Thursday, November 6, 2014

 Good morning, Doodlebug friends!  It's Wendy Sue here with you today, sharing a fun little project I created with the fabulously sweet and wintery "Frosty Friends" collection.

We're six days into November, and that's just about early enough to start planning neighbor/friend holiday gifts.  I love coming up with lots of different ideas to give away - and this is the first one I've created for this year - little "frosty friends" hot cocoa packets.

I started by making several tags.  I used patterned papers to create the 3" x 6" tag bases.  Next, I cut 3"x4" pieces from coordinating papers in the 6x6 pad.


That's when the real fun started - I added different elements - stickers, washi tape, mini doodle-pops, mini paperclips, sprinkles, etc. to embellish each tag.  Many of the papers and embellishments have glittered elements - love the little bit of sparkle and shine added to these tags!


At the top of each tag, I place a mini doodle-pop snowflake and a colorful clothespin.  I purchased several of these awesome little glassine bags from a local store.  They are just the right size to tuck a 6x6 paper inside - and you can see it through the frost bag! 


 Next, I added a packet or two of hot cocoa mix; I loved that these Swiss Miss packets had blue images and text on them - they matched the collection perfectly!  Next, I folded over the top of the bag and clipped the tag right on to it.


These tags would be cut on any package, card, or even as a little garland!   There are just so many fun possibilities with the frosty friends collection!!


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34 comments:

  1. Stacia BrandtNovember 6, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    What an adorable idea! Thanks for sharing!!

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  2. sharon gNovember 6, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    I'm loving the little guys!

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  3. NinaNNovember 6, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    These are super adorable! They almost look like a little card set! So cute!

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  4. StefanieHNovember 6, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    these are so cute, i love them.

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  5. StefanieHNovember 6, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    shared it

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  6. StefanieHNovember 6, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    i follow you on instagram.

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  7. StefanieHNovember 6, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    pinned it, http://www.pinterest.com/pin/158329743125733656/

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  8. Kathy SkouNovember 6, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    Such a cute idea Wendy Sue!!!!

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  9. StefanieHNovember 6, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    pinned this too, http://www.pinterest.com/pin/158329743125733660/

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  10. Mendi YoshikawaNovember 6, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    These are so sweet Wendy! Love the idea of slipping some patterned paper inside the bag to dress things up! :)

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  11. SukieNovember 6, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    Fabulous gifts! Love each of the little embellishments you added to them! The clothespins look adorable. I love this fun and whimsical collection!

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  12. cghundleyNovember 6, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    Message left
    on FB.
    Carla from Utah

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  13. cghundleyNovember 6, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    Pinned at this address:
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/52846995603131408/
    Carla from Utah

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  14. cghundleyNovember 6, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    Very fun and cute
    idea! Love all the
    elements used.
    Carla from Utah

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  15. Sandy0307November 6, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    Great idea and so very cute! Shared and pinned! Love me some doodlebug stuff!

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  16. Robin B.November 6, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    These are so cute, thank you for sharing a great gift idea!

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  17. Robin B.November 6, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    I pinned.
    http://pinterest.com/pin/486811040945936331/

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  18. TracyM #6773November 6, 2014 at 8:36 PM

    SUPER CUTE and tasty gift idea Wendy Sue :)
    LOVE your tags and using the mini clothespins to secure the tags in place & bags closed is a great idea!!!

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  19. TracyM #6773November 6, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    I pinned the collage pic of the 4 hot cocoa gift packs :)
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/247275835766295400/

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  20. TracyM #6773November 6, 2014 at 9:06 PM

    I pinned the gift pack with the sparkling snow covered tree tag :)
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/247275835766295488/

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  21. TracyM #6773November 6, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    I pinned the gift pack with the pair of cute snowmen on the tag :)
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/247275835766295491/

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  22. TracyM #6773November 6, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    I pinned the gift pack with the cute snowman snow globe tag :)
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/247275835766295497/

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  23. TracyM #6773November 6, 2014 at 9:12 PM

    I pinned the gift pack with the cute snowman tag :)
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/247275835766295494/

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  24. TracyM #6773November 7, 2014 at 4:22 AM

    I shared the Facebook post linking to Wendy Sue's cute & tasty gift packs and reminded all my crafty friends about the Frosty Friends launch & giveaway :)
    https://www.facebook.com/tracy.moloney.71/posts/957500160945028

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  25. irina-rybkaNovember 7, 2014 at 4:28 AM

    Классная идея для подарка!!Очень красиво!!

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  26. ~ Jo ~November 7, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    These cocoa packets are adorable! This is a clever idea and such a nice way to jazz up for gift giving or stocking stuffers. I love this idea! Gorgeous. I pinned this http://www.pinterest.com/pin/198721402283439161/
    Hugs,
    Jo
    xox

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  27. Amy C.November 7, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    These are the sweetest little treat bags. I love the icy colors of this collection and all the cute critters.

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  28. Amy C.November 7, 2014 at 6:02 AM

    I shared on FB (Amy Maddux Cooley)

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  29. Amy C.November 7, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    I pinned.
    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/26106872816560373/

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  30. EmilyNovember 7, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    Really cute! Pinned here: http://www.pinterest.com/eaybar09/christmas-crafts/

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  31. AnitaNovember 7, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    These are so cute, I might do these for my cookie swap. A lovely take home.

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  32. SueNovember 8, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    great idea!!

    I pinned http://w
    ww.pinterest.com/pin/194710383865198406/

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  33. UnknownNovember 9, 2014 at 3:05 AM

    pinned here : http://www.pinterest.com/pin/288300813620572234/ :)

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  34. Monique LiedtkeNovember 11, 2014 at 12:54 AM

    These are fabulous!! Pinned them too!

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