12 Days of Christmas Giveaways - Day Four
Keep posting girls we are getting closer to the $100 Grand prize. Remember that every one of your comments is entered into our last Grand Giveaway! Yesterday's winner is "Jennifer who posted "I am in love with anything by Narratives, but if I have to choose I would say the Narratives transparencies and the Bare Elements Danelle Box and 12 Books!! Love those!!"
Todays Quick and Easy Holiday Project was created by Diane Ditullio. Her BE ornament is sure to put a smile on the face of anyone who receives it!
When it comes time to write out my shopping list for the holiday season, there are always a few people on the list that are the toughtest to buy for: my parents and my in-laws. Why? They tell me that they don't need anything! Ok. So that doesn't really help! I'm left to fend for myself and hope that they like the things that I decide that they need. Over teh last few years, I've had to get creative and make gifts that they just won't be able to find anywhere. Typically, that includes photos or projects from my children (their precious grandbabies). It is always a big hit when they receive a mini album, frames or items they can display. This year I have enjoyed making wreaths with photos to hang in the house. Of course, when my In-laws or my parents have come in the house, they comment on how much they love them. Is that a hint or what? So this year, I've created a series of photo ornaments using the Bare Elements ornaments to give to them. Throughout my shopping travels and bargain hunting over he last few months, I've managed to find several beaded wreaths that are the perfect place other than a holiday tree to display them on.
Supplies
- #16369 Bare Elements Prancer Ornament
- #18964 Renae's House Christmas Ornament DS Paper
- #15860 Narratives Black Polka Scallop Paper
- #18826 Red Velvet Brad
- #15823 Nostalgic Christmas Swatch Book Rub-ons
- Silver Glitter and Glue Pen
- Mini Glue Dots
- Small piece holiday ribbon
- Silver ribbon for hanging ornament
- Red ink
- Fine grit sandpaper
Instructions
- Using the backside of the #18964 Renae's House Christmas Ornament DS Paper, trace the #16369 Bare Elements Prancer Ornament and cut out.
- Adhere Paper to Ornament.
- Lightly sand the edges of the ornament with fine grit sandpaper.
- Ink the edges of the ornament with red ink. Add rub-on sentiment from #15823 Nostalgic Christmas Swatch Book Rub-ons
- Using a glue pen, cover small circles on Ornament paper. Apply silver glitter .
- Cut off scallop edges of #15860 Narratives Black Polka Scallop Paper Add scallop edging to top and bottom of ornament.
- Using a glue dot adhere #18826 Red Velvet Brad. (note: Brad does not go through ornament)
- Knot a small piece of ribbon and add to center of brad with a mini glue dot.
Re-punch existing hole in Ornament with a hole punch. Add a piece of ribbon to hang ornament.
Add photo to entire backside of ornament.
I hope that you will enjoy making and giving these adorable Bare Elements Ornaments to hold your favorite photos! Happy Holidays!
Totally cool! Great project!
I can't believe the variety in the Narratives line and since I love to alter all the BE items are awesome. I'd like to try my hand at Sydney first...
Posted by: pomaika`i scrapaloha | December 17, 2007 at 05:58 AM
Wow..Loving that idea...I love Narrative by Karen Russell..The line is amazing.Antique meldey is by far my favorite line..thanks.
Posted by: rebecca s | December 17, 2007 at 06:02 AM
what a cute project! My favorites are the narratives antique cream collection and the Rachel BE wall pockets.
Posted by: WendyP | December 17, 2007 at 06:05 AM
Oh how cute!!! I love Coffee House Collection by Marah Johnson and anything from the Bare Elements ;)
Posted by: Michelle | December 17, 2007 at 06:06 AM
Beautiful!!!
I love the Jeramee Dress Form and the Holiday Cheer Collections (because I'm so in the spirit of Christmas right now)!
Posted by: tina werner | December 17, 2007 at 06:06 AM
Awesome contest! Another cute ornament as well. My favorites from the CI lines have to be the Winter Garden Collection, and I can't pick JUST one of the Bare Essentials... I love the Sonja purse and the Josh blocks though.
