Photo Expressions: Christmas Card, gift wrap, ornament and gift ideas

I Came across some cute ideas from the sizzix website - I'm planning an ornament making day with my daughters! Cute ideas for inexpensive gifts also:

Candy Cane Scallop Card - Deena Ziegler

You can almost smell the peppermint. For the holidays, add this sweet treat image to your greeting cards. It can’t be licked!

Brand Items
655522 - Sizzix Sizzlits Die Set 3PK - Christmas Set #6
655481 - Sizzix Bigz Die - Circles, Scallop #2
655548 - Sizzix Texturz Texture Plates - Kit #10

Other Supplies
Plain Paper
Paint

Instructions

Create a card out of plain paper. Use a texture plate to create an embossed design on a piece of coordinating paper. Adhere to the card. Die-cut shapes and adhere to the card; highlight with paint. Easily change it up and use a snowman, penguin, or other die too.

And how cute is this penguin for a wrapping job! I'm definitely going to do this for my daughter who is crazy about penguins. Great thing is, the other is crazy about polar bears, so I can do the same thing with a polar bear, and the 3rd one loves giraffes, so I can also do it with a giraffe with a santa hat on.

Merry Christmas Stocking Card - Debi Adams

Hang a stocking on your next holiday card and fill the season with joy. But don’t stop there. Create stockings as decorations for anywhere around the house. It’ll be quite a feat.

Brand Items
655660 - Sizzix Originals Die - Stocking #2
654954 - Sizzix Clear Stamps - Flowers
655032 - Sizzix Acrylic Stamp Mount, Medium

Other Supplies
Colored Paper
Ink
Ribbon
Charm
Rub Ons

Instructions

Die-cut Card out of colored paper. Add contrasting paper to the inside of the Card. Stamp image as a background on the front of the Card. Die-cut Stocking out of contrasting paper and adhere to the front of the Card. Embellish with ribbon, a charm and a rub on.

Penguin Holiday Gift - Deena Ziegler

Need some inspiration to wrap all those holiday gifts? With just the Bigz Animal Dress Ups Penguin Die and a little bit of fluff, you can create an adorable gift topper that appeals to just about anyone.

Brand Items

655538 - Sizzix Bigz Die - Animal Dress Ups Penguin
654985 - Sizzix Originals Die - Circles #2

Other Supplies
Plain Paper
Chalk
Hot-glue Gun
Gift Box
Ribbon
Feather Boa
Candy

Instructions
Die-cut shape out of colored paper and highlight with chalk. Use hot glue to adhere shape to the top of a gift box. Embellish with ribbon, a piece of feather boa and a candy stick.

Be Merry Gift Boxes - Deena Ziegler

You’ve elegantly wrapped all your gifts, and now you just need a tag. With Bigz and Originals Dies and a little glitter and ribbon, you can personalize any holiday present.

Brand Items
655534 - Sizzix Originals Die - Tag, Swag
655537 - Sizzix Originals Die - Wreath, Christmas
655545 - Sizzix Bigz Die - Snowflake

Other Supplies
Plain Paper
Glitter

Instructions

Die-cut shapes out of colored paper, embellish with glitter and attach to the top of each package.

Felt Bell Christmas Ornament - Debi Adams

Easy to create, this Felt Bell Christmas Ornament is stuffed with pearls attached to add dimension. It’s a classic, homey touch to any tree.
Brand Items
655656 - Sizzix Originals Die - Bell

Other Supplies
Felt
Hand-sewing Needle
Thread
Fiberfill
Pearls

Instructions

Die-cut Bell two times out of felt. Stitch together using a blanket stitch and stuff with a small piece of fiberfill. Embellish with small pearls.

Snowflake Ornament - Debi Adams

Glittered and beaded, the Bigz Hanging Snowflake Die adds sparkle and shine as a tree ornament or as a gift decoration. The winter months will be just a little bit brighter!

