Use Winter Tags for your Holiday Cookies!

I was trying my hand at icing some sugar cookies over the weekend and inserted a lollipop stick into a large snowman cookie before baking it.  I decided it would make a cute gift for a friend of mine so I added a tag from the Winter Tags set and added some curling ribbon.

The winter tags set is one of my favorite Winter rubber stamp sets.  Here's a link to a couple of other projects featuring this stamp set.

There are many ways to package cookies and food items.  You could create your own box from patterned paper or even stamp on a tin that you've purchased from a local dollar store.

Cookies are great inexpensive gifts that you can personalize to make them really special! (They're also fun to eat.)

Icy Winter Landscape

This card was created for the Paper Wings Winter Art Challenge. If you'd like to go blog hopping be sure to visit the links below to see what the other challenge participants have created.

Created with The Angel Company Products:

Good Timber
Glossy Paper
Rubber Brayer
Starry Night Palette Ink
Cotton White Opaque Staz-on Ink
Sparkle Embossing Powder

Paper Wings Winter Art Challenge Participants

Stacy	Angela K	Jen	Bridget
Maria	Laurie W	Diane	Jany
Melisa	Christina	Diana
Rita	Laurie U	Carol

Happy Holiday Penguin

FINALLY! I get a chance to sneak in a post (even though it's 2:13 a.m.) It was bothering me that I hadn't posted anything since Thanksgiving so here is a Perky Penguin complete with Liquid Applique for that puffy effect on the hat. I colored him in with Copic Markers and Prismacolor Pencils.

Created with The Angel Company Products:

Perky Penguins
Circle Sampler
Everyday Events
Liquid Applique
Amelia Paper Collection
Amelia Cardstock
Noir Palette Ink
Jardin Moss Palette Ink

Three Wise Snowmen

Here is a CASE'd card from Kendra's gallery at SCS for the Featured Stamper Challenge - FS93. I really like how well the snow shows up with these colors.

Created with The Angel Company Products:

Snowman Nativity
Snowflakes
Noir Black Palette Ink
Icicle Stickles Glitter
Chalk Pencils
Staz-On White Opaque Ink
Prismacolor Pencils

Winter Tags Sculpey Clay Ornament

This Winter Tags Ornament was created by stamping the image onto Sculpey Clay with Noir Palette ink. I baked it, let it cool and then colored the image with Copic Markers. I embellished the ornament with Icicle Stickles Glitter glue for some sparkle.

Created with The Angel Company Rubber Stamps:

Winter Tags

Snowflake Pin/Ornament

This snowflake pin/ornament was created by pressing the rubber stamp into Sculpey Clay to make an impression. After I baked it (and let it cool), I filled in the cracks using Perfect Pearls and embellished with Stickles Glitter Glue for sparkle. (OK...I could've done a better job trimming the snowflake....lol) I think I may have also run it across my silver pigment ink pad and rubbed some of it off too. Just use your imagination and have fun with it!

Created with The Angel Company Rubber Stamp:

Snowflakes

Winter/Christmas Ornament & Pins

As I mentioned, here are some Sculpey Clay pins/ornaments with a Christmas/Winter theme. I used Sculpey Clay and ran it through a clay machine (looks like a pasta maker) to get the clay flat. I used Noir Black Palette Ink and stamped my images onto the clay. For the snowflake, I just used a stamp without ink and pressed it into the clay. I used my small scissors and and a craft knife to trim them and put them onto a cookie sheet. I baked the clay in the oven as directed at 275° for 15 minutes. I let the clay cool and then decorated them.

Each pin/ornament has a separate post with details:
Snowflake Pin/Ornament
Snowman Nativity Pin/Ornament
Winter Tags Ornament

I made a cute little penguin as well. You can see him here:

Decorative Circle Medallion

When I saw the TLC193 Decorative Circle Medallion Technique Challenge at Splitcoast Stampers it reminded me of how I used to make snowflakes by cutting into a folded circle shape. I didn't have any corner punches so I just used a tulip punch that I had hanging around. The card was kind of boring so I used stickles to jazz it up. I'll have to try some other punches to see if I can get a more interesting pattern.

