Hello Friends, How has your week been so far? My husband and I just went to Utah for a mini trip without our kids. I’ll share a few photos at the end of the post if you are interested.
This week the Penny Black DT has been showcasing the new Christmas stamps. Have you seen them? This weeks feature is a nature theme and I created this ornament card for the Penny Black blog today.
When you stop over at their blog you will see the stamps that I combined to create this ornament. I added an extra layer so the back would open up to write a message and then the recipent can hang it from their tree. This cling stamp was created to work with the Spellbinder large circle so you can create Christmas cards quickly. I used this scalloped circle die for the back of the ornament. I will be sharing different variations of this stamp in the next few weeks. I think it’s safe to say that you will love working with this stamp.
After stamping I cut out the tree with some scissor, added some white gel pen accents and Stickles to the holly.
I used this wood block stamp to create the inside of the tree by combining distress inks on white paper.
I think this would be great to insert a family photo instead of a stamped image. I added distress ink to the background and green colored pencil. I put Glossy Accents on top of the ornaments and the next day I sewed on TOP of the Glossy Accents with some glittery embroidery floss. The “Sew Easy” piercing mat was very useful. I pierced my holes first so I was able to sew this while I was on my exercise bike.
I wanted to “illuminate” the ornaments so I added some color with a Copic marker from the back to give a warm glow. The stitching is messy because the background hides this.
It’s nice to be back home and I want to thank you for your visit. As promised here are a few pictures of our trip to Utah if you are curious.
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| This was up the mountain from our friends time share in Deer Vally. |
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| This was an hour hike up to the top of this mountain. We ate our lunch on this rock and the weather was perfection. The flies made sure we didn’t stay still to long and we were on the lookout for some moose but, didn’t see any. |
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| Apparently the flowers on the mountain were unusual and appeared from all of the rain this season. Our friend used this tripod to take our group photo. I thought it was a fun picture against this beautiful natural scenery. |
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| This is Olympic Park and we were able to watch the freestyle skiing practice underway. The stunts from the skiers on the ramp left us in awe as they fliped, turned and twisted in the air and landing into the pool. It was soooo cool. I can’t wait for the Olympics. |
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| One of these apples were the prefect end to a great day. |
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| Our first day we went to an art show and we stumbled on this fun project for childern. These hats were made from paper bags, painted and the kids decorated them with all kids of fun things. I thought this was awesome and if my kids were younger I would do this for their Birthday. |
Thanks for hanging with me and I hope you have a great day. Hugs, Kathy
SUPPLIES: New stamps will be available later this month.
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Gorgeous ornament! I love the colours and the stitching is so cool! thanks for sharing, i love all things Christmas =)
hugs
juli
p.s Glad you had fun in Utah, those hats look neat =D
Love your dimensional ornament, and such wonderful inspiration. Great photos too.
Hugs Ali x
Saw this on the PB blog–gorgeous!! You’re such a multi tasker! Hand sewing AND riding your exercise bike? That’s why I love you….xoxo.
Oh this is stunning, Kathy! Wonderful distressing and details! I love the way the scene is recessed in the Christmas tree! Sounds and looks like you had a fun holiday in Utah!
Lovely ornament Kathy. Such an amazing project. And love seeing the photos and reading about your trip. Sounds like a fun time.
Absolutely stunning, like the idea of sewing whilst excersizing. Your trip away looks like it was fantastic, the bag/hat ideas look great fun. hugs heidi x
WOW! is all I can say! I saw this at PB, but missed your added stitching! LOVE your idea, sista! And so glad you got to visit this beautiful place – I can smell that wonderful mountain air!
I love this post, Kathy! First of all your card is stunning! Love all the amazing details you always think to add to your cards. The stitching over the GA is brilliant! Thanks for sharing the photos too. I can’t wait for the Olympics either! Hugs to you! 🙂
wow, Kathy! I love how you just keep coming up with innovative new ways to add color and dimension to projects! This ornament has such amazing details and it’s so full of fun! I love that you multi-tasked the stitching while on your exercise bike. Thanks for sharing your vacation photos, what a gorgeous picnic spot by the lake.
Keep the fabulous ideas coming, can’t wait to get some Penny Black Christmas stamps!
Wow this is gorgeous! I love the way you did the tree and I agree a photo would go in there well but I love the little bird. I’ve never heard of coloring from the back of the card like that but what a wonderful result!
Blessings Bernie
Kathy I so love this idea that I am making some of these to sell at a Craft Fair and to give away. I so love how you always come up with so many wonderful things. I guess that is one of the many reasons PB snatched you up right quick. Your amazing. Hugs. Left you some love over at the PB site too.
What a stunning Ornament, I love all the colors you used. Beautiful job. I love Penny Black stamps.
Stunning and beautiful Ornament Kathy. I would sure love to know how you managed sewing while working out. That would be fun:)
Lots of goodness going on your blog. I enjoyed my visit:) See you soon.
Love the tree as a window Kathy. Beautiful ornament. Your trip pictures were great. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely stunning 🙂 Sandra H
The ornament card is SO amazing- love what you did here Kathy! Your vacation photos are fabulous- looks like a wonderful time and making me want the Olympics to come soon too:)
luv luv luuuv this card, Kathy!! Luv those little ornaments, and cut out christmas tree!! Thanks for sharing your pictures, too! Esp. luv those caramel apples!! jk, but all beautiful scerery!! 🙂
Thanks for sharing your photos from the trip – looks like you had an amazing time. As for the card – I just sat & looked & drank in the way you’d used colour theory complementary principles for the colour duos of red & green, blue & yellow. That copic shining light technique is an eye-opener also. Thank you so much for all the info.
Paula (PEP)
You rock—again! Love your trip photos of Utah! (Stephanie has the same tripod,too!) HUGS!! xo
Very interesting points. Thanks!
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Love the stitching on your ornament card, and the font for Merry Christmas. I can’t believe people are brave enough to do that (the skiers)! And oh, those apples look good, and the hats are very cool! Thank you for sharing.
Katie B.
This is a fabulous piece of artwork. Some great techniques and ideas. Thank you for the inspiration.
Clare x
Exquisite coloring! Love the window with the beautifully inked & stamped image.
Utah looks like such an amazing place