The Twelve Days of Gift Tutorials: Day 6
Hello G45ers,
We're continuing to deck the halls with amazing handmade holiday ideas from our 12 Days of Christmas collection! Welcome to another magical day of gorgeous crafts, superb inspiration, tutorials, prizes and fun! Today we're going to share another brilliant holiday card by Gloria Stengel. Then Denise Hahn is going to share some delightful cone ornaments and video tutorial that you're sure to love! During this incredible blog event, we're giving you 12 days of incredible holiday inspiration and amazing tutorials from our design team. We're making it our mission to inspire you to create gorgeous crafts that are inexpensive and super fun with our 12 Days of Christmas collection! Let the holiday bliss begin!
Just a reminder about the incredible contest we're having in honor of this amazing holiday blog event! Just leave us a blog or Facebook comment for your chance to win this fabulous grand prize that includes our 12 Days of Christmas collection as well as fabulous products from Core'dinations, Xyron, Petallo and Scor-Pal! This amazing prize is worth over $135 and its got everything you need to craft a perfect holiday season! Be sure to leave a comment for your chance to win! A random winner will be announced on our blog on Friday, December 13th! Stay tuned to see if you've won!
And not it's time for another one of Gloria's gorgeous 12 Days of Christmas cards! This bright and beautiful treasure commemorates the 6th day of Christmas. Just look at how those gorgeous colors stand out in this festive work of art! Some pretty paper layers and a few beautiful fussy cut elements help to give this card fantastic depth and texture! Gloria even has some helpful tips on how she created this amazing card! Take it away, Gloria!
I admit that this card is my second favorite of the series! I love the goose and the banners! Plus, the blue print on the reverse of the Ladies Dancing sheet is beautiful.
I created a fancy banner by cutting bits of paper with a banner die cut template. I added some sparkly ribbon and a few blue roses to really spice it up. (You could use the Cardstock Banners instead of die cut shapes.)
I fussy cut the goose from the Golden Rings paper and used foam adhesive to pop her off the page.
I decorated the inside of the card with another banner and a strip from the Joyeux Noel paper. I added a bit of pop by adding a sticker button.
Supplies:
Graphic 45 The Twelve Days of Christmas papers:
Graphic 45 The Twelve Days of Christmas Cardstock Stickers
Graphic 45 The Twelve Days of Christmas Cardstock Banners
Cardstock: WorldWin Papers Original ColorMates Light Totally Tan, ColorMates Caramel; Bazzill Basics Lakeshore
Ribbon: May Arts
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Die cut templates: Papertrey Ink banners; Spellbinders Ribbon Banners
Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares; Scotch 3M ATG tape runner; Beacon Fabri-trac; Aleene's Tacky Glue
Next we have a fun and family-friendly tutorial by Denise. She created this gorgeous piece of home decor that would also make an amazing handmade gift! Behold her gorgeous cone ornaments! This is the perfect way to add breathtaking vintage style to your holiday decorating! Plus these amazing ornaments are a breeze to create! Follow along with Denise's amazing tutorial to create these fabulous ornaments this holiday season! You're going to love them! Take it away, Denise!
"This is an easy project that you can keep simple for kids, or really doll them up for yourself or your crafty friends. All you need is a 12 Days of Christmas 6x6 Paper Pad, some adhesive and your choice of embellishments! If you want to make a tree topper like in my tree, you just need to flip a cone over and embellish upside down." -Denise Hahn
Video Tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmd_JFvYa1E
Supplies:
Graphic 45 12 Days of Christmas 6x6 Solids and Prints Paper Pad
Graphic 45 12 Days of Christmas Stickers
Graphic 45 12 Days of Christmas Tags
Petaloo Flowers Dahlias and Botanicas
Fiskars Interchangeable Border Punches
That's all for today, G45ers! The holiday inspiration continues on tomorrow's blog as we bring you more gorgeous cards and fabulous holiday tutorials! It's going to be so much fun. We hope you'll stop by and see us! Thank you all so much for joining us today! Big thanks to Gloria and Denise for their splendid work. We hope today's blog helped add some extra holiday cheer to your day! We wish you all a very happy, crafty day!
With Love and Pretty Paper,
Your Friends at Graphic 45
Absolutely gorgeous card by Gloria today! Love that pretty banner in the corner! And Denise ... oh my gosh ... this is the most stunning DIY project! I am TOTALLY going to make these for my friends!! Beautiful work, ladies!
Posted by: Maria Cole | December 06, 2013 at 07:42 AM
the fussy mussy tree is great. So many different papers and embellishments. Love the card. the same paper was used in several different ways (background, pennant). Loved the card.
Posted by: marylouh | December 06, 2013 at 07:43 AM
I've been watching all the beautiful creations made with this paper and It just keeps getting better and better. It makes me wish Christmas lasted at least two months. :)
Posted by: Sar Tann | December 06, 2013 at 07:54 AM
love these,cant wait to make me some.
