Crafty Creations Challenges 326 - Not A Card

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Since our theme for this Crafty Creations Challenge is Not A Card, with a theme like that, at this time of the year, that means I could come up with a lot of great ideas. But since I love Christmas I decided to make an ornament. 

I also decided to use something that I have saved over the last few months,
 so I guess you can say this is a recycle project.

I used a lid from the round box that the Laughing Cow Cheese comes in (there are probably other brands out on the market but that is what I buy most of the time.)

and this is what I made

I thought this would look great on the Christmas tree or maybe somewhere  it might get center stage.

I covered the box inside and out with blue CS, stamped that cute snowman and fussy cut him out.Next I added a glittered snowbank at his base. Since I added strips of CS to the inside and the outside rim of the top, I noticed there was a gap on the edge so I used a hot glue gun on the rim and dipped that hot glue in glitter. Looks icy now and the gap on the rim is all covered up.

I added a little something to the back as well for that finishing touch.

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LET ME SHARE WITH YOU THE I SUPPLIES USED ON MY PROJECT

Stamps:  PrintWorks - Snowman Paper/Card Stock: Blue CS, Shimmer Blue CS, White CS Ink: India Ink Black Dies Used: Accucut Snowflake, Spellbinders Circle Accessories: Sprectrum Noir Alcohol Markers, dimensional foam, Hot Glue Gun, Glitter, Small Snowflake - Martha Stewart Punch

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

A Bit More Time to Craft  -  Always Anything Goes (#125)

Anything Goes with Create With TLC  Always Anything Goes  (#27)

Classic Design Team Open Challenge -  Always Anything Goes (#92)

Crafts Galore Encore - October - Anything Goes (#101)

Crafty Awesomeness - October - Anything Goes with Coloured Image (#21)

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge Extra  - Always Anything Christmas Goes (#93)

Not Just Cards - Always Anything Goes (#7)

One Crazy Stamper  October - Fall/Winter Fun (#5)

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Always Anything Goes (#135)

Thanks for stopping is today

I know it's not winter yet, 

but it will be here before we know it.

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree........................

 A while back I mentioned I had made some gifts for friends but I couldn't share the pictures because the people getting these read my blog. Well, I can share the pictures now because they have their gift now.

I took pictures of 3 of the trees but,I actually made 6 different trees and they all came out great and they are all slightly different. I have to thank Sylvia Weaver Rivera from TheHive for showing her book/Christmas Tree at TheHive. Here is my take on her project. Thanks Sylvia, for giving me the inspiration for this project. I love it and the people who received these just love them as well. I picked up the books I used at my local St. Vincent de Paul. So I am doing my part of being "green", and 4 book only cost me $1.75. What a bargain!!!

Well that is it for now, thanks for stoping by,

LIIU Challenge #6 - Recycle It

This month, the challenge on Let's Ink It Up is "Recycle It". It just so happens I had saw something the other day and had saved it. It is the holiday packaging for the 12 packs of Diet Coke. It is silvery and has a snowflake and swirls on the background, which is the style that I really love. I set it aside on my desk, so, when I read the challenge for Let's Ink It Up, I knew what recycled product I was going to use. So, without further ado, here is my design.

Products that I used:
Stamp: Sparkle N Sprinkle
Glitter: Sparkle N Sprinkle
Coloring: Copic Markers
Ink: India Ink Pad
Red Cardstock:Pop Tones
Snowflake: Spellbinders Die
Punch: Martha Stewart
Silver Background: Coca Cola 12 Pack Packaging







I guess I am a pack rat. (Thanks mom). I see stuff and know it can be used later, this time later became sooner. And I love the packaging for the Diet Coke12 packs for this holiday season. Doesn't it look great on this card. Even the cans are really cool. Check them out the next time you are at the store. Also, the next time you see packaging for some product, really look at it. Chances are, it can be used on a card or some other project. Wait til you see something I will be using, sometime soon, from a fragrance package.

Well thanks for stopping by, see you soon, and leave a comment. I read and appreciate each and every one.
Thanks,

Barbara