Category Archives: DIY

DIY: easy christmas stationary …

December 16, 2010

sticking to my metallics theme with my paper garland, place cards, and gift box topper, i decided to make some fun christmas stationary.  this would be a great addition, and personal touch to your christmas presents!

 i used my lifestyle craft / quickutz die cutting machine (the epic six tool) with the simple circles, fancy wrap around envelope tabs, and a small snowflake die cut.  i just took a kraft envelope and card.  for the card, i used my sewing machine to sew on the circles in gold and silver.

festive right?  these would also be great for thank you notes!

christmas gift boxes …

December 14, 2010

packaging gifts is definitely on my mind lately.  i have a pile of gifts to be wrapped, and hopefully i will get to them soon.

here’s a little pillow box gift box i made using my die cut machine from lifestyle crafts.  they have a fun little pillow box die cut that you can make any kind of paper into this little pillow box.  i topped the pillow box with a topper that i made from folding up vintage music sheets accordion style, then i glued on a simple circle and snowflake.

a perfect little box to gift your tiny treasures, like jewelry.   and, speaking of jewelry.  i’ve been working like crazy, but i have sent out all my orders that i have received since yesterday.  i still have been getting them out within about 1-2 business days, and it takes 2-5 days to mail in the usa.  so, there is still a little time for last minute gifts from the armelle jewelry shop for your holiday needs.

anyhow, i hope you are enjoying all the hustle and bustle!
i hope to share some more fun holiday packaging soon!  and, maybe some fun treats and other DIY’s!

DIY: christmas place cards / name cards…

December 9, 2010

i made another little christmas craft- some fun place cards for your holiday table.  although, you can use them for more than just christmas.
we usually have a fun brunch christmas morning with our little family after we open presents.  so, i thought it would be fun to add our own little place cards to spruce up the table a little bit.  but, these would be great idea for your christmas parties that are sure to be coming up! {p.s.- do you spy my holiday garland in these pictures?}

DIY christmas name / place cards  {here is a little run down on how i made them}:

  • i was able to use my new die cut machine, from lifestyle crafts.  i used the nesting circles die to cut out the middle music sheet paper, then i used the nesting scalloped circles to cut out the gold poster paper scalloped paper. {all from their new basics release}
  • i then printed out on white textured cardstock our names in the font that i liked, then cut out the names into strips.  
  • i then glued the music sheet circle to the gold scallop, then bent/folded the name strips twice on each end so they were more 3-d and glued on the ends to the rest.
  • the finishing touch was a cute little mini-clothes pin that i picked up at the craft store.
  • i chose to put them in little succulent plant pots that i already had {inspired by this post}, but really, you could place them just about anywhere.

i hope this helps with your holiday planning!