Craft Consortium, The Nativity, Christmas Gift Bag

Just stopping by with a last minute (very quick and easy) Christmas gift bag idea...  for those of you that might need it!

Whatever you are doing this Christmas, stay warm...  stay safe!

Wishing you every good thing in 2021.

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Donna.

Craft Consortium, Ink Drops, Christmas Box

I've stepped way out of my colour palette 'comfort zone' today to bring you a design that has, at its base, the most beautiful of new papers from Craft Consortium...  

Simply entitled 'Ink Drops', these papers come in their usual 6x6 or 12x12 format and are available in two colour tones - Vivid and Dusk. 

My design here today takes two papers from the Dusk/Ink Drop collection and pairs them alongside some Metal Textures paper elements, plus a deer that's actually from the Vintage Emporium collection (I've used a white acrylic paint whitewash to mute the colour so that only a hint of the text comes through)...  all on the pinkest of pink shiny boxes!

If you haven't had a chance to view the new Ink Drops papers I wholeheartedly suggest you head on over for a quick look here.

They really are very pretty indeed!

Hope you are keeping safe and well.

I'm in my usual 'I hate Winter' mode!

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Stay warm!

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Donna.

Craft Consortium, Festive Flora, Hanging Wreath

If you have had a chance to view the Festive Flora Essentials paper pad by Craft Consortium you will know that there are two pages hidden within the pad that are jam packed full of gorgeous Christmas foliage and flower toppers.

I've used the 12x2 paper pad for this project, fussy cut the toppers I wanted to use and then added them to a basic wreath shape prior to attaching to this hanging base.  

 A few touches of Texture Paste, Glossy Accents and Stickles, plus the cut out sentiment and a hanging cord and this project is complete.

The base wood effect paper is from one of my favourites -  a 12x12 paper pad in the 'Essentials' range called 'Wood Textures'. 

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Thank you so much for stopping by today...

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Donna.

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Craft Consortium, The Nativity, Christmas Stockings

Hello, everyone.

Hope you are keeping well?

It's already getting a little too chilly for me!

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I've been in my craft room this week working on these Christmas stockings...

The background papers that create the actual stocking are all from the Essentials Grunge - Dark Tones 12 x 12 paper collection and the decorations are from The Nativity...  an incredibly sweet set of images, papers, stamps, wooden ephemera, 3D decoupage, star embellishments and charms all designed by Helz Cuppleditch in collaboration with Craft Consortium.

Here are a few close up shots...

As you can see, I've added smidges of ink and gilding wax...  as well as embossing in parts.

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(Click HERE) to see the complete Nativity collection for yourselves.

As these stockings are 3D, they are multipurpose little makes that can be used as pictured or as a card topper with a gift card or little note tucked inside perhaps?

Have a great day...

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Donna. x

Craft Consortium, Noel, Distressed Christmas Card

I'm taking a break from all things Halloween to share a Distressed Christmas card with you all...

This card was made using two papers from Craft Consortium's 6x6 Noel collection,  plus one additional topper and a wreath metal charm.  

(Additional elements include some torn paper from the Grunge - Dark Tones collection and White Elegant Satin Ribbon from the Always & Forever collection, plus some kraft card, twine, silver Stickles and stamps from my own personal stash).

I hope your own Christmas plans are going well.

How many Christmas cards have you made so far, I wonder?

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Donna. x

Craft Consortium, The Nativity, Christmas Table Decorations

I'm back today to share an idea for some home made Christmas table decorations.

These were made using Craft Consortium's super cute Nativity collection by Helz Cuppleditch. 

As you can see there are some very sweet images here.

Don't forget to add these star charms to your shopping list as they are a perfect year-round crafting accessory!

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Thanks heaps for stopping by today...

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Donna

Craft Consortium, Noel, 'Open Window' Christmas Card

 I've created a 'subtle scene' Christmas card today that's just perfect for those who don't like anything too fussy...

The scene itself is made from Craft Consortium's 'Noel' release 6x6 papers and a wooden topper, with just a few snowflake (punch cut) embellishments using their gorgeous silver non-shedding glitter card.

The Essentials 12x12 'Metal Textures' paper collection was used for the frame itself.

 Bells tied in the corner also part of the 'Noel' release.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by...

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Donna

Craft Consortium, Noel, Christmas Lantern Table Decorations

Do you need a quick table decoration idea for your Christmas festivities?

The papers, charms and embellishments used here are all from the 'Noel' collection by Craft Consortium.  (Size of papers used: 6x6), except for the handles (Metal Textures) and punch cut snowflakes (non shedding silver glitter card).

As you can see they make very simple, but very effective table decorations - especially if you can get hold of some colour changing tea lights!

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Thank you so much for stopping by...

