31 December 2013
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26 December 2013
Paper Angels Directions by Patty Bennett
Paper Angels Christmas Craft
I used designer paper from the Candlelight Christmas package mostly... do you LOVE the CLEAR FLOCKED WINGS on this one!? I've been hoarding that paper.
This one has the clear flocked paper OVER the Silver Glimmer Paper!!
Then... I used the Silver Glimmer paper for the body AND the halo (1" circle punch)
The heads are pearl beads, and clear crystal beads from the "M" store.
#125592 Doily Sizzlit
#113468 Scallop Circle die
#118874 2-3/8' scallop circle punch
We also used beads and ornament hangers from the craft store, and Victoria Crochet Trim (#118481), and hot glue.
Patty Bennett's Wreaths
Posted: 03 Dec 2013 11:01 PM PST
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I was so excited when I kept seeing these
fun Deco Mesh Wreaths on Pinterest.. and I really wanted to make one,
but wasn't inspired to do so until I saw my friend Cindee making a
wreath... then I knew I had to go buy the supplies and try one for
myself!!
So, on Thanksgiving
Day, I embarked on my Deco Mesh Wreath Journey.. and voila, WOW are
these things fast and easy!
These are the 2 wreaths I made.. they took about 3-4 hours total.
One is on our door and one is above the fireplace.
These are pretty large.. about 24" in diameter and really fluffy and colorful!
I decided to add my little paper angels from last year to the wreath above the fireplace when I came across them while decorating the tree:
I bought the supplies at a variety of
craft and big box stores and even some supplies at the dollar discount
stores.. you can find all sorts of GREAT bargains for Christmas decor items right now!
I used 1 roll of 21" wide mesh per wreath plus about a 1/2 roll of the 6" wide mesh.
Hobby Lobby had the 16" wreath bases with the pipe cleaners already on them.. SO convenient!
Here is the 411 - the How To - on the Deco Mesh Wreaths!
To embellish, try adding strings of holiday ornaments or other garland
Add a 2nd layer of mesh all the way around for added fullness:
For added color contrast, use a small roll of another color:
I found these cute glitter bulbs at the
craft store and strung 3 together on a pipe cleaner and added those to
one of the wreaths
What do you think... it's so fun.. a great Christmas Craft for this season!
Above: with my paper angels
Below: without paper angels
If you want to see more fun Wreath Ideas, I have pinned lots of them to my Wreath Board on Pinterest.
Want more info on my Season of Style Curly Paper Trees? Check out the video and post here.
If you want to see more fun Wreath Ideas, I have pinned lots of them to my Wreath Board on Pinterest.
Want more info on my Season of Style Curly Paper Trees? Check out the video and post here.
All above from Patty Bennett's Blog Patty's Blog
19 December 2013
Cathedrial Stained Glass Window
For my card today, I started by embossing some white cardstock with the Bricks and Bark embossing folder. Next, I cut out the Grand Gothic Window as well as the Grand Gothic Stained Glass Window from white cardstock. I glued the Stained Glass Window die cut to the inside of the Grand Gothic Window. Then I took the inside piece that was cut out from the Grand Gothic Window - the piece you would probably throw away - and I glued that to the back of the entire window. That way you won't see the embossed brickwork through the window when you glue it down on the card.
So I glued my 3-piece window to the brick background and then I worked on the pops of color. I cut out the Small Blooming Poinsettia from red cardstock and then I cut it out again from olive cardstock so I could have some green leaves in the very back of the poinsettia. First, I covered the tiny little stamen piece with some Champagne Stickles and set that aside to dry. Then I glued the layers of the red petals together and then glued those on top of the green petals. Then I set my poinsettia aside to dry completely while I cut out the greenery.
I pulled out the Wreath Strip die (Cheery Lynn Designs) and cut out four of the sprigs from olive cardstock. I glued these down at the bottom of the white window, two on each side. Then I adhered my poinsettia in the center of the foliage. After making sure the Stickles was completely dry, I glued the glittery stamens to the center of the poinsettia. Lastly, I used my fingers to fluff up the poinsettia leaves for that little dimensional pizzazz. :-)
This Small Blooming Poinsettia is the perfect size for projects like this. It works great with all the fantastic window dies in the Classy Cards 'n Such store and it is equally wonderful by itself. You can save 10% off your orders at Classy Cards 'n Such by using this code, Holly-10, when you check out. Merry Christmas!!
Holly's Blog
Classy Cards 'n Such
17 December 2013
Curly Snowman
SUOC #86 - Last Minute Cards & Gifts
Curly Snowman
I
am having so much fun making the Curly Wreaths and then I thought… How
about making a "snowman." The Curly Snowman is the perfect Paper Craft
Home Decor piece and a fun gift. So, I purchased the circular Styrofoam
balls in 3 different sizes then I shaved the base and sections that
connected each ball together. To hold it together, I took
wooden cooking skewers and stuck 3 of them through the Styrofoam balls
to hold them together. This "little" guy is about 13" to 14" tall.
