Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Its the Wednesday before Christmas...

...and all through the house parcels are appearing and excitement is increasing! It is time for WOYWW and on my desk you can see the all important mug of tea which is keeping me going while I make the lsat minute tags for the presents I still have to wrap. The tags are being made by using a small square cuttlebug embossing folder as the outline, and then a free stamp coloured with promarkers for the centre, hence the open drawer of promarkers with those in use on the desk.At the back of the desk, almost hiding behind the mug are the completed tags, with my craft mat and green and red card underneith on the left, all of which are under my Christmas stamp box.
Here are the 6 most recent completed tags which are basically 2x2 inch cards that get attached to presents with double sided tape. The two tree tags are being entered into Kaboodle Doodles 'Christmas tree' challenge, the holly tags are being entered into Cupcake inspirations challenge, and the Christmas puddings are being entered into One Stop Craft 'Christmas sparkle' challenge. They are all also being entered into TioT 'Anything goes' challenge.
I also had a few last minute Christmas cards to make for work colleagues.  This santa one is being entered into Crazy4challenges 'santa', Speedy the cat's friends 'Christmas card', PTW 'Christmas card' and Pile it on 'bling' challenges.
This one used JustRite stamps and a cuttlebug embossing folder and is being entered into PaperPlay 'Christmas' challenge.
This one also used JustRite stamps with two different distress inks, as well as the embossing folder and I am entering it into the card Makin Mama's 'Christmas' challenge.
That is all from me for now. I hope all your preparations go smoothly and you have a great rest of the week.
Love,
Caro
x

27 comments:

Helen said...

Gorgeous tags, I cheated and used shop bought ones! Love the cards too. Hope you and your family have a fabulous Christmas.

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Hi there Caro, ah do so love the beaut cards and gift tags well done - love a little bit of snow to make it more Christmassy! Happy WOYWW!
All the blessings of the season as we celebrate the birth of the dear Lord Jesus and the greatest gift of all, love Shaz in oz. x

Lisa-Jane said...

What a cute little embossing folder! How perfect for tags. Merry Christmas!

jude said...

Love your gift tags that crimbo pud looks good!
Have very Merry christmas and please pop by i have candy on offer
hugs judex 22

Sunshine Girl said...

Great cards and tags! Have a wonderful Christmas. Sunshine Girl – No 38

SandeeNC said...

Beautiful cards and tags, wonderful job with your coloring too! Merry Christmas from North Carolina!

JoZart Designs said...

Beautiful little tags and cars. Your desk looks so neat for you to be so productive.
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family..... sending love from Liverpool,
JoZarty
ps don't miss my blog candy!

Tina said...

beautiful holly tags...thanks for sharing at cupcake inspirations this week

Tina
sweetie dt

Princess Judy Palmer said...

Fun scribble border embossing folder! I like your tags and that is a great idea for putting on gifts.

Anonymous said...

Love those little tags! I have a little embossing folder like that and have never known what to do with it! Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.

Hugs
Brenda 71

505whimsygirl said...

Your tags and cards are so festive and pretty! And my, that is a rather large cup of tea!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

WOYWW #82

SVIT said...

Love your little Christmas cards! hey are all so cute! Thank you for playing along at OSCC this week! Good Luck!
Hugs,
Svit xxx

Pat said...

Great projects. Thanks for joining Speedy the Cats Friends.

May said...

Beautiful tags and cards, Merry Christmas, Hugs May x x x x x x

peggy aplSEEDS said...

Hello, Caro! I'm dropping by to greet you and your loved ones a joyful and blessed Christmas season! YOur gift tags are wonderful! Thanks for sharing your life and projects with us in your blog!
hugs,
peggy aplSEEDS

Sarah said...

such sweet tags - love the texture - I'm sure your little boy will have a real ball! Thanks for sharing in such a busy week! Hope you have a very festive and wonderfully merry time - see you in 2012! Sarah at 11.

Ani said...

Simple, yet beautiful Christmas card! Thanks for joining us at OSCC this week and good luck!
Ani

Unknown said...

Love your tags and cards! Thanks for playing along with us at Kaboodle Doodles this week!

ladyjanet_56 said...

What a lovely cards I love it, great colours & images too thank you for playing along at OSCC. Janet

Julia Dunnit said...

Those little tags are really lovely, and a good idea to take some calm time for a bit of colouring and a cuppa! I bet there is huge excitement at your place, have fun!

Neet said...

what a lovely idea those tags are - they look so special. Must look for that folder.
Nice cards too - so clean looking.
Merry Christmas - Hugs Neet #4 xx

Elizabeth said...

Very lovely gift tags and cards. :) Merry Christmas!

Elizabeth said...

Hello Caro, just popping in late to say I've really enjoyed visiting your blog, and admiring your handiwork throughout the year. It's been fun getting to know you, virtually that is :) Your gift tags are great and I do like that embossing folder you've used on the others. I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Elizabeth x #46

okienurse said...

great cards and tags! Love the CAS look! Thanks for sharing. I am really late getting around to all the blogs this week but hey it happened before and it will probably happen again. Hope you and your family have a Happy Holiday and Merry Christmas this year! Vickie #44

Janeen said...

great cas cards. Thanks for playing in Speedy's Challenge. Wishing you and yours peace and joy in this holiday season.

JLJ Designs said...

Sweet cards! I love the embossing. Thank you for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations.

Happy Crafting!
Jen (JLJ Designs)
My Blog

Mandy said...

Gorgeous cards Caro.
Thanks for joining us at Paper Play for our Christmas challenge
hugs Mandy xx