A Frosty Grungy Monday

I didn't know if I would get a chance to participate in this week's GM challenge, but I had a little free time this afternoon and decided to whip something up. Our inspiration piece was Tim Holtz's gorgeous embossed metal pumpkin from Ranger's Great Pumpkin challenge. After several unsightly attempts at embossing and alcohol inking metal, this is what I ended up with!

My wee reindeer was created by adhering an Inkssentials Metal Foil Tape Sheet to a piece of chipboard and then cutting it using the Sizzix Mini Reindeer and 25 die set. It was embossed with the Sizzix Snow Flurries Texture Fade, and inked with Denim Adirondack alcohol ink. I also added a little Rock Candy Distress Stickles and a little extra sprinkle of chunky glitter. To help it stand out, I added a mini rosette that was cut from white cardstock using the Sizzix Mini Paper Rosette die.

I have really wanted to try making this sweet tealight gift set from the latest Technique Junkie CD - 3D and Fun Folds. It goes together really quickly and would make a perfect little hostess gift or stocking stuffer. My background stamp is from Tim Holtz's Seasonal Silhouettes stamp set.

Of course, I jump at any excuse to use the Vintage Lace die! Here, I've added strips to all of the candles. I think it really dresses them up. The snowflake stamp in the center of the candle is also from the Seasonal Silhouettes stamp set.

I am thoroughly tickled with how this turned out! If you're interested in purchasing the 3D and Fun Folds CD, you can use this link. The CD features full step-by-step tutorials for this and 69 other great projects. It would make a fantastic gift for your favorite crafter (or yourself!).

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