The Holiday season is quickly approaching and here are a few projects to get you in the festive spirit. They could be used as ornaments or tags on gifts. They would also be beautiful strung as a garland, or hung on a wreath.
As seen on the Paper Whimsy Inspire Blog:
http://paperwhimsy.com/inspiration/?p=2085
Winter Whimsy Ornaments
Supplies:
Craft Batting
3″ Hangers
White Mini Clothespins
Wired Ribbon – Ivory
Beads
Mica Chips
Lace
Needle and Thread
Technique:
(1) Cut Craft batting to the size of an ATC (2.5 x 3.5 inches). Layer pieces of lace overlapping one another with needle and thread and sew into place.
(2) Add beads and buttons with needle and thread. Glue word art on with fabric glue.
(3) Apply wisps of fabric glue on various areas and sprinkle with Mica Chips.
(4)Attach ATC hanger and white clothespins.
*For floral wreath take a small amount of floral ivory ribbon and wrap into a circle and tack into place with a few hand stitches.
*For ribbon ruffle simple make stitches and gather/pleat the ribbon as you go along the fabric.
Shabby Chic ATC Ornaments
Supplies:
Studio Cloth
3″ Hangers
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Geometric 20 JPG
Geometric 14 JPG
White Mini Clothespins
Digi Sheet 284
Digi Sheet 287
Digi Sheet 282
Technique:
(1)Cut studio cloth to ATC size (2.5 x 3.5 inches) and cover with a coat of craft paint (front and back sides).
(2)Insert digital background images into Microsoft word making size 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Print on photo matte paper and trim so edges of studio cloth will show as border underneath.
(3)Collage backgrounds on to studio cloth using Perfect paper adhesive or Matte Gel Medium. Add strips of pattern papers, punch scallop shape, punch circle Beautiful faces images and collage.
(4)Punch snowflake and add to center with embellishment center.
(5)Glue clingy lace and ball trim to bottom.
(6)Add silver antique glitter along edges of each ATC.
(7)Add hanger and white clothes pins to top.
Victorian Holiday Cards
Supplies:
Digi Sheet 285
Digi Sheet 281
Card stock
Pattern papers
Antique Silver Glitter
Mini Pom Trim (pink and blue)
Snowflake Paper Punch
Technique:
(1)Layer pattern papers to card base. Add Collage image tucking paper doily folded in half. Add embellishments and word art.
(2)Add bow at top of tag.
These are so Much Fun Nancy! The Winter Whimsy Ornaments will Look so Beautiful on a Tree! Love them!!
Have a Wonderful Weekend Friend!
Hugs
Jill
What pretty ornaments for a tree.I love the soft look and great idea for ATC’s.
Hugs
They are so beautiful, must have taken you ages, but oh so worth it. Annette x
I LOVE these, Nancy. Simple to make yet a dramatic effect.
You rock, girl. And thanks for the instructions. Perchance I shall make a few, too!
Those are fantastic! Nothing like Paper Whimsies to really make something adorable!
Fondly,
Suz
I love these!! The winter whimsy ornaments are Gorgeous! Love how you added mica for sparkle. These would be perfect gifts!
How adorable! Ü
Barb
Dear Nancy- oh how sweet, and adorable they are, and those mini hangers :)
Love your card and tag also, with the beautiful P.W. image-(I`m so glad I bought it) and the wonderful snowflake punch out.
Hugs,Dorthe
Hi Nancy, these are all gorgeous, I especially love the cards. Thanks for sharing with us. Hope you had a good week-end, Hugs Robyn
A big aplause Nancy!
What you make is a feast for my eyes to look at !!
Well done!!
lovely blog and wonderful art!
OMG Nancy waht a wonderful inspiration work.
So lovely and gorgeous.
Love all your PW art. xoxo
Sweet ATC ornaments! Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing it with us. :)
These are all soooo sweet Nancy! Beautiful pieces from such a creative gal. Have a great week.
Hugs,
Robin
Ohhhhh I adore your little wire hangings, Thanks for the inspiration. I might have to make some tiny ones for fun!
Its been so long since I’ve been over, off to see more of your creativity!
hugs lynn
Nancy! These are so beautiful and perfect for the holiday season! Thinking of you………………..Marilyn xxoo
Everything is very beautiful, Nancy! I especially love the hangers in the first picture.
Have a great week :-)!
Hugs,
Julia
Your winter whimsy ornament hangers are awesome. Great idea, Nancy! These are perfect for a Christmas tree!
Love your Victorian Holiday Cards as well!
Have a good day!
Gaby
Oh, so beautiful, Nancy! I love everything you create, and these little ornaments are the perfect inspiration for me this year!
Thanks for all you share, my friend…wishing you the most wonderful, creative day!
Julie
How beautiful are these?? Not to mention quite clever and unique! Love these so!
These are so sweet, and they look easy enough to make quite a few quickly. I like to make Christmas baskets for our friends with home made treats inside, these will be lovely as a decoration for the outside. Thanks for a great idea.
You really DO amaze me sweet Nancy
You are one of the most creative and giving artists!
Hope you and your family had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday
oxo