Created with The Angel Company products:

Ornamental Snowflakes
Trendy Greetings
Scallop Circle Punch
Stickles

I used a tulip punch that I had in my punch drawer, but you can try any hand punch for a decorative effect. Visit Splitcoast Stampers to view the Decorative Circle Medallion Technique.

Snowman Nativity

Here is a card to help get you ready for the winter. This card is based on a sketch comes from my upline, Heather Scott. I used Reflection Blue Palette Ink for the snowflakes and actually stamped some clear embossed flakes in white, but they don't show up that well. I did use some non-TAC products like the Aleene's Glitter Snow and the Ranger Puffs Embossing Powder, but I couldn't resist adding some texture to the card.

If you'd like to get some more ideas for using Ornamental Snowflakes and Snowman Nativity rubber stamp sets please visit the blogs of some talented Angels:

Melisa Jany Kellyrae Diane Martha

Jen Barb Carol Laurie

Three Wise Men

Created with The Angel Company Rubber Stamps: Silhouette Nativity
Palette Hybrid Inks: Starry Night, Prussian Blue, Raw Sienna, Noir, Cognac
Rubber Brayer
Brilliance Pigment Ink: Platinum Planet
Glitter Pen
Bedazzle Star Stud
Photo Corners

Simply Elegant Holiday Card

Here's a card I created for an inspiration challenge at SCS. I originally wanted to use a bow, but I just couldn't make it work. After smearing some ink on the front of the image I decided to cover it up using some Bedazzler studs that I had purchased on clearance at the craft store for $1.

Created with The Angel Company Rubber Stamps:

Simply Christmas
Flourishes
L'Amore Red Palette Ink
DCWV Red Cardstock

Winter Snowman Card

Here's my attempt at making a winter themed card with some different colors than what I am accustomed to using. You can see it very well in the scan, but I used white fun flock to give the snowmen a bit of texture.

Supplies:

Winter Tags
LillyAnna Patterned Paper
LillyAnna Cardstock
PremiumWhite Cardstock
PrismacolorPencils
Icicle Stickles
White Fun Flock
Copic Markers: YG03, B34, RV11 & Ribbon colored with YG03 (non TAC items)

Ginger Joy Vintage TAC Set

Be sure to get this Vintage Stamp set for only $4.95 (with a $30 purchase) from The Angel Company before it is retired again on November 30, 2007.

I think I went a little crazy with the glitter, but this little guy is a great way to use up all of those embellishments like buttons, liquid applique, glitter, and whatever else you can think of!

Supplies:
Ginger Joy
Red #1 Cardstock
Green #1 Cardstock
Designer Dries Clear Glue
with UltraFine Metal Tip
Glitter
Souffle Gelly Pen - White
PrismaColor Pencils
Markers

Holiday Stamped Gift Tin

Here's an inexpensive gift for someone that enjoys baking or you can fill it with cookies for the non-baker! A "Cookie Mix in a Jar" would complete it.

Supplies:

Ornamental Snowflakes
Ginger Joy - Vintage stamp set available until November 30th.
Staz-On Cotton White Opaque Ink
Icicle Stickles Glitter
Merry Wishes Paper
Metal Tin (I got mine from the Dollar Tree)

Here's a tip for stamping on rounded surfaces. Cut up one of the plastic containers that your unmounted stamp set came in and use that as your acrylic block. It will allow you to bend the stamp around the tin.

Cheers Card Kit - Simple elegance!

Don't you just love the simplicity of this card by Heather Scott? Learn how to make this card and three other designs using the Cheers Card kit available by e-mailing me. (Or you can leave a comment requesting the kit and I'll get back to you.)

$22 with Stamps
$10 without stamps

* T2528 Cheers
* T866 Holiday Liners
* White Ultrasmooth CS (5 sheets)
* Red #1 (5 sheets)
* Green #1 (5 sheets)
* Red Stickles
* Gold Stickles
* Green Staples 2 rows
* 4 Idea Sheets - Includes color pictures of samples, all materials and supplies listed, and step by step directions


*Offer only available via e-mail ordering. Prices do not include shipping.

