CC February Monthly Challenge: Share the Love

The challenge this month over at the Cricut Circle Blog is to create a hand-made gift for a loved one using the Cricut machine(s). I used both my Imagine and Expression.

UPDATE 3/1/12: I won the challenge!!!

I made a few things. First, an adorable little chocolate holder for Elaine.

The box is from Cindy Loo and I folded down the top to make it look like a little ruffle. The strip behind the stamped image "Chocolate: it's not just for breakfast" as well as the "Sending Love Your Way" sign are from the Imagine. The hearts, both negative and positive, are from George. I embossed and inked one before attaching it to the pencil. I am going to put this on her desk early on Valentine's to surprise her!

Second, I made ribbon holders for Jackie, Maria, and Sandy. I brushed the tops of the clothespins with glossy accents then dipped them in glitter and wrapped different Valentine's ribbon around the body. I tied them into a bunch with tulle. The heart tags are also from George and I embossed the top one before inking. The initials are stickers from my stash. I know they will love them because they are card makers and now they have new ribbons to use!

Here's a pic of everything together: