Friday, September 11, 2009

O' Christmas Tree!!

Happy TGIFriday everyone! How are you all doin'? I'm slowly recovering from this nasty bug that has taken ahold of my body--wish the fever would go away! I'm thinking this weekend will be very sloooowww for me, hee hee! Today is of course the anniversary of 9/11 here in the US and I wanted to take a brief moment to remember those that died, those that gave their lives to save others and to those who serve & protect us near & far! And most of all for us to never forget. In the grand scheme of things we are all united, we all seek peace and we will not condone this kind of violence in the world and as always I wish for peace in every country and within everyone's hearts!

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So yesterday I managed to get a few projects done & these ornaments have been on my to-do list for a bit (the never-ending idea/to-do list I keep, hee hee)! I LOVE Christmas--it truly is the most wonderful time of the year for me! If you were reading my blog last year you know how I love it so and how I put up 8 Christmas trees (will be 9 this year) every year in my home--2 real & the rest are fake! No I'm not crazy hee hee--just love to decorate trees! So I'm always looking for more ornaments & I love to make some to add to my collection! I've had a bunch of these fabulous chipboard ornaments by Cosmo Cricket(find them HERE) just staring at me since last year beggin' to be used, hee hee!

So I pulled out my Magnolia stamps & picked a couple to use on the ornaments--I love the sitting ones for these, so cute! This particular stamp is "Tilda in Winter Stockings" which you can find HERE at Magnolia-licious--she is one of my most favorite stamps! I covered my ornament w/ Basic Grey's "Figgy Pudding" dp, attached w/ modge podge (holds the best to chipboard) and then trimmed & sanded the edges. Colored Tilda w/ Copics and added some diamond stickles to her dress!

To finish it up I punched some snowflakes (snowflake punches here)out of the dp & added icicle stickles thickly to them before attaching. The middle snowflakes are flat buttons I had in my stash & then I added crystal rhinestones around the edges of the ornament! So pretty--I just love it!

Second ornament uses one of the fabulous elf Magnolia images "Sitting Alva"--isn't she a cutie & you can use her all year round, not just Christmas which I love! I colored her with Copics as well to match the Basic Grey "Wassail" dp that I used on the ornament.

I used my gold Spica Pen to outline the leaves of her skirt and then added stickles to the skirt & hat! I attached her w/ dimensionals and added some fun red rhinestones to the border of the dp. Holiday fabulous--2 down & lots more to go, hee hee! Hope this inspires you to use your Magnolia's in a different way as well. These would be fabulous on your tree and on a gift as a tag as well!

I'll see ya back here tomorrow w/ a fun new project! Have a fabulous Friday!


hugz,
Suzanne

40 comments:

  1. Hi Suzanne,
    I'm glad to hear that you are starting to feel better! I love these little ornaments you have made they are adorable! I really love the Tilda ornament it is gorgeous!
    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  2. well these are just as cute as they can be. i cannot choose a favorite cause they are both GREAT. Sandi

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  3. These ornaments are adorable, the tree will be so cute decorated with these.

    smallcity

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  4. Hi Suzanne! these little ornaments are so beautiful!!! I love Cristmas!

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  5. love the elf! feel better soon!

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  6. These are super cute. You do such a fab job. I have already made a couple of ornaments this year also. My kids tell me we have too many ornaments already. Maybe I just need another tree. lol

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  7. Oh my I should start doing my own ornaments! They are lovely and perfect!! Thanks for the links!

    Hugs,
    Patricia

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  8. O waw Suzanne!
    Gorgeous ornaments and beautiful paper too.And zo very lovely Tilda too.
    hugs Ula

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  9. How gorgeous!!!! Love your work!

    Cathrine :)

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  10. WOW Suzanne even when you are sick you knock the projects out of the ballpark!!! Just stunning art :o)
    Feel better!!!
    Hearts and Hugs
    Susana

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  11. Suzanne, these are adorable and would look smashing on any tree! Looks like you have a jump start on the season!
    --Hugs Becca

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  12. good te see you'r doing a bit better today! love the ornaments

    hugs
    daisy

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  13. My mojo has been in hiding for the last month or two. However, I think your gorgeous ornaments jump-started my mojo. Now I NEED to get in my craft room and make some of these. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. TFS.

