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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Hi Ali!!
you really are a true artist!! I began scrapbooking only a few months ago and you're such an inspiration to me! This is amazing, I'll try to do something similar :)!
Have a good week!
CIAO from Italy!
manu :)
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That is seriously cool.
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Looks awesome & you've inspired me to start some Chrissy projects myself
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F A B U L O U S ! Love it, Ali!
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So STINKIN CUTE!!!!I have these holders and was thinking of doing centerpieces for christmas gifts...love your idea though..there are so many possibilities with these...my problem is I have the holders but can't find the cards anywhere..everyone is on backorder does anyone know where I can find them? Thanks!!
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Adorable! Love the strips of words and all those textures. Makes the frost on my car windows worth it this morning ... at least that's what I'm telling myself!
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So cool Ali....gives great inspiration for unique holiday decor....
EmilyJ
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That is a very cool decoration. Simple, but fun!
Sue
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What can I say that hasn't already been said? This is so great! I'd LOVE to know some of the products you used in this. And, what a creative way to use the cards and the card holder. I've often wondered if those weren't used for "trading cards" then what would you do with it. Excellent Ali, once again!
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Ali, Thanks for all the links, I am sooo excited, you have done a gorgeous job. I just love letting people know about you, all of your creativity, thoughts on challenges and life. There are so many little things you have added to my life through our blog. Thank you!!!
Michelle
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Very cool...what a great idea I may have to try myself.
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Ali -
When I saw this post today I was in tears! My mom has been collecting The Night Before Christmas books since I was little...I think the count is up to over 100+ now! Thanks for the inspiration. I just ordered the 7 Gypsies ATC holder and can't wait to get it in the mail :)
*smile* you made my day!!!!!
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This is really neat! I love how all the cards are different but they still tie together with the word strips. Very fun project honey. Thanks for sharing! :)
-Karla
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so totally awesome! Yoou continually amaze and inspire me. Thanks for sharing. Lynne
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I SOOOO love this....must do one for our family!
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I love it! I've never seen the Trading Cards or holder, I don't have any Lss I will love to make different sets of cards and change them frequently, TFS.
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Whatever you create is really magnificent, Ali!!! I totally love this one!!!
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What a PRECIOUS way to use the card holder, Ali! I just love it. :)
Jennifer
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I feel all Christmasie now. OK... is that a word LOL Thanks for sharing your project... love it!!
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I feel all Christmasie now. OK... is that a word LOL Thanks for sharing your project... love it!!
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