Saturday, September 11, 2010

Holiday Spirit Sentiments Day 3

The lead up to release time always seems to take forever from day 1 to day 5 of posts time flies!!!!  How are you all doing today?  Have you found something you know is a must have for this holiday season?  I know that along with my set I will certainly be adding some of the fabulous sets we have seen over the past few days from Nichole, Heather and Beth.  I am also LOVING the gorgeous previews we are seeing from the DT.

Today's project is quick and simple for those of you with younger children in the house...or if you are like me, for those people who live and love CAS! (clean and simple)





INSTRUCTIONS
CARD
  1. Create card base.
  2. Create embossed/raised edges (see THIS tutorial)
  3. Stamp image and sentiment.
  4. Colour image.
  5. Attach ribbon.
PAPER ORNAMENT
  1. Cut 6 strips of .5 inch patterned paper.
  2. Make a ring and attach with a glue dot.  Repeat process to create a "ball".
  3. Attach twine at the top.
  4. Create embossed edges on cardstock and stamp sentiment.  Adhere to ornament surface.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s):  Holiday Spirit Sentiments by PTI available September 15th, Santa from Holiday Button Bits by PTI
Cardstock: Stamper's Select White by PTI 
Patterned Paper: Beautiful Blooms by PTI
Ink: True Black by PTI
Accent: Linen Thread, Ribbon by PTI
Tools: Square nestabilities by Spellbinder, Copic Markers: E00, E01, R20, R0000, R24, R59, V99, 100, B00, Scor-bug (to create the dotted line)

Thanks again for stopping by--loved your comments from yesterday.  Don't forget to leave me a comment today so I know you have been here! I'll see you back for Day 4 of the previews!

Have a super Sunday!
Alli

13 comments:

Diane Jaquay said...

I love that paper ornament, what a fun, easy idea! And the Santa card is really cute; great ideas!

Dawn Easton said...

Oh my! Love that cute little Santa! Your paper ornament is fantastic too!

Denise said...

Thanks for all your great inspiration, but a extra special THANKS for the tutorial on how to emboss with the spellbinders! I have tried so many different ways and nothing work till now!!! :) Oh my cuttlebug worked really well. Cheers Denise in Oz

ScrapbookDBA said...

I love the santa card! Can't wait to see the entire sentiment set. It is a must have!

I meant to post on day 1 ... I loved your scarlet jewel (first card) .. stunning!

Anonymous said...

CAS is in great class all it's own! Your Santa card is darling ... love the sentiment, too! Gabby :)

Danisha said...

I have really enjoyed your posts this release! Keep 'em comming!

Unknown said...

Oh my! I just love that darling Santa card!

Kim G said...

Love the sayings I am seeing in this set!! Cute card and decoration!

Charmaine said...

Love the simplicity of the card...and the ornament would be great filling up a tree for the holidays!

Charmaien

farmhouse-story said...

this is darling, alli:)

StephH said...

LOVE this sweet Santa Card - so simple. Thank you for the tutorial - what a great new use for all those Nestie dies.

Steph Zerbe said...

What an incredible technique. i followed the link to making an innie and outie (love the names, btw) and made my own with my Big Shot. Love the results. I need to finish the hop now. your post stopped me in my tracks and I ran off to my craft room to create!! lol! I love technique inspiration like this!! Thank you!

-Susan- said...

What a precious Santa card! If I got that in my mail box...it would instantly become one of my yearly decorations. Very nice work!