12 x 12 NEW MONOGRAM TILES

I think monogram gifts are special gifts for any family. I have designed two new 12 x 12 monogram tiles using vector art from "My Vinyl Designer"

I combined several of their files along with my favorite fonts to get just the right design. These are perfect gifts for any home warming gift, newly married couple or just because. 

The first photo I used the vector art "As for me and my house" 

I added our family name and the date we were established as a family. 

The second tile I used the "Alphabet 6" along with some filigree element to the inside of the H to give it a decorative look. I picked my favorite fonts and added the words at the top and to the bottom of the monogram along with our family name in the center. 

The white vinyl really pops out on these tiles. I usually use black but decided this time to try the white and I love the effect. 

VINTAGE RECIPE BOX

I took my recipe box tutorial I wrote and decided to step it up to add some new features. I am always searching for my conversion charts, measurements and cooking temps. I decided to add them all to the recipe box so I have them right in front of me at all times.

The top of the lid has 4 pull out tags with abbreviations, and measurements conversions to refer to when I need them. 

The back side of the box has more conversion charts for tablespoons and ounces to ml.

The inside lid has cooking temperatures for cooking foods at just the right temperature.

There are 12 dividers and 50 recipe cards. I created the recipe cards in Microsoft word along with the labels for the dividers

You can purchase the finished recipe box while supplies last at my Etsy store or you can make your own and design your own style by purchasing my instructions at my Craftsy pattern site.

Click HERE to go to CRAFTSY to get the instruction 

RECIPE GIFT GIVING

I wanted to come up with an idea to give out to my friends during the Holiday season that was to do with sharing some great pie & Casserole recipes, so I made a casserole & pie carrier that will hold a pie pate or casserole dish. I then took it a step further and created a matching Paper Bag full of the dry ingredients to be used in the recipe. The carrier fits a 9” pie plate or the 1 ½ -2 quart casserole dish.

The original pattern was in Quick Quilts#177 magaizne "ALL WRAPPED UP" (there are many tutorials out there) It calls for a 26" x 26" square but it was to big for what I wanted so that is why I came up with the 17x17 as it fit better for the sizes I was doing. The original tutorial did not call for stabilizer so I added it for stability. The matching bag is made out of a brown paper bag. I cut card stock out to fit the back and front although the back is larger to form the top flap.

The recipe is placed on the back so that it can be kept once you use all the ingredients

THE FREE INSTRUCTIONS

Cut (1) for outside print17 x 17

Cut (1) for Outside print 17 x 17

Cut 1 from Firm Stabilizer 17 x 17

Place right sides together and then place the stabilizer to one of the sides

Sew all together on 3 full sides, on the 4th side leave a 3.5" opening for turning

Turn right sides out, press all 4 sides and then sew 1/4 inch round all 4 sides

To create the handles you will cut (2) 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 blocks you will then press two sides 1/4" in

Now fold the other two open end wrongs sides together and press

Open and press again each end into the middle pressed part
(The steps for the handles are done like you would create bias just a thicker bias)

This will create the short carrier loops for the handle to come through

Sew the two short pieces to a corner opposite of each other. I pinned it 1/2 in from the edge

Now to create the handle you will cut one 5 1/2 x 17 and do the same thing you just did with the short loops like you are creating bias.

Sew the long handle to the two other opposite sides. I pinned it 1/2 down from the top point of the corner.

I HOPE THE ADDITIONAL PICTURE HELP :-)

TILE GIFT BOX DIMENSIONS

To create the box for the 4x4 tiles follow the measurements and instructions below

Cut (1) @ 7 5/8 x 7 5/8 for box bottom

score on all 4 sides @ 1 3/4

Clip all 4 corners to fold and assemble box

Cut (1) @ 5 3/4 x 5 3/4

score all 4 sides @ 3/4

Clip all 4 corners to fold and assemble box

The card is a 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 card

cut your Card stock 3 1/2 x 7 and fold in half

GIFT TILE ENSEMBLE 2

This is the 2nd gift tile ensemble I created today for one of my sisters.

I created the cute little 3 1/5 x 3 1/5 card to be placed on top of the box once it was all tied up. I entered the card into this weeks challenge over at FRIDAY SKETCHERS challenge # 125



GIFT TILE ENSEMBLE

I wanted to create a gift box with a matching card to place my 4x4 tile coasters I made for my sister Crystal. I designed the tiles in SCAL2 and cut them with my cricut cutter. I had bought a box of tiles that were on clearance for .10 each a tile. What a great deal this turned into. With Thanksgiving around the corner I thought making these for my sisters would be a great idea.

This is the small 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 card I made to be placed on the top of the box once the ribbon was tied around the box. I entered this card into MOJO MONDAY #162, Sketch Challenge # 162

The card fits perfectly to the top of the box. I will be creating many of these for the upcoming holiday season. These would also be great to make for craft fairs.

