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. 

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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.

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You know I love to upcycle these days and this other project by the Cheeky Magpie demonstrates just how to accomplish this.  Check it out!


This candy container uses the packaging from Prima! Also various cut files and some glittered words, bling, and flowers were used to create a very lovely packaging. 

You are just itching to make one right??

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That’s not all!  If you’ve ever used alcohol inks, you know just how versatile it is. . .  but this next example takes the cake! 

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!!

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Now that you are thinking heavily about buying and receiving presents, let’s do a 180 and think about holiday treats!  What better way to sustain your shopping prowess then with a little jolt of candy to keep you awake. 

Well you can visit Patti from a Touch from the Heart to see her project on candy cane giving!!



I love this idea and the fact that it doubles as an ornament is the bomb!  So head on over and visit Patti’s blog for more information on how you can make one for yourself.

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




Have a great day,
Michele

I’m so glad I found Tim’s tag tutorial today because I just ordered some of his faceted charms and now I get to play!!  You will also hopefully also be inspired as we highlight his fabulous tutorial in honor of our 12 days of Christmas inspiration!!



Isn’t this tag beautiful!??  and so many hand-made touches from the facets to the dangles and even the wish tag.  I’m lovin’ it.

Tim will take you through exactly how to create this multilayered jewel. 

Well what are you waiting for???  Get on over to the Tim Holtz blog and find out how to make this little beauty all by yourself!! 

Here is a mini recap of some of his other tags he is showing for the days of Christmas:

Run on over to his blog and be inspired.  I can’t right now or I will get sucked in and won’t get this post finished!!
 
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Next is another ornament idea for you.  Since we are approaching the holidays and all and I’m obsessed with making ornaments, I have another one to share with you!

Jackie from the Hybrid Chick is sharing how she makes her pinecone ornaments.



I love that she used hybrid techniques to make this adorable little ornament.  The colors are just precious and would also make an excellent addition to your gift packaging this year!

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The next thing I would like to inspire you are a pair of beautiful cards by Nina of Nina B. Designs.  She was asked to case one of her very own cards for a challenge.  That would be so difficult!!  Here is her original card:


Love how she made the stamped ornament dimensional!  The stitching and the bow are just beautiful.  Love everything about this card.

. . . and here is her cased card:


Beautiful!!  The little pearls accenting the stamped image give it that extra special touch. 

Well that’s all the inspiration I have for you today!  Please stop back by tomorrow for another daily dose of Christmas inspiration.

Oh and 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

Don’t have vintage lace sitting around for your next shabby project?  No problem!  Let Carol of Tattered Inspirations show you how she turns crisp white lace into shabby chic yumminess!!! 

She takes ordinary lace: 



and turns it into vintage goodness!


From folded lace borders to lacey flowers, the tea-dyed look fits right in with any romantic theme. Carol’s easy to follow instructions with pictures give you all the steps you need to get creating.

I don’t know about you but I can’t wait to try this one.  I have so many variations of tea from black to iced that I bet I can get many different vintage looks with a bit of experimenting.  (Yes, I do have somewhat of a mad scientist gene in me.  It comes out every once in a while)

Why don’t you come along with me and embrace your scientific side to see what we can come up with???  

Don’t forget to check back often so you won’t miss out on the next tutorial, download, or class coming our way. 

Know of a tutorial or online class we should list?  Feel free to contact us and let us know.  We are always on the look-up for ideas.

Thanks for stopping by!

Michele