Oct 11 2007

Workshop Card and Hostess Gift

This is a really quick and simple Christmas card I came up with for a workshop this week. The base card is stamped with snowflakes from Snowburst in White Craft. The DP is Wintergreen, bottom edge lightly distressed. The large star is stamped with Versa Mark on white and embossed with Irridescent Ice, then cut out– very sparkly. The centers of the snowflakes were then dotted with a glue pen and sprinkled with Dazzling Diamonds for a bit of all over sparkle!!! Super quick and easy card!!! Thanks for looking!!

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  • Stamps: Star Studded, Snowburst, Many Merry Messages
  • Paper: Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Wintergreen DP
  • Ink: Black Stazon, Craft White, Versa Mark
  • Accessories: Bashful Blue Taffeta, Irridescent Ice EP, Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Dimensionals, Distressing Tool on Cutter Kit
  • Measurements: Card is 5.5 x 4.25; DP is 5.5 x 2; Sentiment panel is 1.5 x 2.5.

The other card we’re doing at this workshop is the Ride ’em Cowboy posted a few cards down in the Boho West theme. I made the Hostess Gift to coordinate with that card as the hostess really likes the horse/cowboy theme, so this is my Boho West Hostess Gift.

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My hostess gifts are never real elaborate — but I do try to fit them to the hostesses personality, and they usually seem pleased! This contains several 4 x 5.25″ pieces of the Outlaw DP, and a sheet each of Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow and Really Rust, cut into quarters. One tiny baggy contains 18 punched stars in the same colors and the other contains 18 brass eyelets (vintage) and a few yards of hemp. In the center is a spool (round tab punch spool — love that idea) containing 1 yard of 5/8″ wide Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon. I know my hostess, and I KNOW she’ll also carefully take the bag apart and use the punched pieces on the bag topper!!! I just love putting these little gift bags together!!! Hope she likes it!!!! I think she will!!! Thanks for looking!!!

22 responses so far

22 Responses to “Workshop Card and Hostess Gift”

  1. marisa (whiterockmama) says:

    Having hosted quite a few parties myself, it is always a wonderful touch when the hostess provides you with a little something. Love how you cater the gift to the hostess – so nice not to be “cookie stamped”. Love the Follow His star card too.

  2. leslierich says:

    This is a wonderful workshop card! The snowflake background and the sparkles are just gorgeous! I’d love to receive your hostess gift, too. So nicely packaged–a real treat!

  3. Melissa says:

    Both the card and the hostess gift are fabulous ideas!

  4. Michelle says:

    what a fabulous idea for a hostess gift! I love it, and I’m sure she will too!

  5. Tandra Boyer says:

    MARVELOUS Hostess gift! Very original! Can I steal it??? LOL

  6. Beautiful card Sharon! I love the crispness of the blue, white and black combo.

  7. SmilynStef says:

    Love them both … just perfect.

  8. Sherrie (Sherrie) says:

    The card and the hostess gift are wonderful!!

  9. Angel W. says:

    Love your card and wish I was your hostess! 🙂
    BTW, you’ve been tagged: http://www.angelosity.blogspot.com
    Please feel no obligation!

  10. Tammy says:

    This is a great idea! If I were a hostess, this would be a wonderful incentive for me to have a workshop! TFS!

  11. Jenn D says:

    I love the Christmas card, but that Hostess gift is wonderful. I love it!

  12. flossie says:

    Love your Christmas card, the Hostess gift is fantastic, love how you put it together.

  13. Debbie (DeborahLynneS) says:

    Gorgeous card– love the glitter and glitz!!! Looking forward to a fun workshop!!!

  14. Jennifer Mason says:

    Thank you for making such wonderful cards! They are such an inspiration!

    Jennifer

  15. joyk says:

    Oh yeah!!!!!!!! She’s gonna love it for sure!

  16. Bev says:

    Really like all the Christmas themed cards. Great this time of year for ideas. tfs

  17. MrsBoz says:

    I love your idea for the hostess gift. I think I will put one together for a door prize for my workshop next week! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

  18. Regina Davis says:

    Gorgeous card and fantastic hostess gift. I’m sure any hostess would love to receive such a cool gift.

  19. Rose Ann says:

    Your card is so pretty, and your Hostess gift looks great! Who wouldn’t be thrilled to receive that? Awesome, Sharon!

  20. Sharon, this is a FABULOUS card! Love the colors and the bling on the star! Awesome hostess gift too!

  21. jacksonbelle says:

    OMGOSH! Both of these cards are incredible! I LOVe the colors and layout of the top one! So beautiful!! The bottom one is just too cool for words! I LOVE how you put those goodies on the inside! Awesome idea!!

  22. nancy littrell says:

    What a pretty, crisp and seasonal demo card and your hostess gift would be enjoyed by anyone. TFS

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