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