AnnaBelle Stamps Challenge...........

Things are starting to get busy here on the run up to Christmas which means little time for crafting but there's always time for an AnnaBelle Stamps challenge!

What a fun challenge Andrea has for us this week too, I'm looking forward to seeing your 'Christmas Handmade Gifts'.......hope you'll join in!

I have a couple of gift ideas to share today.

Starting with two little treat boxes to hang from the tree. Those who visit me often would know I love Birdhouses and these are just so sweet!  I'm adding some chocolate to mine so I have little gifts for people calling in over the Christmas break.

Both little boxes were cut from one sheet of A4 Kraft and a couple of 6" sheets of DSP for the shingles.  I used images from ABS Santa's Star cut out to decorate the snowflake stamped boxes. A small square of clear acetate will hold the goodies safe and sound inside!

I can't take credit for this sweet design  but I'm pleased to say they were made by a clever English paper crafter who very kindly shared.  Here's the link go take a look.

OK so what's wrapped inside the parcel?

First off the wrapping is beautiful tissue paper (coming soon) from ABS which I stamped with snowflakes.  Secured with ABS beautiful red/white twine adding a Kraft label to match. 

Undo the wrapping and you'll find this fabulous ABS kraft box which comes cut and scored ready to fold. The best part is there is no glue required so it's super quick to assemble which is just what we need this time of year.  I've kept the decoration simple this time just adding a doily with a stamped circle popped up on foam tape.  More snowflakes and what the camera hasn't really picked up is the glimmer from  Mister Huey's Calico shine.......so pretty!

Inside the box.....Four Birthday cards using the fabulous 'Squared Posies' from ABS. The perfect set for creating quick CAS cards! 

Sponging Ranger distress inks over opaque vanilla embossing..........my favourite way to use this set!
The image is off-set over some Prima Fairy Flora DP. I added some white dots to frame. Scored a 1inch border and stamped the Birthday sentiment from ABS 'Flowers With Love' adding 2 lime 6mm Sparkles to complete.

Hope this has given your a couple of ideas to make some quick gifts for your Christmas stash!  Go check in with the Belles who are sure to have more inspiration for you.

See you soon.........

ABS - A4 Kraft - pack of 10	AnnaBelle Smooth White - pk 10	ABS - Memento tuxedo black ink	AnnaBelle Stamps - Santa's Star
Squared Posies	AnnaBelle Stamps Silver Twine	AnnaBelle Stamps Star Gems Crystal	ABS - 9mm Stripe - Red
AnnaBelle Stamps - green/white ribbon	ABS A5 Smooth White pre fold cards - Pk 10	ABS - Flowers With Love	VersaMark Ink
ABS - Opaque Vanilla Embossing Powder	ABS - Ranger Distress Ink - Tattered Rose	ABS-Distress Ink - Shabby Shutters	ABS - Distress Ink - Scattered Straw
ABS - 6mm Lemon Sprinkles	ABS - Kraft Box C6	Red/White Hemp Twine	SBB - Art Glitter - Designer Dries Clear Adhesive
SBB - Beacon Zip Dry Paper Glue

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