November 30, 2011

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.


November 28, 2011

Vintage Ice Boot Sleeve

In all my life (and that's been a while), I've only tried Ice Skating 5 times or less indoor ice rinks.   Never really could get the hang of balancing on those blades without having my inner ankles using the ice as support.  Of course, if there were more frozen lakes in the South I'd probably have more time to practice. 

Who doesn't love the images associated with winter.  Sleds, snow tipped evergreens and pom pom mittens are a welcoming site from those toasty summer days.  Soon many will be lacing up their ice skates for a spin on the ice.

Take a look at this skate.  Nothing makes a fashion statement for a skater than a satin dress with a furry ruffle.


While there's more freedom for leg movement in today's skating garments, I would image the older garments helped protect your derriere from getting iced.  You can check out some other beautiful vintage ice skating images HERE.



Here's a little something I put together in tribute to those who have mastered those icy ponds, a vintage ice boot sleeve .  The boot is designed to tuck a gift tag or bookmark (as shown below) inside.  The main boot was run through the holiday stocking bigz die.  The template has been modified a (shaved off a bit of the base and straightened it vertically)  to create a more 'skate-like' appearance.













Don't forget to mark your calendars for the Paper Crafters Sampler Adorned Holiday blog hop scheduled for December 1st!