Friday, December 29, 2017

Holiday Sweet Peppermint

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Howdy!  I wanted to share with you a craft I made during the holidays.  I think it turned out super sweet, and well, I was really in love with it! {smile}  So, I want to share it with you!
Now, along with sharing this craft with you, I am entering it in 5 different challenges.  Wow, five.  That's a lot.  But, why not share what you love with the world, right?!  And so, grab a cup/glass of something: coffee, tea, champagne, or simply water.  
My first two challenge site stops are from Russia.  Yep, all the way over there!  I just love how different cultures 'see' paper crafting.  Simply gorgeous work, from all aspects of the world.
My first stop in Russia, is a challenge site:  Shabby Chic.  Their current challenge is Magic Frost.  You should really check out this group of talented ladies work.  Their work is very pretty, shabby, and super sweet.  Their current challenge has two required elements: paint and lace.  That just sounds like a fun, and creative!  (They have a translate button)


The next challenge site from Russia is Mistress Owl.  This wonderfully creative design team has sketches, and mood boards, that are very user-friendly!  Their current challenge is a sketch.  (They have a translate button)

Now, the next two challenge sites are Anything Goes.  First one, SugarPeaDesigns.  The thing I love about this challenge site, is the time it allows for challenges - a month.  Very accommodating for all of us living busy lives, but still find time to craft!



And the other Anything Goes challenge is Crafting By Designs.  The challenge site is very family friendly, and encourage the best of everyone who crafts.


And my final challenge site, is As You See It Challenge.  This challenge site provides sketches, themes, and color challenges.  So a little bit of a variety to keep you interested in playing along with each new challenge.  Their current challenge is a theme challenge - Sparkle.  So, you can add sequins, glitter, shimmer, etc.  And who doesn't love glitter/sparkle? {smile}


Now, before I reveal what I created, let me say, I hope all of you had a wonderfully grand holiday!
my paper craft project:


and a different view:


It's a packaged gift card holder.  Here is a view of this gift card holder opened:


Recipe: I started with Crumb Cake card stock by Stampin' Up!.  Only because they have a great heavy weight card stock, that won't buckle with embellishments.  The red card stock matt, is actually Pure Poppy card stock by PaperTreyInk.  Again, another great heavy weight card stock that won't collapse.  
The pattern papers that I used as both from the same collection: Sweet Peppermint by Prima.  Yeah, it's a Christmas collection.  It debut last year.  Once I saw what Frank Garcia did with it, I just had to make a purchase.  To add a homespun look to my paper project, I added some machine stitching to the pattern papers.  Then, I simply added various embellishments to make it both fun, and pretty! {smile}
I also machine stitched some cotton scallop trim lace to both flaps.  I then added some red and white striped ribbon.  I just love the red color and the stripes on this cotton ribbon.
I edged the chipboard wreath in white paint and glitter.  I tucked a Bingo card behind in behind the wreath, just a bit off-center.  I thought the layer added some visual interest.
I added a scrap piece of the pattern paper to the inside of a small resin frame.  I had quite a few different selections (sledding children, bird, girl, santa, and others), but decided on the Santa Claus, because let's face it, Santa is King!
I added some paint and glitter to a pair of red jingle bells.  Once dry, I threaded some silver bakers twine through the jingle bells, and strung them to the left of the wreath.
I painted a white, creamy Prima paper blossom with more paint, and glitter.  Then adhered it just above the left side of the wreath.  A loop of the silver twine is peaking out of the upper right of the painted and glitter paper blossom.  I thought it added additional visual interest. {smile}
I tied a simple bow with that beautiful red striped ribbon.  And then tied a tiny plastic candy cane with thin silver twine to the center of the bow.  The bow was adhered to this projects front with my hot glue gun.  I selected to add the bow here, because my strips of red stripe ribbon didn't quite line-up as well, as I hoped they would.  So, why not turn a 'mistake' into 'an opportunity to embellish'!
I hand-stamped my sentiment with basic black archival ink, onto very vanilla card stock.  I used a sentiment from the Love Lives Here Holiday stamp set by PaperTreyInk.  Then matted it with a scrap piece of the Pure Poppy card stock.  Finally, adhering it the gift card holder with foam tape.
Thank you for stopping by.  I hope that you have a chance to play along with any (or all) of these challenge sites {smile}!


6 comments:

Heather Cooper said...

Wow, Sharon, you managed to ace 5 challenges with one lovely card! I agree with you about the international nature of papercrafting. It's great how a common interest can overcome language and cultural barriers. Your card is a feast for the eyes with Santa in that cute little frame as the focal point! And I love all the sparkle you've added, especially the glitter on the red sleigh bells! I'm so glad you found us and shared your talents with us here at As You See It Challenge!

Lea Lawson said...

This is beautiful! I love all the bits & baubles!! I'm so happy that you joined in the fun at SugarPea Design's Mix It Up challenge! ♥♥

Jan Clothier said...

Goodness, Sharon, this a visual symphony of goodies! I like that what at first glance appears to be a card opens out into something really special. The focal point, Santa in his frame, really draws the eye. I do agree with you about the differences apparent in papercrafting from different countries. It is interesting and I have not played anything from Russia before so thanks for the heads-up on these two. It's great to have you join us at As You See It. Happy New Year to you.

Amy Jasper said...

Great design! And it sure does sparkle!! I love that it is a functional card as well (I'm all about beautiful AND functional!) with the pocket inside. Thank you so much for sharing this beauty with us at the As You See It Challenge Blog!

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Галина said...

Шарон! Красивая работа! Спасибо от блога Шебби шик за участие в нашем задании!