Gift Bundle Ideas

Good evening my lovelies!

Are you looking for something to give as a gift this Christmas season? Stuck at just what goes with what? I've taken the liberty of putting together a few bundle ideas for you. Like a certain bundle? Contact me to purchase it! All bundles purchased through me will be gift wrapped for free. Pick up of gift wrapped bundles is from my studio only. Bundles ordered straight through me will incur postage of at least $3.

Please note: to ensure delivery in time for Christmas, bundle orders must be placed by 7pm November 26. After November 26, I cannot guarantee delivery in time for the big day.

If you'd rather have your bundle shipped to you, I can assist with that. Postage will be at least $9.50 and your items will not be gift wrapped, nor will freebies apply.

The choice is yours! :) Now, let's get shopping shall we? Here we go!

Bundles 1-3 are perfect for those that *love* to scrap everything in the moment as it happens. Each bundle contains a stunning My Crush™ book, matching embellishments, a journaling pen, and a choice of adhesive. Great for children or teenagers, documenting your travels, as a recipe book, as a version of December Daily, or just as a unique daily journal. My Crush™ is also perfect for those wanting to dip their toe in the waters of CTMH to see what all the fuss is about, and for die hard smashbookers alike!

In The Pink My Crush™ Bundle  $47 + shipping

Wildwood My Crush™ Bundle  $47 + shipping

Holiday Happenings My Crush™ Bundle  $47 + shipping

Bundles 4-6 are perfect for those that like their crafting off the page. A delightful treat bag kit, perfect for gifting sweet treats to friends and family or even colleagues. Also, an elegant cardmaking kit, perfect for almost any occasion.

Christmas Sweets Cut Above Treat Kit Bundle $52 + shipping

Cut Above™ Cardmaking Bundle $46.50 + shipping

Cardmaking 101 Bundle $71 + shipping

Bundles 7-8 are for those that love scrapbooking. I cater for both traditional scrappers AND pocket scrappers! Digital divas, this is for you.

Picture My Life™ Bundle $90.50 + shipping

Scrappers Heaven Bundle $144.50 + shipping

Bundles 9-10 are for the supply enthusiasts. You can never have enough tools in your crafting supplies! ;)

Tool Kit 1 Bundle $104.50 + shipping

Tool Kit 2 Bundle $86 + shipping

Bundle orders close 7pm November 26. Get in quick to ensure delivery before Christmas!

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Christmas List

What do you want for Christmas?

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Make up a wish list, email it to me, show it to your family and tell them "Contact Kara, she knows what I want!"

My shop is open 24/7. I *highly* recommend ordering no later than December 2nd for arrival in time for Christmas gift giving. You can order through me and pick up from my studio OR you can order online and have your items shipped straight to your front door or directly to your loved ones! Shipping is a steal, starting at $9.50.

Looking for some gift suggestions? I've put together a few bundles here. Have a look and contact me today to order!

Shop now on:  CreatingwithKaraDavies.ctmh.com.au

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Finished

I finished making the rest of our jars last night. :)

One for me, one for my husband, one for his mum & dad, one for his brother and our sister-in-law, and one for our niece. :)

Tutorial - Easter "baskets"

Good evening my lovelies! I've just finished my little niece's Easter gift!

I'm a serious coffee drinker, and my preferred brand is Moccona. The jars are so pretty and useful that I have a problem throwing them in the recycling bin. (I've decanted my laundry powder, laundry soaker, even my cereal into various sized jars!) My sister-in-law decorated a Moccona jar and filled it with Easter eggs and chocolates one year as our gift. I finished the chocolate and then filled the jar with my espresso. This year I'm decorating and filling jars from my stash for Easter gifts to my family. And I'm going to show you how I did it. All measurements are in inches, and are based on me eyeballing my way through.

