Scrap it with a song - A project a day

Hello! Where has the time gone?? Can you believe its only 2 days til christmas?? Crazy how even though it starts earlier and earlier every year it just seems to creep up on you! Its my turn today to show you a little project that I've created for Christmas. I made these to give out as teacher gifts this year and they were very well received. I made a little felt bag by cutting a strip of pink felt 11 x 4", score it at 4.5" from either edge and then make a crease with a bone folder or scoring tool. The I cut 2 strips of blue felt 2 1/4" x 4 1/2" for the sides, and one strip of blue felt 1 1/2" x 12". I blanket stitched around the edges to give a more homemade feel to it and once I'd sewn on the handles I added a couple of buttoms to either side for added cuteness. I then printed out a copy of the snowman soup poem (that you can find everywhere on the WWW), cut it out, added some festive looking ribbon and pegged it to the bag. Next I filled the bag with 2 sachets of hot chocolate, a bag of mini marshmallows, some chocolates (some little biscuits would also work well) and a candy cane stiring stick. Pour it all into your favourite mug and sit, back, relax and enjoy the warmth! These bags were so easy to make, I made a total of 16 (we don't have that many teachers but I saved some back for friends) in roughly 5 hours. If you have a go, I'd love to see them!! If you haven't seen the Scrap it with a song blog, you can go there from here and see what the other DT ladies have come up with to celebrate the lead up to Christmas! Have a wonderful christmas, I hope you get all you want and Peace be with you. Hugs to you all!

Scrap it with a song - Just the way you are

You'll be forgiven for thinking Billy Joel for this weeks song choice - but it's actually the newest star on the block, Bruno Mars, who we are singing along with! This song is just sooo beautiful and has a great beat I couldn't help but love it instantly. The lyrics are just wonderful and of course offer alot of scrapability. This layout is obviously based on DD and I used the lines from the chorus. When she smiles the whole room lights up. She has an infectious smile and laugh. She was more than happy to pose as Alice! So what will this song inspire from you?? Come and check the DT work and come and meet the newest member of our team!

Scrap that Poetry - The tables Turned

I'm late in posting this, but we have a wonderful poem for you this fortnight at Scrap that Poetry. It can be interpretted in so many ways. I chose to stay literal with the poem and instead of using a photo I used a book that was created by DD. It's her new obsession and she will make a book a day with the most fascinating stories with full illustrations too! Its quite funny though because it's like looking at me all over again. When I last saw my Grandma she said its like living my childhood over, watching DD at work and in her features. So What will the poem inspire you to create?? Click here to take a look and I hope you will find some inspiration in it! See you there!

Scrap it with a song - Lucky

Our song choice for you this week is Lucky by Jason Mraz. Lots of lovely lyrics and very, very scrappable. Create a layout or a card using part of the title or lyrics to be in with the chance to win a fabby prize. Click here for the challenge at Scrap it with a song!!

Scrapwhispers

Hey all! What are your plans for the coming weekend? There is no new challenge this week at Scrapwhispers but we wanted to remind you of the current November challenges.

We have: All Things Bright and Beautiful

Its a scary one

Its a Summary

and our Tri shutter card Blog hop!

If you join in on any one, or all, of these challenges submit your entry here to be in with the chance to win a fab prize.

So if you have nothing on this weekend, why not get in the running?

Have a great weekend!

Digi Bells Christmas card

Do you remember me telling you about the new Elizabeth Bell Designs challenge blog? Well there is a blog hop at the Digi Bells DT blog. The DT have asked us to make a christmas card using an Elizabeth Bell image. This super cute image of Willow, came from Whiff of Joy, but I'm not sure you can get it anymore. But if you're not familiar with Whiff of joy, you can be sure they have plenty more for you to agonise over, LOL! I decided on a tea light gift card. I've made a fair few of these recently. They are just perfect for the people who have everything. Thanks for looking. Enjoy your week x

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?

Scrap it with a song time again! This week we have the classic from Pat Boone, Winter Wonderland. This song just makes you warm inside thinking about christmas, doesn't it? Our sonspor this week is the Stamping Boutique, who have the most adorable digital images. I've used one of their digi stamps on my card. I used "Natalie" and I think she is just so cute. I teamed her with some papers from Papermania and a sentiment from Autumn Leaves stamps. Don't forget when you play along you can use any part of the song for inspiration, not just the title. So come and give it a try!