02 December 2011

MCT 12 Days of Christmas: On the Second Day of Christmas...

Hello and welcome to the 2nd installment of "Oh My Goodness - Christmas Is Already Here!" 12 Days of Christmas with the My Creative Time Design Team! If you've arrived here from Trell's blog - you're doing great! If not - you're probably still doing well, but I'd recommend you take a trip to Emma's blog to start this awesome Blog Hop from the very beginning ("...a very good place to start" - or so I've been told *giggle*).

For my project today, I used MCT's Stitched Lollipop Holder to create a fun package for a gift for one of my nephews. Don't let the name "Lollipop Holder" confuse you - it's so MUCH more than that! Today - it's a gift card holder! Here's how it breaks down:

Stitched Lollipop Holder + Gift Card + Ribbon + Magic = Quick & Easy Gift Card Holder


Along with the Lollipop Holder, I used the MCT Stitched Oval Die and stamped "To" and "From" (XL Label Borders) in black ink. Instead of leaving the oval 'hanging off' the lollipop holder, I wrapped it around and secured it with my adhesive. You might notice that you don't see the scalloped circle top of the lollipop holder that you have come to know and love here on my project. To spruce up this gift card holder, I added a fun red shape that I cut using the XL Label Die (it's a 'leftover' from yesterday's window card - Yep - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!) and stamped with XL Label Borders in metallic silver ink. The super cute 'polar bear' is just a plain ol' regular bear from the Create a Critter cartridge that I cut out in white. The present is also from Create a Critter.

Add some Stickles (Star Dust - of course!), a big hunk of ribbon and POOF! It's ready to go under the tree!


***12 Days of Christmas Give Away Alert***

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Thanks so much for joining us on our 2nd Day of Christmas! I'm the last stop on this Creative Train! I'll see you back here tomorrow with more Christmas cheer! I hope you were inspired!

-Veronica

158 comments :

1 Tonya said...

Super cute! Great job as always. Looking forward to seeing what else you have created in the days ahead.

Tonya
tonya dot morgan at gmail dot com

2 melllisssa said...

I have fallen in LOVE with all of your projects! I came across your blog through the hop, but looked back at all your older posts. Everything you made is just so super cute and fun! Thank you for sharing :)

misshoanggg(at)gmail.com

3 Linsey R said...

OH wow Veronica, this is so fantastic!!! That ribbon is amazing, it turns what was already darling into a beautiful gift holder! I love your idea and will attempt to create something half as delightful as yours! Such a clever idea and so very inspiring, as always! TFS

4 My Creative Time said...

WOW! OMG! YOU ARE THE BOMB MY FRIEND!!! THIS LOOKS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AS A GIFT CARD HOLDER!!!!!!!! SUPER AWESOME JOB! LIKE MY ANTHONY WOULD SAY "This almost bought a tear to my eye!" ;) heheheheh!!!
BIG HUGE HUGS,
EMMA;)

5 nellie27 said...

I love, love, love your project. The lollipop holder IS truly amazing.
nellessenconcrete@hayoo.com

6 Cindy :) said...

wonderful idea, its a great die....not that I have one but through this hop I have been learning, lol and its on my wish list

7 Shana said...

Super sweet idea, lovin all the great ideas.
shanasewing@yahoo.com

8 Cindy Lovell said...

Oh WOW! I just love how you used the die!! Perfect!! The bear is super cute!! :)

9 pruttybird said...

OMGoodness ... what a great idea. I never would have thought to use it as a gift card holder. You guys are soooo talented!!! Love this!!

pruttybird at comcast dot net

10 Debby said...

This is adorable.
angel hugs
Debby
angels5.2005 at gmail dot com

11 LindaB said...

you gal are so talented .
LindaB top2kop@hotmail.com

12 Melissa said...

So pretty, great job!

mzcherub at gmail dot com

13 Georgi Girl said...

Another great gift idea!!! Super Duper Cute, Veronica! Your nephew is going to love it!

georgifelix at verizon dot net

14 Pam (AKA CraftyK) said...

Awesome project....another great way to use the die!!
croptilludrop23@gmail.com

15 Brenda said...

I have so loved all the projects today, but most of all love how all you ladies used this die! So many different ways to use it and I'm just in awe at all them!! This one is just to darn cute!!! Love it so much!
bsl60atembarqmaildotcom

16 Carrie K said...

Super cute gift card holder!! Love it!

