HOLIDAY ORNAMENT TUTORIAL

Stampin' Up! Holiday Ornament - Q&A

 

Q: I love the ornament featured on the front of the Holiday catalog. How do I make it? A: That ornament is all the rage in the stampin’ world! This month, you can receive the Festive Paper-Piercing Pack with our Christmas Gift Promotion. You’ll be surprised that you can create such a beautiful ornament from paper. It takes a bit of time, but is actually pretty simple to do. And it makes a great gift. Here’s how! SUPPLIES: • Ornament Keepsake stamp set (#128048 wood, #128051 clear) • Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies (#127816) • Big Shot (#113439) • Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink Pad (#126966) • Old Olive Classic Ink Pad (#126953) • Very Vanilla card stock (#101650) • Simply Scored Scoring Tool (#122334) • 1-3/8” Circle Punch (#119860) • 3-1/2” Scalloped Tulle Ribbon (#127841) • Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755) • Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons (#127555) • Large Pearl Basic Jewels (#125577) • Linen Thread (#104199) • 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon or other ribbon for hanging ornament • Rosette Die (#125594) • Candlelight Christmas Designer Series Paper (#126901) • Silicone Craft Sheet (#127853) • Bone Folder (#102300) • Hot Glue Gun and Glue Step 1: Stamp 20 of the larger ornament images on Very Vanilla card stock with Old Olive ink. Cut out with the coordinating Holiday Ornaments Framelits Die using the Big Shot. Stamp 20 of the small ornament images on Very Vanilla card stock with Cherry Cobbler ink. Cut out with the coordinating Holiday Ornaments Framelits Die using the Big Shot. Score 15 of each ornament in half from top to bottom using the Simply Scored Scoring Tool. Fold in half along the score line. Step 2: Use the Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere three of the scored ornaments together. Adhere one half of the first ornament lined up with one half of the next ornament and then do the same with the third ornament. Leave one half of the first and last ornaments un-glued. Repeat the steps until you have created 5 sets of the 3-ornament groupings in each ornament style. Add Multipurpose Liquid Glue to the halves of the first and last ornaments in the 3-ornament grouping. Adhere to the back of an un-scored ornament of the same style. Repeat for all 5 sets of each style. Step 3: Punch a circle from scrap card stock using the 1-3/8” Circle Punch. Place the circle on the Silicone Craft Sheet. Add a line of hot glue around the edge of the circle. Position the necks of the larger Old Olive ornaments, flat side down, evenly around the circle. Press into the hot glue. Use the Bone Folder to avoid burning yourself. Nest the smaller ornaments with the larger ornaments. To finish up, add Tulle Ribbon and linen thread, and create a rosette to add to the center of the ornament with the clear button using hot glue. Punch a hole for ribbon at the top. Optional: Add Dazzling Details Stampin’ Glitter or Champaign Shimmer Mist to add sparkle to the finished ornament. I hope you make some of these! Once you make one, you will be inspired to do different things with them. Christmas is right around the corner! If you are local, and would like to have a PRIVATE PARTY with your friends, we could make them at that time! Call me for more details! You can also ::order any of these items on my WEBSITE::  ~~Make Something That Means Something~~

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GINGERBREAD, Anyone??

Oh! More of the FUN FRAMABLE stuff!
LOVE!!!
This fun, framable art, was a TUESDAY DIGITAL DOWNLOAD, from September 18th, 2012.
::Here is the link to see all about it::
Can you believe ALL of it is only $2.95?!?!
Including lots of stamp images!

I added some LUCKY LIMEADE BAKERS TWINE, Item #125572, by running a single row around the top part, added a bow, and attached 2 cute {retired} itty bitty jingle bells.

 I also added some Crystal Effects to the large green bowl.

I also added some of the Pearl Basic Jewels, Item # 119247, you'll have to enlarge the big pictures to see placement of those.

So, I thought my framed image looked bare, so, I played around with some Scentsasonal Season framelits/stamps bundle, and, added some around the edges of the frame...I am very undecided on what I like. If you have any opinions or ideas, please let me know.

or......

or......

