Bookmarks!

Sometimes I wonder if I like making bookmarks because it's an excuse to give books as gifts... or if I like giving books because it's an excuse to make bookmarks. But since both are true, I suppose it doesn't matter, lol.

I've made A LOT of bookmarks in the last few years, a fact which is mysteriously somehow NOT apparent by clicking the BOOKMARKS label in my blog, but there are a couple of goods ones there, made from stamping, collage or washi tape. Collaged bookmarks miiiiiight be my favorite, though, so that's what I used on these. Often I just put a plain piece of paper on the back, but these happen to be double-sided, because, as usual, I had gotten out and fussycut waaaaaaaay too many images and it seemed a pity not to use them.

I'm taking a tiny bit of extra pride in the fact that the bits of vintage map I used happen to feature places near where the two recipients have lived. Also, I broke out my vintage bus tickets and my greenstamps... both of which make any collage even better, imo!

Winter Wildlife Ornament Tags

As the holidays approach, we don't just need cards, we need tags, too. And if they're Dylusions' Bauble Shaped Dyamond Boards adorned with Eyelet Outlet brads and washi, so much the better! These bauble-shaped beauties feature EO Snowflake Brads, Moose, Polar Bears and Deer; all set in a sparkly landscape of Glitter Winter and Glitter Tall Trees Tape.

Winter Wildlife Shopping List:

Snowflake Brads

Moose Brads

Polar Bear Brads

Deer Brads

Glitter Winter Tape

Glitter Tall Trees Tape

Visit the Eyelet Outlet Online Store to find all the bards, tapes, flowers, enamels, bling and sequins you could possibly need; for the holidays and beyond!

The Best Place for SNOW...

 ...is on holiday cards. In this case, it's a Superior Snowflake Mandala Monday and I'm very much hoping it's the ONLY snow I see this week!!! ;) I'll let you decide if you'd like to see actual snow in your location or not. 

Wrapping Up...

...the 2025 Jingle Belles season with the traditional photo of ALL my cards. Jingle Belles will return on January 1, 2026 for another year of inspiration, fun and getting cards DONE! We'd love for you to join us then!

If you're not quite finished making, be sure to hop over and see Stephanie's collection of gorgeous greetings from the year. We've also put up a Linky that will run until Christmas Eve, where you can post your cards and take inspiration from others!

Dylusions Reusable Nesting Gift Boxes

One of my favorite ways to stretch my supplies (and my budget!) is making my own "fancy" gift bags and boxes. It's a lot of fun, and let's face it, I already have ALL the ingredients, because papercrafting supplies are ideal for gift wrapping, too. Today I'm up on the Ranger Project Tutorials Page, using Archival Inks, Stickles and Liquid Pearls to adorn a set of three Dylusions Nesting Boxes. I'd love for you to check it out!

Snow Globes Galore

What's cuter than half a dozen snow globes? Half a dozen snow globes featuring Eyelet Outlet holiday brads! This selection features Santa and Mrs. Claus Brads, a Sleigh, and super-cute Caroler Brads.  

Shopping List:

Santa and Mrs. Claus Brads

Sleigh Brads

Caroler Brads

Let your cards sing out with holiday cheer using Eyelet Outlet brads and embellishments!

SOS562: Forever Young

There's a new challenge at Shopping Our Stash and this time we're making kid-themed cards. Which just happen to be one of my favorite cardmaking sub-genres, so without further ado, here's my card:

I've had MFT's Rainbows and Unicorns stamp and die set for ages, and can never resist an excuse to use it. Often I paper-piece it, but this time I was in the mood to color, so I did. I'm not sure how many pieces of Simple Stories' Puddle Jumper patterned paper I have owned, but I'm pretty confident I've never used it whole... I just like cutting out the clusters of whimsical clouds! This card is destined for a grand-niece with a January birthday, so for once I'm ahead of the game! 

Head on over to Shopping Our Stash to see the adorable young-at-heart cards our Crew have made to inspire you, then start planning your own kid-centric creation. SOS562: Forever Young runs until the evening of Monday, December 15th.