Since there were only a few new sets available to work with when I created my Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas blog projects, I decided that using only a single set and accessories galore would be my personal challenge.

The three samples shown today feature the new Clear Design: Season of Giving set and can be used as place cards, greeting cards, or tags. By staying with the same color scheme as my Halloween tags I used most of the same supplies. (The combined supply list will follow the projects.)

Our family is spread out across the world from Boston to Dubai so I thought it would be fun to send each family (who cannot be here for Thanksgiving) a gift tote of photos from the entire year. I know some members (who will remain anonymous) never print out photos. Since I am starting this project early I may even add some baby photos of grandpa and grandma. Everyone who comes to Thanksgiving dinner will also receive a tote of photos which I will use as place cards for the table.

Instructions:

1. Cut a piece of kraft paper to form a folded rectangle. Stamp a message and three pumpkins on a page from a paperback book, using a black StazOn ink pad. Color the pumpkins and stems with watercolor pencils. Blend the pumpkins with water and when the paper has dried attach to the folded rectangle.
2. After punching a hole in the top corner of the rectangle, attach to the front of a small brown tote with colorful scraps of ribbon.

The leaves in this set are wonderful for watercoloring and cutting out.

Instructions:

1. Stamp several leaves in black StazOn ink on brown kraft paper. Add color with watercolor pencils, blending the colors with water. Trim around the leaves.
2. Cut a square of kraft paper and a small rectangle of orange paper and attach as shown. Stamp the message to the right of the orange paper in black ink. Glue the leaves over the orange paper and add a row of orange gemstones along the bottom.
3. Add a bow, using two different ribbons. If you want to make this into a notecard, attach to a folded square notecard. (Square notecards usually require extra postage so check with your post office before mailing).

Tip: When adding rows of gemstones use a clear ruler, placed right below the gemstone placement, as a guide. A clear ruler works best so you can see if your placement is level.

Today’s final tag could not be easier to create! Simply stamp, color, and add embellishments.

Instructions:

1. Stamp the message on a piece of kraft paper in black StazOn ink. Add a bit of orange shading using colored pencils.
2. Layer two paper flowers and a felt flower and glue to the side. Add an orange gemstone to the center.

Supplies for All Projects:

• Clear Design: Season of Giving (CL361) - NEW IN THE HOLIDAY CATALOG!
• Orange Gemstones
• Art Flowers Meadow
• Jet Black StazOn Ink
• Other: assorted watercolor pencils, ribbons, paper, page from a paperback book, paper trimmer, glue and scissors

How would you like to be one of the first to get your hands on some of our brand new, soon to be released Holiday stamps? We’re giving away the Thanksgiving set showcased today (Clear Design: Season of Giving) plus the new Poinsettia Circle Cling stamp, which I’ll be using in a project tomorrow! And how about some gems too?…

To enter to win, just leave a comment on today’s post by 11:59 pm PST on Thursday, July 30 and let us know what you are the most thankful for this summer. I will announce the random winner on Friday, July 31. Good luck!

Tomorrow I will have more Holiday catalog sneak peeks and Lisa will also be sharing a video!

See you then,

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