Sunday, October 28, 2012

Christmas Ornaments: Whimsy Stamps October Release Showcase Day 5

Hello and welcome to Day 5 of our October Rubber & Die Release Showcase! On Wednesday (October 24th), Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs and Shape EZ templates. From then until October 30th, the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24 hrs to enter each prize draw.

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Since this was a Christmas release, I wanted to use some Christmas images to make ornaments as gifts for my children.  I used an image from this release as well as images from past releases.  I have two sons and a daughter so I tried to create ornaments that weren't too girly (for the boys) so that meant no lace and such on their ornaments.  (Please excuse the snow that is shaken out of place in this photo as I didn't see it when I was taking photos.)

I stamped all the image on copic x-press it carstock with tuxedo black memento ink and colored them with copic markers.  Then, I die cut the images and added foam adhesive around the edges, snowy glitter in the middle, and a piece of clear cardstock over the top to create a shaker.  Then, I added frames around the front to cover the foam adhesive.


This cute Santa and Teddy Portrait image is from illustrator Crissy Armstrong.  It is such a sweet image.  For the boys' ornaments, I added a larger cardstock circle behind the image to help them stand out and wrapped maraschino baker's twine around the shaker to cover the foam adhesive.  I added a string to hang the ornaments, a bow with a button center and bells tied to the tails, and some white poinsettias and holly berries to the top.


This adorable Snow Fun image is also by Crissy.  I thought it was perfect for a shaker ornament because it looks like they are sledding in the snow.


I chose this beautiful Heidi image from illustrator Sylvia Zet for my daughter's ornament.  I finished her ornament a little differently than the boys' ornaments.  I added some lace behind the image and wrapped some pearl string around the foam adhesive to cover it.  (I've had that pearl string in my craft stash for a very, very long time so I have no idea if you can still buy it some place.)  Since I didn't have any red in the image, I didn't want to use the same holly berries so I added some white berries instead.

To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on October 31st. To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...


Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favorites.

Hope you're having a great weekend!

Niki

ornament supplies:
Stamps: Santa and Teddy Portrait, Snow Fun, Heidi (Whimsy Stamps)
Cardstock: X-Press It (Copic), cotton candy, wild cherry (My Favorite Things), green
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko)
Embellishments: Maraschino twine (The Twinery), Raspberry Twine (Divine Twine), Sweet Tooth buttons (My Favorite Things), white poinsettias, red holly, white berries (Wild Orchid Crafts), white crocheted lace, pink pearl string
Copic Markers

30 comments:

Ruby said...

Hi Niki, stunningly beautiful gifts for your children, aren't they just the best! The girl one looks too fab with the lace behind. Thanks for sharing your wonderful creations, a lovely delight. Ruby x

Margreet said...

What a beautiful ornaments, Niki...gorgeous colouring and details!
xxx Margreet

Debby W said...

Niki, I have never been to your blog before...I am so glad I did! You ornaments are so pretty and your children will love them. Hugs

Lynda said...

These are just fabulous...wonderful gifts for the holidays!!!

Trish said...

What a great idea. They are so cute . I am sure your children will love them.

Elaine said...

Wonderful ornaments! I like how you made them a "shaker" ornament! Such beautifully colored images too!

Gail Scott said...

Cute, Cute Cute ornaments Niki - love the snow in them as well! Have a great week and thanks for the hop! Enjoy your day! http://ilikepaper01.blogspot.com/

Rose C said...

Niki, your beautifully colored Christmas images look wonderful in these fabulous shaker ornaments. TFS! Hugz, ~ Rose

alethea said...

Theses ornaments are gorgeous!! Love your colouring!! And love the addition of the litttle bell's! Hugsxx

Ea Christiansen said...

What beautiful ornaments - thanks for sharing the idea.
Hugz
Ea

Carla Suto said...

Wow! Your ornaments are so gorgeous, Niki! Wonderful images and designs!

Sandra H said...

Oh wow they do make gorgeous christmas decorations the designs are totally stunning and your creations are of great inspiration thank you for sharing them and a great blog hop too! x

Sheri said...

So cute! Your coloring is amazing!

Mary-Anne V. said...

What great ornaments...love how each has snow and the bells on the bottom of the twine.

Denise Bryant said...

Sweet ornaments! I love the coloring on each one and all the fabulous embellishments! Very nice project! These would make a great gift!
DeniseB

Laura Love said...

This is such a cool project! I love each one! Your coloring is beautiful and I am sure that your kids will love them!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

These are very cute. Love all of the embellishments and the coloring of the images

karen q said...

Those ornaments are beautiful. I am sure the kids will love them. When my kids were small, I made or purchased an ornament for them every year. Actually, I still do it. When they left home, the ornaments went with them. Your children will appreciate them for years to come. We are supposed to have rain all week long. I hope your kids will get a chance to Trick or Treat in good weather. Happy Halloween

Bettina said...

This is absolutely gorgeous. Love those christmas ornaments and the details with the buttons, layers, flowers and colouring. Thanks for the peek. Bettina xx

Sheena B said...

Love those ornaments - a creative way to use the new images!

Linda F said...

What a wonderful idea Niki. Your ornaments are fantastic. I bet your kids will love them. cheers Linda

Vicki Davis said...

What a great idea! I love how each one is personalized.

Dawn said...

Niki, I have never commented on your blog so I figured it was high time I did. You are amazing at coloring with copics and your cards are always gorgeous. I dream of being your neighbor so you can teach me to use my copics. One of these days, I'll bite the bullet and just start coloring.

ronny said...

What cute keepsakes these will be for your children. Of course
I kinda lean toward the girlie one. you just can't go wrong
if there is lace and pearls:)

Zehra said...

These are beautiful ornaments, love the colors and the coloring, tfs

Laura said...

LOVE the snow in your ornaments! Very cute idea! (Thanks for the chances to win some free stuff to feed my papercrafting addiction!)

Debra said...

Wow, beautiful ornaments and very nicely done .

Marimer said...

Hola y muchas felicidades, son trabajos preciosos que seguro seran un referente para mí, me encantan, ya estamos en epoca navideña y me vienen super bien estos ejemplos.
Besitos.

Cindy Lou said...

These shaker ornaments are just as cute as can be! Excellent coloring and choice of colors, great idea!

Linda said...

What a lovely ornaments
hugs Linda