Santa's Key

 

If you know a child that worries Santa won't make it to their house because they have no chimney, then this is the perfect gift for them.  Santa's Magic Key is a cute poem that goes like this:

 

You have no chimney

And do fear

Santa may not visit this year.

But there's a legend

We hope it's true

Of magic only Santa can do.

If you leave out

this special key

and whisper "Santa, I believe..."

His magic

will make the key fit right

and Santa will visit you

Christmas Eve  night!

 

This is not my original poem, and I have read several versions that are similar, and this is the one I liked best.  I thought the best way to display it was to first print it out using my computer and then cutting it with the Top Note Bigz Die.  I trimmed this layer down, so it would fit over another Real Red Top Note Die that I cut.  I stamped the small Santa in the corner, and attached my key.  To keep the key in place I put a glue dot in the front, and after I wrapped my silver cord around the back I secured it with a piece of scotch tape, and then to hide the tape, I cut a small piece of Real Red cardstock to cover it.  To package it, I placed it in a 4" x 6" Cellophane Bag, added some Real Red cardstock and Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper for the bag topper, and labeled it Santa's Key.

 

When I am making small items like this, I always try to find a cute way to package them.  I think if I just left it by itself, and didn't put it in the bag it wouldn't look as special.  Now, I can give them out myself as little presents, or have them on display at my craft fairs.   

 

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Whisper White #100730,  Real Red #102482

Designer Series Paper: Be of Good Cheer #126896

Stamp Set:  Jolly Bingo Bits #120857 wood or #121187 clear

Ink:  Real Red #126949

Tools:  Big Shot #113439, Top Note Bigz Die #113463

Punch:  Scallop Oval #119856

Packaging:  4" x 6" Cellophane Bags #102757