Sunday, December 12, 2010

2 in 1: A Gift Tag and An Ornament

I made these skates for my sister-in-law who loves handmade, crafty goodies.  She is extremely generous and thoughtful and always gives the most original gifts.  She skated quite a bit as a girl, so I thought these would be perfect for her.  I plan on using these as a gift tag on my gift for her, then she can hang them on her tree if she chooses.  I wrote 'To:' and 'From:' on the back in white gel pen.  I love the look of the glitter on the blades and the bow/laces. 


Recipe
Skates - cut from Winter Woodland; the base image was cut multiple times and layered to create a sturdy die cut
Patterned paper - scraps from my stash
Cardstock - DCWV Textured Neutrals; Recollections
Extra fine glitter
Black Creative Memories marker for stitching
White Gelly Roll pen (not shown; on flip side)
Cording from Michael's

I'm entering this project into a few challenges:

Cooking With Cricut: Challenge #8 - No Red and Green Together - Create a holiday project using red or green but not together...or use neither.
Fantabulous Cricut: Challenge Me Monday #39 - Gifts Galore - Create a handmade gift or gift package.
Gaby Abby Challenge with SEI Week #9: Glitter It Up! - "Create anything, just make sure you GLITTER IT UP!!"
Serenity Scrappers: Christmas Secret Prize Challenge - Create a holiday-themed layout, tag or card.  This FUN challenge is open until 12/17 - the winner will receive a wrapped gift to place under their tree...not to be opened until Christmas!!  :-)  Get your projects in!




12 comments:

Jean said...

These are so pretty!! Thanks for playing along with us at FCCB this week.

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

So pretty! What a thoughtful idea, she is sure to love it!

Helen said...

These are very pretty!! Thanks for joining Challenge Me Monday at FCCB :)

Sherri said...

Those are adorable....and FANTABULOUS!

Kate said...

What a lovely idea - and how special for a former skater! The shine on the blades is just fantastic!!
Thanks so much for playing along at FCCB this week!

Michelle said...

this is too pretty!! love them Im sure your SIL will love it too! thanks for participating in the challenge at the fccb!
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Saundra said...

Love the skates! Thanks for joining in the fun at FCCB!

Valerie said...

Gorgeous skates!!

Kel said...

These are too cute.. Thanks for entering the challenge over at serenityscrappers.blogspot.com. Good luck!

Besthobbyeva said...

I love these and thanks for letting us know how you made them. Thanks for entering the challenge at Serenity Scrappers. Looks like you got these entered in a few, good for you!!

Jen said...

I love gifts that serve double duty! Wonderful job on the skates, Sharon -- I'm sure she'll love them. Thanks for sharing with us at Cooking With Cricut.

Anonymous said...

Love the skates! So darn cute!