Holiday Series with May Flaum! Part One
What happens when you sit me down with a box full of fun supplies, holiday music, and a nice hot latte?
It’s May Flaum here, and I’ll tell you it is going to be a whole lot of fun! Today I’m kicking off a holiday crafting series here at the Simon Says Stamp blog – and I could think of nothing better than to really dig into my Tim Holtz inspired card kit and play!
I dug into the inks, stamps, and those wonderful color mediums and turned the cup holder on my latte into a gift card holder ready to mail to someone very special.
I used stitching and the tissue tape from the kit to not only add a decorative touch, but also make this even more sturdy and travel-ready. I can’t wait to mail this off to someone special and add some holiday cheer to their day!
One of my favorite things about this kit is how full of holiday detail it is. From the glitters to the rock candy stickles, tinsel trim, and glossy accents there is everything I need to make traditional Christmas cards, and also to play around with mini-books, tags, and other projects too.
Want to know even more about this simple little project? I’ve got a special bonus just for you! I have created a detailed tutorial to share with you – you can check that out here on my new website.
What could be even better? I’m going to give away two spots in my newest on-line class! If you want to join me for even more holiday crafting and fun – this is the class for you.
Two winners will be announced on the blog on Monday! Good luck!!
What a cool idea! I’d love to win a spot in your class! Thanks for the chance!
Thank you for the tutorial, more detail is awesome for projects!!! Awesome give-away too, I would love to join you in your newest online class :)
I know I’d cherish the holder more than the gift card if I received this! And I would love to win a spot in the class.
Wow! I just love how you not only altered the Starbucks cup ‘cozy’ but you also turned it into a gift card holder! Wonderful inspiration, May!
I like all the stitching and would love to win a spot in your class.
Love this project, such agreat idea! And, something my daughter can make for her teachers!
Creative & wonderful project! A spot in your next class would be awesome!
Love what you did with the cup holder. I can’t wait to get my TH HolidayKit!!! What an awesome opportunity to win a chance for your class. it looks fun!!
This is the cutest darn thing!! And SO FESTIVE!!!!
I love this gift card holder. The bonus is you are also recycling!
Glad to see you taking risks in the way of your site launch before the New Years! This gift holder looks like it was a lot les stressful to debut :-) thanks for sharing the how-to!
Already loving the stencil class and would love to win a place on the holiday class.
~Kate~
A great up-cycled project which will make a wonderful gift for someone.
What an amazing idea. I love anything, that can be recyclred, so this is just sooo me, and the result is really awesome. I love how it turned out in the end.
This is awesome!
This is so fabulous! I just want to run into my craft space and start creating! You rock!
would love to win a spot in the class thanks for this great chance
Ooooooh, pick me, pick me…taking this class sounds like it would be awesome! Thank you for the inspiration!
WOW! So cool! What a great idea! ~ Very inspiring!
Awesome card and I loved that you used the coffee sleeve for the coffee gift card!!
What a fun way to,present a coffee gift card.
That is so fun May! THanks for the chance to win a spot in your new class!
Neat project! Thanks for a chance to win!
Can always use a coffee card holder and this is cool! Thanks, for the chance for the class.
I love the idea of using all those paper-crafting supplies for holiday and home decor! a) anything hand-made is extra special; b) use the stash vs. shell out cash. Would love to see your projects in the Happy (Holiday) Crafting 2013 class.
Such a fun tutorial and a creative gift. Thanks for a chance to take your class for free.
I would love to win a spot!!! :)
This looks like a super fun class! Can’t wait!
As always May’s projects are loads of fun and inspiring. Congratulations on the new website!
What a great project! I have a few of those at home as well, I’ll have to try it out.
How clever!! I just love the gift card holder!
I love using the cup holder as part of the design!
What a great idea! Thanks for the chance to win!
That is a fun gift card holder!
Wonderful idea – I happen to have a Starbuck’s “addict” on my Xmas list! Thanks for the chance to win.
What a lovely and fun idea! So many would love that as a gift! Thanks for the chance to win! I was listening to paperclipping roundtable and heard you on there on a few episodes, so it is nice to have a face with the voice I heard!
WOOHOO so much fun! Would love to win a spot in class! Great card from that kit…
I would like to win a spot in the class…thanks for the giveaway!
Love your style, homey yet edgy!
Such a clever gift holder. Congrats on the new website and thanks for the chance to win a class.
i enjoy your style of crafting and would love to participate in your class. thanks!
Great video on this project!
SSS Rocks! The BEST online store & projects ever! Thank you for all the inspiration & Great products! Hugs Traci ;o)
Great project bringing new life to the cup holder! You class sounds wonderful!
Your class sounds great!
I’d love to take your class! Pick me!
I love the idea of recycling and crafting a wonderful surprise for someone that you care about! Your class sounds great.
Oh, this class sounds fabulous! I can’t wait to join!
Very cool and artistic gift card holder. Well done.
what a wonderful way to create a gift card holder.