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Star & Snowflake Ornaments; so pretty!


I had to give these gorgeous star projects a try!  Sara from Stampin' Up! made them for a tree topper but they were one sided.  I decided to turn her idea into ornaments by making them 2-sided.  

They're made with our Stitched Stars dies seen here.  I used the largest and third smallest to make these. I used the Gingerbread & Peppermint DSP but unfortunately it was on the retired list and is sold out now. 

You probably wonder where the snowflakes come from.  They are called 'Wonderful Snowflakes' and they also just sold out! The retiring list can be so hard; items you want can be gone in an instant! 

You need a good stack of Dimensionals between each layer like this: 

You can see why you need a smaller star inside; to support the stacks of Dimensionals. *There's a second stack under that smaller star.  You'll add a second large star on top of the dimensional stack seen above. 

Tips:

  • I found a stack of 4 to work best.
  • I added a rolled up mini glue dot to the tip of each star point to secure them together.  It's not necessary but does finish if off so they stay closed. 
  • Add the cord with a glue dot to one of the star points. 

They were so fun to make I couldn't stop! I plan to add these to my cookie trays or to Christmas presents instead of a traditional bow. 

I thought this last one would look sort of ho hum in this pattern.  But once I added our Red Rhinestones to the snowflake it sure came to life!  

Below is the video to see exactly how to make these pretty ornaments.  They're the third project I share. 

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  • Pretty Funfold card swaps by my talented Team!


    Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have a wonderful holiday! 

    Today I'm sharing the last batch of swap cards made by my Flowerbug's Team. Our swap theme was to feature glitz, shine or glimmer.  They truly did their best to show off our beautiful specialty papers!

    Jacki made this card using the Night Divine dies seen here.  *Unfortunately it's retiring and available while supplies last. 

    What a gorgeous card and the nativity die-cut is beautiful with the stars DSP background.  It's actually an easy fun fold too.  Unfortunately this pretty Shining Brightly designer paper is gone and out of stock. There are more products unavailable each day! The Last Chance list is brutal! *see all items retiring here. 

    Her colors are simple but stunning – Night of Navy, Vanilla and Gold. 

    Measurements:

    • Card base 5 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
    • DSP 2 3/4" X 3" and 1" X 5 1/4"
    • Gold Foil 3" X 3 1/4" and 1 1/8" X 5 3/8"
    • White inside 4" X 5 1/4", plus die-cuts

    Next is a uniquely special New Year's card made by Paula. 

    Her colors include Gray Granite, Silver & White. Like I said, it's uniquely beautiful and an easy fun fold too. 

    Measurements & products used:

    • Gray Granite card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 3" & 7 1/4"
    • Silver glimmer paper 2 3/4" X 5 1/4" & 1" X 5 1/4" (sold out now)
    • Naturally Gilded DSP (online exclusive) 2 1/2" X 5" &  3/4" X 5"
    • leaf die-cut – Artistic dies from Annual catalog
    • Greeting die-cuts Nested Essentials (Annual catalog)

    She used the Artistic dies to sponge a little detail inside her card.  Love it! 

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  • STUNNING Christmas card swaps full of glitz & shine!


    This is the third batch of swap cards made by my Flowerbug's Team for our November Glitz, Shine & Glimmer swap. 

    First is a gorgeous card made by Roxann.  She thought of doing just an ornament but added it to a card front instead.  

    Measurements:

    • Navy card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2"
    • Shining Brightly specialty designer paper 4" X 5 1/4" (2023 Holiday catalog)
    • Ornament die-cuts from Gold foil, More Dazzle & Shining Brightly papers – stars from the Stars at Night dies (2023 Holiday catalog)
    • Greeting – Night Divine stamp set (2023 Holiday catalog)
    • Ribbon is the Navy & Gold ribbon (2023 Holiday catalog)

    The Stars at Night & Night Divine bundles are both on the Last Chance list & available while supplies last. It looks like the Shining Brightly paper is sold out….. 

