Need a good gift wrap idea or place setting name card for your holiday table? Look no further . . . how about this Christmas Cracker! Below is the full tutorial.
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Make sure you start with a heavy-weight cardstock, whether it's plain (as shown here) or already decorative. If plain, you can always add a decorative paper to the outside. (Click on any of these photos for a larger view):
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Place the recipient’s monogram on the outside and add a decorative tag, if desired.
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Products Used -- Stamps: PaperTrey Ink Believe. Paper: SU Sage Shadow & Real Red Cardstock, Cosmo Cricket Dutch Girl Paper. Ink: SU Real Red & Sage Shadow. Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Scalloped & Classic Circle Embossing Dies, Spica Glitter Pens.
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I'm sure you'll find lots of other uses for this packaging throughout the year . . . the possibilities are endless!
This is so cute Sharon. I'm gonna have to pull out my Scor-Pal and give this a try...my kids would love this.
Oh, and your nails....come on!!! So beautiful:)
Posted by: mj albright | December 05, 2007 at 10:42 PM
So awesome, Sharon!!! My kids will totally want me to make these. (Where to find the time???)
Thanks so much for the wonderful tute!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | December 05, 2007 at 11:20 PM
Such a darling project! I hadn't thought of these since Portland! Love your Christmas cracker creations!
~Bev
Posted by: Tex | December 06, 2007 at 01:55 AM
Sharon, this is an awesome project! I love the cracker with your beautiful table setting, and the tutorial is so helpful. Seeing the Scor-Pal reminds me...is there going to be a new/improved one coming out? Or shall I get one now? My friend and I have been considering it...thanks! Always love to stop by! Cheryl ;-)
Posted by: CherylQuilts | December 06, 2007 at 06:48 AM
Oh, this is great! I was looking at a set of geniune British crackers in the Hallmark (made in China of course) and they were $24 for 10.
Time to get out the score-pal!
Cheryl
Posted by: parsnip | December 06, 2007 at 08:06 AM
What a fun project!! Fun chatting with you ladies last night during the release...Happy Holidays, Chris
Posted by: chris mott | December 06, 2007 at 08:37 AM
too cute!!! i can see myself making a few of these!!!
Posted by: jen del muro | December 06, 2007 at 03:03 PM
LOVE IT!!!!!
Posted by: Amanda A. | December 07, 2007 at 03:21 PM
CONGRATULATIONS SHARON on your honorable mention on PTI!
Wow...fantastic project and an amazing tutorial...you even make me feel like I could create this!
Way to go, girl!
Posted by: Carolyn King | December 15, 2007 at 02:33 PM
Bonne idée ! Bravo !
Posted by: Carine | March 12, 2008 at 04:11 PM