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The stamp is from Unity. The card is 4x6, so you can see how big the stamp is. The dp is Making Memories and photographed grey, but is more silver irl. I put rhinestones in the corners and over the 'i' for a little bling and the image panel is on pop dots for dimension.
The front of the holder is decorated with another section cut out of one of the other matching sheets of paper from the stack. The holder is 3" across and the words fit like it was meant to be.
I just punched each dp with a 1" square punch and laid it out. It's a great way to use up those little bits. They don't show well in the photo, but there are Spica dots in the open spaces for a bit of sparkle. You can just see one under the top right square. Isn't it funny how only one shows up? They are spaced about 1/8" apart so there are quite a few there. I guess the others are shy. The words were a strip from Colorbok and I cut them apart to fit in the squares.
I started with an old CD and covered it with a cream cs circle. I stamped the image of Mary and Jesus with blue chalk ink. This is from an old Stampin Up set and it's one of my favorite Christmas stamps. I love the way the image forms a heart. I filled in the robes with Silver Bells Shimmerz and filled in Baby Jesus with clear Spica. I put a rim around the circle with the Shimmerz.
A simple loop of iridescent ribbon with silver trim turns the old CD into an ornament that is so shimmery and pretty irl - the PIRL Ornament. ;-)
Pretty self-explanatory. This sweet little girl was colored in Koh-i-noor. I added Spicas to her hair bows, hearts on the pockets, trim on her dress.
So which one do you like best? My husband likes the green wreath with ribbons, but he wants it on the red door. I think that would be too busy, but I'll probably try it anyway. He has a pretty good eye.
The stocking is a My Timeless Templates download by Lauren Meader for Papertrey Ink. http://www.papertreyink.com/timeless_templates.html This is the Stocking Stuffer template which is a free download. The whole thing prints right onto your cardstock - stocking front and back, heel, toe, cuff, hanger, open-top box that's between the two stockings. Super easy! I am very impressed with this product and will definitely be getting more of Lauren's templates. I cut out the stockings and cuffs, taped them on the DCWV Christmas paper I wanted, then cut them out again. I thought this black and pink combo was fun for teens. Inside is a bottle of Pink Sugar shower gel, some mini pb cups, and peppermint patties.
Today I am grateful for: eating snowman Peeps between stops while running errands with the kids, having the funds to bring home a van full of food from the store, no tangle spray for my daughter, playing in the chilly sunshine, and hot chocolate to warm up with
I had not heard of this poem before. Patty Bennett shared it on her blog a couple of weeks ago http://pattystamps.typepad.com/pattys_stamping_spot/2008/11/the-m-ms-christ.html
I knew it would be perfect for a little treat for my 2nd and 3rd graders.
Isn't that cute? I printed the poem on white cardstock (9 to a page) and stapled it to the back of a clear candy bag. A green scallop with a circle of plaid dp and in about an hour 18 cute little treats were ready to go.
Today I'm grateful for: kids who know the true meaning of Christmas, the sweet fabric lady at Hobby Lobby, reading classic books with the kids, my friend's son is feeling better, mocha lattes
