Today I want to share a holiday project with you that I have been working on all week. I know it is only October but December will be here before we know it so I am getting a head start now. I am a big fan of Melissa Phillips work and her stamp sets for Papertrey Ink. When I saw Erin Lincoln's brilliant idea to use the images in Melissa's Love Lives Here Holiday Set with Tag Sale Die #4 I was immediately inspired. This is what I came up with.
I started by using thin cardboard and Erin's technique for the base of the ornament and angel. After that I added a piece of cardstock from this paper pack that I machine stitched to the top of the ornament. Next I added a stamped angel then I added a tiny sign that I made by stamping the Merry Christmas Sentiment from Mixed messages and the tiny bough from LLHH then I added a thin piece of wire so it looks like she is holding the sign, I finished it off with tiny star and music note wings that I distressed. Enchanted Saddle stitched Ribbon was added to the top. After finishing the ornament I created a 4.25 inch card with plaid paper from this shop then I added a strip of music note patterned paper on top but instead of stitching the whole thing down I left a little open in the middle so the ornament can be detached. I did this by adding a tiny piece of folded cardstock on the back of the ornament. I also stamped the year.
Since our Christmas tree is in storage I took a photo of the ornament hanging on a bush in my front yard.
Because the card is so bulky it won't fit in a regular envelope so I decided to created a matching box for it. This is what I came up with
I made the box using this SVG file and Enchanted Evening Cardstock. I added another layer of cardstock to the top that was embossed with tiny dots. After that I added a belly band made from Vintage Cream Cardstock and more of the matching cardstock that I used on the card. Next I die cut fillable frames #4 and stamped the matching image. Finally I added the sentiment from LLHH to finish it off.
Now you have the perfect gift! A card,box and ornament all in one. I am really happy with how this came out. I hope you like it too.
I am also entering this in Wee Memories Challege #72
That's all for now I hope the rest of your weekend is a great one and I will be back soon with more to share.
this is so pretty Terri! i love the color scheme and layout...amazing tag and box too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ornament. I am sure the recipient is going to treasure it for years to come. Your choice of PP is perfect.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the box. So pretty.
Terri, this is wonderful! i definitely need to try this technique--looks like a great way to make ornaments. I haven't even touched my set yet. Too much going on with the wedding and trip. Love your version--complete with its own box too!
ReplyDeleteCute ornament!
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Super sweet project! Love the pretty angel!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great idea! Your ornament is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Terri!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift, Terri! Love what you did with LLH:Holiday! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous. I love the way you did the wings.
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This is so pretty Terri!! I love the colors and that pretty blue ribbon. And the coordinating box? It's awesome too.
ReplyDeleteNow I want to get the Love Lives Here Holiday stamp set and dies. Love your tag, Terri! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI adore it with the plaid, great look for that set! Nice job on the box as well.
ReplyDeleteTerri this turned out FANTASTIC! I LOVE it..and the matching box is DARLING! (I so NEED to find my SCAL!)
ReplyDeleteHope your day is GREAT! Will talk to you soon!
Terri, it's gorgeous. And I love that it comes with its very own box. So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic holiday creation!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing at Wee Memories.
Gorgeous!!!Thanks for playing along with us at Wee memories!!!
ReplyDeletelove how these came out
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