17 Josie0602 said...

Super idea! This hop is so much fun. I enjoy starting my mornings visiting your blogs!
Tracy
jtg0398 at sbcglobal dot net

18 Unknown said...

how sweet! Love it.

19 Unknown said...

Wow! This is fantastic Veronica! Great job!

20 Crafting Katie said...

You are so clever! What a fabulous idea! It's adorable!!!

21 Jamie - oohLaLaPaperie said...

love the color combo and your ribbon. very cute!


Jamie
http://oohlalapaperie.blogspot.com

22 Tami B. said...

The lollipop die is one of my all time favorites of Emma's creations and I love seeing all the different ideas for using it besides lollipops. tamiwb1234 at aoldotcom

23 Lala's world said...

Cute CUte CUte!! ha ha

ghost231985@yahoo.com

24 Bernadette said...

Adorable!
really enjoyed all the ideas on the hop!

25 Rosie said...

super cute!!!!

rosiemini@gmail.com
www.scraplovingminis.blogspot.com

26 Vicky said...

very cute looks fabulous, love how everyone is using the dies in different ways.
olivervl@yahoo.com

27 Olivia said...

Again another great idea! You guys know how to keep the inspiration coming.

orjm79@yahoo.com

28 Jeanne said...

I just love how you used this die! It can be used for so many different things! Fabulous job Veronica!

29 grammiej said...

Cute cute!! What a great project, love the colors you used.

TFS
jashmore1944@att.net

30 Scrappin with the bug said...

Wow this is so sweet. I love the little details and the cute little bear. Great great great job.

Thanks for sharing.
terri_ski at yahoo dot com

31 Migdalia said...

What a great idea!! Too Cute!!

Mrodriguez860@hotmail.com

32 Houses Built of Cards said...

Very cute! LOVE the versatility of this die!!!

housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

33 Savahanna said...

Great idea. It is so cute.
Love it

savmora@gmail.com

34 Sherrie K. said...

Such a cute little project!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
jskoning@msn.com

35 Craft Me This said...

A big bag of tricks.
craftmethis@gmail.com

36 Cathie w said...

omg this is adorable...TFS!!!!

cathie
scraphappycat@gmail.com

37 Anonymous said...

Really cute!

Lori
Bloggin the crafts
lori at true dungeon dot com

38 Jessica said...

Wow, great idea with the lollipop holder. Thank, very pretty. Loved. Happy day!

39 Anonymous said...

Great idea on turning the die into a gift card holder.

Niki
billniki@gmail.com

40 Brenda Wooten Porter said...

wow!! what a great gift card holder!! love it! the colors are amazing too! what a great idea!! thanks for sharing!

brwneyes46@gmail.com

41 Amanda T said...

This is the cutest gift card holder ever! I love it... Really!

at home ink at q dot com

42 Cassandra said...

Too cute and so much fun! Great job :)

hugs
Cassandra

43 CA Scrapper said...

So cute! Great job.

Leslie

cascrapper at gmail dot com

44 mamawcindy said...

Love this Die and Love that it can be used for a Gift Card Holder. Thanks for Sharing! :0)
cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com

45 Nikki Foraker said...

you're a flippin genius!!!!! I LOVE it!!!

Nikki

46 Addicted Scrapper said...

Great CCH!!!!

Alina
alina.luis@live.com

47 Anonymous said...

This is so cute!

48 CathyinMN said...

Very cute gift card holder! TFS!
tcsobotka at charter dot net

49 Java Jen's Creations said...

Awwww! Sooooo cute!! I love all the wonderful detail you put into this sweet little project!!

javajen1 at hotmail dot com

50 pam said...

sweet looks like i need to get a new cartridge! hint hint santa!

