10 Easy Steps ...

...to making great personalized Christmas gifts! Isn't that what we all need right now? Easy and inexpensive gifts for the upcoming gife giving season. Well, I whipped up these super easy (and pretty) monogram cards in about 30 minutes yesterday.

These fabulous monogram stamps are by Just Rite Stamps from i{heart}papers. The boxed set is called the Elegant Font and comes with 3 borders, 2 sizes of the font and a wood stamp holder ~ all for only $19.95! These stamps are so easy to use and would make the perfect wedding set, thank you note, or some pretty note cards. Just click on the link above and you can see the entire set!

The beautiful paper is by Daisy D's (Snowflakes & Holly 8x8 pad) from i{heart}papers. The pad of paper comes with 12 different designs & a total of 24 sheets (2 of each design). The papers are so soft and pretty; just perfect for those who love vintage.

So I'll bet you are just dying to know those 10 easy steps ~ well here you go:
1. Cut a standard card base in blue cardstock and score at 4 1/4".
2. Trim a white piece of cardstock 5 1/4" x 4".
3. Trim pattern paper just a bit smaller than the white cardstock & attach it to the white cardstock.
4. Tie a white ribbon around the pattern paper and tie a nice knot on the front of the card.
5. Attach to the card base.
6. Stamp the Just Rite monogram image on white cardstock with pigment ink & emboss with clear embossing powder.
7. Cut out the stamped image with a 2" circle Nestabilities & Cut scallop circle with Nestabilities & attach to stamped image.
8. Attach image to card with foam dots.
9. Stamp matching monogram on to envelope.
10. Make 6 to 8 cards total & box them up in a clear card box.

There you have it ~ 10 easy steps to making a personalized Christmas present.

Supplies are from i{heart}papers!

Clear Card Boxes
Stamps: Just Rite Elegant Monogram set
Paper: Daisy D's Snowflakes & Holly 8x8 paper pad
Nestabilities: Classic Circles Small & Scallop Circles Large

So are ya interested in a little CANDY???? Hop on over to Cathleen's blog for an assortment of gorgeous ribbon from i{heart}papers!