07 January, 2010

Leftover Christmas goodie........




I almost forgot to post this; but here it is!
We had a pretty busy Christmas this year. 3 family dinners. Boxing Day (that's the 26th for my american friends) was fast approaching and I needed cards for bf's mom & dad; and for his sister's family of 5!
I was tired, and just totally out of creative ideas, but I needed to do something! So, I decided instead of creating traditional cards for each person, I'd give away chocolate! That way, the lack of a true card would be overlooked. I decided on one for each family. 2. A number I could handle.

These pockets are so easy to do up; so that's just what I did. I rummaged through my stash of papers and pulled out two sheets of SU! DSP in a Christmassy theme and did a simple diaper fold I Loaded them up with chocolate, candy canes and a couple of dollar scratch and wins.

They did the trick! They were recieved with bold big eyes and oohs and aahs... as much for the creativity as the chocolate -but more so for the chance to win millions!!!! (er, well.... hundreds...)


DSP, CS, ribbon, embellies - all SU! (except red rhinestones)
Tools; snowflake border punch from Martha Stewart



All supplies used are SU, except the MERRY stamp (thankd Mary!) and the giant red flower (thanks Judy!) - and a little gold stickles for dots around the word "Merry".

If you've never tried this fold before, you really should. All it takes is a sheet of 12x12 double sided DSP and you're off to the races!

8 comments:

MiamiKel said...

Oh la lah - chocolate'! I can't believe you got all of that into one diaper pouch, lol! You are a master! These are just darling - in your paper choice and awesome embellies ..... (mine are usually all wonky, rofl!) Great job, Kare!

Catherine said...

These rock, Karen! They are gorgeous and I love how you embellied them! I really need to try one of these now that I have a Scor-Pal. One day....
Thanks for the inspiration!
{{{hugs}}}

kadie said...

Yummers!! You really did a fabulous job with these pouches!! All your paper choices and embies are perfect!

Judy McMullen said...

Wow! What a terrific idea and great execution, Karen! Yeah, who wouldn't want to receive this goodie bag! Way to go!!!

Carolyn Bounds said...

What scrumptious creations, and the perfect gift idea...chocolate and lotto tickets=] I will remember this idea next year!!!

Hugs!!!
Carolyn

*Susan* said...

Karen, what a fantastic idea! These pouches look as fabulously yummy as the goodies they hold! Hey you can't go wrong with chocolates and the chance to win moolah! This is going in the "quickie gift ideas" file. {hug}

Carolyn Bounds said...

Hello, my sweets!!! How I wish I could reach into the monitor and grab one of those yummies:o) Heck...if I could reach into the monitor, there would be nothing left!! It would all be in my belly;o) I just wanted to let you know that you are the winner of one free digi from the Busy Beauties Blog Hop:o) Let me know which image you would like, and I will get it to you lickty-split.

Love ya!!
Carolyn

Lorie said...

Karen, CONGRATULATIONS on your win (see above), and I just wanted to tell you what a YUMMY treat you've created here. I saw this in the thumbnail picture, and completely lost track of what I was doing, because there was chocolate involved here!! These are great, and I be your recipients were indeed thrilled with the special thought and love that went in to your gift!! Thanks for sharing!!
Love ya,

Lorie