Bead Embellished Stamped Ornaments

When I received a supply of beads from Blue Moon Beads to play with, I knew I’d use this collection for something Christmasy. I wasn’t sure what. Then after playing with my French Script paper mache ornament idea, I knew.

OK I mostly knew! I gathered up some of the supplies I’d been sent. My “creative process” is to have a bunch of stuff out and then see where it takes me.

This idea came from a mixed bead tin called appropriately, Red Velvet. I mixed in some glass pearls that were also in my supplies.

I grabbed some eye pins and then added some of my bead mix.

I stamped my plain paper mache ornaments (more detail here) and then pierced the bottom of each ornament with a needle. Threaded my beaded pin through and secured with a dab of super glue. Then went around the edges with metallic red glitter.

Embellished with self adhesive rhinestones and pearls, but I think the beaded ends make all the difference.

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BFF Open House Link Party #83

It's already party time again. Our halls are as decked as they're going to get and we're getting there on the rest. I'll be floating as high as a Macy's Day Parade balloon in 9 days when Santa brings College Boy home! Not that I'm counting down the days or anything. Nine days. NINE DAYS.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the two giveaways I recently had for My Memories Suite SW and Pick Your Plum. Winners have been notified. I may have another fun one coming up next week so be on the lookout.

Now, let's see what everyone's been up to and don't forget, it's a party so go mingle and make some new bloggy friends ! Did I mention 9 days?

French Script Stamped Paper Mache Ornaments

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Sometimes I get an idea in my head that I execute on exactly as conceived. Other times, not so much. Such was the case with these.
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For this project you will need:

• Paper Mache Ornaments
• Stamps
• Ink ( I used a pigment ink for deeper color)
• Glitter
• Glue
• Embellishments

I found these ornament shaped paper mache ornaments somewhere after Christmas last year. I initially planned to use Christmas scrapbook paper and Mod Podge to cover them but then I looked at my stamps and since I was going for a vintage shabby feel , just decided to stamp directly on the ornaments. I used stamps by Tim Holtz Visual Artistry collection with a French theme.

I randomly stamped a couple of the images all over my ornaments. No particular pattern in mind.
Using Mod Podge as my adhesive, I went around the edges and applied silver glitter.

Applied a scrap of washi tape to the top and then grabbed some self adhesive rhinestones and pearls from my stash ( a great way to use up strays) and just kind of went wherever.

My railings this year are very simple with some sheet music ornaments I made and others I bought on sale at PB after Christmas so these fit right in.

I like that they’re not perfect and remind me of something old and found.

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My Memories Suite Giveaway Winner

Congrats to DeAnne, the winner of the My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking Software Giveaway!

Santa's elf has emailed DeAnne with instructions how to claim her prize.

Thanks to everyone who entered!

Tis The Season To Be Giving...Pick Your Plum Giveaway!

I have a little fun treat for you today. I’m partnering with Pick Your Plum on a new way to do a giveaway. 

For this one, we’re using Rafflecopter’s Facebook App  go to my Facebook Page here to find out all the details and enter. It's only up for 24 hours so hurry!  Good luck :)

BFF Open House Link Party #82 Wrap Up and Features

What a great party last week! It’s clear everyone is very busy and there is no shortage of ideas and creativity so let’s get right to some of the highlights.

Jamie from The Creative Imperative shared her version of some pricey cableknit pillows she fell in love with. I love hers.

Must have been something in the air because Judy, from In His Grip also shared some gorgeous sweater pillows:

All of these pillows would look so great with Keri from Shaken Together’s Faux Birch Bark Candles:

Tis the Season for all things peppermint and Michele at The Scrap Shoppe has got you covered. If you can’t find a peppermint recipe in this collection, then it doesn’t exist!

If you’re looking for some easy but stylish additions to your tree, Fotini from Glamorous Affordable Life has a fun and fast idea. Chalkboard ornaments.

Finally., this week’s chocolate feature is lip smackingly good. Chocolate Caramel brownies from Cath’s Cookery Creations.

Thanks as always to everyone who linked up. Make it a creative week and see you again on Friday!

BFF Open House Link Party #82

Happy Friday eve all. Hope everyone's had a fantastic week. I'm mid-stream on everything. Cards, decorating, baking. Hope to get a chunk more done this weekend. This weekend also marks the start of Hanukkah so a very Happy Hanukkah to all who will be playing dreidel, eating latkes ( YUM) and lighting the menorah.

Just a reminder that I have a giveaway going through Tuesday...your own copy of the latest version of My Memories Suite Scrapbooking Software. Details here.

OK let's see what everyone's been up to this week!