Polished to Perfection

JustRite Snowflake Ornament and Treat Wrap

Do you need office or teacher gifts? This treat wrap is a super fun project. I have several versions to share with you this week. For all my treat wrap bags I used an Accucut die to create the wrap.  But you can create your own using your diecuts and a little ingenuity. What I love about this wrap is that after the recipient devours the candy they have a beautiful ornament left for their tree. For this on I used a 4"Darice Snowflake (They can be purchased in sets of ten snowflakes at Michael's). I used a distressed ink pad to give it a vintage feel.  Then I sprayed it with V2 Vellum adhesive from Helmar and sprinkled it with Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Art Glitter from the Art Institute to give it back it's sparkle.

 
For the red layer I diecut the smallest Poinsettia die and adhere Gala Glitz Glitter to just the portion of the tips that extended beyond my center image. If you haven't played with this chunky glitter with beads and sharred glass you are in for a real treat. I love it!! The center image was stamped using just the center Snowfake Image from A Merry Little Christmas. I used my scalloped SU Punch to punch the image and then accent the scalloped design with more Crystal Glitter as well as highlighting the interior of the stamped snowflake.  For the mat layer I used a larger Su punch and highlighted those scallops with a Krylon Gold Leafing Pen. For my sentiment for the treat wrap I stamped the Merry Christmas to you sentiment from the A Merry Little Christmas Stamp Set.  Using my SU punch, I punched out the image and sprayed it with V2 Vellum Adhesive and added more Crystal Art Glitter. I let it dry for a few seconds and then used my finger to gently rub off the excess glitter so that my sentiment was readable. Of course this also meant that I would personally be glittered as well. But then again what would the Holidays be without a little glitter -Right!! The beaded snowflake accent is from Jolee's.

Stop back in tomorrow to see my other Treat Wrap designs.

Supplies: Stamps: JustRite A Merry Little Christmas borders and centers, AccuCut -Treat Wrap Die, Cosmo Cricket-Oh Joy: Mitten Mitten, 4" Darice Snowflake, Spellbinders Nested Poinsettia Die, Art Institute Glitter- Gala Glitz Red Art Glitter, Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Art Glitter, Helmar- V2 Vellum Adhesive,Krylon Gold Leafing Pen

No Stamps Required

I can't remember the last time I made a project without using a stamped image or stamped verbiage.  Probably back when I made all those paper trees and the infamous Paper Turkey. But when the ideas started to flow I just ran with it. 

       

The inspiration came from a gift I received one of my favorite designers Jerri Kay. She made me a beautiful monogrammed card, gorgeous notecards which I am sure I could never write on and an incredible detailed original paper handbag.

When I saw this project posted on her blog - and realized it was for me I almost burst into tears.  The amount of detail Jerri puts in her work is incredible - tons of intricate detail and each piece is truly a piece of art.  When I received my package the projects were even more beautiful in person.  I will treasure them forever and have them on display in my office as a constant source of inspiration.

Now my purse is nowhere near as intricate as Jerri's but it was definitely influenced by all her the beautiful designs as well as those of my favorite designers who I am lucky enough to have as dear friends.  I am sure the Black Butterflies were definitely a Sharon Johnson influence. The black pearls on the body of my butterfly were inspired by Barb Schram.  And of course when I inquired about the beautiful black fleur de lis on the card and found out they were the leftovers from a new EK Success Border Punch.  I had to run to my nearest Michael's to snatch one before they were all gone. "Can you say enabled"  This punch has some of the best leftovers ever!!  I don't personally own the boss cut flower and beautiful vine die yet that Jerri used on her card...but it is now on my wish list!!  To see the notecards she made as well as all the details on these projects please visit her blog!!  You will want to spend a while looking at all her gorgeous artwork!!

Since I don't have the time to design my own purse from scratch I used my AccuCut Bag- Purse #2 (3-D).  And then I just had fun!!  Thanks Jerri, Sharon & Barb for the Inspiration.

Supplies:

AccuCut Dies - GrandeMark Roller Die Cutting System, Bag Purse #2 (3-D) Item #82-BG115 J,

Velvet Flower Prima, Rhinestone Kaiser, Butterfly Punch- EK Success, EK Success Border Punch.

Paper- Bo Bunny.