12 Days Countdown Vintage Stocking

The December issue of the Paper Crafters Sampler, "Adorned Holiday" is LIVE today!  An issue filled with beautiful projects for decoratingyour home or offering as gifts to family and friends.

Here's a little sneak peek of a magnetic stocking to brighten up your kitchen or filing cabinets.  Each date is replaced as you count down to the last 12 days of Christmas.

Another sneak peek of the Holiday Sled Gift Box.

Adorned Holiday Blog Hop

Thanks for finding the time to join us for the Adorned Holiday Blog Hop.  This hop was designed to showcase three of the project templates in the December issue of the Paper Crafters Sampler.

The hop is designed to take you full circle by selecting the link at the bottom of the post.  You're free to start viewing here, unless of course you came from viewing Heidi Baks amazing projects!

First project, Winter Sleigh.  While there are many treats that could be used to stuff the sleigh with, I chose to do a more decorative peice.  Something sweet and simple to sit on your desk or the side table in your foyer.

The main sleigh used some flourishing designer paper and I embellished the flourishes with glitter.  A few Boho flowers, brads and mica flakes to finish it all off.

Next up, Bright and Starry Sled.  The "Joy" on the main sled was embossed using an older stamp set.  The stars were created with punches, Stars die and the Stars stamp set.  A little gold embossing topped off with glittery red stars tie it all together.

Waffle paper is 'drapped' around the top.  My goal was to create a swag.  It's hard to see with all those stars.

Here's a full view.  What you can't see is the box that supports the top of the sled.  It's designed to be stuffed with a little something.  I've made mine into an ornament to hang on the tree but it wouldmake a nice presentation with a gift card inside or Ben Franklin's image inside :-)

Last is my Holiday Limoge Trinket box.  A big Thank You to Cherie Franklin for the template.   Here I've stuffed it with a few Holiday sweets.

A view of the box closed with the holiday flower on top.

That's it for me.  Next stop on the hop is Lisa Hensley.  Select the link below to be transported.  Thanks for taking the time to view the Creative Take from the design team of the Paper Crafters Sampler.

Adorned Holiday

A few holiday samples below.  Each was designed using the holiday templates in the December issue of the Paper Crafters Sampler.  If you're interested in seeing additional samples, mark you calendars for December 1st to see what the PCS Design Team has come up with.

The hustle and bustle of the holiday is just days away.  Keeping that in mind, the Sampler is releasing the holiday templates for INSTANT DOWNLOAD starting today.

So, all those anxious to get started creating can do so immediately.  The December issue "Adorned Holiday" is scheduled  on the 10th of the month as usual, featuring eight (8) glorious projects as always.  Those purchasing now (to receive the templates) will receive the direct link to download the entire issue on December 10th.

$12.99


Ice Queens Sleigh

Box sleigh, for tucking a little something gift inside.

Lastly, a Limoge trinket box.