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    Next is an amazing 'Swing & Swap' card by Sharon. I might accuse her of being an overachiever with this card as it's over the top amazing!

    It's hard to tell in the photo that the stars element swings back & forth.  It's so fun to play with! 

    Products:

    • Navy card stock
    • Night Divine stamp set
    • Shining Brightly specialty designer paper (2023 Holiday catalog)
    • Silver & Gold adhesive-backed paper (Online Exclusives but sold out now)
    • Stars at Night & Deckled circle dies (2023 Holiday catalog)
    • Star Trinkets (2023 Holiday catalog but sold out)
    • Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder (2023 Holiday catalog)

    Measurements:

    • 10 1/4" X 5 1/2" score at 1 1/4", 3" & 6"
    • designer paper – two 1" X 5 1/4" strips, two 1 1/4" X 5 1/4" strips
    • circle 2 1/2"
    • strip for sway mechanism 1/2" X 2", small hole cut in top
    • Vanilla inside 2 3/4" X 4 1/4"

    Isn't it a fantastic card?!  

    Stop in for more swaps tomorrow!  

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  • Beautiful Glitz & Shine card swaps


    Today is the second batch of Glitz, Shine or Glimmer card swaps by my Flowerbug's Team.  You'll love the wide array of gorgeous cards they made! 

    But first I have to tell you about the Last Chance & Carry Over lists from the 2023 Holiday catalog. 

     

    The holiday catalog ends January 3rd and they've released the items that are retiring AND those that will carry over into 2024. *see all items here!

    This Last Chance Products promotion will include two lists: a retiring list and a carryover list.

    Details:

    • Not all items on the Last Chance Products List will be discounted. 
    • All products are available while supplies last, and there are no purchase limits.
    • Stamp sets are not guaranteed during this promotion and are while supplies last.

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    First up today is a birthday card made by Deloris. She used the beautiful Autumn Leaves dies as her main focus.  

    Measurements & products: 

    • All About Autumn center panel 2 3/4" X 5 1/2" (DSP is discontinued now)
    • More Dazzle paper 1/2" X 5 1/2" strips
    • Pretty Peacock card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" – front textured with the Distressed Tile embossing folder
    • Vanilla die-cut 2 3/8" X 4" – Countryside Corners dies (2023-24 Annual catalog)
    • Greeting from the Lasting Joy stamp set (2023-24 Annual catalog)

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     Next is a pretty Christmas card made by Jane. She chose to feature the Merriest Trees bundle seen here. 

    This card is all about Lost Lagoon and Silver which are absolutely beautiful together!

    Products used:

    • Lost Lagoon card stock
    • Snowflake Magic specialty & Winter Meadow designer papers (2023 Holiday catalog)
    • Silver & Gold adhesive backed glimmer paper (Online Exclusives but sold out now)
    • Elegant Trim (silver cord – Annual catalog)
    • Festive Pearls (Annual catalog) 

    Measurements:

    • Lost Lagoon card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
    • White 4" X 5 1/4"
    • Snowflake Magic 1" X 5 1/8"
    • Winter Meadow 2 7/8" X 5 1/8" 

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    Next is a pretty card made by Candy

    I love her pretty color combo of Crumb Cake, Flirty Flamingo & White.  

    Products & measurements:

    • Crumb Cake card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4" (textured with the Stripes & Splatters 3D embossing folder 2023-24 Annual catalog)
    • Dry Brushed Metallic specialty paper (Online Exclusives) 2" X 5 1/2"
    • Deckled Rectangle dies 2 1/8" X 3 1/2" (Annual catalog)
    • Flirty Flamingo greeting 2 1/8" long (Stylish Shapes dies 2023-24 Annual catalog) 
    • Inks – Old Olive, Flirty Flamingo & Old Olive Stampin' Write markers 
    • Brass Butterflies (Annual catalog)

    I love sharing my Team's cards and their special styles! Stop back in for more gorgeous card swaps tomorrow!

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