Friday, October 14, 2011

WMS October Release - Day 3

Hi there!

Today is our third day of previews for this month's WMS release. We are previewing two sets today, 2011 Holiday Ornament and Santa's Coming to Town.

My first project is a blatant CASE of Cristina Kowalczyk. She created these fabulous mini notebooks, and I just loved the simple design.

I used images from Santa's Coming to Town, a small 4x6 set, to make my notebooks.

And a second...

These were quick and easy to make. Thank you for the inspiration, Cristina!

Next up is 2011 Holiday Ornament. These, of course, coordinate with the 2011 Heirloom Ornament dies from Spellbinders. This is a gift card or money holder, and would still be a beautiful tree decoration!

I stamped, embossed, and die cut three different sized ornaments. Using silver jump rings, I attached the ornaments to each other so they would hang nicely.

To create the gift card pocket, I just die cut a second ornament and snipped off the top. I adhered it to the back of my stamped and embossed ornament just around the outside.

For this largest ornament, I embossed it once with silver embossing powder and then once again with clear embossing powder. I cut out the scrolled pattern from the clear embossed ornament and adhered it to the silver one - I wanted a bit more contrast with this large ornament. I think it almost looks velvet, isn't it pretty?

And a final shot - it really hangs nicely, but was hard to photograph.

These ornaments are beautiful, and really make a great presentation for a gift card or money gift!

Here are the other ladies for today!



See you tomorrow!

Anya

Recipe
Making His List Mini Notebook
STAMPS: Santa's Coming to Town (available October 15th) - Waltzingmouse Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Rustic White - Papertrey Ink
PATTERNED PAPER: Jolly By Golly - Cosmo Cricket
INK: Garden Green, Bravo Burgundy - Stampin' Up!
OTHER: Sewing machine

Be Good Mini Notebook
STAMPS: Santa's Coming to Town (available October 15th) - Waltzingmouse Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Rustic White - Papertrey Ink
PATTERNED PAPER: Jolly By Golly - Cosmo Cricket
INK: Regal Rose, Baja Breeze - Stampin' Up!
OTHER: Adhesive Rhinestone - Recollections; Sewing machine

Ornament Trio Gift Card Holder
STAMPS: 2011 Holiday Ornament (available October 15th) - Waltzingmouse Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Scarlet Jewel - Papertrey Ink
INK: VersaMark - Tsukineko
OTHER: Filigree Silver, Filigree Clear Embossing Powder - Stewart Superior; 2011 Heirloom Ornament Die - Spellbinders; Silver Jump Rings - Darice
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41 comments:

  1. SandieOctober 14, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    oooh, love the holiday ornament! I am definitely gonna make that. :D

    Wonderful mini notebooks too, great for gifts.

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  2. Deborah FringsOctober 14, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    What stunning Christmas ornament - and I do like that you've used it as a voucher holder too! The note books are really sweet!

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  3. AshOctober 14, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Every project here oozes gorgeousness!!! Happy Celebrations!!!

    Ash.. :)

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  4. CarolaOctober 14, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Anya, these are very beautiful creations with the stamps of the two new sets.
    The cards with those beautiful images and the sentiments are very pretty. And the gift card holder that you made with the ornaments is very pretty, too. I think the embossed really looks nice on those ornaments.

    Kind regards
    Carola

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  5. ReneeOctober 14, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Again...
    gorgeous!!
    That gift ornament...
    the embossing...
    perfect!!
    Love the dramatic color too!
    And Santa's Coming to Town...
    a dream!!
    I love him! :)
    You have outdone yourself with all of the sets...
    and there's still 2 more...
    I die!

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  6. Jinny NewlinOctober 14, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    LOVE what you did with those mini notebooks, Anya! And your gift card ornament... WOW! What a work of art!

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  7. Julia AstonOctober 14, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    What wonderful little notebooks Anya! love the papers and images on them - and what a great idea your hanging ornament gift card is - the embossing is so pretty - what a fun way to give a gift card - great design!

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  8. RebeccaOctober 14, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    This is the first time I've ever visited your blog and I must say the ornament trio project has be drooling. It is soooooo beautiful that I feel I simply MUST have this stamp set AND die set. Thanks for sharing your creativity! I will be back for a visit.

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  9. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I just love those notebooks and I am going to have to try my hand at using a sewing machine. And I am so glad I have jump rings!!!! I love the look of your gift card holder-it's just fabulous!

