Christmas in July - Santa's Little Helper

Without Santa's little elves Christmas would not be complete and presents would not be ready in time for the big day.

So next in my Christmas in July project is this little fellow; ready to celebrate after a year of hard work.

I chose to have him sitting with his long legs extended on either side, but you could make him the same way as Santa and just add shows to the bottom of the Curvy Keepsake body.
I also opted to add little bows made from baker's twine.

He's not just a great favour that will hold a treat but he also makes a wonderful shelf decor.

Supplies used:
Cardstock: Bazzill, Recollections
Ink: Mossy Meadow, Crushed Curry, Blushing Bride - all SU
Marker: Real Red - SU, Basic Black - SU
Dies: Curvy Keepsake and Mustache - SU
Punches: various by SU, see instruction sheet below
Misc.: Baker's Twine, white gel pen, rose/red chalk

Punch art instructions:

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Tropical Bloom

This is my last creation (at least for now) using the mustache die. A vibrant (fantasy) tropical flower.

To me this card, with it's vibrant colours, screams cheerfulness. It's perfect to brighten someone's day.

For the first time i sued an embossing mask (I've had the masks for over a year). I stamped the star-burst and then embossed the background using the mask to leave the star-burst area flat. I added die cut flourishes to the flower, but it looks great without them as well.

Supplies used:

Cardstock: Bazzill, Recollections (white)

Stamp: Kinda Eclectic - SU

Ink: Crushed Curry, Hello Honey, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, Mossy Meadows - all SU

Dies: Hello Thinlits - SU, Elegant Flourishes - Tim Holtz

Embossing folder: Lacy broaden - SU, Circle Mask - Tim Holtz

Misc.: foam mounting squares, white gel pen. 

Full punch art instructions below.

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Happy Octopus

I am very excited to share this adorable little critter made with the mustache die.

He is very versatility, just change his little greeting flag to match any occasion. And you wont believe how simple he is to make, just 1 die and 2 punches (if you use google eyes or draw the eyes, only 1 punch).

I created both the water and sand backgrounds by sponging the cardstock with matching ink and then finished them off with the small speckle stamp from Gorgeous Grunge (white for the water and Crumb Cake for the sand)

Supplies used:
Cardstock: Bazzill, Recollections
Stamp: Banner Greetings - SU, Gorgeous Grunge - SU
Ink: Marina Mist - SU, Calypso Coral  SU, Mossy Meadow - SU, Sahara Sand - SU, Crumb Cake - SU, White Craft ink - SU
For punch art see below instructions (sea weed - Mustache die - SU)
Misc.: various sizes of pearls for the bubbles, toothpick, silver cording, foam mounting squares, black marker, red/rose chalk

Full punch art instructions below.

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Angel tag

I have one more Christmas themed creation using the mustache die. A sweet little angel with "mustache" wings.

She's really simple to make and just too cute.

Supplies used:

Cardstock: Bazzill, scrap of silver foil

Ink: Real Red - SU, Crushed Curry - SU

Embossing folder: Lucky Stars - SU

Dies: Two Tags - SU, 

Punches: Round Tab - SU, (for punch art see below instructions)

Misc.: 5/8" red organza ribbon, foam mounting squares, white gel pen, black marker, red/rose chalk

Full punch art instructions below:

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Mustache Santa tag

Today I have another Christmas themed mustache creation to share with you. This time I made a little cute Santa gift tag.

You could easily alter this design a little and turn Santa into a gnome. Maybe even use the hat for a smurf (and beard for Papa Smurf)

Supplies used:

Cardstock: Bazzill

Ink: Real Red - SU, Crushed Curry - SU, Tuxedo Black - Memento

Stamp: Holiday Homes - SU

Embossing folder: Lucky Stars - SU

Dies: Two Tags - SU, Bitty Banners - SU

Punches: Round Tab - SU, Itty Bitty Accents Star - SU (for punch art see below instructions)

Misc.: 5/8" red organza ribbon, foam mounting squares, white gel pen, black marker, red/rose chalk

Full punch art instructions below:

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Elf Shoe Card

Let's move on to some fun Christmas creations using the mustache die. Today I have these adorable  elf shoes.