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  14. So cute! What a great projet idea.

    Holley
    http://holleybarnhartsblog.blogspot.com/

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  15. I can't believe your still this productive even with a nasty flu bug! These ornaments are so delightful, so beautifully colored and just so dear! Thanks for sharing your bountiful talent with us...hope you're feel much better SOON!...hugs...Barb

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  16. Great work, they are both lovely and beautiful.
    Hugs Jacqueline

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  17. Suznne, these two ornaments are so cute!!! I love both of them. How fun to make something like this! I can only imagine how cute your 9th tree will be with all Magnolia images! Hugs, Cami

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  18. Oh my goodness! Those are adorable!
    Blessings!
    ~H

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  19. These are really fabulous, Suzanne! What wonderful ornaments! They're going to look awesome hanging on your tree! Beautiful! hugs!

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  20. Hi Suzanne
    Glad to hear you're on the mend. Love the ornaments you have made - great idea for christmas decorations and good crafty thing to do with the kids.
    Take care
    Laurane x

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  21. These are absolutely incredible Suzanne! What gorgeous additions to any tree!

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  22. adorable ornaments Suzanne! I love Christmas too...I'm going to have nine grandchildren by Christmas so I'll be fortunate if I get up two trees!!! lol One is always real...love 'em real! Then I have one for all my DH's ornaments, it's a real cool funky tree... thanks for sharing and inspiring. I gotta go back out in the muggy heat of today and get some groceries...ick!

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  23. Suzanne, these are just adorable ornaments. What a great project. I luv... Christmas too. This makes me want to start my own collection of ornaments. Thanks for the inspiration. Glad to hear that you're feeling better.

    Hugs.
    Norma

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  24. Those ornaments are delightfully cute!

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  25. FABULOUS ornaments! Really cute & so creative!

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  26. Ok, I have to ask...do you already have a Christmas Tree set up so you could just take these pictures!! LOL
    Great projects! I love Christmas, too. But HATE putting the decorations away, so I only do 1 tree!
    I hate to admit that it's a fake one...finally got sick and tired of fighting with the lights so we bought a pre-lit one last year.
    ~Lacey

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  27. You are just amazing! These are so cute and clever!! Wonderful job!

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  28. These ornaments are just cute as can be! Very unique way to use your stamps.

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  29. Finally- someone with more Christmas tree's than me!

    What a wonderful ornament! Do you have a theme for tree #9?

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  30. These ornaments are so sweet and precious. Wow, how can you do so much with a flu?? glad to know that you feel better and I you will be 100% well :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  31. These are adorable! I hope you continue to feel better!

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  32. Your ornaments are simply to darling for words! I am so inspired to try to make some of these. Thanks! hugs Cynde

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  33. These are so very cute Suzanne- Great Colors and lay-outs
    God Bless
    Chris

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  34. Glad you're feeling better! I love your ornaments - they are just gorgeous!

    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  35. Hi Suzanne!
    Your Tilda ornie is GORGEOUS!!!! I love it & love the soft blue color. Wow! It's just beautiful!
    Huggies ~
    Sharron

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  36. Hope you get over that fever soon...it's no fun being sick. I love Christmas too and always do several trees. Our 3 yo granddaughter lives with us and your ornaments have given me an adorable idea for a little tree in her room! Thanks for sharing!

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  37. Ooohhh... I LOVE your ornaments! That is such a great idea! Love the colours and the stamps you've used.

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  38. OMG Suzzanne! I absolutely must make these although we only have a 5ft tree x 1 lol aww bless your heart it must be amazing at your home at xmas!! Can I come...pwetty pwease? :o)
    Good on you! I love xmas too but it gets very lonely when the children grow up! Snif Snif.
    Very magical. Have a super one darling.

    Hugs
    Lisa.xx

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  39. Wow! love everything you make! These ornaments are adorable!!

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I appreciate all your lovely comments and taking the time to stop by! hugz,Suzanne

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