© 8273 Happy Holidays - Thanksgiving Favors

© 8273 Happy Holidays - Thanksgiving Favors, originally uploaded by marzycards.

Copyright Marzycards. All rights reserved. Handmade. Gift Bag, Purse and Gift Box. Custom made from luxury Card. Gift box and Party Favor all in one. These Marzybags are handstamped with a litle bird who carries a "Happy Thanksgiving!" message. I deliberately tied a simple knot instead of a signature bow. I think this takes the stress out of worrying how to tie it back neatly once the gift is opened!
Have a great Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays! from Marzycards.Copyright Marzycards

© 8164 Destination Travel Journal

© 8164 Destination Travel Journal, originally uploaded by marzycards.

Copyright © Marzycards. All rights reserved. Custom Handmade Books. ©8164. This Gift Set was made for someone extremely special. I made every thing from scratch. Travel journal has lined pages inside. I thought it wouldn't hurt either to have a set of matching luggage tags too.
The little bird, or should I say oiseau, is handstamped.
I used Cavallini Luxury papers to cover almost everything. I discovered more of their rubber stamps too and have been stamping almost everthing in sight!!! If I could stamp my blog, then I'd probably do that too!!
Thanks for looking and hope you like them too!! Now where did I put that ink pad??Copyright Marzycards

© Map Envelope How Tos

©8122, originally uploaded by marzycards.

Copyright © Marzycards. All rights reserved. Custom Handmade Envelopes. © 8122. Envelopes don't have to be "pointy", or boring for that matter. Why not try different shaped flaps? I cut this one entirely by hand. Yes, freehand circles are hard to cut, though it's fun to try. Turn your paper as you go, and NOT your scissors! I wanted this one to be fun and so I added button and string ties to it. Don't forget your eyelets! Remember, those tiny metal bits for the center or each round button! It gives a neat finish to your work and your can add them in contrasting colors.
This envelope is made with luxe map paper and so it's acid free and lignin free etc. When making sets of envelopes, always use acid free and lignin free papers so that your envelopes will last over time. I'm pretty sure that the recipient will keep it! If I'm drafting and crafting something quick and temporary then I'll upcycle a grocery bag! If you've never made envelopes before or just want to try it out, risk FREE, this is a good way to check that your template works.
ps I deliberately made the first envelope from simple brown paper, so that there was no pressure to make it perfect and I do hope that you'll try and make some too! or get a few ideas, especially if it's your first time!!! Keep it simple with squared flaps first, then round flaps, then try out button and string things!!

Hope this helps as you start making your holiday envelopes too!
More Holiday Luxe cards coming soon .... Copyright Marzycards. How Tos are for Personal Use ONLY and may not be copied or reproduced for any Commercial Use.

Thanksgiving Gift Tag 5183

Thanksgiving Gift Tag 5183, originally uploaded by marzycards.

Copyright 2008 - 2009. Marzycards. All rights reserved. Handmade Holiday Gift Tag. A fun past favorite. Sizzix shape used.Copyright Marzycards

© Happy Hello - Shaker Card

, originally uploaded by marzycards.

Copyright © Marzycards. All rights reserved. Handmade Custom Card. ©S10Hs. Nothing like a "Happy Hello" to start the new month!
This one is a fun shaker card, as I haven't made one in a while, and I usually do around this time of year. Something fun, for someone very special!! and with extra sprinkles on top!! Hope you like it too!!Copyright Marzycards