These are so fun and would work well for a "let's dance" or party themed cards as well. 

I decided to add tiny little ribbon bows made from 1/8" wide ribbon to the shoes but they look just as cute without them.

Supplies used:

Cardstock: Bazzill, Recollections

Patterned Paper: Very Old Sizzix stack

Ink: Mossy Meadow - SU, Crushed Curry - SU, Memento Tuxedo Black, Real red Marker - SU

Stamp: Joyful Christmas - SU

Die: Timeless Rectangle - Nestabilities - Spellbinder

Punches: see below punch art instructions

Misc.: white gel pen, 1/8" green satin ribbon, 1 x 3/16" rhinestone, foam mounting squares

Full punch art instructions below:

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Witchy Birthday

This is a delightful birthday card that would also make a cute Halloween card or tag; and as promised was made using the mustache die.

I chose to decorate the cute witch shoes with silver buckles, but little ribbon bows (maybe in purple) would look just as good.

Supplies used:
Cardstock: Bazzill, Recollections
Ink: Cajun Craze - SU, Real Red Marker - SU
Font: Arabic Typesetting, Freestyle Script
Die: Timeless Rectangle - Nestabilities - Spellbinder
Punch: Decorative label - SU, for punch art see below instructions
Misc.: 5/8" black organza ribbon, 3 x 1/16" rhinestones, white gel pen, foam mounting squares

Full punch art instructions are below:

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Mustache Witches Hat

Continuing with my "off" season theme of Halloween, I have another mustache punch art to share. A cute little witch's hat.

I created a little buckle from silver foil, but you could easily just have the hat band, or even add a bow id you don't have the little square punches. Another option would be to hand cut the buckle.

Supplies used:
Cardstock: Bazzill, Recollections
Stamp: Party Punch - SU
Ink: Cajun Craze - SU, Perfect Plum - SU, Crushed Curry - SU, Basic Black marker - SU
Die: Two Tags - SU, Mustache - SU
Punches: Itty Bitty Accents (star) - SU, Round Tab - SU, 2" circle - SU, for punch art see below instructions.
Embossing folder: Lucky Stars - SU
Misc.: foam mounting squares, white gel pen, 1/4" orange ribbon, scrap of silver foil card

Punch art instructions below:

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Mustache Ghost

Today's mustache art is so simple it doesn't require any cutting.
When I looked at the mustache die on a slight angle I immediately saw the shape of a cute little ghost.
It's so simple it feels like cheating.

Supplies used:
Cardstock: Recollections and Bazzill
Stamp: Toxic Treat - SU
Ink: Rich Razzleberry - SU, Soft Sky - SU, Crushed Curry - SU, Memento Tuxedo Black,
Punches: Round Tab - SU, Itty Bitty Accents (star) - SU, 3/4" circle and 2" circle
Die: Two Tags - SU, Mustache die - SU
Embossing Folder: Lucky Stars - SU
Misc.: Black marker, white gel pen, 5/8" green ribbon, staple, red & white bakers twine, foam mounting squares

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Jester Hat Card

I recently purchased the mustache die from SU. Shortly after SU released their retiring list and what do you know, this little die is listed. I thought I better share what I have made with it before it's gone and some of you don't have the chance to get your own anymore.

So my next few posts will all feature the mustache die. Please excuse that some themes of my creations will be a little out of season.

First up, my fun Jester Hat; perfect for any party (also works well for New Years).

Supplies used:

Cardstock: Bazzill and Recollections

Ink: Cherry Cobbler - SU, Night of Navy - SU, Crushed Curry - SU, Versamark

Stamps: Let Your Hair Down - SU, Gorgeous Grunge - SU

Die: Oval Framelits - SU

Misc.: white embossing powder, white gel pen, foam mounting squares, 3 x 1/4" rhinestones, 5/8" gold grosgrain ribbon.

Punch art instructions below.

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