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Donna

Craft Consortium, Noel, Pocket Gift Tags

I haven't used a 6x6 paper with my design projects in a very long time...  and with everything on a smaller scale I had to 'think small', too!

So here are some Christmas Pocket Gift Tags  - just a little trio to 'whet your appetite' and show you the kinds of things that you can make at home.

 

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https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/noel-6-x6-premium-paper-pad

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Donna.

Tag You're It, 25 Days of Christmas, Guest Designer Post

Tracey's 25 Days of Christmas Tags is in its final week.

Have you had a chance to play along?

I'm Guest Designing for today using this pretty 'Morning Bird' die from BirchPress Designs, who are today's sponsors.

I've used half the bird die, layered it up and then inked using Holtz 'Hickory Smoke' before adding some touches of Silver gilding wax.

Foliage stamps and sentiment are by Memory Box (Sister company to BirchPress).

Some ink splattering, red enamel dots and touches of Texture Paste for snow complete this simple tag.

(Embossing Folder from my own personal stash).

Head on over (using the link above) for your chance to join in...

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Donna.

Tag You're It, Challenge #100 Milestone Celebration (25 Days Of Christmas)

Tag You're It is closing its doors for the final time...  so I wanted to make something extra special for this final challenge.

 It's challenge #100...  a fitting way to say goodbye!

If you head on over to HERE, you'll see that there's even a cute mini make up bag up for grabs.

I hope you'll make time to join us!







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Donna. x

Happy Little Stampers, ATC Challenge, Anything Goes With A Set Of Three

It's 'Anything Goes With A Set Of Three' over on the Happy Little Stampers ATC challenge today...

Here's a close up of each coin...















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You'll need two coins for this project.  (The top layer has been cut from cereal box card and the bottom layer from Silver 'Mirri' Card).


With a piece of sand paper, gently scratch away some of the top layer on the Mirri card using a back and forth motion.
(That's the bottom layer finished)!


Apply White Gesso to the cereal box layer and leave to dry.

Then cut out the Sizzix Thinlits Circle Words (Tim Holtz).



Stamp the left foliage image using Memento 'Olive Grove'.
 Once dry, stamp over again using Ranger 'Perfect Medium'.
Then add Clear Embossing Powder, heat set and leave to cool.



Stamp right foliage image using Holtz/Distress 'Forest Moss'.

Then add snow spots using Holtz/Distress 'Weathered Wood'.


Using a Memento 'Tuxedo Black' marker, add "strings" for the bauble to hang by before gluing down the top of the bauble itself.



Now glue the two layers together and spray using Glitter Varnish.



Add some die cut snowflakes...  then print off the text.

Cut text to size, distress edges and then add Holtz/Disress 'Dusty Concord', 'Seedless Preserves' and 'Hickory Smoke' around the edges.

Spray with varnish to seal the ink, then glue into place as shown.

Add white acrylic paint to the edges.





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Want to join us?

Here's a reminder of the rules...

1. You must create an ATC. We accept both cards and coins. You must follow the theme.

2. Link back to your blog post and not your entire blog

3. Provide a link to HLS in your blog post

4. You may enter as many times as you like but each entry must be different

5. You may enter as many other challenges as you like

6. Have fun!

CARDS -

• measure 2.5 x 3.5 inches (64 X 89 mm)

• be traded for other cards - not sold

• be flat enough to fit into a plastic trading card sleeve

COINS -

• measure 2.5 inches in diameter using heavy cardstock

• be traded for other coins - not sold

• be flat enough to fit into a plastic trading card sleeve

Thanks for stopping by!



Donna. x
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Craft Consortium, It's Snome Time, Christmas Organiser

If you have seen the 'It's Snome Time' range that Craft Consortium has just released you will know it has heaps to choose from!

...  And heaps of stuff means heaps of cards and tags, right?

Here's my idea on how to get organised.  

It could even be given as a gift in itself? 

Do you like my idea of a Christmas Organiser? 

It even has elastic string attached so that nothing can fall out!

 Remove the straps (they slide behind).

Open it up...

...  And you'll see a handy paperclip, plus three charms and some string to tie up your parcels!

Here's a view of the whole organiser...

...  And this is what the inside looks like when empty!

Some 'quick to make' card ideas that you can add bling to or leave just as they are...

A close up of where the tags go...

(The toppers make great quick tags, too)!

...  And one more close up of the inside to finish!

Sorry it's such a 'photo heavy' post!

Want to see a list of the Craft Consortium supplies used?

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It's Snome Time

Premium Paper Pad - 12x12

3D Decoupage And Topper Set

Metal Charms - Snowflakes

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(This organiser was made using a Sizzix 'Journal' XL Scoreboard die.   Don't fret if you don't have one...  this is just a basic idea that you can hopefully adapt to suit your supplies).

Have a good day!

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Donna

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