TSB Thrifty Christmas Handmade Gifts Blog Hop

Welcome to The Stamping Boutique’s "Thrifty Christmas Handmade Gifts" Blog Hop!! We are very excited about the holidays and know for many money is tight this year, but that doesn’t mean great gifts are out of the question! The Elves, (design team) have been busy in their workshops coming up with some fabulous projects to help you with those last minute gift ideas. What better way to showcase than to have a BLOG HOP!!! Because we know you're all busy getting ready for the holidays, this hop will run all weekend. The hop starts today, Friday December 9th @ 12:01 am (CST) and runs until Sunday December 11th @ 11:59 pm (CST).

If you have hopped over from Melissa's blog, then you're in the right place. If you just happened to stop by and would like to join our hop from the beginning, then head on over to Christy’s blog and follow along for a chance to win some AMAZING blog candy along the way and PRIZES at the end. Each designer is featuring a project that showcases a digital image from The Stamping Boutique Store. Be sure to visit all the design team’s blogs and leave a comment (just like Santa, we will be checking). Each designer will be giving away one FREE image from the store to one random commenter. Once you have finished the hop, make sure to leave a comment on The Stamping Boutique Challenge Blog for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate from the store.

As soon as I heard about this blog hop I knew exactly what I wanted to make. I've had the directions for an envelope album in my idea drawer for a couple of years and decided now was the time. I used five A2 card size

envelopes. The key is to use an odd number so your accordian folds work out correctly. Then you glue the flap of one envelope to the front of the first envelope. You continue to glue each flap to the front of the next envelope until you're done. Next you accordian fold the

envelopes. I cut some textured cardstock at 4 x 5 1/2 and ran it thru my Cuddlebug. I then glued them to cover the envelope flaps and make everything more sturdy. I chose to work with Audrey's Present and colored her with my Copics. I double mounted the image on textured cardstock and added her to

the front. I then turned everything over and added some B&T paper cut at 3 x 5 1/2. I added an extra piece of textured cardstock to cover the last flap. I

jazzed up the inside of the envelopes with some rub ons and then created a sleeve to hold everything together. I sponged with Chocolate ink and all papers are CTMH. You can use this to hold shopping lists, wish lists, coupons, receipts, etc.

Next stop is Audrey's blog. I'm sure she has something fabulous to share! Remember to be eligible for all prizes, you MUST comment at each stop along the way!! Merry Christmas and Happy Hopping!!