Thursday, November 14, 2013

Ho Ho Ho Close to My Heart Artiste Cricut Gift Bag

Here's a project I made last Christmas for my other blog, Everyday Cricut.  

I really think you can't have too many gift bags during the holiday season!  And it's so easy to make a really cute, personalized one using the Cricut and kraft bags you can buy at Michaels or Joanns. 

When you use a coupon, it gets really economical to do this.  And they can even be personalized that way! 

I used a 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" mini kraft bag as a basis to today's "Ho Ho Ho" Christmas gift bag.
 I cut the "Ho Ho Ho" from the Close to My Heart Cricut Artiste cartridge at 5" and adhered it to a layered set of patterned papers.  

Then, again using the Close to My Heart Cricut Artiste cartridge and the matching Close to My Heart Merry Christmas stamp set, I cut out the ornament and stamped it.  Quick and easy!

Here is a view of the Close to My Heart Artiste Cricut cartridge (click HERE to order):


I've had relatives visiting this week and my husband has been away in Singapore and Malaysia and the Phillipines (before the typhoon...thank God!).  So, it's been very busy at the homestead! Today he comes home and I can't wait!

Look for new projects coming soon!

New Giveaway - Cricut Fancy Frames Cartridge

How can you win?

1) Leave a comment below - Favorite winter breakfast?
Click HERE if you don't know how to leave a comment. Click HERE to leave a comment if you are seeing this in an email.

2) That's it!


Winner will be announced on November 17, 2013 and has two weeks to claim prize.  U.S. Residents only, please, over 18.  Void where prohibited.


There's a new Close to My Heart stamp of the month - WOO HOO!!
Got to have it?  Check out the catalog below to find some fun products!

Here's a quick link to the online catalog - CLICK HERE if you want a peek. 

Did you know that there is a new Close to My Heart mini catalog called Holidays from the Heart, valid from Oct 15- Dec 31, 2013?

And a fabulous new promo to go with it! (see below):
When you place your order HERE, the system will prompt you upon checkout to pick out your free/star item(s)!  Wait until the system prompts you and then click on their link to add your items.

You can also download a PDF of the catalog HERE.


Or I can send you one - just email me at joyster110@gmail.com with your address and I'll send one right out to you!

Want to see more of my projects?
Click HERE to see my gallery!
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60 comments:

  1. Your gift bag is so cute and fun. You are right can't have to many gift bags or ideas for adorning the next one.
    thanks for all the inspiration you spread around. Have an awesome day!!

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  2. That bag is really cute and it looks easy. Thanks for all you do and how helpful you are with the tips and tutorials. I really appreciate them. Hope your day is blessed.

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  3. Wonderful Christmas bag for kids of all ages. I usually don't have time for much of a breakfast, but I guess my favorite winter breakfast would be something hot like an omelet (not sure on the spelling on that - LOL).

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  4. Love this gift bag, so pretty with the red against the kraft! Favorite winter breakfast...probably my Christmas morning breakfast casserole!

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  5. Love the bag. I love making gift bags and tags. I don't really have a favorite winter breakfast but do like omelets and even fix them for lunch or dinner. Have a fun day!

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  6. Beautiful gift bag! I really look forward to making sausage balls to eat on Christmas morning while we unwrap gifts. It's the only day of the year I allow myself this indulgence. Glad your husband is safe!

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  7. Glad your husband wasn't in the Phillipines during the hurricane!

    Your gift bag, as always, is lovely.

    My favorite winter breakfast is piping hot oatmeal!

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  8. Great gift bag. I don't have a favorite breakfast. I just have what I normally have. Cold cereal.

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  9. My son's favorite is breakfast casserole. I make it up Christmas Eve and place in the refrigerator. We get up Christmas morning and pop it in the oven. Then we open presents and when we are done it is done and we all eat breakfast together.

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  10. I love making gift bags! They make the gift so much more personal.Thank you for sharing and thanks for the give away!

