.jpg)
.jpg)
Happy Friday! Today is Blogger's Challenge (as is every Friday, yeah!). This week our challenge is to make an item for "Gift Giving". I didn't think this would be a challenge because I'm working on things for a couple of upcoming craft shows. Well...of course I had to create something new! Why would I use something already made? LOL!! I guess I like to create, just like you!
First, I cut a strip from my White Decor Element Sheet. If you purchase these sheets (you get 2 size 12" x 24" and they come in White or Chocolate Chip), you can virtually make any Decor Element you want, provided you have the die for it. But, back to my project--I used the Join in the Cheer Decorative Strip, but used only "peace" and "love".
Carefully, I attached each word to my ornament just as you would any other Decor Element.
Then I added ribbon inside the ornament. Last year, I showed this tutorial for a Ribbon Ornament. This is a little variation. I wrapped my ribbon on a wooden dowel and then heated it with my Heat Tool. I've seen other crafters bake the dowels, but I didn't want to take that time.
Here's what the dowel looks like with the ribbon.
I used 2 strips of each ribbon, Riding Hood Red Taffeta and Kiwi Kiss/Vanilla Taffeta. I cut each strip in half before adding it to the ribbon. Then I tied a few pieces to the top of the ornament.
I used the Scallop Envelope Bigz Die to create my matching box. What would I do without my Big Shot?? Isn't it funny how you can't imagine not having something once you have it? If you don't own a Big Shot, you don't know what you are missing!!! But just keep coming back here and I'll show you, LOL!!
Have a great weekend! I'm heading up to my sister's house in Crystal Lake, IL for my Christmas Card Class! I'm looking forward to a fun evening of stamping with my "northern gals"!
Thanks for the visit!
Very cool! I love how you packaged the ornament, too! I didn't think to put ribbon in it. Great job!
Posted by: Connie | October 24, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Wow, Sheryl...what an awesome project. You've actually given me an idea that I'm going to have to try out! *wink*. I haven't made one of these boxes yet, but it's sure on my list of things to do since I've seen yours! Totally wonderful gift AND project.
Posted by: Lynn Mercurio | October 24, 2008 at 10:10 AM
What great ideas to use the ribbon and that die cut! I just love it! Will have to CASE it!
Posted by: Lisa B. | October 24, 2008 at 10:57 AM
This is adorable! What a great item this would make for your craft fair! Good Luck with that, and awesome job on the challenge!
Posted by: Selene Kempton | October 24, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Great idea to use your scallop box to hold the beautifully crafted ornament!
Posted by: Lisa | October 24, 2008 at 11:48 AM
very nice!! thanks for the tip about curling the ribbon!
Posted by: Regina Cornelius | October 24, 2008 at 12:38 PM
How gorgeous! Love them! {SMILES}
Posted by: Nikki | October 24, 2008 at 07:18 PM
Adorable, love the detail and I am blown away with how good this looks.
:) Marcia
Posted by: Marcia | October 24, 2008 at 08:30 PM
Delightful! What a neat idea to put the ribbon inside the glass balls. The matching boxes make these ideal for Christmas Gift Giving, especially if your did one each year - a collection!
Posted by: Barb Hardeman | October 24, 2008 at 09:24 PM
What a fun idea for using Decor Elements! And a great packaging idea, too.
Posted by: Lori | October 24, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Very pretty! - I love how you created a pretty box to package the ornament in. I'm guessing that the ribbon curls when you heat it on the dowel (?) I've never tried making one of these but it looks very festive.
Posted by: Ida | October 25, 2008 at 12:15 PM
They are just great - Love them!
Posted by: claudia | October 25, 2008 at 02:01 PM
Love this Sheryl! The ornament turned out beautifully, and that box is just darling! So well put together! :D
Posted by: Kimberly Gajewski | October 26, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Ooooh! That is so pretty! The ornament AND box are just awesome! :)
Posted by: wendy groszkiewicz | October 26, 2008 at 08:22 PM
The ornaments are gorgeous! The box is just as pretty!
Posted by: kristen | October 26, 2008 at 08:25 PM
Wow, this is beautiful! I don't know which is better, the ornament or the holder! I'd be afraid to press on the ornaments...thanks for showing us it CAN be done!
Posted by: Amy Caraluzzi | October 27, 2008 at 05:22 PM
Hey Sheryl...were did you get the numbers for the decor? The ornaments are awesome and I would love to get some home decor to cut some stuff to put on the wall! Thanks for the idea and thanks for the number for me to order this! kt
Posted by: kivonne | October 29, 2008 at 09:31 PM