12 January 2013

CHRISTMAS IN THE BANK (#1)

Welcome to CHRISTMAS IN THE BANK!  What you ask is this all about?  My idea is based on the Christmas Club savings programs I recall as a child, a few cents (maybe it was a dollar or so, I am not that old!) were put away each month throughout the year for the holidays.

If you are like me there never seems to be enough to time to do all of the crafty sweet bits that I would love to do for the holidays.  I rarely start early enough to feel comfortable with what I have on hand.  Having the basics done so that we can enjoy making time for special projects without all the stress is the goal.

There are no monthly prizes, we are all winners in this challenge!  Of course there is a blog button for participants, please link it back here.  If you need the coding email me (see the button on the right) and I will send it along.

Feel free to ask questions, make suggestions!  I will attempt to keep the rules to a minimum and processes simple!

On the 12th of each month I will share some ideas and offer a challenge to motivate you in building your holiday stash and having your own CHRISTMAS IN THE BANK when December rolls around.  To participate leave a comment on the monthly post with a link to your blog.  If you don't have a blog, use Flickr or another site, email me a picture of your project and I will add it to the post for you.

Your first challenge is to create at least a dozen tags!  What?  Remember the goal here is to build our basic holiday stash.  Nothing too complicated or technique heavy - keep it simple!



I want a stack of tags for tying onto goodie bags for the neighbours or small gifts.  I also love using what I have on hand.  I have sorted through my vintage Christmas cards (nothing to precious) and using a 3" tag punch, punched out the small scenes inside or on the back of the cards and some blanks to adhere on for a bit of stability.  I have done the same with my stash of old photos - love the New Years party scenes!  I inked the edges with (what else?) Vintage Photo Distress Ink.  I have also edged mine with a fine line of Stickles.

Tip:  holding up your project, put the Stickles nozzle right on the edge of your project and keeping the pressure even "scratch" along the edge to get a fine line.  This will give you some sweet sparkle and take hardly any time to dry.

Vintage not your style?  Use the holiday cards you received this year.  Take a look at your own photo stash, those that really aren't "scrapable" but you have been reluctant to part with might make a great tag.  Put your crafty creative cap on and share your ideas.

19 comments:

  1. Lovely idea, your tags look great! Hugs, Valerie

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  2. I'm so happy you're doing this, Sandi! I love the idea of photo tags. That is the inspiration you have given me today. I'll be back to post my link. Helene

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  3. This is such a fun way to put some "Christmas in the Bank". I don't even have a tag punch but I can certainly do some hand cutting and make some tags. I am off to look at all those fun and beautiful cards I save. Thank you Sandi for this membership in your Christmas Club...at no charge is even better. I will make my tags and do a blog post of them linking back to you dear. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...

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  4. I am all over this! Made several tags already. Have posted your button on my blog. Great idea Sandi!

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  5. I'm baaaaaack!!!! Got those tags made and posted. Love the black and white photo idea and ran with it. Have so many more ideas about this and probably will keep making them! Here's my link: http://2amscrapper.blogspot.com/2013/01/cyber-sitings.html Thanks so much, Sandi! Helene

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  6. Count Me in.I want to do it.Starting now-I'll get busy.

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  7. These are fabulous!! What a super idea Sandi!! Takes me back to the days at Bella Creations...and your group with the Christmas goodies. I want to play...I sure hope I can get my act together! Thanks for the motivation!!
    Hugs
    Heather

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  8. Thank you for following Me.I have your button up on My sidebar-ready for when I do post your challenge.Denise

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  9. 2 great ideas for tags Sandi , might have to try and play along some months :-) Debi x

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  10. great idea! I wish I had more room so I could leave all the stuff out and not have it stacked away! Sorry I am so late getting around but life definitely reared its head and got in my way! Hope your week has gone well and you have been able to do some crafting. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. Vickie

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  11. Oh I do love this idea! Sandi, your tags are adorable and I am really loving the old photos! What a great way to keep memories close to heart! Have a great day!

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  12. This is a great idea. Your tags are a wonderful inspiration...

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  13. Sandi...this is such a great idea!1 I am so glad you came up with it! I have my first post done with a couple of my tags. I would like to share them with you.
    Please visit my post here!

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  14. sandi, heather brought me to your site!!! so happy she did. I am all motivated with you idea concept!!! I hope to participate for sure!!!! thanks ladies for the inspiration.
    ava g

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  15. I've been sent here by Heather and am so glad she posted about this challenge and you! I love your site and your philosophy for "maximum embellishment." Music to my ears. I would love to play along! I'll be back with my link when I do. Thanks for sharing the great ideas - I'm always wondering how to make the cards I receive go a little further than just sitting there from year to year. :)

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  16. Great idea! Beautiful and wonderful inspiration!

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  17. Heather sent me over too Sandi. I love your tags, a great inspiration (which I need) as I am not much of a tag maker. I think you have an excellent idea, I will make my tags and come back to post them here too. ~Diane

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  18. My post wasn't co-operating with me for the last few days, but here goes, I will try to link this up to the others, Marilyn. http://www.busymartha.ca/

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  19. I know I am past the deadline Sandi, but I finally managed a measly 10 tags, lol. You can see them here. I will do better with the gift card holders, I have made them before. ~Diane

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