It’s day 8 of our 12 days of Christmas. I can’t believe we are in the home stretch of our inspiration countdown!  I hope you’ve been inspired by the projects we’ve posted and will continue to visit us. 

Don’t forget to follow the blog or the RSS feed to keep up on the latest inspiration out there! 

Let’s continue our Christmas inspiration:



Today we are featuring a wonderful site with tons of inspiring ideas.  I’m going to pull some of my favorite tutorials and ideas from their Christmas section but if you have time, you really need to check out what the rest of Cheeky Magpie has to offer!  You will NOT be disappointed.

First up is a magnificent chandelier ornament made out of paper and bling!  Isn’t this fantastic?? 



Not only will you be inspired by this lovely ornament, but you can also learn how to make this on your own! 


You can even download an SVG cut file to utilize or you can download the print file.  I’m loving this idea and can’t wait to make a few of my own.  What a fantastic idea!!

So visit the Cheeky Magpie site for more information and a tutorial on how to make this lovely project.

If you are anything like me, I like to change it up a bit from one Christmas to another.  Well now you can.  Notice the beautiful pink glow to the lights above?  Well, those were originally WHITE lights!  No kidding!! 

You can find out how to take your white Christmas lights and tint them to match your holiday décor.  The best part is it is reversible. Click the lights tutorial for more information!

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and last but certainly not least is:



the most adorable cone Christmas trees you’ve ever seen!  I love how the pattern shines through the light and the cutout lets the light through.  So very pretty!  The bling just gives it that extra something.  LOVE IT!!

So run on over to the Cheeky Monkey blog for even more inspiration. Be prepared to say a while though. There is lots to see!!!

Don’t forget to participate in the the blog hop at Want2Scrap to win a chance at two $25.00 gift certificates to the store!!



Please come back tomorrow for another day of inspiration!!
Michele

Gift-giving is an art form and like anything else, it works both ways. If you want to be really good to your family this year, you’ll make a list of gift ideas for them.  You know to point them in the right direction . . . head off some of that Christmas anxiety.  We could all use a little of that right??

Well you can start easing some of that pain by being inspired by this lovely Wish List project brought to you by Pink Paislee. 




Isn’t this fabulous?  Well hop on over to the Pink Paislee blog for more details on this project.  You are sure to be inspired with all this lovely Christmasness!

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Next is an amazing wish list created by the very talented Melissa Samuels of Passionately Artistic blog.  She has not only created a tutorial for this beeeeautiful wish list:



but she will also be teaching a Ustream class on how to make this project.  So be sure to mark your calendars. The class with be December 13 at 9 pm EST.  I know I’ll be there!!

Don’t forget the blog hop and Want2scrap $25.00 gift certificate giveaway!




Have a great day,
Michele

Welcome back for another installment of the our 12 Days of Creative Christmas!! 



Today we are featuring a wonderful site that offers all the inspiration you will need. I stalk . . I mean frequent this site quite a bit but, in my defense, the start of the holiday season just wouldn’t be complete without partaking of one of Shimelle’s awesome Christmas classes. I’ve had the pleasure of doing her Journal Your Christmas class for the second time this year and I just love them.



 

Don’t forget to check out what all this creative chica has to offer.  You can watch videos, sign up for classes, and even download some freebies along the way. 

Just one great example is this fabulous tag garland of hers!  Isn’t that just delish?  You really need to check her Christmas tag garland tutorial out. 
 

 

Hi everybody!

I hope you’ve been busy being inspired this week!  We have enjoyed bringing you this roundup in celebration of the 12 days of Creating . . . . and with that . . . .  

Welcome to our third day of creating!


Lately I have been big into recycling and repurposing.  Well today is no different.  I found this fabulous video tutorial on the Martha Stewart site. They were making these yummy gold and glittering magazine trees!


The best part is they are made with magazines!!  Yep see for yourself how you can take an ordinary magazine and turn it into something fabulous.  Check out the Christmas tree tutorial now.    

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Next while I’m on a decorating kick is a fabulous paper wreath by Lisa of The Red Thread.  The best part is it’s lightweight so it won’t be heavy to hang. 



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Another Christmas tree awaits!  I snuck this one in didn’t I??  I couldn’t resist. I love this idea!  Let Kristen of Domestifluff show you how to make this creation!  





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Ready for a video tutorial?? Here is just one of many beautiful cardmaking videos by Kristina of Kwerner Designs. 



I just love these videos and the samples are gorgeous.  

Thanks for visiting today and stay tuned tomorrow as we showcase more ideas to make you’re holiday season creatively painless!

Don’t forget to participate in the the blog hop at Want2Scrap to win a chance at two $25.00 gift certificates to the store!!

Have a fabulously creative day,

Michele

So glad you could join us today as we get busy with the season of gift giving!  Sometimes the thought of giving that special someone can be a daunting task so we've created quite a line-up of fun projects to create that personal touch this holiday.  We want to make this holiday as painless as possible. . . at least in the gift-giving area.  :)

Every day for the next 12 days as we countdown to the holidays, I will supply you with wonderful tutorials, inspiration, templates, and videos so you can create that one-of-a-kind gift everyone will be raving about or that beautiful Christmas décor to really put you in the Christmas spirit!

So let's not waste any more time and get right to it, shall we?



First on our roundup is this beautiful hand-crafted rosette Christmas tree from the amazing ladies of the Shanty 2 Chic blog. They’ve created a great tutorial on just how they made this adorable tree. 

Isn’t it cute??  I love the twine and the bells at the top. 

