Friday, September 12, 2014

My First Christmas Project This Year!

Okay, I know Christmas is more than three months away but someone told me today that it is only 14 Fridays!  Oops, better get started on preparations! lol!

Here is my second attempt at the Vertical Paper Bag Mini from Paper Phenomenon.  The first one is here.




Lots of great BoBunny and Simple Stories Christmas paper here!  I used a variety of techniques to make the decorating more interesting and challenging.  I have been mostly using the wonderful designer papers in my mini-album creations, but this time decided to add  "card making" techniques like pressure embossing, glitter heat embossing, paper piecing, and die flower making.

Generous front and back pockets for memorabilia.


I used three kinds of ribbon and several rubber stamps.

Two kinds of dry embossing enhanced with Stickles.

I added Glitter pen to this stamp.

I added Ink Gold - Red to the brick wall embossing.

Stamps, paper piecing, ribbon, and Stickles, oh my!


Two of the 12 tags in this album


This is such a great tutorial and I have really enjoyed making it now for the second time.  It is a super easy way to get a jump on your Christmas gifts this year.

Project Supplies:

  • Paper Phenomenon Vertical Paper Bag tutorial
  • Paper - BoBunny - Rejoice, Simple Stories - 25 Days of Christmas, Bazzill Black, Red and Green, Kraft
  • Ranger black and tan tags
  • May Arts Ribbon
  • Red Stickles
  • Sakura Gold Gel Pen
  • Ranger Black Soot Distress Ink
  • Sizzix embossing plates
  • Tim Holtz on the edge die
  • Michael's Celebrate It paper sacks
  • Maya Road Let It Snow snowflakes
  • Magenta and Great Impressions stamps
  • BossKut Poinsettia die
Have a great day!
NancyD

4 comments:

Sue said...

This is stunning Nancy. Your design is amazing. I love the papers and wonderful detailing too.
Sue xx

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Another beautiful project that i'm loving Nancy. This make a wonderful Christmas gift.

Sue xx

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Nancy, you don't know this but when I visit you and see these breathtaking projects I just sit and stare for absolute ages, I just have to try and take it all in, it must take you such a long time to make all the wonderful elements that you include in these projects, I know I tell you most every time I visit but I am in total awe of you creativity, you have a special gift.
hugs
lorraine x

Glenda Atkins said...

I am amazed at your ability to create all these wonderful albums, books etc, they blow me away. I am trying desperately to make one and it is taking me forever and I even went to a class. Love your work!
hugs
Glenda