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Oops – this post is later than anticipated. I spent the weekend making more papercraft projects for the markets next weekend. I made 30+ gift bags and coordinating gift cards. I’m looking forward to sharing photos of my stall early next week.

It has been a while since I last posted a card for this challenge. The inspiration for this colour palette is a real confectionary of colour.

I love the houses and miniature trees but the Christmas tree is not a colour I would choose.

For the challenge, I decided to use the soon to be available BLENDING BRUSHES to colour a large piece of Whisper White cardstock.

Then I chose the BUTTERFLY BEAUTY DIES to cut out the layering butterflies. Attaching ADHESIVE SHEETS to the back of the card before cutting it, made the task of layering the butterflies so easy.

The sentiment is from the ITTY BITTY BIRTHDAYS STAMP SET. I stamped it onto a piece of the cardstock I coloured. It was adhered under the lefthand side of the Whisoer White layer. It is not glued down to the card front – the ribbon is tied into a bow – that is what secures it in place – if untied, the sentiment piece can swing to the left.

The texture and weave of the POOL PARTY SHEER RIBBON is gorgeous.

Surprisingly, I didn’t add any bling to this card – I kept it more subtle.

I’m looking forward to developing my technique with the blending brushes. I think they are going to be a great, new tool in my crafting collection.

I hope that you like the card.

Thanks for popping by … happy stamping.

These are the products I used to make this card. If you live in Australia, I would be very happy to help you order any of them.

Itty Bitty Birthdays Cling Stamp Set [148618] $40.00	Butterfly Beauty Dies [151819] $68.00	Pretty Peacock A4 Cardstock [150886] $15.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Whisper White C6 Envelopes [106588] $13.00
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097] $13.00	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094] $13.00	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147108] $13.00	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107] $13.00	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083] $13.00
Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon [152462] $10.50	Adhesive Sheets [152334] $17.50	Stampin' Seal [152813] $14.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $209.00	Paper Snips [103579] $17.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00

It never ceases to surprise me where I can find ‘inspiration’ for my crafting projects.

For this project, I found a pack of aniseed flavoured lollies (candy).

And, when you see the word HUMBUG what else would you do? Buy the pack and make a Ebenezer Scrooge inspired gift – perfect for Secret Santa, if Santa thinks Christmas is a fraud, perhaps.

The ROUND TINS were the perfect choice for this little treat, as is the BLACK GLITTERED ORGANDY RIBBON.

NOTE – I did try to adhere some Designer Series Paper around the side of the tin but the lid would fit back on – oops!

To be honest, I was disapponted when LETTERS FOR YOU were retired. I used them SO much. Happily, the PLAYFUL ALPHABET DIES are filling that void. Their size is better proportioned for most projects that I make, so I am pleased to have a great replacement.

Before I die cut each of the letters needed, I attached ADHESIVE SHEETS to the back of the card stock.

To coordinate with the sweets, I cut the letters from Basic Black and attached them to a 1″ wide piece of Whisper White. To create the banner, I used the BANNER PICK A PUNCH.

And, in true miserly Scrooge form, I did not add any embellishments.

This was such a fun project to make and so, so simple. I hope whoever receives this has a good laugh.

Who would you give it to? Who do know, who likes aniseed?

Thanks for popping by … happy stamping.

These are the products I used to make this project. If you live in Australia, I would be very pleased to help you with your order.

Playful Alphabet Dies [152706] $59.00	Round Tins [153544] $21.00	Banners Pick A Punch [153608] $40.00	Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon [147897] $14.75
Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $15.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Adhesive Sheets [152334] $17.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $209.00	Paper Snips [103579] $17.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00

After making the Christmas gift bags earlier in the week, I decided to venture into different Designer Series Paper. I discovered this style of gift bag after watching a Ronda Wade Facebook Live last week.

For this gift bag, I used the PEONY GARDEN DESIGNER SERIES PAPER and the PETAL PINK ORGANDY STRIPED RIBBON for the handles and bow.

I made the coordinating gift card using the same DSP, Petal Pink card stock and HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS STAMP SET.

The birthday greeting was stamped, directly onto the piece of DSP, using the Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad.

I found this clip at a local stationery store.

The gift bag is 6″ wide, 3″ deep and 8.5″ tall. Big enough to hold all kinds of birthday goodness!

I’m going to add this gift bag to my collection for my stall at the DOCKSIDE MARKETS, Kangaroo Point, on the 5th and 6th of December.

Thanks for popping by … happy stamping.

These are the products I used to make this gift bag. If you live in Australia, I would be happy to help you order any of them.

Happiest Of Birthdays Cling Stamp Set (English) [152539] $33.00	Peony Garden Designer Series Paper [152483] $20.00	Petal Pink 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Organdy Striped Ribbon [149441] $14.00	Petal Pink A4 Cardstock [147009] $15.25
Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $13.00	Simply Scored [122334] $50.00	Stampin' Seal+ [149699] $21.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Paper Snips [103579] $17.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00