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!

playmobil nativity set …

December 10, 2010

while at story time at my local toy store i came across this darling nativity toy set by playmobil.  i just had to buy it.
we have been trying to teach our children about the true meaning of christmas, and while santa clause is fun and all, that we mainly celebrate the birth of christ on christmas.    i think this will be a fun way to continue to teach them about the birth of baby jesus, and they will actually be able to play with it without me worrying about it getting broken.
i love all the details on playmobil toys.  maybe not all the tiny pieces, but they really are cute!

giveaway: tiny prints …

December 9, 2010

 i am excited to offer you readers a great giveaway opportunity from tiny prints!

tiny prints has everything from christmas cards, to invitations, to birth announcements, to photo calendars (great gift idea!).

and, they are offering one of you lucky readers a $50 gift certificate to redeem on their site!

they have a great selection of holiday cards among other things.  and, if you are like me, you haven’t even begun to think about your christmas card this year.  so, this could really make your life easier.

here are a few of my favorite christmas cards they have to offer:

so, here are the details on how to enter the giveaway:

  • head on over to tiny prints, and choose your favorite christmas card.   leave a comment on this post and tell me what your favorite tiny print christmas card is. *please be sure to leave an email address if it is not connected to your blogger id.
  • the giveaway will close sunday december 12th, at midnight.
  • a winner will be chosen at random from the comment entries and will be announced monday, december 13th.

*for an opportunity for up to 4 extra giveaway entries: (be sure to make a comment for each of your extra entries to be considered)

  • become of follower of this blog (link on the right sidebar).
  • subscribe to this blog in a feed or reader.
  • become a facebook fan of armelle jewelry and like our page.
  • blog about this giveaway on your blog, and leave the link to the post in your comment.

good luck!!