The framed piece sets back into this Craft Frame, so, I could even do something within that inch area??

I also used this Frameable Art set to make cards with, but, I'll show you those in another post, after I send them out!

I have another FRAMED ART project ::HERE::

Scentsational Season Wood-Mount Bundle, Item #129945 Price: $36.95
Purchase the Scentsational Season Stamp Set and Holiday Collection Framelits Dies together. Priced to save you 15%! {Make something that means something}

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CHRISTMAS KEEPSAKE BOX

Christmas Keepsake Special Offer Item # 129024
Price: $11.97, (WAS $19.95) NOW--$14.50 with tax and shipping!! LINK TO ORDER: www.sherrystampinroom.stampinup.net
Who knew you could capture the spirit of Christmas in a box? That's just what you can do with the exclusive Christmas Keepsake Box kit from Stampin’ Up! The completed box is perfect packaging for a gift that will never be forgotten, and the kit itself can be the perfect gift for your favorite crafter! The kit comes with almost everything you need precut for just $19.95, and includes instructions to help you make it. Christmas Keepsake Box kit contents:* Keepsake box * Scallop borders (cut using Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die. Includes First Edition Designer Series Paper (3) and Holly Berry Designer Series Paper (6)) * First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper strip (2) * Holly Berry Designer Series Paper piece * Real Red Top Note (cut using Top Note Bigz Die) * Real Red Decorative Label (cut using Matchbook Bigz XL Die) * Wild Wasabi Card Stock strips (3) * Naturals Ivory Card Stock piece * Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Fabric (cut to length) * Real Red 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (cut to length) * Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (cut to length) * Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim (cut to length) * Linen Thread (cut to length) * Champagne Fine Galaxy Stampin’ Glitter—a whole container—$5.00 approximate value * Vanilla Pearl 1/2" Simply Adorned Bauble--$3.95 value * Pearl Basic Jewels (1 pkg.)—$4.95 value* Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Buttons (1 Large Wild Wasabi and 1 Small Real Red) * Mini Vintage Tag If you order this, let me know, and I will send you some pictures of other ideas to decorate this cute box! 4th of July, Birthday.... These are on the CLEARANCE RACK, and won't last long!!! Get a few of your friends together to make these! Email me if you have questions.

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Origami Ornament Tutorial VIDEO

I have another tutorial for you!
I saw these cute ornaments, and HAD to make some!
Enjoy! I hope you make some cute ones!
Please let me know, if you do!

**Double Click the video, and, it should open up larger for you**
Here's a few pictures of the projects I showed you in the video.

 

 

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25 pounds later & an Ornament

Remember, the other day, when I mentioned working on 25 pounds of peaches?
Well, here are the results of some 'hard labor'. WHEW!

All together, I made an 8 x 8 peach cobbler, 2 'handpies, perserved 216 oz. of yummy jam (20 jars), 4 mini peach pies, 4 custard-bowl sized peach cobblers, 2 small bread tin-sized peach cobblers, and I also used the peels to make 8 cups of peach syrup!!! My freezer and pantry are nicely stuffed! Me, too, with all the fresh peaches I ate as I worked. I did all of it over a 3 day period. The first day, I was 'whupped'! Hopefully, I'll be rested and ready to go when Apple Season starts!
So, how do you like my Christmas Ornament?
Look at the size of that! These would be a great tree ornament, wine bottle adornment or bag tag.
I am having a class, if you are interested. You'll get to use your BIG SHOT for this one!
Don't have a BIG SHOT??? I know where you can get one! LOL
I use my BIG SHOT every day that I craft! Love My BIG SHOT!

You will need to order the Stamp Set and Framelits BUNDLE from my website, and, then, I will send you the photo tutorial, so, you can make as many as you want!

You'll need to order either the Clear Mount or Wood Mount. Plus, when you order this bundle, you'll save 15% off the normal price!! AWESOME!
**If you ordered a BIG SHOT and the items needed for this project,
you would also get $25 HOSTESS FREE CREDIT!**
Questions? Just send me an email. Thanks for your visit!