Posted by: delphia kay mcbride | December 06, 2013 at 08:10 AM
FAN-CHRISTMAS-TASTIC!!! I love all of the projects this week. Can't wait for my weekend to start crafting. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Wendy Wakefield | December 06, 2013 at 08:11 AM
Those cones are adorable. I'm going to make me some this weekend. Thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: Karen Wedding | December 06, 2013 at 08:12 AM
Very beautiful!!
Posted by: Anna Chulkova | December 06, 2013 at 08:16 AM
Very crafty!
Posted by: Sue B. | December 06, 2013 at 08:30 AM
Great, great projects.
Posted by: Linda K | December 06, 2013 at 08:37 AM
Beautiful G45 Christmas Tree! What a great idea - the cones! Would make great gifts also. Love the goose card. I would love to win these papers. Haven't been able to afford them yet.
Posted by: Mjfischercla | December 06, 2013 at 08:43 AM
After seeing today's projects, I am speechless. W-O-W! Hope to win the lovely papers so that I can create. G45 ladies, I am truly inspired! Awesome ladies and wonderful collection!!
Posted by: carrie jile | December 06, 2013 at 08:46 AM
LOVE the Cone Ornaments! They would make great Advent Calendar Treat holders! Another great card by Gloria! TFS!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | December 06, 2013 at 08:46 AM
the 12 days of Christmas collection is just a natural for making projects thanks G45
Posted by: Debbie Eslinger | December 06, 2013 at 08:50 AM
Beautiful projects today-have to try making the cones.
Posted by: Traci | December 06, 2013 at 08:55 AM
Such beautiful projects! Thanks for sharing all this goodness with us.
Posted by: Kathleen Rimer | December 06, 2013 at 08:55 AM
I think, so far, that today's card is my favorite.
I like the idea of cone ornaments that are giftable.
Posted by: Patricia A Paola | December 06, 2013 at 08:57 AM
Wouldn't the cones make a great little gift and treat holder for Valentine's Day too. Love them.
Posted by: linda ann murphy | December 06, 2013 at 09:03 AM
These are so easy but look so good! Already made 3! Thank you for sharing - Sue of Worcester
Posted by: Sue Johnston | December 06, 2013 at 09:07 AM
Beautiful projects as always!!
Posted by: Christine B. | December 06, 2013 at 09:17 AM
YOur projects this week have certainly put me in the holiday mood! Thanks
Posted by: kath White | December 06, 2013 at 09:18 AM
loving the tuts and the inside of these cards!
Posted by: chark | December 06, 2013 at 09:25 AM
OMG...gorgeous. Love the gussies.
Posted by: Deborah WIsmer | December 06, 2013 at 09:25 AM
Beautiful card & stylish, fun paper cones!! Thank you G45, may u have a great weekend. C :)
Posted by: caroline | December 06, 2013 at 09:26 AM
Great ways to show off such beautiful papers. thanks as always for sharing.
Posted by: TheresaMP | December 06, 2013 at 09:44 AM
COOL Tree!
Posted by: Brenda B | December 06, 2013 at 09:46 AM
I love that little tree :)
Posted by: Shari Czerwinski | December 06, 2013 at 09:55 AM
Gorgeous!!
Posted by: DeniseQ | December 06, 2013 at 09:58 AM
Another gorgeous card from Gloria.
Posted by: Kathy W | December 06, 2013 at 10:04 AM
I can't say it enough! I love the Twelve Days of Christmas paper! Love the card and the cone ornaments.
Posted by: Marsha Reed | December 06, 2013 at 10:05 AM
These are gorgeous Denise, I'm going to try this with my daughters!
Posted by: Sarah Lynch | December 06, 2013 at 10:06 AM
AMAZING!
BEAUTIFUL!
WONDERFUL!
LOVELY!
Posted by: {vicki} | December 06, 2013 at 10:06 AM
I love Ms Gloria's cards they are always so pretty. Love the idea of the cone ornaments .. it is fun to get away from traditional ornaments I did my tree in handmade paper fans one year it was beautiful .. thank you for the inspirations and the opportunity to win this fantastic prize.
Posted by: Jeanann Cavalier | December 06, 2013 at 10:08 AM
The Victorian-style cones are quite lovely, and I may have just gotten an idea for workplace gifts.
Posted by: Velvet | December 06, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Lovely projects for lovely paper !!
Posted by: Pauline Valentine | December 06, 2013 at 10:13 AM
That is one gorgeous goose!
Posted by: Carole Carlson | December 06, 2013 at 10:15 AM
Gorgeous projects - thanks for sharing
Posted by: Glennis F | December 06, 2013 at 10:20 AM
So adorable! I'm making some of the cones for my tree. Loving the series.
Posted by: Peggy Bradford | December 06, 2013 at 10:25 AM
So far that is my favorite card. Not easy to choose because they all have been gorgeous, but I love the colors on this one!
Posted by: Kitty Strydom | December 06, 2013 at 10:27 AM
Stunning Projects Today! Love Them.
Posted by: Ramona | December 06, 2013 at 10:30 AM
So pretty ! Card is gorgeous, loving those colors! Okay Denise's decorations look like waffle cones to me ( I'm hungry), so very pretty great tutorial ! Okay I'm gonna go eat now !! :)
Posted by: Rosann | December 06, 2013 at 10:31 AM