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Step by Step Handmade Christmas Ornament

Hello, G45ers!

 Today we are going to take a walk through a Winter Wonderland shaker tag ornament with Brand Ambassador Kathy Clement. Her creative project is full of lovely embellishments including ribbons, flowers, bells, berries, and pinecones. On top of that, it upcycles some leftover Graphic 45 packaging you might already have on hand. Check out this wonderful ornament and full Snapguide tutorial below. 

 

Winter Wonderland Ornament Tutorial

By Kathy Clement

“Hello, Friends!  Have you put up your Christmas tree yet?  If so, I hope you have room for just one more ornament because today I’m sharing a festive, sparkling Winter Wonderland ornament tutorial with you.

 

Best of all, this ornament project uses product packaging as its base, so you are adding Christmas cheer to your home while making good use of an item that would normally go to the landfill.  That’s sure to put you on Santa’s “Nice” list!
 

Can you guess what product packaging I’ve used?  Yes, indeed.  This is the container for the Graphic 45 Staples Washi Tape Set.  The cylindrical shape and nifty closure make it the perfect vehicle for this dimensional shaker ornament.

 

This is a project you can make in about an hour, which is always nice during the busy holiday season. 

I’ve used the beautiful green print from Winter Wonderland 12×12 patterns and solids along with a border from the sticker sheet and a couple of the pretty chipboard tags to dress up my tag.

 


 

Tip: Always look for fun ways to add texture and dimension to your project. A ribbon topper adds lots of texture to the design, which is always fun.  

Tip: Faux Snow: Pick up mini pine cones on a nature walk, then add them to your design.  I’ve tapped these with Distress Grit Paste to give them a snowy appearance.

 

Of course, if your tree is already full, this would make a great addition to a Christmas gift basket or cookie plate.  This simple Snapguide tutorial will guide you through the steps I followed in converting this product packaging into a Winter Wonderland ornament.  Let’s get our craft on!” ~Kathy

 

 

Check out How to Make a Graphic 45 Winter Wonderland 3-D Shaker Tag by Kathy Clement on Snapguide.

Step by Step Directions to Dimensional Tag Ornament

 

Graphic 45 Supplies:

 

Other Products:

  • Shaker elements like sequins, beads, glitter or small buttons
  • ¼” Scor-Tape
  • Red and Green Metallic Pipe Cleaners
  • Alcohol Ink: Red Pepper, Pesto, Gold
  • Red flowers
  • Assorted Christmas Ribbons
  • Gold Glitter Jingle Bells
  • 3” Bottle Brush Christmas Tree
  • Hot Glue Gun

 

Looking for more Christmas inspiration from Kathy?  
You will love these two Winter Wonderland cards.

Christmas Songbird Easel Card Winter Wonderland by Kathy Clement Photo by Graphic 45 Photo 5 .jpg

Christmas Songbird Easel Card

By Kathy Clement

 

Tips:

  1. To create a quick card focal, use a large circle die to cut the bird image from the paper collection and mat it on a decorative circle die. Back it with foam tabs or waste chipboard to really make it stand out.

  2. Tap miniature pine cones with Picket Fence Distress Paint to add a natural, wintry feel to your card.

  3. Tie a trio of small, rusty jingle bells together with burlap string to decorate the easel card stopper.

  4. To add to the rustic feel of this card, distress the edges.  I curled the corners around my piercing tool to add to the vintage design.

 

See full post here

 

Spoonful of Christmas Card Winter Wonderland by Kathy Clement Product by Graphic 45 Photo 3 .jpg

 

 

Weekly Blog Contest

Just leave a comment here on the blog, Instagram, and/or  Facebook to be entered to win! This week’s prize package includes a Ladies Diary – Deluxe Collector’s Edition set, Portrait of a Lady 12×12 paper pad, Patterns & Solids paper pad, Chipboard, Ephemera cards, Staples – Shabby Chic Metal Clock Keys, Brads, and ATC Policy Envelopes, a $100+ value!  Winner will be announced here on the blog Friday, December 15th.  

 

Thanks for joining us, along with Kathy, for this perfect seasonal project. We love small creations loaded with details like this one, and we hope you find the time to make one for yourself or a loved one. Making an ornament each year is a great tradition and way to mark the period in your life. We'd love to hear about your own holiday traditions in the comments below. 

 

Happy Papercrafting!

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