SCRAPBOOKING 101

Whether you are a seasoned SCRAPPER or a BEGINNER, this is an AWESOME Scrapbooking Layout! You get everything you need to do this beautiful Christmas Layout, complete with instructions, for only $9.95!!!

What a FANTASTIC deal! I had a great time putting this layout together, so stressfree!!! And, that's what crafting should be!

Click Here if you would like to order one for yourself.

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Cocoa, Anyone?

I SPY NEW STUFF!!!
Tomorrow, August 1, the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog goes live!!!
Better strap on the chair seat belt when you see it!
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Christmas Cards for the Military

I had wanted to do this project several years ago, when our son was active-duty AIR FORCE, and, I guess I just didn't feel confident enough to do.
This year, our AF son (in the AF Reserves now) signed up for a voluntary 6 month deployment. He left July 4th, and will be stateside sometime after the first of the year, 2012. He will be missing lots of holidays. With him missing Christmas at home, I figured this is the year for the Christmas cards to be made!
I had just about everything under control to have local crafters come help me make 500 Christmas cards to send to my sons AF base. I got almost enough local donations to cover the costs of the paper/envelopes/postage; a local Pizza shop donated pizzas for us; I had help from 2 very special friends *HI Sheila and Jennifer*getting the 500 cards and envelopes cut and prepared, beforehand, for the ladies to put together on October 1, World Card Making Day.
So much for all my careful planning......I got whisked away to the hospital in Scottsdale on September 29, and ended up away from home for ONE MONTH, due to a cyst growing around a bile duct, necessitating a 6+ hour surgery for a common bile duct bypass, and removal of gall bladder and stones-14 days in the hospital!!!; then, a 2 1/2 week stay at my moms to convalesce. Whew! One week after I can home, the cards were finally made! I was so relieved to get the 20 pound box of love delivered to the Post Office, Monday, the 7th of November! My son will deliver the box to the base Chaplain, and he will make sure that the military personnel know they are there and to SEND HOME A CARD! What a blessing!!! FOR EVERYONE!!!
Here are some pictures I wanted to share:

500 CARDS PREPPED AND READY TO BE PUT TOGETHER

My faithful cardmaking helpers!

SHIPPING DAY!!!!

These are the cards they assembled. All single layer, for postage savings and NO GLITTER, per OPSEC.

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
We so enjoyed doing this, that we may do something in the New Year for birthdays, etc.
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More 2010 Christmas Cards

I just love this set! I saw a card like this online and HAD to case it, but, I don't see information for where I saw it...if this is your idea, please let me know, so, I can give you credit.

My Big Shot {I♥} got a workout on these!

If you need more information on these, just ask. The ribbon was from the CLEARANCE RACK. There's still LOTS of ribbons available there!

 I have company and we are trying to get some errands done before the 'BIG' storm gets here! Never know what we will get around here in 'sunny Arizona'. Lots of W*I*N*D today...gotta blow the stuff in! Oh, joy....I just love 50mph winds! hehehe But, hopefully, Sunrise Ski Resort will get enough snow to open~

Stay warm!

Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ

Vintage-y Ornament

I fell in love with this!

So, I made more! It's that 'multiple' thing, again! LOVE it!

