Friday, December 9, 2011

"Thrifty Christmas-Making Handmade Gifts" Blog Hop!!

Welcome to The Stamping Boutique’s:

"Thrifty Christmas-Making 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 you cannot give great gifts! Our Elves, oh I mean 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 show you than to have a BLOG HOP!!!

You won’t want to miss this hop and because we know you are all busy getting all the preparations done 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 Audrey's blog, then you are in the right place. If you just happened to stop by and would like to join our hop from the beginning, please go 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 along the way is featuring a project that showcases a digital image from The Stamping Boutique Store. Be sure to visit all the design’s blogs and leave a comment (we will be checking). Each designer will be giving away (1) FREE image from our 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 for our store. Remember to be eligible for all prizes, YOU MUST COMMENT ON EACH STOP ALONG THE WAY!

Today I will share four handmade gifts, all made with love.

My first gift is a set of treat box with secret trays inside and an ornament:
Image: Snowman-Bring it on!!!


My second gift is a cookie jar:
Image:  Gingerbreadman with Buttons

The next gift is a glass container filled with candies:

Image: Chubby Snowman
My last gift is a set of journal and mini-notebook:

Image: Smoochie the Cutie Patootie



I hope you are inspired by this projects, they are really economical and the best part is that they are filled with made with love!!!

Next stop by Jessica's blog, to see what she has in store for you today.

Below is your hop order in case you get lost along the way:
Christy D
Jen S
Rhonda
Stacie
Ali (Dragonlady)
Sandy
Melissa
Sue
Audrey
                                  Julia ***You are HERE***
Jessica
Lawren
Miranda
TSB Challenge Blog

Thanks!
Love,
Julia

33 comments:

  1. Wonderful projects. Really love the sweet treat box and ornament. Thanks for sharing.
    Mags
    x

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  2. WOW! You sure are a busy crafter!
    I would LOVE to be on YOUR Christmas list! (-:
    Your coloring is FANTASTIC... I had to zoom in on your Smoochie to see that cute skirt! (-:
    Great job, Julia!!
    Hugs,
    Stacie

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  3. So many ideas! I love the treat box! Thanks for sharing them all!

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  4. Gosh!! Such great projects. Love the notebook. Is there a tutorial? Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Wonderful projects. love themm

    Caz xx

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  6. Love these. Can you share how you did the box with drawers. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. great gift ideas. Who doesn't love to get homemade goodies! :)

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  8. Beautiful! Thank you for the great gift ideas.

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  9. Julia,
    Wowzers, I just so love all of your projects here! Yes you have inspired me! That is the most awesome box I have ever seen!! Love the jars, and journal books, everything is wonderful! Someone is going to be super happy w/ those gifts!
    Peace,
    Kristy

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  10. Love them such great ideas for gifts.

    Anne-Marie x x

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  11. Wow, Julia, you've been busy. I just love the box with secret drawers in it. How fun. Your jars and notebooks are fabulous as well. TFS.

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  12. my goodness, you have been so busy helping Santa make some wonderful gifts! each one is a treat indeed!
    Merry Christmas to you and yours, Julia! :)

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  13. wow fabulous creations Julia, the chocolate box looks amazing,
    hugs
    Miranda

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  14. Wow - totally cool projects!! I love the cookie and candy jars!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  15. So much work - but every project beautiful and beautifully done!!! Thank you so much!!

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  16. Wow!! You've been busy and what fun gift ideas!! Now you've got me wanting to try making one of those boxes!! :)

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  17. I am crazy about the cube! :) That is cool!

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  18. OMGosh! What super adorable gifts! Anyone would love to receive them! You are so creative! Happy holidays!

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  19. Wow, you are very crafty. Love the gingermen on the jar of cookies.

    TTFN,

    CraftyGirl

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  20. All your projects are FABULOUS!! I would love to know where you found the treat box with secret drawers!! Thanks for inspiring!! Blessings and Hugs!!

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  21. 4 amazing projects that are so creative and colorful. Great ideas, thank you for sharing.

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  22. I love all your gifts! The gift box with the hidden tray and ornament is so pretty! I wish I knew how to make this. The jar of cookies and candy are wonderful! I love the way you decorated them. The journal/ mini notebook are a great gift for a teenager. I enjoyed seeing your gifts. Thank you for sharing. Edwina Brown edwinabrown@comcast.net

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  23. Julia! These are so wonderful! thanks for sharing! what fun gifts! Love them all!

    I updated my blog as my TSB earrings were missed somehow ... arghhh! computers! LOL

    Sandy :)

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  24. These are some wonderful Christmas ideas.
    Hugz,
    Christine

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  25. Such good ideas. Always give cookies to teacher friends.

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  26. Well you have been busy and what spectacular gifts. Great inspiration hun. Have a great Christmas.

    Hugs Ali x

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  27. Julia! A fantastic job!! Love everything you made. The little banner on the jar is a great gift idea! Thank you for all the inspiration!!
    xoxox

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  28. Woweeeeeeeee! You have been very busy and created some fabulous goodies and gifts!

    So happy you shared your talent!!

    Hugs,
    Lis

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  29. WOW you have been so busy. Love your projects. Thanks for the great ideas.

    Babe
    youiesmom@att.net

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  30. Truly inspirational projects, thanks for shring.

    Lynn x

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  31. Wow Julia, your projects are all amazing!! I just love them all - would love to know how to make that adorable box! Hugs:)

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