A Fun Gift Idea

Since I received the C.C. Designs set Reindeer Games from Christine at All That Scraps, I have been trying to think of fun ways to use those adorable reindeer images. I wanted to come up with something that was not strictly for Christmas. I absolutely *love* Cheer Deer, and I thought she'd be great on a hostess or a birthday gift -- after all, she DOES like a party! Sooooo, as the wheels in my head were turning and I spotted my new candle on the table...


THIS is what I decided to do! The Pocket Full of Posies glitter paper from DCWV was a perfect choice for the wrapping --it is sparkly and has some wintery colors (plus a little bit of orange to match my pumpkin candle!). I paired it with SU! Bashful Blue cardstock. The image was stamped on Bazzill Coconut Smoothie cardstock with SU! Close to Cocoa ink and colored with Prismacolor Pencils blended with odorless mineral spirits. I added a little sparkle and some bubbles to the drink with a Sakura Stardust Gelly Roll Pen. I punched a couple 1/8" holes and added grosgrain ribbon so I could give Cheer Deer a scarf. I lightly stamped a snowflake from the set around the edge of the panel and sponged with Bashful Blue ink, then matted it on Pumpkin Pie cardstock. White organdy ribbon is threaded through two holes on the sides of the image panel so it (and the sentiment) could be tied to the candle. The sentiment is stamped in Close to Cocoa ink, and Bashful Blue is sponged around the edges.


Here's how I made the candle wrapping. Keep in mind that these measurements were for my candle, but you can adjust for your own needs. I cut a strip of blue cardstock 11 x 3 3/4". Note: you will need to cut the length a little longer than you really need, because it will shorten a bit when crimped (mine shortened to 10 3/4"). I ran the strip through my Fiskars Paper Crimper and set it aside.

I then cut a 10 3/4 x 3" strip of patterned paper. I wanted to be sure the crimped cs would be visible above and below the paper strip. I put Sticky Strip on all edges of the back side and adhered it to the crimped cardstock.

After the two strips were together, I put more sticky strip on the end, then rolled it tightly around the candle and secured it.

Here's the candle, all wrapped up! I added the image panel, sentiment and ribbon, and the gift was complete! This will be a perfect hostess gift for a holiday party, or it would be a great birthday gift, too! I hope this gives you some good ideas -- thanks for stopping by today! :)

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