holiday inspiration #3, #4 -- and a *giveaway*

We've been having more fun seeing the new projects from the DT. 
Here's some fun gift tags from Peg. These are so cute to put on the top of presents. I love how she used the Clearly Heavy Overlays for the tag, and embellished it with rub-ons and paper. Here's are some tips she gives to create them.
1. cut the clearly heavy overlays in various rectangular shapes.
2. embellish each with the ornament rub-ons from the Holiday Rubon sheet.
Two directly onto the overlay, and one onto the Brocade paper first.
3. Cut a little strip of white cardstock for the "to" and "from" and finish
with a ribbon

products used :
rub ons - Christmas decor
papers - brocade
clearly heavy overlays

These candy and cookie boxes are made by Mandi, which is a prefect way to hold all the yummy treats everyone bakes this time of year. 
I love how Mandi uses the overlays as dividers for the different treats and to line the bottom of each box.
Once all the goodies are gone, you could easily reuse the box for something else!
Mandi said this on her blog about the boxes
"I was so delighted to find shaker boxes for less than a dollar at a craft store. And I'm pretty sure one sleeve of Holiday Rub-Ons from Hambly could decorate about five boxes, or more! Finally, cute holiday boxes are affordable!"

products used :
transparency - grandma's wallpaper
rub ons - Christmas decor

**giveaway** -post a comment below, let us know if you are creating anything fun for the holidays or just say hi. We will pick a few winners at random to get some seasonal products to get you creating!

Comments

[Erin Bassett]

Cute tags!
I've made a magnetic memo board for part of a gift for my Mom...and I'll be baking up a storm this week.

[tanya]

Wish I hagd the time right now to create a few things! But I'm trying to do some xmas cards! And I just love your ideas! Thanks!

[tanya]

Wish I hagd the time right now to create a few things! But I'm trying to do some xmas cards! And I just love your ideas! Thanks!

[Gayle]

I've been making mini books for my cousin that recently had a baby and for my aunt who's the grandmother of the baby! I also made a sketch book for my sister, a bow for my apt door, and a slew of holiday cards for friends and family!

[aneulore]

love boxes!
thank you for all the ideas!

[aneulore]

love boxes!
thank you for all the ideas!

[connie melancon]

I am "trying to" create this holiday but just don't seem to have enough time in a day! Love all your products. Thanks for a chance to win.

[connie melancon]

love the tags! I am trying to fit in some creative time this holiday!

[Lisa T.]

Now that I have birthday celebrations out of the way I might have some time to whip up a quick gift...like those awesome tags!! Thanks for the insp, and happy holidays!

[Arielle]

I am making heat packs for everyone. Its corn in a bag that you heat up in microwave and it stays hot for a while like a heatpad. They have cute little covers on them.

I am also making charm bracelets for my sisters.

[Arielle]

I am making heat packs for everyone. Its corn in a bag that you heat up in microwave and it stays hot for a while like a heatpad. They have cute little covers on them.

I am also making charm bracelets for my sisters.

[katie]

there's 355 people before me, but pick me! pick me!!!

<3katie

[katie]

there's 355 people before me, but pick me! pick me!!!

<3katie

[Sue]

those boxes are awesome... I am making cookies and candies for Xmas.... will have to make (another) trip to the craft store to look for shaker boxes... great ideas thanks and happy holidays

[Maria M]

I'm making gift tags with Hambly rub ons to tie around olive jars. I bought raw olives at the farmers market and cured them.
Also I made and donated a huge lot of random cards for our holiday boutique at school. I hope the kids appreciate Hambly!!
Happy Holidays.

[Krista]

I am making a new stocking with a sweater the better half unknowingly felted in the washing machine :)

[stephanie peachey]

ive made little stuffed christmas trees, which ive embroidered and beaded, to add to presents with the gift tag. they can then be added to the christmas tree for years to come!

[Elaine]

Hey there Hambly girls! THis is Elaine from Muncie, IN! For the holidays I'm making pretty much all of my gifts! Ahhhh! Here are a few of the handmade gifts that I will be giving this season:
painted vintage books
paintings
framed embroidery
rub on ornaments
a handmade cook book
hair accessories and MORE!

It SURE would be nice to have some Hambly rub ons for my ornaments.... :] haha

[alyssa]

These are gorgeous ideas! So cute and so doable.

I'm making a couple mini albums and bunches of crafty card sets. And, of course, lots of cards and tags. It *is* the most wonderful time of the year. :)

[Ineke]

These craft ideas are sooo welcome as I just can't find the time to do much this year: our daughter made us GRANDPARENTS on Dec 2nd! Naturally Boyan is the most beautiful baby boy ever born (his mom was the most beautiful baby girl of course :D!).Holding and cuddling Boyan seems to be far more important than getting my Christmas gifts and cards done this year...

[Teresa Loop]

Not making much this year, it just seems to have creeped up on me! Love the ideas here though - great job ladies!

[Bekka]

I'm making some cardboard flower ornaments and felt boxes for family and friends.

Now I want to make everything I've seen here. :D

[Diane B.]

i've made a paper wreath, some embellished holiday picture frames and a photo album for my grandmother with pictures of her grandchildren and their names as she unfortunately suffers from dementia. She'll turn 98 in February!

[Linh C.]

Very cute projects!

[heather]

oh! i love those tags SO much!!!

[Amber C]

Super cute box! I've made a few gifts and my Christmas cards (which I have yet to send out). Love the inspiration!

[Natasja]

Love these ideas!

[celeste]

i've made some cards and also some gift card holders. oh and a cd case calendar. :)

[Leslie O.]

Working on my december album... love it! :)

[courtney]

Hi! I really am loving the Hambly and am using a bunch of it on Christmas cards and decor...it is really fun!

[Liza Yet]

Wow Love all the great ideas!

[shawn]

Those are so fun and lovely. I would be thrilled to win them.

[beth]

oh, i wish i had seen this sooner. what great ideas and inspirations.

[Carol]

Love the ideas from the DT. This year I am making lots of mini books to give to family and friends. I am hoping they will enjoy these and inspire them to make things for the holidays as well. It would be great to have a totally handmade holiday. I know, I know, who has the time?

Thanks for the inspiration.

Carol in Las Vegas

[Cristina-Sweet Pea Ink]

Ack! Wish I'd stumbled upon this blog sooner. :) Such creativity...I'll be back often.
:)
Cristina

[Debbie]

Love Mandi's boxes!! And those tags...uh, WOW!

I created some wreaths with three sizes of circles, pp and some sepia modge podge. I LOVE the look of 'em. Made 6 or 7 for gifts. Also some felt Christmas trees with a few quiety placed ornaments. Holidays get me in the crafty mood!