Michele Reynolds
http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/ michelerey@aol.com |
Signs of Santa Ornaments |
F un ornaments made with Stampin' Up! products.
|
|
|
Cut Vellum Cardstock to 3-1/4" square using a Stampin' Trimmer.
As you are ready to stamp using the Signs of Santa Set, place the vellum cardstock on the Stampin' Pierce Mat. Using the mat will help you get a cleaner image each time you stamp.
Mount the Santa with list image from the Signs of Santa Set on Block D. Ink it up with the Memento Ink Pad. Stamp it in the center of the vellum square. Set aside to let it dry thoroughly.
When the ink is dry on the vellum, proceed to the next step.
Pick out the circle framelit from the Layering Circles Framelits that cuts out a circle that is 2-3/4" diameter. Place the stamped vellum square on the Cutting Pad on top of the Magnetic Platform on the Big Shot. Place the circle framelit on top so the Santa is a close to the top of the circle as possible . Place another Cutting Pad on top and run through the Big Shot.
Start coloring with the Stampin' Blends Markers. The markers have a brush tip for coloring in larger areas and a fine tip for coloring in smaller areas.
Use the Light Crumb Cake Marker to color in the list.
Use the Dark Poppy Parade Marker to color in Santa's suit and hat. Don't miss the sections of Santa's suit above the belt.
Use the Dark Smoky Slate Marker to color in Santa's belt buckle.
Use the Ivory Marker to color in Santa's face, ears, and hands.
Tip: Because you are coloring on top of the vellum, it may take a little longer for the inks to dry.
Place the circle on the Stampin' Pierce Mat. Use the small stylus tip on the Take Your Pick tool to "color" in Santa's beard, mustache, hat brim, and hat pom pom by pressing into the vellum with the stylus.
Place a small strip of Tear & Tape Adhesive on both sides of the circle under the Santa image.
One at a time, remove the protective backings from the Tear & Tape Adhesive strips and press torn pieces of cotton ball to the adhesive strips.
Remove the lid from an ornament. Roll the vellum circle up tightly. Insert the rolled up vellum into the ornament. Let it uncurl. Use the Take Your Pick tool to press the circle as flat as possible inside the ornament.
Sprinkle a tiny amount of Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter into the ornament on either side of the vellum circle.
Put the lid back on the ornament.
Cut a 4" piece of Poppy Parade 1/2" Textured Weave Ribbon.
Tie the ribbon to the lid of the ornament using a half knot. Trim the ends.