A Very Hero Arts Holiday + Lots of Blog Candy Winners!
What to do when you’ve got holiday crafting to do and are short on time, inspiration, or just want things done simply? It’s Hero Arts to the rescue! Today in my final holiday crafting installment, I’m back (May Flaum) to share two gift giving ideas made quick thanks to my trusty Hero Arts stamps!
First up, I have a cardboard coffee sleeve that I’ve painted red as a base. This is my favorite way to present coffee gift cards – in a fancy sleeve! Use liquid adhesive or double sided tape just along the bottom opening to create a sealed pocket for your card. Then decorate as you please. Note that the little tree stamp is embossed with green embossing powder. This particular stamp is retired – but not to worry! Hero has loads of little tree stamps to choose from!
I chose to use the Hero Arts Merry Christmas and trees stamps to really make this pop. My finishing touch? A Hero Arts felt tree. I love the texture and dimension this adds.
Speaking of texture, another favorite way to present a gift to a loved one is by decorating a simple box. I love doing this because the box will be reusable, and there are no gift wrap supplies required!
First I stenciled (using a foam blending tool and green Hero Arts ink) the top of the box, then I added my stamped sentiment, tree, and a few other bits and pieces.
What I love about this quick and easy gift wrap project is that it is so adjustable for any size, shape, or style of container! From adding many layers and a big tag to keeping things simple with just one or two attached items – this project is super fun to make and whomever receives it will adore the homemade touch as well.
I hope you’ve enjoyed the holiday stamping ideas I’ve shared with you this month, and I wish you a December full of very happy (holiday) crafting!
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congrats everyone! and I love the cup warmer!!
Happy Dance to the winners Yippee!
Love the coffee sleeve idea! Thanks for sharing.
Great ideas, thanks for sharing!
Wonderful ideas for gift giving! I especially like the coffee sleeve idea!
Love the coffee sleeve idea! Who would have thought?
CONGRATULATIONS to all the lucky winners!!!
FABULOUS PROJECTS May – LOVE your box!!!
Good ideas! I do like to give DD gift certificates to my hairdresser and mail carrier so this would be a good way to present them. thanks, stamping sue
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I love the cup sleeve idea for a gift card. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Both your projects are fabulous ..Thank you so much for sharing these gifting ideas..Need to give it a try :)
Love the cup sleeve idea! How cool is that??
Fantastic ideas
Love the present stenciling idea May!!!!
Awesomeness as usual, it is sooooo great to be consistent!!!!
Very cute project and I love all the layers.
Both projects are cute. I love the cup sleeve a lot.
I love clever gift-card holders! This one is so cute!
I love it when I see those trees on the things you’re making May, since I know that is one of the supplies that you said you wanted to get used up from class! SO great!
This is so much fun. . Love the creativity
Great tutorial! Congratulations to all the blog candy winners too!
Wonderful projects today! Christmas will be here before you know it! Thanks for the inspiration. Congrats to all the winners. Happy dance for you all!
Congratulations, winners!
May, I especially loved your coffee sleeve idea. So very clever. Thanks.
awesome idea!
Both the coffee sleeve and box turned out beautiful
Love the coffee wrap gift card idea. It’s on my to do list now. Congrats to all the winners and thanks to Simon Says for the opportunity to win.
Two very clever ideas. Thanks so much. Saves on time and $.
Beautiful card. Love the stenciling.
Great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Love these alternative gift wrap ideas, thanks!
I love the stencil art background. Great card.
Very cool projects. I love all the layers and different textures.
I love the idea of using the coffee sleeve! Pure brilliance!
The stenciled package is gorgeous… what a great idea!
I’ve got a few sleeves in my stash that I like to use in homemade journals. I never thought of using one as a gift card holder!
Great upcycling! Love the stenciling to create your own wrapping paper/box.
so clever!
This is such a cool idea, May, or should I say HOT!! I really like the gift card holder. Your felt pieces and buttons make it so cute.
So pretty. I have always liked projects that use a doily(s). Love the bling you added to your package and the fact that it has the ability to be adjusted depending on the size of container needed.
Oh awesome idea!
cute ideas! tfs
A coffee sleeve would be great for any gift card! thanks for the idea.
What a cool way to give a gift card! I loved the embellishments you used, too!
What a great idea for giving a gift card!
Congratulations winners!
such a cute idea for a gift card! Thank you for the inspiration!
Love the coffee sleeve, what a great idea. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi May. The coffee sleeve/gift card holder is awesome. I also make unique gift card holders and I LOVE this one because EVERYONE loves Tim’s cards! LOL (Oh, to be Canadian!)
The box is very nice as well! Good job!
Weeee yaaay! Thanks so much! Awesome project, too, as always!!