51 Alvina said...

Wow what a great idea to decorate the lollipop holder, TFS

alvinadiaz@msn.com
alvinascreations.blogspot.com

52 Unknown said...

This is adorable, he will love it!!

miller896042 at bellsouth dot net

53 Mickey's Craft World said...

Beautiful project!!

Mickey

mickeysworld01@comcast.net

54 Tammy said...

Love it an all the detail and creativity can't wait for your next project. Thanks.

55 Miriam Prantner said...

What an adorable gift card holder! Love the colors and that bear is just too cute! mprantner at gmail dot com

56 DebC said...

This treT die is so cute and versatile! I gotta get it
Deb c
Dsc105@live.com

57 bex said...

Super cute:0)
I love how everyone's project has a different spin using some or all of the same stamps/dies. Everyone is so creative.
Really, really cute!

bex@
http://kawaiikrafts.blogspot.com/

58 Jen R said...

How cute is that???? Good job!

kissmyjen at gmail.com

justcreativeme.blogspot.com

59 quilt4fun2 said...

He will love this card holder. Great idea to make it all different with the XL Label and the bear and present. Too cute! Love it.
quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

60 Anonymous said...

Wow you guys come up with a lot of great ideas for the lollie pop die. Have to order that one

Lydia
Lorain,OH

61 Anonymous said...

awesome job vary cute card holder.
evieolendorf@hotmail.com

62 Mimi said...

Very unique and beautiful!

mimi2trentdrew.blogspot.com

63 Gina said...

wow! fantabulous! great idea

64 Ester said...

This is another great idea for the die. Thanks!

esterperez73 at yahoo

65 Anonymous said...

Great idea as a gift card holder.

rumored2b@yahoo.com

66 Denise Speigle said...

Great idea! Love the ribbon you used! Denise queenbee.speigle@gmail.com

67 teachermom5 said...

You're right, this die is amazing. Great job on your project, that little bear is adorable. Thank you. teachermom5@gmail.com

68 Linda Harris said...

That is awesome. Oh so cute!!! The die is so versatile. Linda Harris Lsunflower58@aol.com

69 Trisha said...

This is a very multifaceted die. Love that you used it for an adorable gift card holder. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

70 Jeri said...

Another fantastic way to use the lollipop holder. So creative. Thanks for the inspiration.

71 Lisa R. said...

Lovin how you used the die! TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

72 GlendaLea said...

So adorable
Slatsinhi@yahoo.com

73 Shelly said...

So fabulous! Love it!
Shelly
http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/

74 Megan said...

This is absolutely adorable! I love it!

megan.saxe@gmail.com

75 Unknown said...

Cute gift idea.

Jan
bearycreativecrafts@gmail.com

76 janner said...

Your project showcases Miss Emma's fabulous die to perfection. It is my favourite of all her dies because it is so versatile.
thejanner@xcelco.on.ca

77 Angela W. said...

The card holder is super sweet! Thanks for sharing.

78 JaniceA said...

Just love this die and all its uses. Very pretty project.
janiceaeschliman.blogspot.com

79 ctibbmn said...

Cute gift card holder, cute bear!! Doesn't even look like the lollipop holder - so versatile!! Good job!!

ctibbmn at yahoo dot com

80 brittmartin0910 said...

I love your gift card holder. Thank you for sharing.

brittmartin1288@yahoo.com

81 About Us! said...

Oh how cute. Great gift card holder. Thanks for sharing.

82 Donna said...

Super cute card holder - thanks for sharing - dsebby404@yahoo.com

83 Julie said...

very smart "alteration" making this into a gift card holder...love it.

