Yes; it's our monthly Control Freaks blog tour and this month's theme is a real favorite for us - Christmas! I think most stampers love to create for the Holidays.
You may have arrived from my friend Barb's blog or if you've started here make sure you keep clicking on the icon at the end of each post to see all 16 of the Control Freaks holiday projects.
First I have some easy Punch Art Snowman tags to share with you.
I think these would be just adorable on a Christmas package. And save them for a tree ornament later! Stamp or write the 'to & from' on the back instead.
Punches - 1" & 1 3/8" square punches for the hat, 1 3/8" circle, 1 3/4 & 2 3/8" scallop circle punches for his body, Owl Builder punch for the heart buttons & the Modern Label punch for the branches.
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And this is a card we made at my Card Clubs in November.
It's just lovely in Vanilla and Always Artichoke with a bit of Champagne Glimmer card stock. We stamped soft shimmery snowflakes using our new Illuminate ink pad inside the card.
Supplies:
Stamps – Snow Swirled, Mixed Medley, More Merry Messages Card stock –Vanilla, Artichoke card stock, Champagne glimmer Ink – Always Artichoke, Illuminate Accessories – dimensionals, Artichoke seam binding ribbon, mini glue dots, sponge, Holiday Frame embossing folder, Big Shot, Apothecary Accents framelits, ¾” circle and small oval punches
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And this next project may be my favorite; a Rosette Christmas tree!
I made a Christmas tree using 9 rosettes! The rosettes are die-cut from Old Olive prints designer paper and the Rosette Bigz XL die.
Hints: The little ornaments are from our Merry Mini's punch pack (on page 6 of the Holiday catalog) and Red & Champagne glimmer paper. The tree skirt is from the Candlight Christmas specialty designer series paper. I hand cut the star from Silver glimmer paper.
*****I'll be posting a free step-by-step tutorial on how to make this in a few days so stop back in!
And now you're off to see what Gretchen has to share with you.
Hello!!! congratulations......a good idea, Ilove it!!!
Posted by: rosana | December 12, 2012 at 10:09 AM
The tags are great idea!!! And the Xmas Tree adorable!!!
Posted by: Meg Cardoso | December 11, 2012 at 07:20 AM
What set is the To and From from??? I don't think I have it so may need to order that one please let me know at [email protected]
thanks for the GREAT Idea!!
Posted by: Deanie Motes | November 24, 2012 at 06:38 AM
love your tags, but the tree...WOW!!! can't wait to read the tutorial; I think what finishes the tree is the skirt; can't wait to make 1!
Posted by: Susan Mac Donald | November 22, 2012 at 11:44 PM
Lovin them snowmen - super cute! I can't wait to make one - thanks for the idea!
Posted by: Connie | November 21, 2012 at 11:08 PM
Yay for a tree tutorial! I need one for my holiday table! Looking forward to it :)
Posted by: Robin | November 21, 2012 at 07:27 PM
What super fun projects! Love the tree! And the snowmen ornaments are so darn cute! Your card is very elegant, too!
Posted by: Deb | November 21, 2012 at 01:38 PM
Great projects LeeAnn, I see myself making some of those snowman tags for a swap I am in. Thanks!!
PS - love the tree too!!!
Posted by: Barb | November 21, 2012 at 01:29 PM
Okay...I decided I just LOVED your snowmen THE BEST...but that was before I saw your beautiful TREE!!! WOW!!! Love the creative use of the framelit in your card....BRILLIANT!
Posted by: Mary Brown | November 21, 2012 at 01:22 PM
I just love your Christmas Tree!, great job on all your projects!
Posted by: Jackie Watson | November 21, 2012 at 11:33 AM
Great projects, love your snowman tag!
Posted by: Brenda H | November 21, 2012 at 11:12 AM
Love the tags...I had planned on doing those for my personal tags this year. Great rosette tree, too! And, gorgeous card!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | November 21, 2012 at 07:57 AM
Love them all!! Your rosette tree is amazing!! HUGS!
Posted by: Susie Wood | November 21, 2012 at 07:39 AM
Over-the-top fabulous projects! Love the snowman tag and I think I will have to try the rosette tree!
Posted by: Yvette | November 21, 2012 at 04:50 AM
Beautiful! I especially love the second project, it is just stunning! TFS and have a wonderful Christmas.
Posted by: Debbie Speijers | November 21, 2012 at 03:22 AM