Hi everyone! Hope your week is going well! I'm finally getting into the Christmas spirit and have a fun little project to share with you.
Each year, my group of friends has an ornament swap. It's always so much fun to see what everyone comes up with - and it's always fun to dream up something new. This year I decided to create a little wintry diorama using Brenda Walton's Teacup die from Sizzix.
I used paper from Tim Holtz, and adhered it to a light blue cardstock - the pattern on the other side of the paper was too bold for the inside of the cup, plus the extra paper made it quite sturdy. After I assembled the cup, I stamped a winter cabin image on a circle of the same blue cardstock and used hot glue to adhere it to the bottom of the cup. This adds a nice backdrop so your little scene really pops. The seam is hidden with lots of snowy glitter.
After that, it was just a matter of adding lots of hot glue and little bits and pieces of Tim's Christmas embellishments. To finish the cup, I added tinsel twine and a bow at the top. I was really surprised at how quickly these came together. Once you get the hang of one, the rest are a snap!
Sizzix is having another huge sale. Sadly, the Teacup isn't included, but you do get free shipping with orders of $25 or more and there are lots of other dies by Brenda, Tim, and Eileen (all my faves!) that are hugely discounted.
The other items I used can be found at Simon Says Stamp and Amazon via the links below.
Thanks so much for stopping by today - have a great weekend!
So adorable and clever, Shelly.
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Clever idea Shelly, beautifully executed in Shelly style. Love. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea. Beautiful ornaments.
ReplyDeleteThese are so adoreable Shelly! I hope you take a picture after everything is decorated for your blog buddies! Btw, I found an incredible shop that sells all kinds of vintage items for Christmas that I thought you might love. I found it while looking for white feather trees: https://www.hometraditions.com/vintage_christmas_s/1916.htm and two amazing pinterest boards with vintage christmas ideas: Here: https://www.pinterest.com/sandiholmes/christmas-village/ and here: https://www.pinterest.com/violettablooms/christmas/ Can't wait to see what you make up next! I would have never thought of using a tea cup as an ornament, so clever!!!
ReplyDeleteWhooo awsome and such a lovely idea, very clever. Do have a great sunday greetings from Denmark
ReplyDeleteSuch a brilliant idea and it turned out so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet....I actually have this ole die....I believe I'll try some...I used to use actual vintage china and hung on our tree w/ribbon...this is much safer. :) TFS! :) Merry Christmas to you and yours!
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