Happy Monday everyone; only a week until Christmas and Stacy Cohen has brought us some awe inspiring projects to distract us form the stress of the holidays.
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The holidays are almost upon us. I'm happy to say that I've made my list and checked it twice, and I'm finally done with my gift shopping. Woo hoo!! I even managed to find a few little gifts for myself this year. Shhhhhhhhh . . . don't tell. Hopefully you're all finding a little time to relax during this busy holiday season. I have a few projects to share today. First up is a "shadow box" layout made with layers of cardstock. I love to create projects that have a rainbow of color. Bright, vibrant colors make me very happy.
I cut squares from a sheet of Screen printed Canvas (#920722), then I colored them with Ranger Alcohol Inks in a rainbow of colors. I used Ranger Alcohol Blending Solution to evenly distribute the color on each square. I used Perfect Pearls mists to color a couple white flowers so that they would match the color palette. The shadow box effect was created with several sheets of white cardstock. I simply cut out the center of each sheet in graduated steps, then I separated the layers with extra thick foam adhesive. Yep, this puppy is going on the wall rather than in a page protector!
Prima products:
- 920722 Screenprinted Canvas
- 890711 Shabby Chic Treasures
- 552718 Sherwood Rose Cottage flowers
- 548124 Floret Collection
- 544393 Arco Iris
- 552978 Gillian Lilac
- 536350 Clear Stamp
- 551407 Say it in Crystals
- 548193 Dollhouse Collection
- Ranger products: Alcohol inks (various colors)
- Perfect Pearls Mist (various colors)
- Paint Dabber (Snow)
This next layout features my precious little kitty, Lucy. I took these pictures of her when she was just 8 weeks old.
I used Ranger alcohol ink to color the Prima Resist Canvas and also the Reflections antique mirrored pieces. I added tiny beads of Ranger Liquid Pearls to outline my stitched circles.
Prima products:
- 843298 North Country "Snow Fall"
- 551629 Resist Canvas
- 551155 Reflections Antique Mirror
- 552718 Sherwood Rose Cottage
- 550172 Alphabet stickers
- 551360 Say it in Crystals
- Ranger products: Alcohol inks (Lettuce and Citrus)
- Stickles (Frosted Lace)
- Liquid Pearls (Petal Pink)
- Perfect Pearls Mists (Pink Gumball)
This is a card I made for my daughter for her birthday last month. Every year on their birthdays I make my daughters a special card just for them, and I write a very long note inside -- all about who they are at that age, how much I love them, etc.
Prima products:
- 920340 Screenprinted Canvas
- 842864 Celebrate "Happy Easter Jack"
- 842468 Madeline "Parfait"
- 529451 Lace
- 537807 Athena flowers
- 548131 Floret Rosie
- 550165 Tiny Alphabet Stickers
Last but not least, I made a Hanukkah card. Hanukkah starts tomorrow night at sundown . . . the beginning of 8 fun nights at our house!
Again, I used Ranger Liquid Pearls (Silver) to make the little beaded dots around the circles. I hand-cut the Stars of David and coated them with silver Stickles.
Prima products:
- 843298 North Country "Snow Fall"
- 841591 So Cute "Noteworthy"
- 537446 Tea Roses Snow
- 550134 Tiny Alphabet Stickers
Thank you for letting me share today! I wish everyone a very Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!! ~Stacy Cohen~
I love the card, Stacy! It not easy finding super cute Judaic themed ideas. This one I love!
Posted by: Laurie | December 19, 2011 at 02:27 PM
Beautiful projects.
Posted by: Marilyn | December 19, 2011 at 05:33 PM
lovely work!
byebye,Lean
Posted by: lean de ruiter | December 20, 2011 at 09:45 AM