The Designer Series Paper is the Winter Frost Specialty Designer Series
Paper. The snowman took exactly 1 full pack of the Winter Frost
although I did pull 1 extra sheet from a second pack so the snowman head
was ALL the same patterns. As I worked from the head down to the base,
I gradually added in darker shades of the Winter Frost Specialty
Designer Series Paper.
For the finishing touches, I used the 3/4" Circle Punch to punch
out the mouth from Basic Black cardstock. The eyes are also basic black
cardstock circles punched using the 1" Circle Punch then the buttons
are created using the 1 1/4" circle punch. The nose is Pumpkin Pie
cardstock which I spiral curled. All elements were attached using my
Hot Glue Gun.
Pamela's Blog: http://www.sunnygirlscraps.com/
08 December 2013
Tulip Birthday Window card
The base card is Island Indigo layered with first Whisper White and then Gingham Garden designer paper.
To make the window I measured out the space for it than cut out the
rectangle using my cutter. Since it was difficult to cut through all
three layers at the same time, I cut out one layer at a time - using
each layer as a template for the next. I attached the window sheet,
which I cut larger than the window it would be covering, between the
designer paper and the whisper white layer. To finish the window off, I
attached a silver sticker decorative line around the edges.
The tulip was colored using SU markers and an aqua painter. It was die
cut using the Backyard Basics framelits and attached to a piece of
Island Indigo card stock and adhered to the inside of the card so it
would show through the window. The same edging was used around the
edges of this piece of Island Indigo as I did the window.
The flags were made with hand cut triangles of melon mambo card stock.
Stamps: Backyard Basics, Bring On the Cake
Inks: Black Stazon, Melon Mambo, SU markers (Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz)
Papers: Island Indigo, Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Window sheet, Backyard Basics framelit, silver decorative line stickers (non SU)
06 December 2013
Christmas PJs by Liz Holloway
http://stampersplus.com/christmas-pj#comment-1693
If you have not had a chance to view the videos, here it is again.
For the pompom
For the cardigan sweater
Cardigan Sweater
(1) 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", score at 4-1/4" Whisper White
(1) 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" Winter Frost DSP
(1) 1/2" x 5-1/2" Whisper White
Whisper White Remnants
Pool Party Remnants
130911 Circle Framelits(1) 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" Winter Frost DSP
(1) 1/2" x 5-1/2" Whisper White
Whisper White Remnants
Pool Party Remnants
113439 Big Shot
119976 Lattice Square Embossing Folder
119869 1/2" Circle Punch
130658 Magnetic Platform
Before attaching Collar and DSP to the base card, attach the pompom first by wrapping the tie behind the DP and secure the pompom in place with the collar. Then adhere the DP with glue or your favourite gluing medium.
05 December 2013
Deco Mesh Christmas Wreath by Patty Bennett
The following was totally copied and pasted from Patty Bennett's blog to here. Her blog address can be found at the bottom of this post.
I was so excited when I kept seeing these
fun Deco Mesh Wreaths on Pinterest.. and I really wanted to make one,
but wasn't inspired to do so until I saw my friend Cindee making a
wreath... then I knew I had to go buy the supplies and try one for
myself!!
So, on Thanksgiving Day, I embarked on my
Deco Mesh Wreath Journey.. and voila, WOW are these things faaaaaaaast
and easy or what? Some of you saw my post on Facebook.. thanks for your
kind comments! :)
These are the 2 wreaths I made.. they took about 3-4 hours total.
One is on our door and one is above the fireplace.
These are pretty large.. about 24" in diameter and really fluffy and colorful!
I decided to add my little paper angels from last year to the wreath above the fireplace when I came across them while decorating the tree:
I bought the supplies at a variety of
craft and big box stores and even some supplies at the dollar discount
stores.. you can find all sorts of GREAT bargains for Christmas decor
items right now!
I used 1 roll of 21" wide mesh per wreath plus about a 1/2 roll of the 6" wide mesh.
Hobby Lobby had the 16" wreath bases with the pipe cleaners already on them.. SO convenient!
Here is the 411 - the How To - on the Deco Mesh Wreaths!
To embellish, try adding strings of holiday ornaments or other garland
Add a 2nd layer of mesh all the way around for added fullness:
For added color contrast, use a small roll of another color:
I found these cute glitter bulbs at the craft store and strung 3 together on a pipe cleaner and added those to one of the wreaths
What do you think... it's so fun.. a great Christmas Craft for this season!
Above: with my paper angels
Below: without paper angels
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