Party Ideas–Celebrating Christmas. Be Inspired!

Hi everyone,

It’s freezing here in Florida. The temperature dropped to 13 degrees the the coldest it has been in 40 years! Can you believe it??  I know most of you are experiencing blizzards, for sure you will have a white Christmas.

We are 11 days away from the day we've anticipated all year long!! I hope all of you are almost done and have used some of the amazing paper crafting goodness inspiration we've offered.

Today you are cordially invited to share your Christmas Decorations or celebrations in our party ideas linking. We'd love to see what you've been working on!!

What's a Linky Party?
 
Well, it's where you get to feature your creations just by linking them here. Yep ... that's it. Simple right?  Just a few rules to follow:

1. Be a follower if you are not one already. Grab our badge below for your blog while you're at it. Link any projects YOU have created.
2. No giveaway linking please. There's no limit to how many items you can link. Link parties are all about linking. So visit a few of the other links to discover new friends and link, link, link.  

Please be kind and link back to this party on your posts. Tell your friends on Facebook or Twitter about the party, the more the merrier!





Let me tell you about our sponsor for this party!

Scrap'n Tote - A Cricut Cartridge Storage System! 
Scrap'n Tote stores and organizes your Cricut cartridges, books and overlays in 12 "Easy-View" "Side-By-Side" pages.  Scrap'n Tote also comes with a complimentary "Easy-View" storage pouch for your supplies.  Toss your 12"x12" Cricut mat in the back of the book along with your scrapbook paper and you are set!   Just grab the handles and go!  Everything you need in one convenient Tote!
For more information please visit our website at: www.CricutCartridgeStorage.com

Here’s the prize for this party!



Here’s how to enter:

• Link a project in the party
• Tell us what your fondest Christmas memories are!

It's that easy!  Winners will be announced on Dec 29th, the day of our next party :)

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The amazing design team will be on vacation but they'll return on January 5th as we introduce our new team for Spring!  I'm so excited to be able to announce the new design team.  :)

Be sure to visit us as we continue to post Christmas inspiration. You will not want to miss the fun party ideas we’ve been working on for you.

Let’s start this party with a fun tutorial from Terrie Bailey as we continue our New Year’s Eve Celebration.






Hi!! Terrie here with an easy-to-do bow tutorial for all your gift giving needs! Which leads me to just say a little on how much I loved using my I-rock tool on my projects. I love how I can use it so easily to bling my projects up. How easy is it to work? So easy:) A must on any crafters list for sure. It's so light so a definate A+ from me. I only know to well the effects of those arthritic hands!!!So light tools make my work much easier!!!

This is ideal for those who might have dexterity problems too. I love the fact that it's so portable and safe. It has a switch that you push in to turn it on but you have to have your finger on the small button for it to actually work . There is a light indicator to show it in use when your finger is pressed down on the small button. Now that’s fab!!! I don’t have to worry about whether I left my tool on, maybe causing overheating or any accidents...

How to:

• Cut out 4 strips of paper measuring : 6" x 1"
• Cut out 4 strips of paper measuring: 5 1/2" x 1
• Cut out 4 strips of paper measuring: 5 " x 1 " (You now have the twelve strips for your bow)
• Cut out one strip 4" x 1" and curl each strip around. Glue together to form a cone shape as shown. Curl the smallest piece of paper and glue to form a hollow circle.
• Start with the largest of your strips (now cones) and glue together at opposite ends.
• Add your next smallest layer and continue layering all your strips together until you have formed your bow.
• Add the smallest piece to the centre and dress using your i-rock and glam rocks to finish. Add your finished bow off to complete your gift box. Why not add Glam Rocks to the outer box too!!!

`Voila`

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Melissa Samuels to share a last minute wreath with you using an old book. If you didn’t have time to create one before, this wreath will last you all year long. It will even fit in with Valetine's coming up shortly after the holidays so be thinking ahead for time-saving tips to put double duty out of your projects. 


How to:

• I made it from old book pages that are hot glued to a wreath form.  I then painted the edges with glue, and dipped it in glitter.  I sprayed it with PYMII acrylic protective sealant to make it weatherproof.

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Party in style with Court!

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Super Party Invitations!

Sandee!




Davi






If you've missed the 12 days of Christmas, here is a recap from the past 12 days. :) You have until Friday to leave comments for the prizes and become a follower!
Recap:

DAY  1 – Advent Wreath
DAY 2  – Ornaments
DAY 3  – Calendars
DAY 4  – Treats
DAY 5  – Baby gifts and brag book
DAY 6  – Gift Tags
DAY 7  – Wish List
DAY 8  – Home Decor
DAY 9  – Whimsical
Day 10 – Candles Centerpieces
Day11  – Gift wrapping
Day 12 – Party event

Thank you so much for visiting us today and also in helping spread the word about our awesome  invitation parties every Wednesday!

Now we invite you to  link your projects to our party invitation below!

Have a fabulous day!  Be sure to visit us on Friday as we showcase a fabulously fun idea :)
Maggie