Cocoa Holder ~ You Are My Joy {1st Post}

Oh my goodness 2013 is quickly coming to and end and here I am sharing another Christmas idea.
I found this cute stamp at Michaels on clearance and just had to make a cocoa holder with it.
I'll put this cutie away and make some more for next year.
The image is so sweet I just had to share it.
It reminded me of a few things that filled me with joy this year...
First off going to the zoo with my daughter. It is something we do just the two of us. Each time we buy a cup of cocoa and wonder the zoo looking at the animals. Especially the sweet little baby ones.
And it also reminded of the joy I feel just hanging out with loved ones this time of year.

*Girl and bear stamp called Snow Kiss from Penny Black
*Sentiment is from the That's a Wrap stamp set from Flourishes
*Borders from the Scalloped Trim Trio Die Set fro Verve Stamps.
*Studio G glitter glue.
*Sequins from Darice.
*Copic markers R37 and G05.
*Stazon Tuxedo Black stamp pad.
*Ribbon from Offray.

May your day always be filled with love.
Crafty hugs,
D~

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Cocoa Holder ~ A Little Snow (post #1)

For my next cocoa treat holder I decided to add a little happy snow.
What better way to warm up after a day in the snow than a hot cup of cocoa?

*Snowflake cut at 3.5 in. using the Cricut Winter Lace cartridge.
*Background embossed using the Sizzix Snow Flurries folder.
*Peachy Keen face from the Happy Lashes Assortment stamp set.
*Circle cut using a Creative Memories punch.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.

May your day always be filled with love.
Crafty hugs,
D~

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Cocoa Holder ~ Mrs. Claus (post #2)

While I was making my Santa cocoa treat holders I thought he needed company so I created a little companion for him. You guessed it the little Mrs.

Again I started with a 4x11 in. piece of white cardstock then scored and folded it at 1 in. and 6-1/4 in.
Next I cut a 3-3/4 x 3/4 in. red strip of paper and attached it to the top flap.
Then I cut and attached a red 3-3/4 x 4-1/2 in. rectangle for the her dress front.
For her dress back I cut and attached a red 3-3/4 x 5 in rectangle.
I thought this lace would make the perfect apron for her.

Next I placed a cocoa packet under the flap and punched two holes through the flap, packet and back.
To finish it off I laced ribbon through the holes and tied a bow in the front both for decoration and to secure the cocoa packet in place.

Here is a picture of the happy couple together.

*Base 4x11 in. scored at 1in. and 6-1/4 in.
*Holder flap deco piece cut at 3-3/4 x 3/4 in.
*Holder front deco piece cut at 3-3/4 x 5 in.
*Holder back deco piece cut at 3-3/4 x 4-1/2 in.
*Lace from WYLA (Joanns)
*Ribbon from Offray. (Michaels)
*Sentiment from the "Happy Days" from Cardz TV.
*Tag from the Tiny Tag Greetings stamp and die set from My Creative Time.
May your day always be filled with love.
Crafty hugs,
D~

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Cocoa Holder ~ Santa Suit & 1st Tutorial (post #1)

I've been busy making cocoa treat holders and thought this Santa suit one I created would be a perfect way to post my very first tutorial.

 

I started with a 4x11 in. piece of white cardstock then scored and folded it at 1 in. and 6-1/4 in.

 

Next I cut a 3-3/4 x 3/4 in. red strip of paper and attached it to the top flap.

Then I cut and attached a 3-3/4 x 4-1/2 in. rectangle for the big guys suit front.
For his suit back I cut and attached a 3-3/4 x 5 in rectangle.

I cut and attached a 4 x 1 in. black belt to the center of the front.

To form his belt buckle I cut a 1 in. square in gold paper then centered the square cut inside a 1-3/8 in. square punch.

Next I placed a cocoa packet under the flap and punched two holes through the flap, packet and back.

To finish it off I laced ribbon through the holes and tied a bow in the front both for decoration and to secure the cocoa packet in place.

All you need to do now is add the tag and tuck the front flap under the top flap and you have a fun treat to share with someone.

*Base 4x11 in. scored at 1in. and 6-1/4 in.
*Holder flap deco piece cut at 3-3/4 x 3/4 in.
*Holder front deco piece cut at 3-3/4 x 5 in.
*Holder back deco piece cut at 3-3/4 x 4-1/2 in.
*Belt cut at 4 x 1 in.
*Belt buckle cut using a 1 in. EK Success punch and a 1-3/8 Marvy Uchida punch.
*Ribbon from Offray. (Michaels)
*Sentiment from the "Happy Days" from Cardz TV.
*Tag from the Tiny Tag Greetings stamp and die set from My Creative Time.

***Post #2 sneak peak***

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,
D~

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