Boy am I wiped. Who would think that sitting at a computer could be exhausting?
I just spent the entire morning FINALLY updating my Etsy Shop! Many of you asked if I could do that, since some of you are looking for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holiday gifts! So I did that. I put 4 new pages worth of stuff, so be sure to scroll on through! I didn’t realize HOW MUCH I actually make! I still have SO much more to post, but need a break. So maybe in a few days, I’ll get to some of the older stuff.
When I opened up my Etsy Shop I meant to update it ANY time I posted here, but I have had a lot of “behind the scenes” stuff going on here and didn’t get to it as often as I wanted to, so I apologize! If you ever see anything here you want, and it isn’t listed, let me know and I can list it for you.
All the being said here is one of the NEW! Items up in my shop
Here comes Santa Claus
You can find it HERE
I used my NEWEST template Around Town Tote for this gift bag. Perfect for the holidays! This template s just the best for making a great size gift holder, fast and EASY.
I had some gorgeous patterned paper by K& Co. that I used to cover the front. Of course I went with the traditional holiday color scheme.
I fell in LOVE with this Noel Santa image from Stampavieby Sarah Kay. Her images generally scare me to DEATH, due to their vintagey feel and detail, but I am actually stepping out and using them more, and as I have success I begin to feel more comfortable with them.
I colored and cut him out, then put him into a sleigh that I created using my Cricut Expression Winder Woodland Cartridge! I have to say I’m in LOVE with my Cricut! Don’t know what I did without it. If you thought about getting one and have put it off……….add it to your Christmas WISHLIST!! Now keep in mind I’m in love and I don’t SCRAPBOOK! I can only image how much more I would use it if I did. It’s really fun.
I also made my poinsettia with the cartridge as well. Too fun. I think it really adds to the detail too. I have to admit I’m not overly impressed with too many of the cartridges they have available :C I am loving the ability to use the Sure Cuts Alot 2.0 (<—this is the best price I have ever found) to download stuff from the web. Granted I haven’t had time to even do much of that, but knowing I can makes me happy.
Now for my tag detail I found this sentiment from Christmas Joy Borders & Centers Oval 1-3/4” x 2-5/16”.
I stamped it in versamark, then gold embossed it.
It added a really nice touch to the bag, and tied in with my Magic of Santa theme. Afterall for kids, Santa is magical!
My ribbon is a gold trimmed wired ribbon I got in the holiday section of Michael’s.
This was really just one of those projects where everything easily fell together.
This is definitely the type of bag that WON’T get tossed out after the gift has been opened! It will be passed along for many holidays to come.
I’m excited that soon this will get a new home.
I hope you are getting into the spirit of the holiday season. Is it too early to say that? Sadly I’ve been doing Christmas stuff since AUGUST and the holidays aren’t even here, and I’m already SOOOOOOO OVER IT! LOL! I’m sure once its time to put up our tree I will get back in the spirit 😀 Don’t worry if you are just getting into it, I still have a bajillion holiday themed items to share as the days push on.
Thanks for stopping by!
Until tomorrow….
18 Responses for "WHEW! Etsy Shop update and Santas Sleigh"
Lauren, I’m glad to see you took the Cricut plung! I purchased mine in August and just love it! I would love to see some of your timeless templates done in SCAL! I would love to purchase those! I do love the Winterwoodlands cart also! Hope to see more from you on the Cricut!
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Oh Lauren, that Santa sleigh is soooo cute!! I’m so in love with it!
This is absolutely adorable!! If I received something like this I would just want to stare at in and not even worry about the gift inside. This package is a gift in itself.
That Santa image is just so cute!!
Thanks for all you do!!
Where should I insert “wow”?!… right here sounds about right. You keep topping yourself. Just fabulous…thanks so much for sharing your holiday cheer. Luv it!!!!
Awesome stuff Lauren! I hear ya it takes a while to get stuff on Etsy. I started a shop as well and got a bunch of things at once and now try to add little by little! Good luck!
This is gorgeous, Lauren! So very pretty with the gold accents! And I LOVE the new do! The brunette color really brings out the color of your eyes and your face looks so bright and fresh…so pretty!
Beautiful tote Lauren! I am thinking on getting it to make little Christmas presents for my child’s teachers. Thanks for making this templates, they really come handy for little gifts.
What abeautiful creation,fab templates very tempted to buy as varies occassions it can be used for not just christmas thanks for inspiration
Hi Lauren,
Love the gift bag!! What a wonderful idea. Very elegant looking too. I would love a cricut or even a cuttlebug but they don’t ship to Mexico and I really don’t have the extra to purchase one. I do the best with what I have and thank the Lord that I can make my cards and share.
God Bless
What a darling gift bag! I just love coming to see what you’ve been working on and I am never disappointed! I can’t wait to go check out your Etsy store!!
Fabulous tote Lauren. Love the colors and that gorgeous ribbon… small world… your hubby and son were here this afternoon… buying a snowmachine. :o)
This so captures the feeling of Christmas!
It does have a magical feel to it. The ribbon is really extravagant and adds to the luxurious feel.
What a gorgeous gift bag Lauren! You have inspired me to finally cut open my Winter Woodland cart! BTW: I love your “new” look! Hugs, Mona
Wow!!! I love it!!!
In Santa Claus’s gift bag also some panda, I likes
You should have a rest do not work so hard
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