This week, I am writing a series about getting organized for Christmas. I am featuring a few little ideas to help make Christmas organized and pretty for the CEO of Santa’s workshop…..Mom.
Welcome to Project 4.
{To see Project 1: A Fun Clipboard, click here.}
{To see Project 2: An Idea Journal, click here.}
{To see Project 3: A Wallet for Christmas Receipts & Cash, click here.}
{To see Project 1: A Fun Clipboard, click here.}
{To see Project 2: An Idea Journal, click here.}
{To see Project 3: A Wallet for Christmas Receipts & Cash, click here.}
It’s around this time in November when I start to think about what kind of handmade gifts I would like to tackle. This leads me to look around for inspiration….be it from blogland, magazines or my imagination.
It was my imagination that led me to create little mini-scrapbooks from altoid tins.
The idea came to me one day as I was taking a handful of tins to the recycyle bin.
I thought the tins would make a great gift package, but what to put inside?
Being a scrapbooking teacher…naturally a scrapbook came to mind.
I have already shared on this blog the mini-scrapbook I made for fall.
However, I thought I would share the Christmas version.
The supplies for this project are:
An altoid tin.
A circle punch, a paper trimmer, and a pencil.
Scrapbook adhesives.
Scraps of cardstock, ribbon & embellishments.
Small Pictures.
This is a one to two hour project.
It costs very little to make.
It can be as colourful and fun as you like!
This little project would make a great gift as a brag book for grandparents, a gift for Aunts & Uncles or other family members.
Or a terrific birthday party project for a group of crafty girls.
Think of the possibilities~ you could use summer reunion pictures, pictures from that summer vacation,
pictures from a birthday party~there are so many fun ideas!
I love homemade gifts. I think they are the best you can give.
I am sure if you take a look around, there are things you can reuse or make into a gift.
I hope I have inspired you to create!
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Those are all so cute!
Carolyn
Very cute project!!
Beautiful ideas and even more beautiful pictures!
Best wishes and happy Friday,
Natasha.
OMG – how cute is this? I love it, I'll have to make a couple of these for sure!
Clever and cute crafts!
I too am thinking a head to Christmas, almost to the point that upcoming Thanksgiving is forgotten.
Annelie
Great ideas Angie!! You are getting me inspired for Christmas. xo
oh, that is so sweet! How fun it will be to pull it out every year with your Christmas things and look through.
Great post. You mention you are a scrapbook teacher. Where do you teach? I am also a scrapbooker.
Those tins are so cute! Who wouldn't like to get a little somethin' somethin' in them!
I would love for you to link up to Scraptastic Saturday, if you want of course!
Hannah @ http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/
Beautiful idea! I have saved this on my Christmas to do list.
Such a lovely mini-album !
Love to see you at my Christmas Card Challenge
http://angsandy.blogspot.com/2010/11/lcom-christmas-card-crop-hop.html
Very cute!! I'd love for you to link this up to our holiday link up party! http://iheartnaptime.blogspot.com/2010/11/crazy-christmas-crafter-link-up-w.html
Great job. You are very talented, and have a beautiful family.
wow. that is so clever and lovely! first off, love the recycling angle. and second, i love how personalized you've made it. a perfect gift for grandparents. add a magnet on the back and they can stick this keepsake on their fridge… very very cool!
Awww so sweet! I would love to make one and give to my oldest daughter. It's like a pocket full of love. Thank you for the inspiration project.
Did I already mention that I live very close to the Digby Ferry terminal on the NB side?
Peace, Love & Joy! {too early?}
~Becki
I want to make this but the Altoid tins are rectangler. Where did you find the round Altoid tins?
this is precious! If you have a chance come link up to handmade tuesdays @ ladybug blessings tomorrow. http://www.ladybug-blessings.com
That is awesome! I would love for you to link up at my Strut Your Stuff Party!
http://danajeanward.blogspot.com/2010/11/strut-your-stuff-party.html
This would make a fabulous grandparent gift. Thank you for such a sweet idea.
Very cute! That would make a great grandparent gift.
What a FABULOUS idea! I will SO be making those! Thank you for the inspiration!
You should come link this up to my weekly Thursday Making It With Allie Link Party! I think it would make a Fabulous addition!
AllieMakes.Blogspot.com
You're… fabulous! Your creations are fantastic. 🙂
This is so adorable.
Hi Angie
What a fun blog. I'm so happy I found you. I am your newest follower and look forward to visiting and being inspired. I hope you'll come by and visit also.
I've found some great ideas!
have a great day
Judi