It's Blog Tour Time -- Join the Control Freaks for a Christmas Showcase!

Hello everyone! Can you believe that another month has flown by and it's the twentieth already -- time for another Freaky tour! The Control Freaks are at it again, bringing you some terrific projects showcasing all the best of Christmas. If you're already in the midst of the tour, that means you arrived here from the wonderful Lisa Martz's blog. But however you got here, pour yourself a cup of coffee, pull up a chair and enjoy this next stop! I've got some great Christmas Gifts and Ideas for you today and when you're done here, hop back on the bus and take a ride to the next stop! The fun never ends!

What better gift for a card-maker to give someone than the gift of ... cards! Who wouldn't love this beautiful card storage box for Christmas, filled with hand-made cards for every occasion? Made with the Sampin' Up! Forget-Me-Not-Keeper and the beautiful Cottage Wall Designer Series Papers, this is truly a gift that will give all year long! Don't forget to include some envelopes and perhaps even postage stamps to the box. This is truly a gift that promises to please the most difficult-to-shop-for person and a gift that will give all year long. You may even find yourself receiving a few of the cards you made!

 

Now, what about something for the younger set? A personalized set of Magnets will brighten any bulletin board, refrigerator or school locker. What teen or tween wouldn't love to get this set? I used the Stampin' Up! small tin, fabulous Pink Flamingo Designer Series Papers and Long Board Chipboard, along with the Big Shot, the Scallop Oval Die (with the Movers & Shapers Die) and Serif Essentials dies for the letters. The magnets are easily purchased at any craft store. Add some ribbon, a few punched out flowers, some brads and a whole lot of love for a gift that is sure to please!

 

I've got one last project for you before you move on to the next stop. This little gift bag would be great to hold a special gift for a friend, teacher or anyone! Made with the Fancy Favors Box Die and the Big Shot and the Snowflake #2 Die, the unexpected colors of Orchid Opulence and Bermuda Bay are set off perfectly by the shimmery stripe in the Bride Specialty Designer Series Paper. The two snowflakes weave together easily by alternating the "arms" to front and back -- such a cute and functional little bag! 

Well, it's time to move on to the next stop -- there are some absolutely fabulous projects waiting for you out there on ControlFreak blogs!

Click on the button below to move on down the road to Melanie Schulenberg's blog. I know you won't be disappointed! Have fun on the rest of the tour. Happy travels, Happy Stamping and Happy Holidays!

 

Hello everyone! Can you believe that another month has flown by and it's the twentieth already -- time for another Freaky tour! The Control Freaks are at it again, bringing you some terrific projects showcasing all the best of Christmas. If you're already in the midst of the tour, that means you arrived here from the wonderful Lisa Martz's blog. But however you got here, pour yourself a cup of coffee, pull up a chair and enjoy this next stop! I've got some great Christmas Gifts and Ideas for you today and when you're done here, hop back on the bus and take a ride to the next stop! The fun never ends!

What better gift for a card-maker to give someone than the gift of ... cards! Who wouldn't love this beautiful card storage box for Christmas, filled with hand-made cards for every occasion? Made with the Sampin' Up! Forget-Me-Not-Keeper and the beautiful Cottage Wall Designer Series Papers, this is truly a gift that will give all year long! Don't forget to include some envelopes and perhaps even postage stamps to the box. This is truly a gift that promises to please the most difficult-to-shop-for person and a gift that will give all year long. You may even find yourself receiving a few of the cards you made!

 

Now, what about something for the younger set? A personalized set of Magnets will brighten any bulletin board, refrigerator or school locker. What teen or tween wouldn't love to get this set? I used the Stampin' Up! small tin, fabulous Pink Flamingo Designer Series Papers and Long Board Chipboard, along with the Big Shot, the Scallop Oval Die (with the Movers & Shapers Die) and Serif Essentials dies for the letters. The magnets are easily purchased at any craft store. Add some ribbon, a few punched out flowers, some brads and a whole lot of love for a gift that is sure to please!

 

I've got one last project for you before you move on to the next stop. This little gift bag would be great to hold a special gift for a friend, teacher or anyone! Made with the Fancy Favors Box Die and the Big Shot and the Snowflake #2 Die, the unexpected colors of Orchid Opulence and Bermuda Bay are set off perfectly by the shimmery stripe in the Bride Specialty Designer Series Paper. The two snowflakes weave together easily by alternating the "arms" to front and back -- such a cute and functional little bag! 

Well, it's time to move on to the next stop -- there are some absolutely fabulous projects waiting for you out there on ControlFreak blogs!

