Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Christmas Hostess Gift + Halloween Freebie

I'm finally getting into the christmas spirit. This is my first christmas project this year so far. I absolutely loved making this simple hostess gift. It was cheap, fast and fun! haha. I got the idea from Kerry's Paper Crafts. If you've never checked out her blog before, you should! She has some great ideas!
The container is a from some fresh strawberries from my local produce store. I simply washed it out. The confetti and candles were from Dollar Tree. The Christmas tag on top is from Lindsay's Nature's Christmas set. The December 25 on top of the ribbon flower is from Lindsay's Christmas Cupcake Wrapper Set.
I used red stickles for holly berries and pearl paint on santa's beard. It looks so much better in person!
Forgive me for the poor lighting on the photos. I took these after the sun went down and I am used to working with natural light. I need to get some kind of light box set up.
This project qualifies for the following challenges: ABC Christmas (Under the Tree), ABC Challenge (X-Mas), Craftylicious (anything goes), The Crafty Pad (Something for a friend), Create 4 Fun (Use a digi), Flourishes (Gift), Flourishes (Inky edges), Inky Impressions (Anything Goes), Make It Crafty (Distressing), One Stop Craft (Alter It)

I also wanted to remind you of a great sale going on til Saturday at Lindsay's store!

Now for your freebies! Don't forget to stop by Lindsay's blog to snag a freebie!

I've also got a free digi for you!
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24 comments:

  1. LaurelOctober 13, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    Love your project and such a cute freebie!

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  2. LeanneOctober 14, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    What a great gift set Tamara! You always come up with the neatest things! Great job with the tag and I love that ribbon bow! TFS!

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  3. KarinOctober 14, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    What a sweet gift...Love that vintage Santa on this :) That freebie is awsome! Thank you :)

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  4. Lindsay WeirichOctober 14, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    What a great gift idea!

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  5. Mrs. FenceOctober 14, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Fabulous gift idea! Love the colors and that ribbon flower is super cool! Awesome freebies, too!

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  6. 1CardCreatorOctober 14, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    What a great idea! I love that stamp on it too! ~Diane

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  7. CherylOctober 14, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Great project!

    Funny, I was just checking out my deli container from lunch trying to think of a way to use it. You gave me some ideas!

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  8. DebbieOctober 14, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    Brilliant idea and beautifully altered. :)
    Thanks for joining us at The Crafty Pad. :)

    xxDebbie

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  9. CindiOctober 14, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    what a great gift!!! very nice. and the freebie is way cute
    :)

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  10. AnonymousOctober 14, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    lovely gift, thanks for joining in the fun with us on the ABC Christmas challenge this time, hugs Samantha :0)

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  11. AnonymousOctober 14, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    What a lovely gift that is! Beautiful job! Thanks for joining us at Inky Impressions! hugs, Angela

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  12. shaz earlOctober 15, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    Fabulous Christmas gift thanks for joining us at Alphabet challenge x

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  13. berg4October 15, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Great gift idea - thanks for sharing. Your blog is wonderful - so many ideas and all your files, I can't wait to go through them. Thank you!

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  14. PatOctober 15, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Great project, lovely colours, super Christmas gift. Thanks for joining in at The Crafty Pad.

    Pat xx

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  15. HelenOctober 15, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    Beautiful giftwrap!
    Thanks for joining us at the ABC Christmas Challenge!
    Helen x

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  16. MickiOctober 15, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    What a great idea. One of those 'duh' moments for me. That is a beautiful gift. ohhhh man, I wish I would have kept my containers.......

    hugs

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  17. Kathy JonesOctober 15, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    Gorgeous gift box and love all the ribbon treatment!! Thanks for playing the BBB Challenge!!

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  18. BeccyOctober 16, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    What a fabulous idea for a gift. Love how you have made the ribbon embellishment, this really compliments the image.
    Hugs Beccy x

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  19. gina gOctober 16, 2010 at 5:30 AM

    Fabulous creation. Thanks for joining us at Craftalicious for our challenge this time. luv gina xx

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  20. CarisaOctober 18, 2010 at 3:02 AM

    what a great idea to reuse these little packages! i love how you distressed the edges of the DP. thanks for joining us for our 2nd Technique Challenge at Make it Crafty!!!

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  21. PaulaOctober 19, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    Wow such a fabulous gift. Thanks for taking part in the ABC Christmas challenge.

    Paula GD. xx

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  22. MargieOctober 19, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Fantastic gift idea, all packaged and ready to go!

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  23. Leah l'OrangeOctober 26, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    what a fantastic project, and i would LOVE to receive something like this as a gift! a totally simple, yet GORGEOUS way to deck out the plain ol' clear plastic... i can see different coloured fabrics or tulle or grass inside too, for added effect! love it! thanks so much for playing with us at Make it Crafty! :)

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  24. ZoeOctober 26, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    Great idea to use a platic container as a gift set. You did a great job adding the soft distress inking to the edges of the DP. I really like the softness of the edge around the tag. Thanks for joining us at Make it Crafty. hugs xxoo

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