I was so happy to be invited to join in this hop by Jen Goode. She is an amazing designer, web and tech guru, penguin artist, and last but not least, a great friend. Jen is hosting a linky party on her blog featuring some cool crafts for this holiday season. Click on the logo in the sidebar for lots of holiday inspiration or see the link list below!
I made a Christmas suitcase using my Sizzix ScoreBoard Suitcase die using some great papers by Simple Stories I found in Archiver’s on my trip to Houston last week.
First, I covered my suitcase with paper- see my tips for doing this on this Sizzix blog post. Some items that fit in the suitcase include gift cards, keys to a new car :-), deck of playing cards, pair of earrings, a small mini album, ATC’s, candy, post-it notes, etc.
As you can see from the pictures, I changed my mind halfway through
designing this 🙂 That happens quite a bit and I think it make the whole
process more fun and interesting to see what works and what doesn’t.
I started distressing with white but it didn’t show up the way I wanted
so I just went over the edges with brown ink- much better!
There are two prizes to win when you check out this hop! (Plus, there may be some blogs that will be offering giveaways so make sure you leave comments along the way.)
- 1 winner will receive 2 Sizzix dies designed by Eileen Hull valued at over $35.
- A 2nd winner will receive a goodie box filled with a variety of crafty materials valued at over $50.
How to enter: Check out all of the great project ideas shared by the participating sites. GO back here and tell us what you like more… what project has most inspired you, what holiday festivities are you most excited about or what project are you most excited to try.
The Rules: You must be 18 years or older and a US resident (US shipping address) to enter. Winner/s will be randomly selected after 7pm EST on Monday, November 19th, 2012. If you are selected to receive a prize, you will be notified via email and you will have 48 hours to submit your shipping address or a new winner will be selected.
The Rules: You must be 18 years or older and a US resident (US shipping address) to enter. Winner/s will be randomly selected after 7pm EST on Monday, November 19th, 2012. If you are selected to receive a prize, you will be notified via email and you will have 48 hours to submit your shipping address or a new winner will be selected.
Don’t forget to click through and see what the other designers made! Here’s the linky party:
Dawn's Craft Place says
Ill take mine with keys to a new car…lol
Adorable sweetie
Jen Goode says
Eileen, I absolutely love the colors you selected for this project.. the project itself is fantastic, but the colors really make it. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity today AND for the fabulous prizes!
Tiffany Windsor says
Love this project my dear friend! Can’t wait to see who wins your cool giveaway. You’re awesome!
Janette Johanson says
Oh how cute!! What a great idea. I love all of the details! Great job!
Amy Dodaro says
Cute
Julie S. says
Adorable !