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Christmas Cocoa

The Outlaws Paper A La Mode Challenge is Christmas in July (great chance to get some Christmas Cards done if you want to join us.  One of my biggest dilemmas at work is what to get everyone that is cute and doesn't cost a fortune (there are 33 of us).  I found this great image from Dollar Graphics Depot called Christmas Coffee and Cocoa and it gave me a great idea.  I printed out the image making sure it was on the right side of the paper so I could score it, fold it, and make the card straight from the image.  Then I used the other image to pop up the sleeve and the gingerbread man. I sponged the sides with distress ink and stickled up the sparkles and icing. Super fast card which will be perfect when I do 33 of them.



I can slip in a packet of cocoa and it will be a fun little gift.

Hope you can join us over at the Outlawz.

Hugz

Comments

  1. McCrafty's CardsJuly 26, 2016 at 6:22 AM

    This is gorgeous Nancy, I now fancy a coffee with a gingerbread man to dunk
    Kevin xx

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  2. cotnobJuly 26, 2016 at 11:15 AM

    This is fabulous Nancy, a perfect little gift for mass production.
    Pauline
    x

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  3. stampingbowdJuly 26, 2016 at 11:26 AM

    Nancy, this is such a fun project!!! The paper for your cup is fabulous! So cute! Hugs, my friend!

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  4. stampingbowdJuly 26, 2016 at 11:26 AM

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  5. MarisaJuly 26, 2016 at 2:24 PM

    Fabulous idea and love the outcome!! Adorable :)

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  6. Carol LJuly 26, 2016 at 3:14 PM

    You are so clever to come with something this cute for everyone at work! Have fun mass producing them and filling them with cocoa :

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  7. irishgreensueJuly 28, 2016 at 6:13 AM

    What a terrific idea for a thoughtful little giftie! Love your gingham with the gingerbread man - so adorable!

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