Click on the button below to move on down the road to Melanie Schulenberg's blog. I know you won't be disappointed! Have fun on the rest of the tour. Happy travels, Happy Stamping and Happy Holidays!

 

Hello everyone! Can you believe that another month has flown by and it's the twentieth already -- time for another Freaky tour! The Control Freaks are at it again, bringing you some terrific projects showcasing all the best of Christmas. If you're already in the midst of the tour, that means you arrived here from the wonderful Lisa Martz's blog. But however you got here, pour yourself a cup of coffee, pull up a chair and enjoy this next stop! I've got some great Christmas Gifts and Ideas for you today and when you're done here, hop back on the bus and take a ride to the next stop! The fun never ends!

What better gift for a card-maker to give someone than the gift of ... cards! Who wouldn't love this beautiful card storage box for Christmas, filled with hand-made cards for every occasion? Made with the Sampin' Up! Forget-Me-Not-Keeper and the beautiful Cottage Wall Designer Series Papers, this is truly a gift that will give all year long! Don't forget to include some envelopes and perhaps even postage stamps to the box. This is truly a gift that promises to please the most difficult-to-shop-for person and a gift that will give all year long. You may even find yourself receiving a few of the cards you made!

 

Now, what about something for the younger set? A personalized set of Magnets will brighten any bulletin board, refrigerator or school locker. What teen or tween wouldn't love to get this set? I used the Stampin' Up! small tin, fabulous Pink Flamingo Designer Series Papers and Long Board Chipboard, along with the Big Shot, the Scallop Oval Die (with the Movers & Shapers Die) and Serif Essentials dies for the letters. The magnets are easily purchased at any craft store. Add some ribbon, a few punched out flowers, some brads and a whole lot of love for a gift that is sure to please!

 

I've got one last project for you before you move on to the next stop. This little gift bag would be great to hold a special gift for a friend, teacher or anyone! Made with the Fancy Favors Box Die and the Big Shot and the Snowflake #2 Die, the unexpected colors of Orchid Opulence and Bermuda Bay are set off perfectly by the shimmery stripe in the Bride Specialty Designer Series Paper. The two snowflakes weave together easily by alternating the "arms" to front and back -- such a cute and functional little bag! 

Well, it's time to move on to the next stop -- there are some absolutely fabulous projects waiting for you out there on ControlFreak blogs!

Click on the button below to move on down the road to Melanie Schulenberg's blog. I know you won't be disappointed! Have fun on the rest of the tour. Happy travels, Happy Stamping and Happy Holidays!

 

Comments

[Wendy W.]

Everything is so great, Gretchen!! I especially LOVE those bulletin board magnets! You are such a clever girl!! I need a box for MY cards!! Maybe if you can't figure out who to give that to, I can give you a suggestion ... :)

[Connie]

Love your projects, Gretchen! The magnets are TOO cute for young ladies! What a great gift idea!

[Cindy Major]

Great projects and great ideas! Love the magnet tin - so clever! Whatever did we do before we had the Big Shot to play with? ;)

[Melanie Schulenberg]

Great projects Gretchen. I LOVE that tin idea. What a great gift idea for teens.

[DOstamping]

Great idea for a personalized magnet tin. Every little kid loves their name!

[Becky Jensen]

Lovely projects Gretchen! Thank you for sharing!

Becky
LNS

[Carole'Anne AKA Stampin Stressaway]

Absolutly Fabulous Gretchen
Whow the box idea with the cards - now that would be a super wonderful gift
BRILLIANT Gretchen - just Brilliant!
Thank you for wonderful inspiration!
you are super talented!

[Lisa M]

Love all your projects, Gretchen! As always! My particular favorite is the box with the snowflakes on it! What great table favors these would make!

[Mary Brown]

What wonderful projects! I love the magnet tin holder and your fancy favor box is soooo cute! LOVE the colors!

[Kelli Satterwhite]

Great tour Gretchen - wonderful ideas and projects!!! Your fancy box is my favorite...

[Whitney Richardson]

What wonderful gift inspirations!! It is amazing the creativity I find here. You are a huge inspiration in my business, thank you for all the hard work and time you take to blog all these wonderful things to share with us!!
Happy Thanksgiving!

[Julie]

Awesome projects Gretchen. Love the personalized magnets. With so many odd spellings on baby names, etc., it is so worth the effort to personalize things. Especially when the tools make it so easy. I think I may try a similar project. Have you tried the magnet sheets through the Big Shot yet? Thanks for the inspiration. Love the blog tour.

[Wendy J.]

Gretchen, these are all wonderful inspiring ideas! You do beautiful work! Great job!