Brand Items
655155 - Sizzix Bigz Die - Snowflake, Hanging 3-D

Other Supplies
Plain Paper
Glitter
Ribbon
Beads

Instructions

Die-cut Snowflake three times out of plain paper. Fold Snowflakes in half and adhere together to create a 3-D Snowflake. Cover with glitter. Embellish with ribbon and beads.

Snowman Snowflake Ornament - Debi Adams

What’s more wintry than a snowflake? A Snowman Snowflake Ornament! Add a snowman face to the Bigz Hanging Snowflake #2, and you’ll be on your way to creating a winter wonderland.

Brand Items
655154 - Sizzix Bigz Die - Snowflake, Hanging #2
654985 - Sizzix Originals Die - Circles #2

Other Supplies
Plain Paper
Glitter
Pen
Ribbon

Instructions

Die-cut Snowflake out of plain paper and cover with glitter. Die-cut Circle out of plain paper. Use a pen to create the snowman face. Cover with glitter and adhere to the Snowflake. Embellish with ribbon.

Candy Cane Ornament - Debi Adams

Point your way from Candy Cane Lane to Santa’s Workshop with this Candy Cane Ornament. Created with the Originals Candy Cane & Bow Die, you can quickly turn your home into a Winter Wonderland!

Brand Items
655657 - Sizzix Originals Die - Candy Cane & Bow

Other Supplies
Plain Paper
Paint
Glitter
Pen
Ribbon

Instructions

Die-cut Candy Cane out of colored paper. Highlight with paint and glitter. Cut colored paper to create a sign and write "Santa’s Workshop” using pen. Adhere sign to the Candy Cane and embellish with ribbon.

Holiday Joy Bookmark - Debi Adams

Giving any books as gifts? Don’t forget the bookmarks! They match the merriment of the moment and you can personalize them quickly and easily in your own unique style!

Brand Items
654757 - Sizzix Sizzlits Die - Flower Blossom
654985 - Sizzix Originals Die - Circles #2
654900 - Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Alphabet Die - Wingo Zingo

Other Supplies
Plain Paper
Jewels

Instructions

Create a bookmark out of colored paper. Die-cut shapes out of colored paper and adhere to the top of the Bookmark. Embellish with small jewels.

Christmas Stocking w/Holly & Berries - Debi Adams

Get a leg up on your holiday decorations! This stylish stocking can be easily customized to fit your unique color schemes, and it makes a great gift to boot!

Brand Items
655532 - Sizzix Originals Die - Leaves, Holly w/Berries

Other Supplies
Stocking
Felt
Fusible Web
Iron
Hand-sewing Needle
Thread
Buttons

Instructions

Apply fusible web to white felt. Die-cut Holly Leaves out of felt. Adhere Holly Leaves to the stocking. Stitch around Holly Leaves if desired. Embellish with buttons.

Gingerbread Treat Box - Debi Adams

Run, run as fast as you can for this gingerbread treat box. Everyone will want these little favors filled with goodies. Follow the steps below to make your first of many batches.

Brand Items
655022 - Sizzix Originals Die - Gingerbread Man #2

Other Supplies
Patterned Paper
Chipboard
Plain Paper
Chalk
Treats
Cellophane
Ribbon

Instructions

Die-cut Box out of patterned paper and assemble. Cover chipboard with plain paper and die-cut Gingerbread Man four times. Highlight with chalk and adhere to each side of the Box. Place bundle of treats in box.

Countdown to Christmas - Debi Adams

Make this holiday countdown craft together with your little one for extra fun! With Sizzlits shapes, it’s easy to customize this project idea for many occasions.

Brand Items
655022 - Sizzix Originals Die - Gingerbread Man #2
655202 - Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Alphabet Die - Monde de Blonde

Other Supplies
Plain Paper
Chalk
Pen
Candy
Cellophane
Ribbon

Instructions

Die-cut Gingerbread Man out of plain paper and highlight with chalk and pen. Die-cut letters out of colored paper and adhere to a piece of plain paper to create a card. Wrap candy in cellophane using ribbon as a spacer. Attach to the card. Attach Gingerbread Man to the top of the card.