MERRY & BRIGHT I DIY MINC HOLIDAY GIFT TAGS

in the spirit of the season, and that it is monday...i thought it would be fitting to showcase just how amazing the heidi swapp minc has been for me this holiday season.

 

 

this tool and technique has the ability to create such gorgeous and professional looking projects with such ease...it blows my mind every time!

i created the basis of my tags using this heidi swapp noel digital handwritten kit.  it is full of her handwritten words that you can print out, add to projects digitially, or cut out with electronic cutting machines. it really is endless what you can do and create with digital files.

for this project i chose to print out the digital designs onto white smooth card stock and vellum.  the vellum i used is from the minc surface paper pad, which i also used in another way that i will be sharing in this post.  it is a FABULOUS minc tool and one of my favourite products to use with my minc.

as you can see the images look so beautiful when transformed with foil. and every colour and style is truly limitless as to the beautiful projects you can create.

another super fun technique with the surface pad is using the toner paper with metal dies.

 

 

 

metal dies are an amazing investment because they are so easy to use, last forever and can be made to fit so many different projects.  i love these foliage dies, i have used them so much over this last year since i purchased them and when you foil them....it is stunning.  my plan with these is to layer them on my tag for some additional texture, dimension and shine.

 

i am using a red foil, and the silver start foil on them to mix up the effects.

 

 

placing them through the minc and ready for the reveal.

 

and voila! layer and piece together on tags and pennants to create beautiful custom diy holiday greetings for all of your gifts, cards and packages this year.  truly one of a kind.

 

i love the peppermint vibes. xo

happiest creating everyone.

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HANDMADE FROM THE HEART I DIY ORNAMENTS

holiday traditions for me always include something handmade.  there is just something special about taking the intention and handcrafting something unique in honour of the present year.

 

one of these traditions always includes a handmade ornament, or two.

 

i loved creating this years ornament because not only does it involve my favourite paper collection release of this year, Heidi Swapp Art Walk...it includes mini photos of my kiddos.  truly nothing better than that!

these ornaments are actually super easy to create and handcraft.  i used my electronic cutting machine and paper ornament cut files to create the base of my ornaments.  the assembly is also super easy. all of the pieces adhere to each other and are scored so when you the final die cut it wraps around and transforms into a beautiful 3D ornament.  think the 80's crepe paper wedding decor, same idea! ;)

i further embellished the ornaments using dies from this winter wonderland heidi swapp set available here.

and there you go, ready for the tree.  i love having these ornaments added to my collection.

not only do these make incredible keepsakes for yourself, but also a beautiful gift for others.  i hope you are inspired to handmake a set of ornaments for your tree this year.
 

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WINTER WONDERLAND I SCRAPBOOK PAGE

wanting to share a fun layout today celebrating some festive vibes using some of my favourite brand new heidi swapp winter wonderland products!

i love this collection so much.  it is so classic and pretty and timeless. the perfect accompaniment for any of your favourite holiday photos!

and speaking of favourites, earlier this week i shared some holiday cards that i created with this amazing stamp and die set. you can see that post here as well as the video tutorial here.  i had so much fun creating with this set that i thought i would continue and create a 12 x 12 scrapbook page.

for this layout i used the wreath die (from this stamp & die set) which i absolutely love! isn't it SO cute?!

i used my mini evolution by we r memory keepers to cut out a bunch of the mini wreath dies.

i then compiled them together on a layout using some of my favourite holiday photos.  i must say aside from creating my little wreaths for my page i had the best time embellishing this layout!!! winter wonderland has SO many gorgeous decorative pieces to it.  from stickers, to ephemera...to alphas! truly so much fun!

be sure to get your hands on this incredible collection for your holiday memories!  from card making, to scrapbook pages...and holiday home decor it will truly create the most gorgeous holiday projects.

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