Noel Ornament Holiday Card

Today, I'm showcasing a new die from Amazing Paper Grace,  Charming Round Tag, on this Noel Ornament Holiday Card.  I've also used Grand Dome 3D  dies.

When I finished this card, I wasn't really fond of it...… I'm liking it much better now!  It often helps me to walk away from a project for awhile, maybe even a day, and then look at it.  Sometimes I see something that needs to be changed, other times I see how good it looks. This card takes me out of my "box" a bit as it more glitzy than I usually make. A good thing to step out of my box!!!

I made the ornament first and designed the card around it.  I cut a round tag of teal cardstock for the base using the tag die from Charming Round Tag.  Then I cut gold foil paper with the same die with Noel insert at top and scroll design piece at the bottom.  The inserts for this die set are half round pieces and interchangeable. I also cut the ornament top piece from gold.  I used E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser along the edges to fasten the gold to teal.  Across the center I added a piece of teal ribbon and 2 pieces of gold braid and wrapped the ends to the back. I used E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser to fasten ribbon and all ends in back and the  E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser to fasten the braid. I then set it aside to make the card.

The basic shape of the card was cut with Grand Dome 3D Card out of cream color cardstock.  To do that, I placed a folded piece of cardstock (slightly bigger than Grand Dome 3D outer die) against but not over the cutting edge of die so the fold edge would not be cut.  I taped it place and cut the shaped card.  I cut off the tabs.  Next I cut teal cardstock with outer, scroll insert and inner circle dies from Grand Dome 3D Card.  After that I decided to put script stamping behind the ornament so I cut a mask using Grand Dome 3D Card outer die and circle.  I laid that over the card front and stamped over it with Penny Black Script stamp and Versafine Clair Twilight ink that was stamped off once.  Voila, the script is only in the circle area.  I sponged on a little color around the edges with Distress Peacock Feathers ink and also rubbed some over the scroll area.  

Then I got the idea to rub the same ink over the ornament.  I really didn't like the look of the white edges on the gold paper on Noel and scroll design so I sponged ink over and rubbed it in well.  Yes, the gold part got ink on it!  I simply wiped it off with a paper towel after misting it lightly with water. The ink didn't stick to the gold paper as it has such a shiny finish.

The ornament is fastened to the card with Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix.  I fastened a bow of teal and gold ribbon on top with Adhesive Dots Medium. The final touch is a few gold rhinestones on ornament and card. 

Thank you so much for visiting! I hope you've found some inspiration here!

Judy

Materials Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Dies by Becca Feeken:

Charming Round Tag S4-962

Grand Dome 3D Card – 3D Vignettes

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:

E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser

E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser

Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix

Adhesive Dots Medium

Other Supplies: Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Versafine Clair Twilight ink, Distress Ink Peacock Feathers, Penny Black Script stamp, Want2Scrap Gold Rhinestones,Teal Cardstock, Cream Cardstock, Gold Foil Cardstock, Ribbon, Gold Braid,

Postal Retirement Ornament

Today was the last day of work for many of my fellow postmasters.  Due to changes in structure and size of small Post Offices, many postmasters were forced to find a larger office to manage or retire.  Many of us like our small town offices and don't want to work in a large office.  So many of my postmaster friends said "goodbye" to their postal careers.  I wish them well in their retirement! 

 

This is an ornament I made for one of them commemorating her 35 year career.

  

 

I added bits and pieces of postal memorabilia in a bezel and sealed it in Ice Resin.  Small red and blue beads dangle at the bottom, hidden by the bow in this photo.  I even made the tiny mail box out of craft aluminum.  Inside is a tiny envelope with retirement wishes on it! It was fun to make. She loved it!

Thanks for visiting!
Happy creating!

Judy

Vintage Fleur de Lis Ornament

A different paper ornament.........


This ornament was created using Spellbinder Fleur De Lis die. I was inspired by Becca Feeken's ornament. I chose to make mine more vintage looking and this ornament is one sided having a flat back.

I started with 2 of each of the center out of dark green pearlescent paper and 2 big fleur de lis die cuts out of cream cardstock. I also cut a pearlescent dark green circle for the back. You see the color peeking through the cutouts near the edges. I used Antique Linen Distress ink on the edges before folding.

You can follow Becca's tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers for the cutting and folding directions. If you want to make it like mine, only cut 2 of each and add the circle backing.

The antique button that I found in my collection seemed made for the center. I added a touch of green with a Copic marker. The ribbon hanger is glued to the back before adding the backing circle.

I wish I had time to do a step out of all the steps..........too many other committments. Becca's directions are super! I think you'll be able to figure out the changes I made. You may even prefer her ornament. If you have any questions, please email me or leave a comment. I'll be happy to answer.

Have a super Monday!
-judy

Another Paper Lace Ornament

Good Morning All!

I have another paper lace ornament to share today. Remember the ornaments that I posted on October 21? (just click on the date to take you there!)

This ornament uses the same technique only the edge is created with a Martha Stewart edge punch. Once the edge is punched, I accordion fold it, glue the ends together and make an ornament......with a few more steps.

The center stamp is from JustRite's "A Merry Little Christmas Set". I stamped it with Versamark and embossed with white.

I left the back side blank so I can use it as a tag for a package..... a tag that is a gift in itself!

I have another class scheduled to make the ornaments shown on my blog post of Oct. 21. It's on Tuesday, November 10th at Fond Memories. If you'd like to attend, please email FM.

Enjoy!

-judy