Just Julie
juliemccrary at hotmail dot com

84 MeMe said...

Another use for this die--wonderful.
Pat
plweir1969@yahoo.com

85 Felicia - Scrapper in the Making said...

What a Great way to combine these different dies. Super cute. Smooches... Felicia - frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com

86 Carol W. said...

Great project Veronica - very creative TFS

Carol W.
workmanscraps(at)gmail(dot)com

87 Marissa said...

you are so creative! thanks for sharing your great ideas!

rissaflor atyahoo dotcom

88 Ashley Nicole said...

This is adorable. Makes a great gift card holder. Love the colors.
Ashley
glamoroussideofscrapping@gmail.com
http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

89 Treava said...

Super cute project as always! Love the gift card holder.

Treava
scrapsalot31@gmail.com

90 Brenda said...

Your gift card holder is super cute!!

bolvera66@yahoo.com

91 Luanne said...

very cute gift card holder! your niece will surely love it.

Luanne
myfootahead at gmail dot com
craftersreference.blogspot.com

92 Crafting Butterfly Creations said...

So cute! Thank you for the inspiration!

93 marg0006 said...

There is so much going on with this cute tag. Great job.
marg0006@verizon.net

94 janette09 said...

Cute card holder!
janette09@comcast.net

95 Candy said...

Fabulous gift card holder.
Candy
candyyoung826 at msn dot com

96 VICTORIA said...

Love your version. Great job. :)
win_or_lose52@hotmail.com
http://victoriasjunk.blogspot.com

97 scrapaholicjen said...

Love the gift card holder! That bear is adorable!
qtme2003 at yahoo dot ca

98 Kris in Alaska said...

Sweet idea! TFS!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

99 Tina said...

What a great gift card holder.

Tina
aurathentic@gmail.com

100 DEBBIE ORR said...

Great idea!

101 Taylor said...

Lovely. I really dig how you altered the lollipop holder into a gift card holder. So looking forward to seeing MORE, MORE, MORE. Thank you so much for sharing. Hugz:)

102 Lara said...

Sooo cute! Thanks for the chance to win! lclass003 atgmaildotcom

103 Vickie said...

What a great way to dress up a gift card. TFS

104 Tammi A. said...

This is a great idea. TFS

tammi_amata@ameritech.net

105 mbchoj said...

this is sooo adorable
great job
mbchoj at aol dot com

106 jessica said...

Great project!!
TFS
jessica
chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
eschfamily@yahoo.com

107 lindagk23 said...

OMGOSH! This is so adorable! I love this! Thanks so much for sharing! lindagk23ataoldotcom

108 Purplepatamus! said...

Sooooooooooo stinkin adorable!
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109 Karen said...

I LOVE that you used the die as a gift card holder! Awesome!!

110 Doris P. said...

Christmas is way close already! love this gift pkg!! simply adorable! doris
parkernana5@cox.net

111 Regina said...

Clever idea. It is so cute. Regina
regina95370@sbcglobal.net

112 Teresa said...

Cute idea-- love the big bow! Thanks for sharing!

113 2LilPrincesses said...

this is adorable!!! i love it!!! can't wait to see your project tomorrow!!
Candace
scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com

114 Kathy Salido said...

Fabulous idea. Love the bear and the big bow.
Kathy
salido99@msn.com
http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/

115 Robin said...

Great use of the lollipop holder die. I love that one.
(:(:Smiles:):)

Robin
thecricutscrapper at yahoo.com

116 Anonymous said...

This is a great idea. This die is so versatile.

dorcas
dtroche@bellsouth.net

117 Evelyn said...

My daughter loved this one. TFS
Evelyn
evl14512@gmail.com

118 Lori said...

Super cute! gallionlori at gmail dot com

119 Jill Rugg said...

Very clever idea!
jrugg@sctc.net

120 Amy said...

Very cute gift holder!!!
:)Amy
amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com
amy.arnold89@comcast.net

121 Shanna Wilson said...

very great idea TFS
Shanna
Gracesonnawilson@gmail.com

122 Gramjak said...

WoW!
I am in LOVE with your projects! Everything you make is super cute and Awesome! Thank you for sharing :)

kastenc at sbcglobal dot com

123 Anonymous said...

Wow, what a great idea!!

Christina

christina.coen@gmail.com

124 Danielle Lee said...

Too cute! Your nephew is a lucky boy. Thanks for sharing.