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  10. Lynn MercurioOctober 14, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    AMAZING! Anya, your gift card holder/ornament is incredible. Love how that would look hanging on the tree (note to self - make several of these). You are such an inspiration. Thanks for all your help and for continuing to amaze me with your beautiful designs.

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  11. Lynn MercurioOctober 14, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I left a comment and it disappeared (most likely user error) I just want to say that your ornament gift card holder is amazing (note to self: Make several of these). I can just imagine how cute they will look hanging on the tree. Thanks for all of your help (with everything) and for continuing to inspire me with your incredible creativity!

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  12. KaryOctober 14, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Awesome projects!! The ornaments are Amazing!! What wonderful inspirations your have shared, Anya.

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  13. ClareOctober 14, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Beautiful! That red is so rich! I love easy, but yours look awesome.

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  14. Mona PendletonOctober 14, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    WOW Anya! Wonderful assortment of projects! My fave is the trio of ornaments bearing gifts :)

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  15. snowbearOctober 14, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I want it!!!! FAbulous!!

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  16. ClareOctober 14, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    I love your holiday ornament, great how you used jump rings. Fab notebooks too! wonderful inspiration!

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  17. Cheryl S.October 14, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Terrific notebooks and I love the hanging ornament gift card holder. These all make such wonderful gifts to give!!

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  18. SusanOctober 14, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Super projects today. I especially love the ornament gift card holder!

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  19. Kelly S.October 14, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Oh Anya, that gift card holder is just the most clever thing! I love how you connected them with rings, and the embossing is fantastic! And that Santa card made me think green! I have sadly been neglecting Christmas green this release, and you made me slap myself for forgeting it! Looks amazing on your little notepad! PS...your comment on my blog made me smile REALLY big today :) See?

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  20. LaurieJOctober 14, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Beautiful ornament! Love the embossing. And the notebooks will be perfect for all those holiday lists!

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  21. Becca FeekenOctober 15, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    These are all great projects Anya - you're a wealth of creative ideas, my dear!!

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  22. ~ Ali Robertson ~October 15, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Wow fabaroonie, Love these

    Ali x

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  23. HeatherOctober 15, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Ooh, love that giftcard holder!

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  24. JAOOctober 15, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Mini book is great, i think they would make fab gifts.

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  25. Traci MOctober 15, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    What an elegant ornament and wonderful presentation for a gift card!! The cards are super cute, too!!

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  26. carefreestamperOctober 15, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I'm just loving the vintage feel of your projects and this stamp set. So nice.

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  27. Wendy ten HoveOctober 15, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Love your santa card! That's fun! And your gift card holder is so perfect! What a wonderful way to give a card!!
    Hugs, Wendy

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  28. TanyaOctober 15, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Wow, awesome projects! I really love the ornament, fabulous idea!

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  29. Denise BryantOctober 15, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Beautiful projects! I LOVE that new snowflake design! Elegant!
    DeniseB

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  30. Super JenOctober 15, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Love your clean style that lets those fabulous images do most of the work.

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  31. UnknownOctober 15, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Loved them all but I can't wait to make the ornament trio. What inspiration Anya, thank you!

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  32. Cassie_luOctober 15, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    those ornaments look amazing but I really like how you showcased the santa on the first card

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  33. CristinaOctober 16, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Haha. You're very welcome. I love how yours came out! Perfect to stash by the phone, or in your bag. And that ornament is insanity!!! LOVE it!

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  34. joaniegOctober 16, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Wow you have really outdone yourself!! All your creations are absolutely beautiful! Thank You so much for sharing and inspiring.

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  35. JJ BoltonOctober 16, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Your ornament gift card holder is wonderful! I love how there's so much potential to all of the new release stamps!

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  36. carol from kiwilandOctober 16, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Love the mini notebooks, but my favourite is the ornament gift tag holder - its absolutely lovely.Thanks for sharing.

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  37. suezieOctober 16, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    ooohh I just love the gift of creativity! And when others share it's even better. Love both of these but especially the little notebooks - cute shopping lists huh?

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  38. AuroraDawnOctober 16, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    WOW I really love the Gift card holder/ornament trio and really want to have a go.

    Love your mini book too :O)

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  39. CherylOctober 16, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Beautiful! Love the creations!

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  40. HeatherOctober 16, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Gorgeous, love the ornament gift card holder, such an amazing idea :)

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  41. AyanaOctober 18, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Such an elegant card Anya, love the ornaments, love your take on the sketch!

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