Christmas is quickly approaching and Trudi Harrison has outdone herself with these awe inspiring projects to get you in the mood.
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Festive Greetings Everyone!It's Trudi here today sharing some more Prima holiday cheer.
Christmas is such a magical time for my two girls. Their wonder and excitement in the lead up to the big day, I have to say is contagious.
Each year, we head down town to meet 'the man that wears that red suit'.
Sometimes it is a bit of a hit and miss, especially for my littlest one when it comes time to actually sitting on the knee of 'the man that wears the red suit'. On this particular occasion, Santa was on for quite a chat. Many things were discussed including the Christmas 'wish' list. Miss N (my youngest) would be most happy with a green care bear and a barrel of monkeys and Miss E would very much like anything that Santa thinks she might like.
The joy and happiness of my two girls is all I ask for... and perhaps, maybe a little sleep in (LOL!).
For me,
'All I want for Christmas is you'
Materials
- #843311 North Country – Glacier Roads
- #843755 12” x 12” Ledger
- #551254 North Country – Chipboard
- #550516 Trim – Cream
- #553289 Coventry Rose – North Country
- #553432 Holiday – Carmine
- #553418 Holiday – Crimson
- #550097 8” x 10” Alphabet – Romantique
I have combined the beautiful North Country Collection with Ledger Papers and Holiday 'Carmine' and 'Crimson' add a gorgeous festive touch.
Things at the Harrison house are starting to look very festive. The Christmas tree is assembled and looks quite splendid decorated with all of it's pretty bits and baubles.
I also like to add my own personal touch with some home made Christmas cheer.
Following is a little festive piece I have created for the table.
Materials
- #553425 Holiday - Metal
- #552091 Meredith -Merlin
- #553456 Medley - Treasure
- #550462 Trim - Gold
- #547424 Precious Metals Col Gilded
Recently, I discovered the reindeer in a little decor shop. He came already glittered and with a small corsage already around his neck. To the mix, I added some Precious Metals - Gilded Leaves, Holiday- Metal Flowers and a touch of tulle. Gold Trim and added bells adorn his belly.
The sleigh, I have had for a little while and usually have it sitting on the Christmas table filled with sweets. I have also given it a little makeover to coordinate with the reindeer. A corsage of Medley 'Treasure' and more Holiday - Metal Flowers, Precious Metals - Gilded Leaves and Tulle adorn the back of it.
Sitting in the sleigh, is also a hand made bauble decoration.
Materials
- #843304 North Country Col. Maine Meadow
- #843311 North Country Col. Glacier Roads
- #843267 North Country Col. In The Forest
- #553319 Coventry Rose - Pixie Glen
- #552473 Avon Rose - North Country
- #536152 Monarch Diamond
To make one similar, you will need a Styrofoam ball. The one I have used is approximately 8.5" in circumference.
Punch out some small circle medallions from Prima North Country patterned papers. I used 2 different papers and remember with Prima papers they are double sided so this will give you 4 different medallion options.
Attach medallions in rows.
Work your way around the ball and slightly over lap as you go. I used a hot glue gun to attach the medallions, placing a small amount of glue on the back towards the top of each medallion.
Continue until the ball is covered - it should like something like this.
I then added Diamond Monarchs randomly around the ball and decorated the top with bows and blooms.
Finally, looking ahead, I have a New Year affirmation altered Door Hanger to share with you.
'The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams' - Eleanor Roosevelt
Materials
- #843403 Romantique Col. The Courts
- #553609 Splendor - Winter
- #551001 Clear Stamp
- #545574 8 x 8 Mask
- #552886 Cradle - Sparrow
- #552015 Twister - Glitter
- #890834 Resin - Bird Homes
- #549053 Sparkling - Sugar Blooms Collection
- #547165 Birdsong Col. Script
- #543563 Essentials 9 Annalee
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Barn Door, Walnut Stain, Broken China and Tumbled Glass
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Stain -Broken China
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Paint - Picket Fence
Ranger Adirondack Lights Acrylic Paint - Snow Cap
Ranger Stickles - Frosted Lace and Icicle
These are some of the Ranger products that I have used to create the background and alter Prima products in my project.
I first covered a door hanger with neutral patterned paper - I used the reverse side of Romantique The Courts.
Using a Prima 8 x 8 Mask, I applied Ranger Snow Cap Acrylic Paint over the top. Once dry, I repositioned the mask and went over with Broken China Distress Stain.
I toned this down by spritzing with water and lightly blotting with paper toweling.
On a craft mat, I applied the following Distress Inks - Broken China, Barn Door and Walnut Stain. Spritzed with water and then placed the door hanger over and top and twisted clockwise. I did this a few times until I was happy with the result.
The holly branches are chipboard which I first painted with Picket Fence Distress Paint. When this was dried, I applied Broken China Distress Ink, spritzed with water and lightly blotted excess with paper toweling. Frosted Lace Stickles was then added around the leaf edges and tips.
From the Romanitque patterned paper, I die cut some foliage elements. I also painted these with the Picket Fence Distress Paint and went over the top with Broken China Distress Stain.
A touch of sparkle was then added to the leaves with Icicle Stickles.
Picket Fence Distress Paint was also used to alter the floral elements and cradle.
The rose petals were tipped white by place the rose head down in a small amount of paint and rotating clockwise.
Broken China Distress Stain was also used to alter the resin bird house and paper birds.
Thanks so much for dropping by the Prima Blog today and I hope you enjoyed my projects.
Festive Greetings to you and yours!!
Gorgeous projects! I just LOVE the layout - I keep coming back to look at its details again and again;-)
Posted by: Emmy | December 14, 2011 at 04:44 PM
Gorgeous layout Trudy, and smaller projescts too! i wish I could do beautiful things like you!
La Vikinga / Charlotta
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