I ran some *retired* RED RIDING HOOD TEXTURED cardstock through my BIG SHOT {I ♥} using the SCALLOP CIRCLE DIE. Distressed the edges with a SPONGE piece and BASIC BLACK INK. I layered a piece of distressed LOVE LETTER DSP {I ♥} that I ran through the BIG SHOT and the CLEAR CIRCLE DIE. I punched a ROUND TAB XL out of RED RIDING HOOD TEXTURED cardstock, folded in half with a piece of *retired* SILVER ELASTIC THREAD glued into it, and adhered that to the top. I stamped the PEACE LOVE JOY onto VERY VANILLA cs with VERSAMARK, then, embossed it with BLACK EMBOSSING POWDER. --oops, on the top one...I almost burned it! But, it looks cool, huh? Punched it out with the WIDE OVAL PUNCH. I used SNAIL adhesive on the backside of the oval piece so I could attach a piece of the CLEAR TINSEL TRIM. Popped that up with DIMENSIONALS to a BASIC BLACK-SCALLOP CIRCLE, that was also popped up with DIMENSONALS. I attached various colors of snowflakes cut with the NORTHERN FROST Decortative Strip Die, using BLACK RHINESTONES from the HOLIDAY MINI, and RED GLIMMER BRADS in the centers. have clear tinsel, CHANTILLY CROCHET TRIM, and black lace sprinkled here and there under the snowflakes. I attached a string of silver jingle bells on top, and laid a strip of the tinsel on top, making sure it was about 2-3" above the top of the ornament. I made a bow the RED RIDING HOOD/VANILLA Striped Ribbon from the CLEARANCE RACK {I♥}. I stuck a piece of the  RAVEN 1/2" LACE TRIM through the middle of the bow and used a *retired* LARGE POP-UP GLUE DOT to attach it over the jingle bell/tinsel.

This was pretty much 'out of my box', but, I really like them, and so do all the recepients.

I got my inspiration HERE.

Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ

Cute Pop-Up Box

Isn't this just too cute?!?

I use the BIG SHOT {I ♥} and the MATCHBOX DIE, to cut out my box in REAL RED, and, used some *retired* SU DSP for the wrap-around part. I stamped that cute snowman from the OLD SAINT NICK stamp set, with BASIC BLACK ink, and used some markers to color him in a bit. I used a little DAZZLING DIAMNODS on the TWO-WAY GLUE PEN, to give the snow mounds some bling. I also used some 1/4" OLD OLIVE GROSGRAIN RIBBON for the lil handle. On top, I stamped out 2 images from PERFECT PUNCHES---one in REAL RED, and one in OLD OLIVE. I punched them out and used DIMENSIONALS to pop them both up.

Bet you make some, too!

Here is where I got my inspiration. She will show you how to make the snowman POP! *wink*

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A quick wreath

Here's a wreath I made in record time. I needed a Christmasy wreath for the front door of the 'little house', for our Saturday Club workshop.

I had this lighted wreath from a couple of years back, that I bought for like $1.25 after Christmas-sale.
I used white foam and my beloved BIG SHOT and cut out the snowflakes and Peace-Joy-Love-Cheer with the dies. I made a few bows from that WONDERFUL Red Polka-Dotted ribbon, from the CLEARANCE RACK and attached them. I stuck a few rhinestones on the snowflake centers and TA DA!
I had one large ACRYLIC snowflake from my inside decorations, so, I decided to use that in the center of the wreath, too.
Now, that I see the picture of it, I see some tweaking needs to be done, but, you get the gerneral idea!
Have you made a wreath this year? I'd love to see a picture of it. Please leave me a comment with your blog link. Thanks!
Time to go rack the limbs and leaves out of the yard. We are having unseasonably weather! Love it!
Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ

stinkin' cute!

I made this yesterday, and, even though it needs some 'tweaking', I just HAD to share it!
I am making more of these today....my Stampin' Up! order will be here with my new 'TASTEFUL TRIM' Big Shot die, so I can do the ric rac with paper! This was my 'PROTOTYPE--LOL--but, I just couldn't wait to show it off!
LOVE this! Woulnd't this make a CUTE ornament? A litte big, but, think of the possibilities!

Stamps: #118592 Tiny Tags -- I ♥ this set!

Ink: Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black Marker, Pretty in Pink
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Whisper White, Retired SU DSP
Ribbon: Blushing Bride 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon,White Ric Rac--RETIRED, Real Red Polka Dot ribbon--RETIRED SU ribbon -GET SOME! only $1.99 for a 10-yard roll!!(Gotta LOVE that Stampin' Up! CLEARANCE RACK!)
Accessories; Tools: Wide Oval Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Small Heart Punch, Modern Label Punch, Designer Label Punch, Word WIndow Punch, White Gel Pen, TableTop Cutter--I ♥ it!, Crop-o-Dile, Dauber, Paper Snips, Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamond, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Snail
Misc: Paper Bag, Candy Canes

This original idea was found HERE

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