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  11. Very cute bag. I always love your perfect bows! My favorite winter breakfast is baked oatmeal (with raisins in it). It is so yummy and I love it hot from the oven with a little cinnamon, sugar and milk.

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  12. I"ve been making myself a bowl of oatmeal lately - but on the weekends my family expects me to bake something - pancakes, scones, quick breads...

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  13. What a very pretty gift bag! Breakfast is usually at work, they will usually have Cream of Wheat YUMMM with a dalop of brown sugar and a slice of raisin toast with PB :)

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  14. I love your Ho-Ho-Ho bag! Adorable. Would LOVE to win this cartridge.

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  15. My very favorite winter breakfast is the cinna-stack French toast at IHOP...I can have it any time of the day! Love that bag...got my Cricut and Artiste cart humming

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  16. Favorite breakfast..... a tradition I passed onto my grandkids from my childhood. Buckwheat pancakes, 2 of the 4 love them as much as I did.

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  17. First, I'm so glad your husband was not present during the typhoon and that you had company to distract you!

    Another wonderful gift bag! I adore the mixed fonts. Where did the patterned background paper come from?

    I am not a big fan of breakfast, however, I love French toast and oatmeal. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  18. What a cute bag! Well my fav winter breakfast is a french toast casserole with pralin topping. I think it's a recipe I got from Paula Dean, I love it!

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  19. I have come to love your emails with your tutorials. I've learned a lot. The only thing I would like to see is you actually cutting with the Cricut. I know you like to keep your videos short, but that would be a cool thing! My favorite breakfast to have in the Winter is pancakes. I hardly ever eat pancakes. Nothing like a good comfort winter breakfast.

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  20. Joy, I've recently found your blog (website), I have watched the etching glass blog many, many times because firstly, it's beautiful, secondly, it's economical...Thank you for being so precise on your directions. I will try this bag as well. Great Ideas!!!! You must be a very kind person. My favorite morning breakfast is CoCoWheats!! Never had them until I married my husband 31 years ago.

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  21. Love that bag, so cute!! My favorite winter breakfast is pancakes. They are so yummy and are such a comfort food.

    Leslie
    cascrapper at gmail dot com

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  22. What a cute bag! I keep thinking that I'll make some for this Christmas, but.... My favorite winter breakfast is good old fashioned oatmeal.

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  23. My favorite winter breakfast is French toast with powdered sugar on top. Really like the bag. Love your web site. Jill P., Manteca, CA

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  24. What a adorable bag.. I will have to make some for the teacher. Thank you for a wonderful idea...

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  25. Very festive.
    I like oatmeal for breakfast.

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  26. Our traditional Christmas meal is Christmas morning breakfast--my great grandmother's muffin recipe! They aren't flavored muffins, but they are delicious. And the toppings are half the fun anyway! My favorite is peanut butter with a couple banana slices, but we also splurge on fancy jams, and I love the apricot too. I look forward to Grammy's muffins all year long!

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  27. I love sweet breads with special jams and cream cheese and of course coffee! Cute bag! Will be using this idea for making gift bags for some baked goodies to give as gifts. Thanks for the idea. Blessings to you and your family!

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  28. What a delightful bag! My favorite winter breakfast is something warm like maple-brown sugar oatmeal, or french toast, pancakes, waffles, eggs fixed any way....I just like breakfast everyday...

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  29. Grits and eggs. Good southern breakfast. Love the bag. Thanks for a chance to win.
    Florence from Louisiana

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  30. The bag is pretty! I love some fluffy pancakes with maple syrup on a chilly winter morning.

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  31. Great gift bag! I think my favorite breakfast would be French toast.

    Veronica

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  32. Love the bag! Glad your husband is safe. My favorite winter breakfast is French Toast Casserole. Have a great day!

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  33. cute bag! My favorite breakfast would be Grits, Eggs, bacon and Toast ( a good southern breakfast)

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  34. My heart goes out to the people of the Phillipines and their families and so very glad your hubby wasn't there during the storm.