GHIRADELLI GIFT BAG

This cute little gift bad holds 6 Ghradelli chocolate squares.

YOU CAN PURCHASE THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE.

I love this cute little nugget gift bag. The picture does not do it any justice.

This was created for my 20 Days of Gift Giving Workshop and will make a great table setting piece or party favors.

I will be creating these in a Thanksgiving style for my table ensamble that will be placed at every place setting for my Family & Freinds.

RECIPE BOX

What a perfect to give any cooker as a gift set. Maybe just to say thank you.

Include some of your favorite recipes to share with them.

I used a retired Stampin up recipe card set to creat this ensemble but you can easily creat your cards and labels in word to be printed out.

This was created as a gift for a friend for Christmas. I love swapping recipes and this is a perfect way to begin.

YOU CAN GET THE INSTRUCTIONS BY CLICKING HERE. 

Friendship Blossom Ensamble Gift set

I created this gift set to give to a special friend at Christmas time. I like to personalize my gifts to those that are very close to me so that they know that I truly appreciate everything they do for me. I took a plain colored bag and decorated it with card stock designer paper from DCWV paper packs. I then created my boxes and added the friendship poem listed below.

“FRIENDSHIP BOX”
I took an ordinary box

As empty as can be
I filled it with a special gift
And wrapped it carefully

But please don't ever open it
Just leave the ribbon tied
And hold it tightly near your heart
Because our friendship is inside!

Red Christmas snowman soup

Snow Flake snowman soup gift sets

Supplies & Material:

Stamps: CTMH Bundled Up, Let it snow, and Sensational Seals
Paper: Stampin Up Pink Passion, Old Olive, Real Red and Whisper White
Embellishments: ribbon, brads
Accessories: Scallope punches 1 1/4 and 1 1/2


SNOWMAN SOUP FOR TWO PACKETS INSTRUCTIONS

I created the snowman soup packets for two from the 6x6 scrapbook page inserts. I cut the card stock 6 x 9 and scored it at 3 inches length wise. I then folded it over at the score line. I placed the card stock in the page insert to create my pouch and added the two packets of hot coco, two cany canes and packets of miniture marshmellows to complete the set. I then closed it by tying ribbon around it and finished it off with stamped images and the snowman soup poem below.
 
SNOWMAN SOUP
Was told you've been real good this year.
Always glad to hear it!
With freezing weather drawing near,
You'll need to warm the spirit.
So here's a little Snowman Soup
Complete with stirring stick.
Add hot water, sip it slow.
It's sure to do the trick!

MILK CARTON HOLDER GIFT SET
The credit for the instruction to the Milk Carton gift set goes to an AMAZING creator who created this set. You can purchase the instruction here from Becky Roberts at Inking Idaho. I bought the tutorial from her last Christams to create these amazing gifts.

Pink Lady Bugs

INSTRUCTIONS

I love to use the printed card stock from DCWV Paper packs so that I do not have to cut card stock to build the box and then designer paper to design the box. The DCWV paper packs gives you the ability to use many designs to create beautiful elegant and exciting nested boxes.

Click here for printable version.

Materials used 

Card stock - Stampin Up Old Olive and Pink Passion for the card and all matting

Paper - DCWV Papar Pack printed card stock - Nanna's Kids - I bought this at Joanna Fabrics

Stamp set - Inkadinkado

Embellishments - ribbon, flowers, brads

LARGE BOX - 5 x 3 3/4

cut one sheet of printed card stock at 8 3/4 x 10
score all 4 side @ 2 1/2

Next you will cut along the pink lines. (sometimes I will cut on the longer end depending on the patterns I am working with)

Once you have cut the 4 corners you will then fold along all the score lines I score wrong sides together to create my boxes.

Tap the ends to each other and your box will be formed.

LARGE BOX TOP

cut one 5 5/16 x 6 9/16

score all 4 side @ 3/4

Next you will cut along the pick lines

(The image has been stretched for visual purposes, when you cut it, it will be the size to fit the box)

Once you have cut the 4 corners you will then fold along all the score lines I score wrong sides together

Tap the ends to each other and your top will be formed.

YOU WILL CONTNIU FOR THE OTHER TWO BOXES LIKE THE LARGE BOX CONSTRUCTION TO FINISH ALL SIZES.

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MEDIUM BOX  - 4 3/4 x 3 1/2
cut one 8 1/2 x 9 3/4
score all 4 side @ 2 1/2

MEDIUM TOP
cut one 5 1/16 x 6 5/16
score all 4 side @ 3/4
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SMALL BOX - 4 1/2 x 3 1/4
cut one 8 1/4 x 9 1/2
score all 4 side @ 2 1/2

SMALL BOX TOP
cut one 4 13/16 x 6 1/16
score all 4 side @ 3/4

Christmas Snowflakes