DT Project #2 showcasing Christmas Cottage Collection by Theresa Collins Posted by Astrid

Hello everyone and welcome to another project showcasing this wonderful Christmas collection. If this is your first time here, make sure to scroll down to see all the great projects posted already. You could even be in with a chance to win the collection, all you need to do is leave a comment on the first project here

For my second project I decided to make a folder to hold favourite Christmas photos

I started with a piece of A 4 Kraft card and cut it at 6". I then scored 5 1/2" from each side which left me with a spine that ensured space for some embellishments and pockets to hold photo mats on the inside:

I lined both the front and the back first with a square of vanilla card stock then with one of the papers and then embellished it with a strip of lace, a strip of the paper, edged with a Martha Stewart punch, a die cut cut from Kraft card and some elements from the paper collection and a piece of ribbon from my stash, as shown on the photo.

I lined the inside again with vanilla card stock and then made pockets as shown from the papers. The Tim Holtz  Tattered Doily on the left pocket was cut from one of the papers, as was the strip on the right side. Most of the other bits are elements from the collection.

Here are a couple of close up photos:

Next I cut some double photo mats from vanilla card stock to fit inside the pockets. I lined just the front of them with further pieces of the papers for photo mats and left the inside blank, either for further photos or journalling. Here you can see the photo mats inside the pockets.

I added some Vintage Photo Distress ink  around the edges to give it some definition and that was it. Quick , easy and a fun way to keep some favourite Christmas photos in a handy place together.

Well, that's it from me for this time, but don't forget to come back on Monday when Hels will start to share her projects for the final week of showcasing these beautiful papers and stamps.

DT Project #3 by Minxy Featuring:

Christmas Cottage by Teresa Collins

Hiya Gang

Sorry for the delay in today's posting.. Like a muppet I lost track of my days then realised I had the dentist so couldn't post on time. {Hope you can forgive me}

But i'm here now to finish off my week with some simple gift bags/pockets.

 I used my Tim Holtz dies to cut the shapes but there are many online templates you could also use.

Do you remember the strip of paper I saved from the scrapbook layout, Well that middle strip made both the bags, I did one using each of the patterns, and because they are double sided the inside looks as pretty as the outside.

I used the CC acrylic stamps to make the tags, adding a little snowflake charm for added bling, and more CC papers for a couple of snowflakes to jazz up the pocket, and one of the CC die-cut shapes.

***

And that concludes my week, But don't forget that you still have some wonderful projects coming from both Astrid and Hels in the next couple of weeks.
Thanks for visiting, Don't forget to comment so I know you stopped by x
Stay Inky