Cocoa & Crafts A Pretty Pink Poinsettia

Hello there and Merry Christmas!! I am so, so sorry! I only just realized I never finished getting this post out. I hope you still have time to make this pretty pink poinsettia card. I love the combo of Soft Suede and Petal Pink. And the Gold Metallic Specialty Paper is SOOO pretty! You can't see it in the photo, but it has such a pretty shimmery sparkle to it. 

There you have it, the last of this month's and even this year's Cocoa & Crafts classes. I hope you have enjoyed making these projects along with me. As mentioned before, I will be taking a bit of time off, but hope to be back soon with some more classes and projects to share. Until then, I do pray you and yours have a wonderful Christmas and that you are able to enjoy many blessings in the coming year. 

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Cocoa & Crafts A Simple Watercolor Poinsettia

 Hello there! Here we are with our third project for the month. I hope you like this card. 

The deep color in our inks this month allow us the opportunity to do some simple watercoloring on our cards. 

Super simple measurements this time: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 card base and a 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 DSP strip. 

Here's a list of supplies for this card. I included links to all three items I mention in the video that you can use to get the watercolor look in the flower. 

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Cocoa & Crafts-A Pretty Poinsettia Ornament

Hello there! This month's 3D project is a beautiful ornament for your tree. What do you think? I found these macramé rings on Amazon and thought they were the perfect backdrop to hold a poinsettia, holly and berry sprays. 

 

As I mentioned, I found these 2 3/4 macramé rings on Amazon and here is the list of supplies from Stampin' Up: 

Please let me know if you make any of these. I would love to see what colors you would choose for yours. 

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Cocoa & Crafts A Candlelit Poinsettia

Hello there! How are you? It's been a crazy, busy, exciting couple of weeks here. If you've read my latest posts you know that my daughter and grandson are staying with us for a bit while our son-in-love is deployed and that baby #2 was due early December. I'm so happy to announce that little Olivia Grace made a grand arrival December 7th. Both her and mommy are doing great, and we're settling into a nice routine here. Well, as routine as any infant allows. I may be super biased, but I think she's the most adorable thing ever! 

As much as I'd love to gush over my granddaughter, I should probably get to today's project. It's our last round of Cocoa & Crafts for this year, and unlike most months, I'm going to post all 4 projects back-to-back this week so you can get your cards made and ready to send out in time for Christmas. 

Today's card is a little different than most. It pops up, tent-style, and allows a battery operated tealight to be placed inside to light up the flower image. It's simple, pretty and elegant. I like that combo. 

I forgot to mention in the video that I used the Dark Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blend to color one of the larger rhinestones. Love that I can have pretty gems in any color I want. 

Here are the measurements: 

• Card base 11 x 4 1/4
• Scored at 3 5/8 x 7 3/8 along the 11 inch side
• 2 white panels 3 3/8 x 4 
• Sentiment Panel 1 x 4

And here's the supply list:

And I'll leave you with a little sunshine for your day:

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Cocoa & Crafts 11-4 A Snow Sledding Penguin Card

 I'm sorry for being a couple days late. I think I'm still in a Thanksgiving day coma and didn't realize how quick this week has gone. Not to mention we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of our granddaughter and adjusting to life with a 5-year old in the house. 😊

On to our card this week. Isn't it cute?! As soon as I saw this penguin set I knew I had to make a slider card with it. I mean, really, how could you not? The mechanism looks like it should be complicated, but it really isn't. A simple slit hidden behind the first snowbank and our cute little snowbuddy can slide along the card front bringing some sweet wishes to a cool friend.

Here are the measurements for the card: 

• Card base 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored on the long side at 1/2 and 4 1/2 
• Slit is about 1 inch up from the 1/2 score line and 1/2 inch in from each side.
• Inner panel 5 x 3 7/8
• Back snowbank 5 1/2 x 2
• Front snowbank 5 1/2 x 2
• Strip for penguin to attach 1/2 x a couple inches and cut to fit. 

Next month's classes will be a bit different. Grandbaby is due tomorrow and I'm sure things will be a bit crazy here the next few days. I will do my best to get kits shipped out as soon as the supplies arrive here and get all 4 projects posted the week of the 13th. Once we adjust to having a baby around the house, I hope to be back to a more regular schedule of posts and projects. 

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