Simply Christmas Card Kit

Here is just one sample from a card kit designed by my TAC upline, Heather Scott. There are three other gorgeous designs included in the
Simply Christmas Card Kit

Kit Includes:

• R2721 Simply Christmas Stamp Set
• V237 Scarlet Cardstock - 25 sheets
• V215 Black Cardstock - 10 sheets
• V222 White Cardstock - 10 sheets
• F775 Pewter Brads - 20 Assorted colors
• S767 Silver Embossing Powder
• 2 yards Black/White Gingham ribbon
• 4 Idea Sheets - Includes color pictures of samples, all materials and supplies listed, and step by step directions

$34 With Stamp Set
(or you can substitute any same price set)*

$20 Without Stamp Set*

*Prices do not include shipping.

Visit www.CreateWithLove.com and click on Card Kits for further details.

Penguin Christmas Notebook

My daughter keeps coming into my room to see what I'm up to and she always asks, "Who are those for, Mom?" I tell her that they aren't for her and she leaves the room disappointed. I decided to make something especially for her so I gave her this notebook when she woke up. She's happy that the pencil is attached (I had to use my glue gun to make sure the ribbon didn't come off the pencil) and especially likes the puffy Liquid Applique on the penguin's hat.

Supplies:

Perky Penguins stamp set (currently a Level B TAC Hostess Set- now in Spring 2007 Catalog)
Merry Wishes Paper Collection
Icicle Stickles
Noir Palette Ink
PrismaColor Pencils
White Liquid Applique
White mulberry paper (layered at the bottom for "snow")
Green cardstock (from my scrap bin)
Notebook (comes in a pack of 4 from the dollar store)
Pencil (I used wire cutters to cut this one to size)
Snowflake button
3/8" Ribbon

Baby Jesus Cookie Can

This is a little project I made last year to thank my sister for the nativity cookie cutters that she gave us. I adhered patterned paper to a clean mushroom can and added the stamped image. I also coiled up some thin craft wire for a handle. I was able to do this because I had just purchased a new can opener from Pampered Chef that kept the edges smooth. A fun thing to do is to glue the lid back on with super glue. You can flip the can over so the glued part is on the bottom and then decorate it. You can even send it through the mail that way. It does cost a bit extra to mail it, but it's lots of fun for the recipient to figure out what could possibly be in the can!


Supplies:

Can (use a can opener that doesn't leave sharp edges)
Patterned paper
The Only Thing stamp set
PrismaColor Pencils

Poinsettia Card & Candle

Here's another method for using stamped images with candles. For this one, I stamped my image directly onto tissue paper using Noir Palette ink and colored the image with my Prismacolor Pencils. Carefully cut out the image and then place it on your candle. Wrap a sheet of waxed paper tightly around the candle (with the image sandwiched inside) making sure it is flat with no wrinkles. I usually use a long enough piece so I can grip the ends of the paper with my hand to hold it tight. Next use your heat tool and heat it just enough to see the wax melt a bit...that's the fun part. Don't hold the heat on too long...just a little or the candle may warp. I used my paint pen to dab gold dots on the candle. Experiment with glitter to give it a fun look! I've burned candles like this with no problem, but take precautions just in case.

Supplies:

Candle
Tissue Paper
Waxed Paper
Poinsettia Stamp
Noir Palette ink
PrismaColor Pencils
Heat Tool

Supplies:
Card
Noir Palette ink
PrismaColor Pencils
Red Cardstock
3/8" Ribbon
Green Eyelets
Tag (I just use the reverse side of one of the tags from my Merry Wishes paper pack)

Perky Penguin Candles

Well, I finally got this set away from my niece. (Yes, S.C. I'm referring to you!) It's called Perky Penguins and it made its debut as a Level B Hostess Reward in The Angel Company 2007 Fall/Winter Catalog and is currently available for purchase in the 2008 Spring/Summer Catalog.

Supplies:
Perky Penguins (Level B Hostess Set)
Holiday Greetings
Merry Wishes Paper
White Liquid Applique
3/8" wide Ribbon
Red Cardstock
Large Candle (approx. 5 1/4")
Small Candle (approx. 3")