Friday, December 21, 2012

Ribbonista Blog Hop!!

(apparently my post neglected to go live as scheduled.. I apologize!)

Good Morning and welcome to my stop on the Ribbonista Hop!! I decided to share with you today a brand new tradition I've brought to my little family...


CHRISTMAS CRACKERS!!



I start with a tube of some sort (old wrapping paper tube, toilet paper, paper towels.. you name it, it works!), then I cover it in vintage patterns, fill it with each person's favorite candy, close it off with ribbon..... and decorate with ribbons, tags, buttons and christmas stamps!


And this is the pile of my Christmas Crackers!!
All supplies used: May Arts ribbons (about 8 different kinds!), Viva las VegaStamps!, vintage buttons, archival ink, Embossing powder, distress ink, kraft paper, distress markers. 

Don't forget to leave comments everywhere (and back at the May Arts blog!) for your chance at the big prize!! 

Keep on Hoppin'! 
Jen http://jenshearsdesigns.blogspot.com/
Leah  www.1alabasterowl.blogspot.com
Monica http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/2012/12/its-ribbonista-hop.html
DeeDee http://umwowstudio.com - you are here!
Susan www.luv2scrap-pages.blogspot.com

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18 comments:

  1. Jessica StriderDecember 21, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Beautiful! Homemade Christmas crackers, what a fantastic idea. And you know the toy/candy inside will be good. :)

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  2. CDecember 21, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Really pretty!

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  3. sharon gDecember 21, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Oh my gosh, I love that you used patterns!! I buy them at garage sales sometimes without knowing what I'm going to do with them. Thanks!

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  4. Miriam PrantnerDecember 21, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    These turned out great, I love that you used patterns and great ribbon choices!

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  5. MariaDecember 21, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    great project

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  6. Holly and little peopleDecember 21, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Thanks for sharing a fun tradition!

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  7. Camille ShortDecember 21, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    These look awesome! What a nice touch for home decorating, too.

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  8. SheriDecember 21, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    very cool !

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  9. Diana EvensenDecember 21, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    They are cute. Do they really "crack" like an English Christmas Cracker?

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  10. Sue DDecember 21, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    I like how you decorated your Christmas Crackers.

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  11. Kathy/NorthCarolinaDecember 21, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    What a fun idea! These would make such fun place cards. I love the fact that you used old patterns as your paper. Very clever!

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  12. D's Paper StudioDecember 21, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    This is really a great idea..simple and can be embellished to the max. fun.

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  13. Ava GavloskiDecember 21, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    love the rustic feel to these christmas crackers, thanks for sharing, adding to the bucket list
    ava g

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  14. AnonymousDecember 22, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Thanks for the tip on making the crackers. I've heard of them but didn't know quite what they were.

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  15. mauiquilterDecember 22, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Love using pattern tissue for these - brilliant with a definite touch of elegance!

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  16. NikkiDecember 22, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    These are so pretty I wouldn't want to open them but knowing they are filled with treats they sooo wouldn't last :)

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  17. TeresaDecember 22, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    These "crackers" are so cute!

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  18. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)December 23, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Oh what fun, my kids would LOVE these, and love these rustic ribbons, looks great.

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