Oh it is that wonderful time of year, the time when we know the year is halfway done and the holidays will be here before we know it! With the summer heat, the last thing you probably are thinking about is snowflakes and sledding but I find this is a great time to get started on those holiday projects. December 24th will be here sooner than we all plan on it!
One of the most lovely things I enjoy about the holidays is decorating. Every year my decorations seem to go up later and later. This year I have decided I will start working on my decorations now. If I create just one decoration a month, I will have plenty of wonderful, handcrafted items to decorate with come the end of November.
I decorated this Clear Scraps Acrylic Stocking with nothing more than a bit of trim, Embossing Powder, and Ink. Easy Peasy!
Supplies:
- Christmas Stocking Clear Acrylic Album - Clear Scraps
- Pom-Pom Trim - Bazzill
- Other Trim, Brass Rings, Satin Ribbon, Chandelier Crystals - hydrangeahippo.etsy.com
- Gold Cord - Michael's
- Pearl Bling - Prima
- Paper - KaiserCraft
- Heat Gun, Punch, Stamp - Other
- Top Boss Embossing Powder in White
- Colorbox Full Size Pigment Inkpad in Silver
- Colorbox Fluid Chalk Cat's Eye Inkpad in Chestnut Roan
Liberally apply the Pigment Ink to the stamp to cover the image on the stamp completely.
After the stamp has been liberally inked, stamp it onto the back of the acrylic stocking. Continue inking and stamping until the entire surface of the stocking is covered with the pattern. Sprinkle Embossing Powder in White over the stamped areas. The powder will stick to the Pigment ink. Gently tap the acrylic stocking to knock the excess powder from the project. Use a Craft Funnel to put the embossing powder back into its container.
Heat the image to cause the embossing powder to set as well as to dry the Pigment ink. Handle with care as the acrylic does get hot. The acrylic becomes pliable when heated so lay on a flat surface to cool.
Ink the edges of the acrylic on the front with Colorbox Fluid Chalk Cat's Eye Inkpad in Chestnut Roan. Add chandelier crystals with brass rings. Tie a gold satin ribbon in a bow through one of the rings to act as a hanger. Ink the edges of the punched paper snowflakes and ornaments with Colorbox Fluid Chalk Cat's Eye Inkpad in Chestnut Roan. Tie gold cord in the ornaments and add to the front of the stocking. Add the snowflakes to the stocking with pearl bling in the centers and hang in your favorite spot.
Lovely and easy, right? I plan to hang several of these on a pine garland across the top of a large curio cabinet in my dining room. This project took only minutes to create and was very affordable to boot. Hope you are inspired to get started on your holiday gifts, cards, and decor this July - it's easy with Clear Scraps!
Jennifer Priest
I so love this!
Posted by: Karen Day | July 10, 2011 at 02:59 AM
That's FABulous! I need to try it!
Posted by: Katie | July 10, 2011 at 09:49 AM
I love everything about this project! Fantastic job!!
Posted by: Tona | July 10, 2011 at 11:53 AM