Root "Deer", A Great Last-minute Gift Idea

After seeing some of the rein"beer" projects on Pinterest, my daughter and I came up with our own Root "Deer" version for Grandpa last Christmas.  We used Create a Critter for the little reindeer and Winter Woodland for the font.

Christmas Joy Layout

I made this layout for the challenge at Bitten By the Bug 2. We had to use the "Joy" off of Winter Woodland. I just had to join in because my daughter's name is Joy, too!

I cut a piece of lace paper I'd purchased in half:


The "joy" is from Winter Woodland, of course.


Baby Jesus and the star border are from Winter Frolic. His face is a Peachy Keen stamp.


I used a shiny metallic paper for the silver and yellow/gold stars.


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Bike Helmet Makeover

(I know it's on backwards in this pic!)


We were given this functional (but very plain) helmet that had red lettering on the side. I told Joy we could "cricut it up"! We covered the red lettering with pieces of white vinyl then cut flowers and leaves (Accent Essentials), jewels (Happily Ever After) and "Joy" (Winter Woodland). She stuck the pieces on and us so proud of it, I think I will have no trouble in getting her to wear it now!

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Christmas in July Cuttlebug & Ribbon/Buttons Challenges

This was really fun though I did put a lot of time with it. It completes my December Daily album and that feels great! I used Storybook and Winter Woodland for the cuts and cuttlebugged the snowman and white tag and blue photo mat. I don't know how well the white tag embossing will show up in the pics, but I used glossy photo paper and it turned out really shiny and pretty in real life.

Post-Holiday Joy Layout

I made this layout for the BBTB2 challenge to use a cut from the 1st row of Tags, Bags, Boxes, and More. Hmmmm....now I'm not sure if it is what they wanted since they all used these beautiful beach images from Peggy Loves Vintage. No matter, I am happy to share here anyway. The poinsettia is from Winter Woodland.

My daughter was amusing herself one morning (when all the Christmas decorations were being put away) with the decorations. I love her ability to take the ordinary and turn it into something delightful. That's the way I wanna be!!