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It's in the bag!

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas....and I'm still making gifts!

There's nothing like leaving everything till the last minute. It seems to be a regular occurrence in this house. Today I thought I'd show you this festive seasons teachers gifts, I decided to go down the route of handbag charms hence the title.

I've started with with teachers charms, an apple, a book and a ruler and worked around them with a selection of charms and beads. I really enjoy making these as it's a break from paper crafting plus I can sit in front of the fire with the TV on rather than being in my craft room, far more cosy at this time of year. I really must get around to making one for my bag...I only seem to be very good at finishing projects for other folk, LOL.

I also wanted to share with you a card, Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a handmade card. In an ever moving techno world it's still lovely to get a handmade card, not all mine were this year but I still managed a few for close friends and family.

For this card I have used;

Spellbinder dies Heirloom Ornament 2011. Fiskers edger punch. Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder. Stamp by Waltzing Mouse. Distress ink Red brick. Glitter by Martha Stewart. Ribbon from stash.

I love the red and white scandinavian influence that seems to be really popular this festive season. Do you?

All that remains from me is to wish you all a

"Merry Christmas!"

I hope Santa is good to you all.

Happy crafting, Erika.

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Fantastic gifts, absolute delight. The card is gorgeous too - love the Heirloom Ornament :)

Posted by: Christine | December 23, 2011 at 10:23 AM

That's a great little bag charm and the card is pretty too. I like those Scandinavian influences too.

Posted by: Lianne | December 23, 2011 at 10:50 AM

A fab inspiring post Erika, the charm is a perfect beautiful gift, and the card is just so lovely.
Elx

Posted by: Eleanor | December 23, 2011 at 12:13 PM

Oh now that is beautiful. Someone made me a bag charm for my Secret Santa once a couple years ago and I still ogle it. Have it hanging off my craft tote :)

Posted by: Carmen | December 23, 2011 at 01:47 PM