1 (Snowflake Serenade)

I decided to bring out the snowflake set one more time to show you a really quick & easy gift idea that you can create in a matter of minutes.

First, cut a strip of blue cardstock 1-1/2 inches wide.  Stamp "Joy" down the length of it in varying heights using brocade blue ink.

Add snowflakes (stamped in Versamark) and heat emboss in white.  I used Vanilla Cream from Cornish Heritage Farms.  I love the way they package their embossing powders.

One side of the top has a shaker that makes it so easy to regulate how much powder you put onto your project.

The other side of the top has wide open mouth that makes it easy to dump the leftover powder back inside.  Richard & Liz are so clever!

After I finished creating my strip of decorative paper, I adhered it to one of our 8 oz. Round Clear Top Tins.  I used Terrifically Tacky Tape from Provo Craft.  I decide to make this into a "snowman Soup" gift tin.  These tins are plenty big enough to hold hot chocolate, mini marshmallows and a small peppermint stick.

I decided to integrate the poem into my project by creating a label for the lid.  I designed one on my computer and have made it available to all of YOU as a free pdf. download. The labels are sized to fit within a Marvy Mega Scalloped Circle Punch.  The sheet I have provided for you has four sets of labels, to make it easier for you to mass produce if necessary.  I suggest printing the images out onto white cardstock.

Download snowman_soup_free_download.pdf

After I punched out the labels, I stamped one of the smaller snowflakes in the center as a finishing touch.

I adhered the "Snowman Soup" label to the top of the lid.

I then flipped the lid over and adhered the poem label to the inside, being sure to line up the scallops.

Put the lid back on your tin, and you have an inexpensive & quick gift, ready to go!  You could stick it in a basket with a couple mugs and a beautiful card (made with the Snowflake Serenade set so it will coordinate, of course!). 

I still have even MORE projects to share with you, so be sure to stop back by this afternoon!

SUPPLIES:

INK- Brocade Blue Classic from SU!, Versamark

STAMPS- Papertrey Ink

CARDSTOCK- Prism

OTHER- Ribbon from May Arts, Tin from Papertrey Ink, Giga Scalloped Circle Punch from Marvy, hot chocolate, mini marshmallows, peppermint stick, Terrifically Tacky Tape from Provo Craft

 

Comments

[Sandy Kay]

I am delighted to be the first to comment - this is SO cute! Thanks for all you're sharing - I am SO excited to see the new sets!
Sandy Kay

[MSBetsyZ]

EEEEEK!! STOP!!! My head's gonna explode with all these ideas you're giving me! Seriously, Nichole, I can't stand it, lol... everything's just too freakin' CUTE!

Hugs,
Betsy

[Melanie]

WOW Nichole, I am positively light-headed from viewing your gorgeous projects for this month's countdown~!~!!!! The cake set is beautiful and very versatile and user-friendly, and this wonderful snowflake serenade set is stunning!!! I can't wait for the next demo on your blog -- you treat us so well by spoiling us with your beautiful sneak peeks!!!!!

[snarflemarfle]

So clever!

Now why am I craving a steamy mug of hot chocolate?

[Carolyn King (Cammie)]

As usual, these sneak peek projects are phenonominal! Wow! My head is spinning!!! Gotta stay awake tonight!

[Debbie Fisher]

Nichole, I love this idea. I am unable to download the soup verse here plus the downloadable you made for papercrafts. I keep getting an error message when I try to open. I first right click and click on "save target as". It saves it, then when I go to open I get an error to open message. Know what I can do to get it? Never had this happen before on other items I've downloaded.

[Melanie Muenchinger]

cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute!

[Deborah Golan]

How adorable! I will be bakc! Thanks! Deb

[Sandy Kay]

Nichole,
I was able to print out the snowman soup labels, however, it won't work with my giga punch - the punch is too large. Should it be the mega punch? Unfortunately, I don't have that one - yet!
Sandy Kay

[Sandy K]

Your projects are wonderful. I'm so glad I signed up to get the newsletters. Thank you for sharing your creativity and your download.

[Janet]

Please, Nichole....stop!!!! You are killing me!

[sue]

I love these tins. I just decorated 3 of them to sell at a craft fair. Yours is so delightful. I may have to buy more and copy yours.

[Tina Suzan]

Love the snowman soup and poem...THANKS so much for sharing!!! Love everything you make..truly!! Creative and talented and always willing to share...thanks sooooo much. It really helps newbies like myself.

In Peace & Laughter,

Tina Suzan

[Andrea Hays]

Goodness! Do you ever sleep? Thanks for the freebie download and for your great ideas!

[krisstee]

NO FAIR! I am on the Atlantic coast. I may have to stay up VERY late tonight.......LOL. I am LOVIN' the snowflake set. Your ideas are wonderful. You are the biggest ENABLER on the net. I am hooked. LOL

[Christine Villacarlos]

what an awesome project! love it, love it, love it!!!

[Carole Burrage]

Thanks for the freebie, Nichole! I love, love, love it! And I'm so excited about the party tonight! This is my RSVP... : )

[Niki]

Very cute! I can't wait for this snowflake set! Thanks for the free download, too!

[Gwen snater]

I swear!!! YOU are the most talented Stamper I have ever seen!!!

[Kathyc]

This is adorable! Thank you so much for the free download; that's going over and above! I've already got a set printed out; all I need now is the stamp set! See you at midnight (or 10:00 actually!).

[Michelle (MilwaukeeMommy)]

Adorable as always, Nichole!! I would love to make these for Xmas gifts. Still working on my Halloween coffee filter treats!! LOL!! (I'm a little slow!!)

[Sara]

Amazing, just beautiful Nichole! Can't wait, what time is it anyway???

[Karen Sullivan (basketmom)]

LOVE that "Joy" stamp - it's so elegant and beautiful. The tin is adorable - you have so many creative ideas.

[Susan]

You are SO SWEET to share the snowman soup label with us! Thank you. I will use it this Christmas for sure.
Susan

[Jen]

So sweet. I love it!