This is my first tutorial so bear with me. You can buy the items listed from my website. Just follow the links! :)

Easter basket jar - Materials needed:
50g Moccona glass coffee jar
B&T Duos paper of choice, I've used Chantilly (discontinued)
Adhesive tape (similar)
12inch paper trimmer
Hollyhock Exclusive Ink
Glamour Alphabet upper and lowercase stamp sets
My Acrylix block, I used 2"x3.5"
Ribbon or other embellishments, I used pink glitter gems.

1) Peel off the labels from jar and lid. Wash and dry your jar.

2.) Choose your B&T Duos paper, and embellishments.

3.) Trim your paper to a rectangle 1.5"x9.25".
With larger Moccona jars, simply scale up your measurements. For a 95g jar, 2.5"x10.5". For a 200g jar, 3"x12". Or just measure the label after you remove it.

4.) Put a bit of adhesive in the middle of your paper strip. Center and adhere to your jar. I simply chose the spot where the original label was stuck as my place to start from. Adhere one end of your strip and press firmly.

5.) Center and adhere remaining end of paper to jar, pressing firmly. Queensland is very humid so I used an extra bit of double sided tape to ensure my strip would stay on my jar.

6.) Embellish! I cut a length of white ribbon and adhered it to the middle of my jar. Then I stamped my niece's name using Hollyhock ink and the Glamour alphabet stampsets on a scrap of pink paper. Sticking that down over the seam of the ribbon and the paper, I added some pink sparkles. I trimmed the rim of the jar with some blue ribbon from my stash. (You could also color your own ribbon using CTMH Exclusive Inks if you like.)

7.) Fill with Easter grass, treats, and close before giving.

And there you have it! A quick, personalized way to turn your empty coffee jar into an Easter treat! I hope you've enjoyed this lil tutorial. :)

You can see the rest of the set here. :)

Base & Bling

Custom necklace. Adorable, easy, handmade gift for someone you love, or for yourself. (Who doesn't need a new bauble!)

Want to learn how to make these cute (and simple) jewelry holders for your new Base & Bling? Or how to add embellishments to your necklaces? Check out our newest video where Kristine walks you through the entire process to create your own unique, sophisticated wearable crafts!

Watch the video here:


I've heard a lot of concern about this range from ladies who have sensitive skin. You can put your worries at ease. One of my Queensland Sister Consultants - the fabulous Denise T.- has this to say about Base & Bling (reposted with her permission):

"My skin is incredibly sensitive to costume/fashion jewellery. It has made my skin turn various shades of green to black. I was curious about how the Base & Bling collection would go against my skin, but it's been fantastic. No discolouring at all and I wear it everyday! Love it!" - Denise T. 

These are so versatile. I especially like the idea of using one of our new Embossing Folders to emboss a solid color cardstock sheet and use that for a bit of pizazz. With our 42 exclusive colors of cardstock, and the 5 different embossing folders, there's oodles of embossing ideas to be had!

I'm opening my studio for a Base & Bling Necklace Party in April. Make your mum, your nan, your auntie, your daughter, your sister, or yourself a new pretty handmade bit of bling! Enjoy a lovely afternoon tea while the LiquidGlass dries, then proudly show off your new necklace!

Like this idea? You can book your own Base & Bling party to be held in your own home! Contact me to book your party date. All you need to do is invite your party guests, collect their payment, provide TimTams and a cuppa, and a table to work on. I provide all the materials, and instructions on how to make these gorgeous pieces. Pretty easy huh? I invite you to consult your calendars and book your Party in now before life gets too busy.

Happy crafting!

Valentine's Day

It's coming up quickly. In need of a nice card for your loved one? I've a stockpile of cards ready to go! Priced from $2-4.50, they'll be perfect for giving to your special person on Friday.

Check out my range of ready made cards here. Comment "sold" and your email address to claim. Prices as marked. Payment in cash upon pick up. Pick up date is Tuesday February 11th at my studio. Questions? Message me. :)

A sampling of the cards I have for sale:

Happy shopping!