24th Window - sparkle!

So thought I would end this advent blog with a double window of my latest decoration. My initial idea was to show it on my Christmas tree, but as I write this there isn't even a light on it - ho ho ho!

 

 



 

Stamp set: Four Seasons

Ink: Whisper White, Pacific Point

Card stock: Whisper White, Pacific Point

Misc: Silver Glass Stampin' Glitter, Rhinestones

 

I have stamped 6 of each colour of the winter version of this stamp set then punched it out with the 2 1/2" circle punch and then punched out the central bird with the 1" circle punch. I folded the circles in half then glued them together to make the 3D spheres of winter joy - to make up for the persistant rain outside! Added sparkle to the edges of the baubles - tah dah instant Christmas!

 

Keep on Christmas Crafting, now to finish my own Christmas Tree :-) Gen xxx

23rd Advent Window - O Christmas Tree!

Travelling around, everyone seems to have their Christmas Tree up with bright lights shining out into the dark night, a bit like this . . .

 

This stamp is seriously stunning, so have let the detail shine.

 

Stamp set: Snow Swirled

Ink: Versa Mark for Gumball Green Embossing powder

Card stock: Basic Black

Misc: Silver glimmer paper and star punch form Merry Minis set, Rhinestones

 

Keep on Christmas Crafting, Gen xxx



22nd Advent Window - Decoration!

So with the Festive Season here, even I am getting round to the idea that decorating needs to happen :-) so today's window features a decoration. 

 

I love paper piercing, so have used the Festive Paper Piercing Pack to do a string picture.

 

Stamp set: Greetings of the Season

Ink: Real Red

Card stock: Real Red, Whisper White

Misc: Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies, Festive Paper Piercing Pack, Labels Collection Framelits, Whisper White Baker's  Twine, 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, Rhinestones

 

Keep on Christmas Crafting, Gen xxx 



21st Advent Window!

So I thought I would add some serious sparkle for the shortest day. The long night has inspired me to use some of the new In Colour Midnight Muse card stock and Ink.

 

Stamp Sets and Builder wheel:

Snowflake Soiree, Good Cheer Builder wheel

Card stock: Midnight Muse, Silver Glimmer Paper, Whisper White

Inks: Midnight Muse, Illuminate Glimmer Watermark, Whisper White

Misc: Snow Flurry Bigz Die, Vintage Faceted button and Large Pearl Jewel

 

I am seriously in love with the new Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Pad shown here for the middle sized snowflake - even better in the flesh, just in case you need temptation ;-)

 

Keep on Christmas Crafting, Gen x



20th Advent Window - time to Dazzle!

I was planning to show different stamp sets and projects with each window - only I have become obsessed with this stamp set - oops! Just hope that you love it as much as I do!!

 

Stamps sets and builder wheel: Watercolour Winter, Delightful Dozen, Linked Lace

Inks: Real Red, Garden Green, Early Espresso

Card stock: Real Red

Misc: Early Espresso embossing powder for the poinsettias, Cherry Cobbler Dazzling details for berries, flower centres and lace centres.

 

Somehow, I think I'm having far too much fun!

Keep on Christmas Crafting, Gen x

19th Advent Window - just in the nick of time ;-)

So this is an idea that I spied whilst Christmas shopping - just love the idea that the card becomes a present, in this case a decoration for the tree! I have background stamped the card so that if the tree decoration is used this year the card is a simple pattern.

 

 

Stamp sets: Ornament Keepsakes, Snow Swirled, Greetings of the Season

Ink: Real Red

Card stock: Whisper White

Misc: Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies, Snow Flurry Bigz Die, Naturals Designer Button, Whisper White Baker Twine.

 

Keep on Christmas Crafting, Gen xxx

18th Advent Window

 

So a real quickie today with my favourite approach - keeping it simple ;-)

 

Stamp Sets: Watercolour Winter, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card stock: Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green

Inks: Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler and Garden Green

 

This stamp set is so beautiful in detail I have chosen to show it off :-)

 

Keep on Christmas Crafting, Gen xxx