Posted by: Alison | December 17, 2007 at 06:06 AM
the BE ornaments are so so much fun to play with!
today my favorite BE product is the Davey (Jones) treasure chest! :D ARR! and my favorite collection (see, i am being smart and choosing one a day because there are so many CI products that i love!) is the ROCK STAR collection by Marah! :)
Posted by: elly | December 17, 2007 at 06:12 AM
Cute ornament!!! I love the BE Carol clock and the Narratives Antique Medley line!!
Posted by: Chrys | December 17, 2007 at 06:16 AM
I love the Narratives line, its' so my style and everything just works so well together, it makes scrapping fun and easy !!
Posted by: Becky | December 17, 2007 at 06:18 AM
I can't believe you are making me choose a favorite. :) I would say the top of my shopping list would have BE Nicholas. Imagine the possibilities
Posted by: Cheryl | December 17, 2007 at 06:21 AM
I love the ornament. I am going to have to try it out. My favorite line at the moment would be the rockstar line!
Thanks!
Posted by: Kristy | December 17, 2007 at 06:24 AM
Love getting ideas for next year, guess what just went on my list!
Posted by: Vickie Jones | December 17, 2007 at 06:29 AM
Great idea to give ornaments as a gift!
My very fav CI line would definitely be the Creative Cafe, the possibilities are endless! I can't wait to get my hands on the new Bare Elements Ryan cityscape! FUN!
CI is always coming out with new fresh ideas, there is a line for everyone!
Posted by: Gabrielle | December 17, 2007 at 06:33 AM
Another cute idea! On my to try-list!
My favorite things today would be anything from the Narratives Antique collection (Family, Youth, Medley, Love, love them all!) and BE Sam.
Posted by: Nancy | December 17, 2007 at 06:35 AM
Wow!! These ornaments are awesome!! Love then!!
Posted by: lynn j | December 17, 2007 at 06:37 AM
Wonderful. These are ideas are the best!
Posted by: Monica | December 17, 2007 at 06:43 AM
I'm a Karen Russell groupie (possibly stalker :-)) and I LOVE all things Narrative!
Posted by: Terrie | December 17, 2007 at 06:45 AM
I love all the different Bare Elements projects. I have a huge collection of BE and I am big fan of all of Creative Imaginations projects. I love Day 4 project by Diane Ditullio.
Kellie
Posted by: Kellie | December 17, 2007 at 06:51 AM
Sweet ornamnet! Love all the inspiration provided here, not to mention this awesome give away!Corina - Accordian Book in Box is one of my all time favorites...I have made so many of these as gifts! Anything from the MARAH JOHNSON collection LOVE STRUCK just thrills me!!
Posted by: Debbie | December 17, 2007 at 06:53 AM
cute,cute project.My favs are the Narratives Bluebell line and the BE Fawn Fancy Box
Posted by: Heather R | December 17, 2007 at 06:58 AM
Adorable! I also have a hard time getting my parents and my parents-in-law gifts! I love the idea of photo ornaments for the tree - fabulous idea!
I love the entire Narratives line, especially the Antique Cream set and the BE Corina! Awesome products!!!
Allison C. from Canada
Posted by: Allison Cope | December 17, 2007 at 07:00 AM
I am loving these ideas! Thanks! My favorite line right now...there are so many I love...today I would say the Holiday cheer and the BE things...ALL OF IT!!!!
Posted by: Laura Gilhuly | December 17, 2007 at 07:04 AM
I love the narratives collection and especially the French Sweet Pea. As for the BE collection: Same as all these days before: The castle and the desk organizer!
Merry Christmas from the Netherlands!
Posted by: DebbyD | December 17, 2007 at 07:05 AM
Narrative by karen Russell is just the greatest!!!!
Very cute ornament,
Cheers,
Trace G
Posted by: Trace Geworsky | December 17, 2007 at 07:08 AM
Thanks for all the fun ideas!
Posted by: jennifer davis | December 17, 2007 at 07:08 AM