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Next is that fabulous Christmas tree Canvas from Tracie of Cleverly Inspired! She also has a tutorial plus a few tips on how to make this cute canvas.  I can see doing this with the kids and letting them create away.  What a great idea!


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Next is an adorable flower and tree embellishments by Leslie of GCD studios. She shows you how to make the layered foil flower below.



Hey you could even make a bunch of these and create your own Christmas tree!!  Yep my creative juices are in overdrive now!

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Finally, if you are at a standstill with your holiday decorating and want to do things a little bit differently this year, then you just have to see the video series below for some excellent holiday decorating ideas!

Be prepared to get your decorating on after watching Rebecca of Robeson Designs walk you through her tips/tricks on decorating this holiday season. 

Part 1: Christmas Decorating Tips and Tricks

Have an idea for a tutorial?  Let me know what kind of features you are most interested in.  You can also vote in our poll on the right-hand column to cast a vote or simply post a comment below!  I would love to hear your ideas. 

Thanks for stopping by!
Michele

I am so excited to be taking part in the Passionately Artistic blog hop sponsored by Want2Scrap manufacturer!!!  This is the most exciting and crafty time of the year for me, so this is like having my cake and eating it too. Bling plus a blog hop???? I’ve truly hit the lottery!!  :)

Here is a little bit about this wonderful sponsor!

Want2Scrap is currently manufacturing a complete line of diecuts, chipboard, acrylic, and rhinestone embellishments perfect for your next project.  From rhinestones to pearl accents, from chipboard albums to embellishments, they carry what you are looking for.

Visit the Want2Scrap storefront at http://www.want2scrap.com

 
 
 

and check out the design team's fabulous projects on their blog!

Now for the really fun part!  The blog hop!  If you just happened to find us, please jump on over the Passionately Artistic blog hop starting point for all the details.  There will be random prizes to all those who stop at every inspiration blog listed for the hop as well as wonderful sponsor prizes too! 

Here are just a few things to remember...

• Become a follower of  Passionately Artistic and Want2Scrap blogs if you are not already, leaving comments on both sites for all 12 days of Christmas posting for a chance to win.
• Leave as many comments as you wish. . . blog about it, tell your friends on twitter, or even post a Facebook update.
  
  not one but 2 fantastic prizes
  
• Leave a comment for each designer on the list to be eligible for the grand prize.  Did I mention that there will be two winners of the grand prize??  Yes that’s right.  One winner will be announced on the Passionately Artistic blog and the other winner will be announced on the Want2Scrap blog. On December 18th.
• In addition to the blog hop prizes, we have a few additional  designers giving out goodies as well . . so be sure to visit each blog because if we told you it wouldn't be as much fun right?

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Now for the inspiration part and a little ornament tutorial for all of you to enjoy! 

Doesn’t this look fun!!!  I found this idea over at the Write it Down blog. Bridget at Everyday Chaos worked up this fun tutorial and it just screamed at me to make it . . make it. 

So . . . I indulged.  I know, I just can’t say no to myself. 

I used a little bit different technique for finishing the ornament off but the outcome was so pretty.  I wish you could see the glitter better in the photo but if you do try it, you will fall in love. 

I can see a bunch of these on a tree in different variations of the same colors.  SOOO PRETTY!!!

So let’s get started!  Here is what you will need:

1. Old ornament or any clear smooth ornament of your choice
2. Glue Gun
3. Sharpie pen
4. Thin scrapbook paper – two 12x12 sheets
5. Elmer’s glue
6. Glitter
7. Diecut
8. Want2Scrap Bling

How to:

Using your paper trimmer, cut 1.5 inch squares out of one and half sheets of 12x12 thin scrapbook paper. The amount of squares vary depending on the size of ornament.

 

Wrap the squares around the end of the Sharpie, press to form a flat bottom, and adhere to the old christmas ball ornament.  Continue until the ornament is filled.

 

Now for the fun part!  Using Elmer’s glue and your finger (takes me back to my school days) . . rub the glue on the edges of the ornament and then cover with glitter. Working in sections is best. Leave to dry. . . about 1-2 hours.


Next attach your diecut and Want2Scrap bling and sit back and enjoy!!! 

 


Seriously, these are so fun to make and totally addicting. Plus you are recycling instead of throwing things away. I think my scrappy sistahs are going to be getting these on their packages from Santa this year!

So I hope you’ve had fun on this stop on the blog hop.  Remember to leave a comment here to be eligible for one of two grand prizes from Want2Scrap:



I hope you've enjoyed yourself.  Don’t forget to visit the other blogs on the hop.  I’ve listed them below for you! 

Participants:

Passionately Artistic <--- start here

Want2Scrap

Michele  <--- you are here

Sandee

Maggie

Terrie

Tracy

Ellen

Melissa

Mimi

Dana

Court

Melissa

With Halloween only a week away, it is time to put the finishing touches on your holiday décor.  What better way to spook up a mantle than with these adorable 8-legged friends? 

Aren’t they the cutest???? They look so easy to make as well.  Just let Jessica of Craftily Ever After show you how to make these little creatures with her fabulous step-by-step Beaded Black Spider tutorial.

She not only takes you through the process but she also shows you several examples of how to display them in your holiday décor.

Plus check out her little pumpkin sporting a one-of-a-kind headband.  ADORABLE!!!

So get your beads out and scare up some of your own friends this Halloween.  I can think of so many places these beaded gems would add that perfect touch. 

Don’t forget to bookmark and follow the Inspire Your Creativity blog so you won’t miss out on the latest technique, tutorial, or video. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Michele