A Christmas Thank You

Hello! I must honestly say that I don't know in how many countries Christmas is celebrated 2 days, but we do celebrate Christmas on 25 and 26 December. So, today is - what we call - second Christmas Day. Eric is on his way picking up his mom who will be celebrating with us today. I made my family members a gift box filled with Christmas chocolates, and of course I made one for my MIL too. I used the Fold n' Go template from Papertrey Ink. I really love their templates. This Fold n' Go box is available in two sizes. I used the large size.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (kraft), Kars (glitter), Papertrey Ink (rustic cream) Patterned paper: Scenic Route Roxbury Stamps: Papertrey Ink (2009 Holiday Tag Collection, Signature Christmas) Ink: Papertrey Ink (Pure Poppy), VersaColor Pinecone Template: Papertrey Ink (Fold n' Go) Ribbon: local haberdashery Twine: Papertrey Ink (rustic cream) Tools: EK Success Scallop Circle punch, EK Success Circle punch, Cuttlebug Cut 'n Emboss Ice Crystal, Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Squares, Sizzix Stars #2 Transparency: ShortCuts Other: chipboard

Wishing you all a wonderful day!

Merry Christmas

We woke up with snow this morning, but soon it started raining. We had breakfast together, and played some games with the girls. I also scrapped a little. I made two Christmas boxes and a card. This Christmas card is for my mom and dad. I was inspired by this card that I created a few weeks ago.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (kraft), Papertrey Ink (Rustic Cream) Patterned paper: October Afternoon Very Merry Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Vintage Labels, Signature Christmas, Background Basics: Text Style II) Ink: Papertrey Ink (Pure Poppy, Vintage Dye Duo), Versafine Vintage Sepia Tools: Martha Stewart Embossed Scallop edge punch, Cuttlebug Cut 'n Emboss Ice Crystal, sewing machine Button: Papertrey Ink (Vintage Holiday Mix) Twine: Papertrey Ink Other: foamtape, Ranger Stickles Frosted Lace

I also made a little gift box for my parents. I used Papertrey Ink's My Timeless Template Ready, Set, Wrap.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (kraft), Papertrey Ink (Rustic Cream, Pure Poppy) Patterned paper: October Afternoon Very Merry Stamps: Papertrey Ink (2009 Holiday Tag Collection, Signature Christmas) Ink: Papertrey Ink (Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado, Vintage Dye Duo) Tools: EK Success Scallop Circle punch, EK Success Circle punch Twine: Papertrey Ink Ribbon: local haberdashery Template: Papertrey Ink (Ready, Set, Wrap)

We've been invited by Peter and Li to have dinner at their place today. I made them a gift box filled with Christmas chocolates. I was inspired by Ted's Happily Ever Challenged #1. His challenge is to create a box. I used the In a Pinch template by Lauren Meader. Her templates are available in PDF and various cutting files. I purchased the GSD file, so I can cut the template using my QuicKutz Silhouette.



Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper (kraft), Papertrey Ink (Rustic Cream) Patterned paper: October Afternoon Very Merry Stamps: Papertrey Ink (2009 Holiday Tag Collection) Ink: Papertrey Ink (Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado, Vintage Dye Duo) Zva Creative: 12" Double Chain Crystal (CRC01CB103), Pearls (CR02CA127) Tools: EK Success Scallop Circle punch, EK Success Circle punch, Fiskars Scallop Sentiment border punch, Martha Stewart Snowflake punch Template: My Time Made Easy (In a Pinch) Ribbon: local haberdashery

Last Saturday we received a box with Christmas gifts. Today we could finally open the gifts and the girls and I were thrilled. Our sweet Santa surprised the girls with lovely American Girl craft supplies and I received Martha Stewarts' Lace Heart edge punch. Thank you so much, Santa! Love ya!



Wishing you a wonderful and magical Christmas Day.

For a Gracious Hostess

We are about to leave in a few minutes to celebrate Sinterklaas with my family and Eric's mom. The girls are really excited. I love celebrating Sinterklaas and being together with our families on Sinterklaas' Eve. Usually we stay home and have the others come to our place. This year we go over to Peter, Li and Nick. I made Li a gift box filled with delicious chocolates. Again I used the Tucked Away template from Papertrey Ink.



The crystal swirl, felt flowers and pearl brad are from Zva Creative. Their products are wonderful to work with. Don't you just love that big pearl brad? The size is 1/2".



Supplies: Zva Creative: Crystal Swirl (CRW02CA105), Pearl Brad (BRBK02CA103), Felt Flowers (FL01CB116), Foam Glue Dots (AD01CB101) Template, stamps: Papertrey Ink Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: Scenic Route Providence Ribbon: Jillibean Soup Tools: QuicKutz Nesting Flowers, Spellbinders Nestabilities Circles Large Ink: Versafine Onyx Black

Don't forget to check in on Monday for the Zva Creative blog hop.

Have a wonderful evening!

Gift Box and Diploma B

Yesterday we had dinner at our friends Mark & Liesbeth's place. We have been knowing each other for quite some years. Our children were in the same group at daycare, they are now in the same school and we live in the same street. It is always nice to get together and chat all evening while the kids are playing. I bought them delicious chocolates from Kaatje. Instead of buying a chocolate box at the store I made a little box for the chocolates myself. I used a template from Papertrey Ink.





Supplies: Bag Template: Papertrey Ink Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: BoBunny Kitchen Spice Ribbon, twine: Jillibean Soup Flower: Prima Marketing Stamps: Papertrey Ink Ink: VersaColor Pinecone, Papertrey Ink Tools: EK Sucess Circle punch, QuicKutz Nesting Flowers Other: buttons, tag, foamtape

Sanne's swimming test for diploma B went really well. She passed the test!! She was really nervous for the freestyle technique, but she did great.



Have a Happy Sunday!