lol, I hadn’t planned to share, but since you asked…. Just a little peek into the craftiness that goes along with the cards I make. These women have been friends for many years and they have such sweet crafty souls – indeed they sparkle everywhere they go! We do all this not because we’re picking up another hobby (necessarily) but because ya have to make something to go “with” the card, right? Thanks for asking about my crafty endeavors, I loving sharing with you all and will see you soon!!
Question Parking Lot:
Becky Green on Comment #10 asked how the bracelets fasten – yep, it’s the button. It pretty much has to be a shank button but it makes for a nice closure and I have lots of them in my stash ;-)
This is so beautiful Becca, and I love this simple idea, as I just found out, that I´ll need 3 more cards here suddenly, so this is certainly a great idea for that., so thanks sooo much again.
Have a wonderful Christmas and I hope, that the new year must be your best ever. Take good care of
Beautiful card, as always Becca. Your designs are so inspirational.
I wish for you and yours a blessed, merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year.
Hugs, Diana
Great idea. Very inspiring. Now I’ll have to get out the washi collection and give it a try. Love the Spellbinder sentiment. Hope your Christmas is wonderful.
Hi Becca. Love this card. What a great way to use your washi tape. Wishing you and yours a very Happy Christmas. Take care.
So pretty, Becca. Love the washi tape and wasn’t surprised to find it was Anna Griffin’s. Always classic, elegant. Blessings to you and yours this holiday season.
Hi Becca
Wow Fantastic idea on how to use Washi tape, i will be trying this idea as i love it,
Can i just wish you and yours the best of everything and Good Health for Christmas and New Year .
Thank you for all your Inspiration i have learned a lot from following your dedicated blog.
God Bless
Elaine H X
A gorgeous card without out a lot of extras! An idea to try any way.
Also to wish you the happiest festive season and to thank you for another year of inspiration
Hugs
What an outstanding and unique card. Here’s wishing you a Blessed Christmas and thanks for all you do.
Gorgeous card!!!
Merry Christmas!!!
Hello Becca
You make me look through Dies that I have hidden …amongst my ever growing stash….. they are there somewhere ! lol !
I love this card, and the colours are more Nordic which I like this year !
Thank you for all your Inspiration, you make me look at everything differently!
I hope you have a peaceful Happy Christmas Becca!
Take care
Love Marg
What a classy card – love it – well, nearly there now – turkey collected and fresh shop done early this morning – so the festivities can begin – just some cleaning left to do! Thanks for all your wonderful blogs in 2014 – Merry Christmas Becca – have a good one!
Merry Christmas Becca!
I love the way the washi tape background shows through the ornament aperture – it’s gorgeous.
I wish you and yours a blessed Christmas, Becca, and every happiness in the new year.
God bless.
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
Absolutely beautiful Becca!
Good morning Becca
What a lovely card as u say simple but that bow puts it over the top at elegant.
Thanks for all your inspiration this year and may you have a blessed day of Jesus’ birthday hopefully all your family.
Hugs
Mstgane
Ann
So very pretty.
Another gorgeous creation. Love how you placed that Holiday die sentiment over the negative space of the ornament die! A very Merry Christmas to you & your family/friends, Becca. Your card inspiration this year was out of this world … can’t wait to see what you have in store for us throughout 2015!
Absolutely love this!! Merry Christmas.
Hi Becca, Your ‘quick’ Christmas card would take me hours to make !! It is absolutely stunning.
Happy Christmas to you and yours, and Best Wishes for 2015.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Hi Becca,
Lovely card and great way to use washi tape, of which I have loads as I craft with children.
It is my prayer that you and your family will have a lovely Christmas.
Thank you Becca and God Bless,
Love Myra x
So beautiful.
Beautiful, love how you have used the dies and the background looks great, would never know it is washi tape
Stunning! Hope you are having a wonderful Hoilday with loved ones!
Have a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.
Gorgeous, as always. I love the ornament cut out to show the pretty tape behind it. What a lovely card!!!
Beautiful, just a beautiful card! Merry Christmas!
I’m not big on compliments so this is heartfelt, everything you do is so beautiful and elegant and full of feeling! I love your work! Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas and the best of wishes for the new year.
Beautiful card Becca , love the colours.
Have a blessed Christmas
XxxRuth
Beautiful card. Merry Christmas
Hello Becca,
What an ingenious way to use washi tape, we don’t really use it in the UK but this has given me ideas. I’ve got loads of it but could never think of a good way to use them together!
Thank you for all your posts this year and I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Love and God Bless xx
Gorgeous card Becca. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy 2015 xx
Yet another lovely card Becca. Sending best wishes for a Happy Christmas from across the pond to you and your family xxx
Hi Becca
What a wonderful card you have given us to inspire us
It is stunning
And can I just take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very
MERRY CHRISTMAS. And may you continue to inspire me and others with your crafty creations in 2015
Love Theresaa xx
LOVELY!!!!!!! ;) MERRY CHRISTMAS BECCA!!!! :)
I was extremely impressed with your creativity the first time I saw your work. I am just starting with my new BigKick and hope to make beautiful cards like yours.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, Becca!
I have enjoyed your art, musings, updates on your family and your kind spirit. Looking forward to your posts in 2015!
So lovely. Merry Christmas!
As always your cards are beautiful. I wanted to take this time to wish you and your family a very Blessed Christmas. And thanks for sharing your time and talents with all of us this past year.
Beautiful card as usual Becca, I have never tried washi tape looks very effective.