....and I hope everyone is having a lovely, lovely holiday! Since we celebrate our big affair on Christmas Eve, today I am in pajamas - which is my personal tradiition ...uhm-mmmm... soft new pj's, and floppin' about without a care in the world! It's so great! Now last night, we had a satisfying dinner (tummy aches after and all), and the lovely priviledge to have a 'family member' join us who is turning 76 soon but doesn't look a day over 60! And as you'd probably suspect - we even got the dog dressed up - bells and red velvet, fluff ...although he drew the line with the reindeer antlers or fancy barettes (darn!) except he's happy with his new toys, treats, etc., etc. - and perhaps a little miffed that for once, he wasn't the ab-so-LUTE center of our universe! Well - suffice to say, we're doing everything we can to have a very nice holiday ourselves.
One good reason for us was that on Monday, we shared our time and supplies with the families staying at Ronald McDonald House - and we created these really great Scrapbook-In-A-Box projects. Due to security or unless I receive a family's permission, we can't share many of the photos I have. But here is a small photo and I've concealed the identiies of a special girl and her Mom - the lil crown and star indicate they're there! I put a silly hat on me to be equally unidentifiable - well, somewhat, lol! It's not my best look :) Anyways, anyone who made a box for the first time - was super-duper at it, terrific looking boxes! I caught one of the fathers looking at every move I was making - cutting, folding - and so I asked him if he was interested in trying - and he sure was! He jumped in and was quite eagerly making his box! And of course, it looked great! He loved all the little doo-dads and dedicated tools - maybe I ought to set up a table at Canadian Tire cuz that makes 2 men in a month that I've see going at this like crazy'! Girls - make a note - get your hubby or fav guy in on this with you! :)
Anyways, want to have your own party? Just throw some select stamps in a bucket and along with the rest of the supplies - its a great group activity!
Because of the range of ages at the RMH - this project was perfect because each family can work on one "all together", or a young person can work on one all of their own! It doesn't matter what age is involved, because the very youngest can do what they do best -scribble away! And using a pen or marker onto cardstock - which then can be added to the whole design - also they can help glue, put on snowflakes....its not hard. Actually, it can get a little 'sticky' when you want them to stop, ahem!
Here's another version - the one I made at our Demonstrators Holiday Party - and below it you'll see it open when you pop off the lid! It falls open - and the center section can have even more surprises if you make a small folded tag! A loving message for grandma? A perfect suggestion also came from one of the staff - its a box to hold a cupcake!
You can go with any theme - put pictures, verses, stories - anything inside or on one or all of the 4 outer sides! Use your imagination, but they are sooooo much fun to decorate! My daughter is simply taken by them, and if she thinks they're cool - then that's great by me!
FUN WALL DECORATING - EASY AS CHRISTMAS PIE!
Before I go, I will show you what I have adorning our hall wall [can we say that fast 10 times?].... I used Stampin' Up!'s Decor Elements on my wall! They're temporary - and you can have some fun like I did! By simply following the directions [and I suggest you do!] its a straightforward task. Here you can see the brown "FLOURISH FRAME" shape has both dots and a line border - so its momentarily a bit longer and with caution, but it works out fine in the end!
In addition, I ordered 2 female classic stick figures and 1 dog figurine from the "All IN THE FAMILY " section (pg 27 of our DEFINITELY DECORATIVE CATALOG and placed them over the brown frame - and when I am finished with the holidays, off will come the lil hats!
In place of the stick figures - add words like 'Family' or 'ABC' ....well, you get the idea!
In addition, I ordered 2 female classic stick figures and 1 dog figurine from the "All IN THE FAMILY " section (pg 27 of our DEFINITELY DECORATIVE CATALOG and placed them over the brown frame - and when I am finished with the holidays, off will come the lil hats!
In place of the stick figures - add words like 'Family' or 'ABC' ....well, you get the idea!
Well, I must go and take the lil guy out for his walk!
So, once again,....
Merry Christmas and a safe holiday to you all!
Oxox
Beverly and family.
Keep on crafting!
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