Warm Wishes Winter Gift

It's December and that means that winter weather is here!!!  Dry winter air is rough on my skin, plain and simple and I imagine it's got to be rough on just about everyone's skin.  So, if you're looking for a great winter gift idea to give to someone, might I suggest Udderly Smooth Lotions.  

I have used Udderly Smooth Hand Cream for years.  I keep a nice small tube of it in my desk drawer and purse and it is quite honestly the best stuff to have 'on hand' when you need to prevent dry skin. That's why I'm perfectly happy giving it as gifts.  I mean who doesn't need hand cream...it's perfect for anyone who has to use their hands a lot or are on their feet all day, teachers, cashiers, postal workers, restaurant workers, nurses YOU NAME IT!.....and if you need a creative way to present your gift to someone, I GOT YOU, BOO.

Here are two very simple ideas you I know you will love!

Idea #1 - Warm Hands Manicure in a Mug.

Fill a mug with Udderly Smooth Hand Cream, a hot chocolate packet, knitted gloves, nail polish, emery board and perhaps a special fun treat - I used Milk straws.  You can even add a personal touch with a monogram mug!

You can package the mug in cellophane and add ribbon and trim.  I created a gift card holder using a Sizzix Die Cut by Laura Kelly Designs.  You can follow the steps below to make your own.

Using the Laura Kelly Hot Chocolate die by Sizzix, run paper and and felt through a Big Shot.  I used two patterned papers for my spoon and mug, brown paper for the hot chocolate, white glitter paper for the marshmallows and pink felt for the back.

Pull apart or cut the sections from the brown paper and adhere the top section of the brown paper to the mug shape.  Then adhere the remaining brown piece to the back of the patterned paper leaving space to slide your gift card into.

Add more adhesive with a strong bond tape runner or glue and attach the full felt shape to the back of the card.

Place the marshmallows shape into the the slots on the front brown piece and secure in place with adhesive.

To make the spoon and pink heart, simply run your paper and felt through the Big Shot and assemble.  I created the pink heart by running a piece of felt through the cutter and then snipped off the handle  from the spoon shape with scissors.  You can make the spoon tag by cutting out shapes with twos separate pieces of patterned paper.  Attach the spoon tag with ribbon or twine and tie it to your mug. You can write or stamp a simple sentiment onto the tag.

Idea #2 - Warmest Winter Wishes Gift Box

If you're not in a crafty mood, simply fill a pretty gift box with paper sizzle and add a few Udderly Smooth products.

Top your box with a pretty bow and add a fun tag.  You can download and print this Udderly Smooth inspired Warmest Winter Wishes tag that I designed.  I also made a few other tags with some other catchy phrases that you can print for free!

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Fashionista Dress Up Party Photo Booth Ideas

Last week I shared some fun moments and activities that we set up for my daughter's Fashionista Dress Up party.  Here's a look at how I set up a photo booth station for her and her friends to model their looks!

If you've been following for a while, you might remember the project that I worked on with Sizzix to make this fashionista party banner  that we used to accent our striped fabric backdrop (you can get this at Ikea).  Once the girls put on their little black dresses (some used them as skirts) they added their accessories and were ready for their shoot.  Here's a look at all the fun they had.....and let me tell you, they're ALL little Naomi's, Veronica's and Tyra's in the making!!!!

(These poses, tho' - I can't!)

I used the Cutie Insta Frames svg. download from the Sizzix eShape Store to make these adorable frames for the girls to use as props!  This was one of the other projects I worked on for Sizzix that didn't get shared, but you can download the files here to make your own.

To create the 'photo booth' I hung the striped fabric to our tent using clothespins to secure it at the top.  Then placed the banner across the top middle for  some color and fun.  All that was left to do was let the girls show off their fab looks and toss in a few props for fun!

Check back next week to see the final and BEST part of our fashionista celebration - the sweets table!!!!

Styling & Design: Cupcake Wishes & Birthday Dreams
Tutu (as seen in main photo): Atutudes
Embroidered tank (as seen in main photo): Great Stitch

Fashionista Party Banner with Sizzix - Video Tutorial

Here is a fab idea for creating a festive banner for a Fashionista themed party. All week I've been sharing video tutorials on how to take a fun theme and create handmade paper party decor using the Sizzix eClips2 Electronic Cutting Machine and eCal Software. I've been having a blast sharing all the fun and can't wait to show you how everything came together. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the tutorial!

You can watch more of my video tutorials here!

I was provided with Sizzix Products to review for this post however, all opinions are fully my own.

     

Fashionista Party Cupcake Toppers with Sizzix - Video Tutorial

Today I am sharing with you another video tutorial how I made cupcake toppers for a fun Fashionista party I recently threw for my daughter using the Sizzix eClips 2 cutting machine and eCal Software.

I had an opportunity to test out the machine and software for Sizzix and I must say I am so smitten with both! You can view the videos which are in two-parts (it was a process, folks). You don't have to be limited to just a fashion theme to use this idea. Many of the ideas and tips I'm sharing in the video can be incorporated to any party theme! Stretch your imagination!


Fashionista Party Cupcake Toppers Part 1




Fashionista Party Cupcake Toppers Part 2





I hope you enjoyed watching! Be sure to check out more of my video tutorials here!


I was provided with Sizzix Products to review for this post however, all opinions are fully my own.