
I served lunch at the Holiday Stamp Camp last Saturday and had these bottles of
water put out on the counter. I used this design throughout my Stamp Camp....I love it when things match! Many of you have asked how to make these and I promised to tell you! I'm sorry it took me a few days! Life is always so busy! Anyway, these are very simple and a great addition to any "party/event" you may be planning! Here are the products I used:
*Whisper White Cardstock (cut 2 x 7-3/4 and scored 2" on each end)
*Garden Green Cardstock
*Real Red Cardstock
*Garden Green Classic Ink Pad
*Real Red Classic Ink Pad
*Scallop Circle Punch
*1-1/4" Circle Punch
*Ornament Punch (Holiday Mini)
*1/16" punch OR Paper Piercer with Mat Pack
*Small Silver Brads
*White Gel Pen
*Dimensionals
*Delightful Decorations Stamp Set (in Holiday Mini)
Ok, you should score each end at 2". One end will fold up to make the pouch to hold the drink pouch....the other end will fit over the top of the bottle. Let's start with the top.
1. Punch a 1-1/4" circle in your Garden Green or Real Red.
2. Next, line your Scallop Circle punch over the hole you just punched....and punch
it out. This will form your little scalloped circle for the water bottle.
3. Now you will attach this onto your hanger with Tombow glue. Put a dab on each
scallop and attach in the middle of your two" end. Make sense?
4. Now line your 1-1/4" circle punch over the red/green scallop circle and punch
through that smaller hole....this will make the hole to hang over the neck of the
bottle. I hope this is making sense. I can do a video on this, but it will
probably be a few days, as I'm in the middle of reorganizing my Stamping Studio!
Just let me know if you have any questions.
5. Stamp your design in red and green all over the hanger, using the small stamps.
Remember the bottom part wil be folding up, so you'll want to be sure to fold it
up to stamp the front. Refer to my photo to see the alternating design I made on
mine. Always stamp off the edges as well, to give it a "natural look".
6. Using your white gel pen, make a dot of white on each scallop...it just really
adds "something" to it.
7. Ok, now you can attach the bottom with the brads. Just fold it up and punch
a hole on each side with a 1/16" paper punch (or the Paper Piercer and
mat pack). Insert the brad and open up the prongs.
That's it! Oh wait! I forgot the ornament on the front! You just need to stamp your ornament with the stamp set and punch it out using your Ornament Punch. I must tell you that these two items from the Holiday Mini catalog have become my favorites! You will love them! Then attach the ornament to the front of the bottom of the pouch with Dimensionals! Add your drink pouches and you're ready for your guests! :=) I can't take credit for this idea....credit goes to Angie Juda. The design was created by me though! :=)

And how about these cute Cookie Pouches to match! Can you tell what they are made from????? They are white CD sleeves! Pretty simple to make! You just need to stamp your background design in red and green. Stamp two ornaments and attach with Dimensionals on the right bottom. Then I stamped the "Holly Jolly" with the Level II Hostess Set
"Christmas Punch" (page 14). I just love this set! If you want it, I can tell you how to earn it
FREE!!!! Anyway, attach it to the top right left corner and you're ready to add your cookie. One tip I'll give you.....when you're designing the front you need to make sure your envelope flap is at the TOP in the back. Another tip: Wrap your cookie in clear food wrap before inserting it into the envelope. If you don't wrap it, you will find that the oils from the cookie will seep out onto the paper, leaving an ugly greasy stain. I also cut a color cardstock sheet (Real Red/Garden Green) to fit into the envelope to make a pretty backing....then just slide the wrapped cookie in. You will find that the cookie will stay put without taping it down! I also found I didn't even have to seal the envelope, as it just stayed closed. Of course you could seal it if you want, but since it wasn't necessary, I didn't....that way they wouldn't have to tear their envelope to get to the cookie!
Ok, I hope you give these a try! If you need any of the products, you know where to find me! :=) I've gotta get to bed...yikes....it's 2 AM and I work tomorrow!!