Tagged!

Well I recieved an exciting phone call from my {fantastic} LSS, The Paper Pickle, telling me that my Tim Holtz 'Letter From Santa' Stamps were in...woo hoo! So, I have been busy creating Christmas Tags using the stunning stamps.

'Christmastime is Here' 

This tag consists of three tags in one, a large and two small tags tucked behind St.Nick's hat.  Santa has been stamped using Tim Holtz distress inks {aged mahogany}.

The small, paper flower is Prima, the tips have been inked {aged mahogany, walnut stain}, I added some random typewriter parts and a strip of silk from the fabric store.

'Right Down Santa Claus Lane'

Out of the two tags this is my favourite...so far.  Again, there are two small tags tucked in behind Santa's hat.  I have added some nuts&bolts from my beloved typewriter for some detail.

{Tags - close up}

Stamped with Tim Holtz-Ultimate Grunge Stamps {walnut stain}

I have coated the 'Right Down Santa Claus Lane' with Ranger's Distress Crackle Paint {clear Rock Candy}.  I have tried a few different crackle paints and have found that this one is best at giving me the look I am trying to achieve.

Another strip of silk and some more typewriter gears to finish it off.

Thanks for taking the time!

Great days,

Jasmine

{Contests/Challenges:}

Sugar Creek Hollow {Vintage Christmas Tags}

Do You Stack Up? {DYSU - Something Old}

Designed to Delight {Tag You're It}

{Product Used:}

Tim Holtz - Distress Inks {Aged Mahogany, Walnut Stain, Forest Moss}

Ranger Crackle Paint - Clear/Rock Candy

Tim Holtz- Stampers Anonymous {Letter to Santa, Ultimate Grunge}

My Mind's Eye- Brads

Making Memories - Paper

Dollarama - Paper

Prima - Paper Flowers

*Also - typewriter parts, silk, bells

Tricks of the Trade

As scrappers we are always looking for new tricks, tips and techniques, so when I came across this gem I couldn't wait to pass it along!  First, thanks to Ally at WeScrap who came up with this fantastic idea, it has saved me a great deal of time... Now, onto the tip!

Those of us who have stacks of {Tim Holtz} Distress Inks know how frustrating it can be to sort through the pile to find the right colour, well, Ally has the solution!  All it takes are some address labels, a stamp...and your distress inks...and the problems are forever solved!  I can not possibly do a better job explaining it than Ally {all the steps, including some wonderful pictures}, so I will just send you to check it out HERE!
Happy Labeling!

Jasmine

Twelve Days of Christmas

'Silver Bells'

Christmas Advent Calendar {12 Days}

I know we're not quite at the 12 Day mark, but it will be here {and gone} before we know it!  This Advent Calendar counts down the days until Christmas using tiny {adorable}, Silver Bells.  The bells are stored in a small, black velvet sack {hung on the back of the box} until they are needed.  You mark the day's end by hanging a bell on the brass hook, located over each individual box.

All of the paper, brads and tags are My Mind's Eye - Lost&Found Christmas Collection.

The pewter ornaments {Santa in Chimney, Reindeer & Santa and tree} are Avon Ornaments that my Grandmother has been giving me for as long as I can remember.  The glass ornaments are from my {larger than I realized} collection.

{...and more}

I find these calendars fun, it uses up some of those 'don't throw those out, you never know when you'll need them' items.

{Product Used:}

Tim Holtz - Distress Ink

My Mind's Eye - Lost&Found Christmas {paper, brads, tags}

Tim Holtz - On the Edge Sizzix Die {snowflakes}

Original Sizzix Die - Holly Leaves

Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps & Die - Cardinal

Scrabble Letters - {Merry Christmas}

American Crafts - Thickers Jewelry Box & Nutmeg - Numbers

**Also** Bingo Chips, Vintage Jewelry, Pinecone, Ornaments, Brass Knob, Garland, Mistletoe, Bells, Hooks, misc. items

Safe & Happy Holidays!

Jasmine