Believe Window Pane Christmas Card

Happy Monday y'all!!  Hope you've survived your Monday.  Thank goodness for a short week!!  And I had off today and I have off Friday!!  So 2 day work week for me!!

Here is the first of 3 different Christmas cards I am making this year.  I made a sample of each a couple of weekends ago and then made 3 additional ones of this version today during my day off from work.  It actually went quite quickly today since I already worked out all the kinks with the sample.  This is my first attempt at card making, and I'm fairly pleased with the results.  It was also my first time experimenting with stamping and die cutting.

The "Believe in the magic" and Santa stamps are from  Waltzing Mouse Stamps.

The window pane is a Sizzix die from Tim Holtz that I cut using my Fiskars Fuse and adapter plate set.

The santa is stamped with VersaMark (watermark ink) and then finished with heat and stick powder (mine was a glittery one), both from  Stampin' Up.

These shapes were cut using Spellbinders Labels 14 die set.

I matted a piece of Holiday scrapbook paper to a card for the background and then applied the cut out designs on top.  I then embellished the window sill with some holly berry stickers.

Inside I also matted another piece of Holiday scrapbook paper for the background.

I stamped this sentiment onto a tag cut out using my Fiskars Fuse tag die.

Here is design #2.

And the inside of design #2.

Sentiment of design #2.

Design #3.

Inside of design #3.

Sentiment of design #3.

And design #4.

Inside of design #4.

Sentiment of design #4.

I hope you enjoyed these cards.  I will be posting the other 2 versions as well once they are finished.  I had so much fun making these and experimenting with some new crafting techniques.  Stay tuned for more Christmas crafts.  Hopefully I'll get some recipes posted again soon!!

Until next time...

2x4 Chalkboard Christmas Countdown Sign

Here is my first Christmas craft project.  Yes I know it's not even Thanksgiving yet…but I just had to post this.  I made 4 other signs as well, but forgot to photograph them before I gifted to my mom, niece, and nephew at our early Thanksgiving celebration yesterday.  It sure was nice to see my family this weekend!!  I hate that I live 6 hours away.

I started with a 1ft piece of 2x4.  Then I painted it green and applied a brown wash to distress it.

I pained a small area in the corner with chalkboard paint for the countdown.  Then wrote "countdown to Christmas" with a paint pen.

I covered the back with scrapbook paper and sealed it with Modge Podge.

I added a clothespin covered with scrapbook paper to hold a Wish List or photograph.

I added a tree for embellishment.

I also added a stocking on the front for embellishment.

I think this turned out so cute!!

I had so much fun making these signs for my family.  I will probably make a few more and see if anyone wants to buy one.  Here is where I got my idea from.  It's such a simple, but creative idea.

I hope you enjoyed my first Christmas craft.  There will be more to come!!  I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving this week!!  And isn't it crazy that there's only 31 days until Christmas!!!  So much to do!!

Until next time...

Pumpkin 2x4 Craft

Here is the last installment in my Fall 2x4 craft series.  I really love these pumpkins, and how easy they were to make.  The only thing they are missing is some raffia along with the bow.  I couldn't find any at the store when I was shopping for this project.  I hope you enjoy them!!

I believe the measurements are 2x4 cut to 4", 6", and 8".

They are then painted orange and then a brown wash is applied (dark brown paint mixed with water , painted on, then wiped off).

I then cut down a twig from outside and pre-drilled a hole for it to fit in.

The twig was then glued in place.

Then craft wire was wrapped around a pencil to form a spiral and attached with a plaid bow.

Aren't these just so cute?!?!

They make the perfect trio to accompany the pilgrim I previously made.

I hope you enjoyed these pumpkins!!  Go out and make some before Thanksgiving!!  They are easy and would make a great decoration for you Thanksgiving table.  Stay tuned for my Christmas cards/crafts.  I just jumped into the world of card making over the weekend, and loved it!!

Until next time...

Thanksgiving Pilgrim 2x4 Craft

Here is the next 2x4 craft I've been working on.  There are some things I would change if I had the chance to make him again, but I still think he is cute.  I can't believe that Thanksgiving is less than 2 weeks away!!  Christmas will be here before we know it!!  I know, I know…don't rush it.  But I do love the Christmas season and the spirit of Christmas.  Can't wait to show you some Christmas crafts I'm also working on!!

He's made from a tall 2x4 for the body and shorter ones for his hat.

I then painted the hat black and mixed some paint to make his flesh colored face.  Then painted his shirt collar white.

Then painted a cute lithe face and blushed his cheeks with ink.

I glued orange ribbon around his hat and then made a yellow buckle.

He makes the perfect companion to my turkeys!!

I hope you enjoyed my pilgrim.  I have 1 more fall 2x4 craft to share, then on to Christmas!!  So stay tuned!!

Until next time...

Turkey 2x4 Craft

So I finished a couple of 2x4 turkeys recently.  I think they turned out really cute!!  I've been busy over the last few weeks working on some fall and Christmas crafts.  Can't wait to show you the rest of what I'm making.  Also going to try my hand at hand making my Christmas cards this year too!!'

I hope you enjoy these turkeys!!  They were a cinch to make.  Maybe one of these times I'll actually remember to take photos documenting how to make my crafts.  I always remember after I'm done…not very helpful!!

Small square 2x4 with a paint stick for the head.

Beak and gobbler made out of scrapbook paper. Then I added a brown ribbon around his  body.

Feathers are craft sticks covered in scrapbook paper.

Then they are glued to the back of the body.

This is the second color combination.

I like the purples and browns in the one.

I hope you run and make make one of these too.

Because these are super easy to make!!

Don't these 2 make a cute pair?!?!

I used a Q-tip dipped in ink to make his cheeks.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

I hope you enjoyed these 2x4 turkeys.  Stay tuned for more crafts in the near future!!

Until next time...