Danielle
leeceratops@comcast.net

125 Sew Sweet N Crafty said...

Cute.
SewSweetNCrafty.blogspot.com

126 Hawks Nest Hobbies said...

very cute, great idea!

Debbie H.

niteowlis at clear dot net

127 Tricia said...

Awww..isn't that adorable...Love this!
papercreations_bytricia (at) yahoo (dot) com

128 elwalten said...

Great idea!! Lisa - elwalten@aol.com

129 Jovan said...

This gift card holder idea is super cute!
hotgirl211@msn.com

130 Anonymous said...

This is so cute!

Denise J.
drjohnson0526@gmail.com

131 Cheryl said...

Your gift card holder is just soo stinkin cute! Thanks for sharing! Keep the inspiration coming!
surfnfroggie at aol dot com

132 Rebecca said...

soooo cute!

rebecca_k81 at hotmail.com

133 Debbie said...

What a neat idea! I love that you added a gift card.

Debbie B.
debbiebutcher at comcast dot net

134 ScrappinT said...

Another great idea for this die!!!! You did a great job!

135 Ashley said...

Such a great use for the lollipop holder!!

Ashley
ScrappinAsh at gmail dot com

136 Beautiful831 said...

Love this idea. Gloria C
Gloriaandmickey@yahoo.com

137 Norma said...

Aww so cute and a great way to add that last minute gift card!!

138 Amanda said...

Oh my, this gift card holder is precious!!! Thanks for the chance to win..

Scrappy Hugs,
Amanda :0)
amandascraftsandmore(at)hotmail(dot)com

139 Arcy Scraps said...

i am totally in love with this project! love the color of the pop holder and that bear, is toooo cute!!
Cyndy
arcy.scraps@gmail.com

140 Dawn said...

Love how you used these dies together! deegeescraps at gmail dot com

141 Jae said...

Awe, its a polar bear! So cute! Great gift card holder! TFS
hugs, Jenn
smile4jenn at hotmail dot com

142 Sue D said...

Very clever to make this into a gift card holder.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

143 callyannc said...

So adorably cute! CallyAnn
callyannc@live.com

144 Kristi said...

Ooh neat way to use Emma's die!

145 Anonymous said...

what a great idea! love the colors too
melissakc1@yahoo.com

146 Unknown said...

This is a great idea! I must have this die!!!!!!!!!
Pam at
http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

147 An'Jenic G. said...

Wow this is pretty.
jeria22@yahoo.com tfs!

148 joni said...

How beautiful!!! Really really pretty...love that ribbon! TFS
hugs,
joni

arcocha at yahoo dot com

149 Anonymous said...

WOW!! so neat and so cute!!
micia
yellowbirdcreation@gmail.com

150 TUKI said...

Oh my, that is such a clever idea. Love the color combo!!


tuki123@att.net

151 Denise-Scrapmouse said...

Cute giftcard holder! TFS.

coupondenise at live dot com

152 Kathy's Kreative Spot said...

Awesome gift card holder, who knew the lollipop holder would have so many uses.
Kathy
Katsews at Gmail dot com

153 Wendy (aka Roo) said...

This is Adorable, love the little bear & the fact that you made the lolly die into a gift card holder, that's awesome!!!
Puppy Hugs,
Wendy
wendydotroos2boys@gmaildotcom

154 Unknown said...

Wow that looks amazing....love the pear and how you used the lollipop holder as a gift card holder ;)

scrapente@hotmail.com

155 kathlee said...

So much nicer than a funky envelope under the tree! Very, very cute!
TFS
Peace & Joy to You & Yours this Holiday Season!
Kathie
Kathlee154atgmaildotcom

156 SQ said...

I like that bear in white.
sarah.quillen@gmail.com

157 FMonty said...

What a great idea!!! TFS :)
fmadera75@gmail.com

158 Live Love and Scrap said...

It really is so much for then a lollipop holder...LOVE what you have done with it!!!

hugs,
Sarah
liveloveandscrap@hotmail.com

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