'Tis the season……

…….to get creative! One of the best things I love about being a demonstrator is that I am allowed to be creative every day. It also comes in handy around Christmas time when there are a large number of people to thank for their help kindness throughout the year. I love being able to make special gifts and “re-wrap” chocolates for example in handmade packaging…..making the gift more personal.
Here’s what we  gave to our teachers and coaches this year, along with a box of chocolates :

Here’s a list of what I used to create my ornaments all of which are available through me from Stampin’ Up! – of course ;).
Paper : Assorted paper strips – Patterns Designer Series Paper (Riding Hood Red), Good Morning Sunshine, Candy Lane, Windsor Knot
Accessories : Hat pins, Pearls, Crystal Beads from Pretties Kit. Assorted Taffeta ribbon
Click HERE to download the instructions for these cute little Christmas ornaments and plan to make them next year!
Since the kids broke up from school and the usual weekly routine has been set aside……and I have been pottering in my craft space. I bought these glass jars from Ikea  a while ago and I’ve now had time to organise my ribbon stash and arrange assorted colours into these cute little storage containers.

I have been walking past these all day grinning from ear to ear lol. I don’t know why, but they make me happy….seeing all those colours together….like lollies in a candy shop!
It’s the simple things……….. sigh ………:)