Christmas Project #1: In Progress
On Saturday I had a chance to start working on one of my holiday projects while hanging out at Scrapbook Fever in Salem. This one, a Night Before Christmas card spinner, was a great one to work on during a crop because I only had to focus on one small area at a time. I am about half way done...
So what in the heck is it? The base is an Altered Trading Card holder from 7gypsies that you can find here. I used these cards and decorated the front and back of each one with some of my Christmas supply stash (a little bit of this + a little bit of that) and adhered a line or two from Twas the Night Before Christmas (googled it and printed out this one).
Here's a close up look at the ones I have completed so far (font for poem is Adler):
In addition to the cards I added in some transparent pages that I just cut to size.
Played around with red embossing glitter.
Fun project - totally something that you could work on bit by bit as we get closer to the holiday season. It's also a great way to play with all those little pieces of stuff in your holiday stash or your scrap box. I will show more samples as I finish it up.
Can't wait to have it completed and put it up with the rest of my holiday decorations right after Thanksgiving. Merry. Merry.
















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this is AMAZINGGGG!!! totally making this :)
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This is such a fun project Ali. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing it here. Love it.
Michelle
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WOW!
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This is the cutest thing I have ever seen.
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Wow, wow, wow. This is beautiful.
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Ali, that's an awesome project. Very lovely and Christmasy.
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Cute idea... my little guy is too small (i.e., untamed) to do the spinner, but I might do a laminated version on a ring or ribbon for him to enjoy during the holidays.
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Cute, cute, cute!
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What a great idea! I love it.
Julia
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Inspiring - and really amazing. LOVE IT!
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Oh....I LOVE this. I saw this item and didn't know what to do with it. Thanks for the inspiration...off to shop for one.
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ok, I think I'm in love with this project, Ali. So freakin' cool.
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Ali, I love this so much! Beautiful project! You are just so amazing for sharing this with us :)
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you never stop amazing me with your creativity. I have wanted to purchase the 7 gypsies Trading card holder...but have not been into ATC's and I wanted something clever to make with it...I think this is. I am so lifting this idea. It is great to be able to have such a wonderful holiday decoration along with using up all the many Christmas items I have on hand that I would love to find a use for. this is Brillant.
You have done it again. Thanks for always inspiring me.
peace
Kim
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argh! I was in Salem last Saturday when you were doing your book signing and I could not find that store! My GPS took me to the wrong street and then when I got on Hawthorne it said there were no addresses! I so wanted to come meet you and buy your book! I love the christmas spinner. Its cool! I also LUVVV the travel book you made! THanks for sharing!
Malinda
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What a fabulous idea!!! This is just too good! I am so inspired by everything you do!
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Very cool - I'm constantly amazed at the fun projects you come up with!
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ali, this is just amazing! don't know why, but am emotional after seeing your work right now. you just are such an inspiration. thanks for creating. for sharing. for being You.
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WOW!!!! this is SUPER!
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Oh this is so wonderful & inspiring!
What a family treasure it will be to enjoy every year!
I have to get myself going on something for the holidays too! Bet my 3 year old would love pulling out some Christmas supplies early!
Thanks for the links to the holder & cards- it's a really nice sized display piece!
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