    My favorite winter breakfast? Oatmeal with raisins and a cup of peppermint mocha coffee. With a fresh Texas orange for dessert!!

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  35. The gift bag is adorable! Will have to try this project. Thanks for the inspiration.
    My favorite winter breakfast is oatmeal. It feels good to start the day off with something warm.

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  36. Hot chocolate is not really breakfast, but sounds good for a winter morning doesn't it?

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  37. OMG this bag is adorable. The colors really pop. I just love the CTMH cartridges - I own them all. My favorite winter breakfast is the same all year round - egg whites and turkey bacon. Boring, right? lol. Thanks for the chance to win the cartridge.

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  38. love the gift bag idea! as for my fav winter breakfast food.... hot cocoa and toast if I am cooking.... eggs and bacon if hubby is cooking ;)

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  39. Hi Joy! I loved that bag design last year and I still love it this year...think I'll finally make myself sit down and try it! LOL Hope your DH gets in safely...what a scare right? My fav Winter breakfast would have to be anything someonelse would make for me! HeHe Hope you all have a great weekend :)

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  40. Gosh, I really love this bag! So easy to do! I'm going to make some of these! TFS! My favorite winter breakfast food is breakfast pizza. :)

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  41. Cute gift bag! French toast no matter what the season!

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  42. The gift bag is so cute!! My favorite winter breakfast would have to be any kind of "Egg/Sausage casserole"! I love my eggs!! Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  43. I love bacon and eggs anytime of the year! In the winter time, though, adding biscuits & sausage gravy really hits the spot! Love the gift bag, by the way - great idea! Thanks!

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  44. My favorite winter breakfast is French Toast. Love the bag! Cute, colorful and just my style!

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  45. My favorite winter breakfast is potatoe pancakes.

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  46. Favorite winter breakfast is waffles with maple syrup and whipped cream. Cute bag, quick and easy. Hope I might have a chance to win this cart. carjo40@gmail.com

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  47. I vote for french toast or crepes.
    Your gift bag is awesome. Thanks.

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  48. Scrambled eggs with sausage wrapped burrito style in a crepe with a side of biscuits and sausage gravy! Nothing like comfort food when it's cold out!

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  49. I love the gift bag. My favorite winter breakfast is a hearty bowl of oatmeal with fruit and nuts - love it!,,

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  50. My favorite cartridge is CTMH Artiste,so grateful to you Joy , for sharing your videos. Thank you. Margaret,

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  51. My favorite cartidge is the CTMH Artbooking, and anything Christmas, so I would be estatic to win your current contest. Thanks.

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  52. my favorite winter breakfast Is Christmas morning..Cinabuns.Yummy !! Love all your blogs this will be my first Christmas season with my cricut you have so make cute Ideas I just love this bag :)

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  53. Sausage Casserole! Make it the night before and pop in the oven for a hearty hot breakfast. I love the Teresa Collins cartridge and would love to win it. Have a great Thanksgiving.

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  54. My favorite winter breakfast is pancake and sausage. Thanks so much

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  55. I look forward to your emails everyday. Thank you so much.

    Lisa F. from Marshall, Texas

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  56. Just found your blog/website. I LOVE IT.......... My favorite Christmas breakfast is sausage, eggs and toast. It was a tradition at my moms my entire life. All of us kids, grandkids, great grandkids, spouses and even ex spouses would be there. She passed away a couple of years ago,but I still make it in her memory. Kenda F. Candor,NY

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  57. hi just found you great site I look forward to your e-mails

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  58. French toast bake is my favorite breakfast with homemade maple syrup.YUM!!!! Luv your gift bag it is the best, you always have great ideas and such inspiration. Thanks so much!!!

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  59. Eggs and steak. Love the bag. Just bought a bunch to make for Christmas. Thanks for the inspiration.

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