Trim the Tree Challenge

It's the first of the month... time for another PTI Senior DT challenge! This month we were challenged to create a fun Christmas ornament! This was fun for me because I make ornaments every year... so it was nice to get a start on it all!

I was playing with the Stained glass technique this last week and this came to my head right away!

It's a really easy technique... especially when using a few key elements. I used the Making Memories Tags with the template to trim the acetate. Next I stamped the open leaf wreath from Rustic Branches with Dark Chocolate Palette Ink. I colored in the Leaf with YG03 Copic Marker(on both sides)... then stamped the sentiment in the center of the wreath (coloring in the "O" with the R29 Copic Marker). I ALWAYS put the date on the ornament and Simple Alphabetwas perfect for this!!! After I set the trimmed/stamped  acetate into the tag rim I colored the rim with the Red copic marker... set it aside to dry then attached the ribbon. Finally, I added crystal effects for the "stained glass" effect! This takes a little to dry... but it does exactly what is needed. I love the way that the light creates shadows behind the ornament... just like stained glass! What an easy little gift to tuck into a Christmas card! I plan on making quite a few of these this year!

I hope you will check out Nichole's and the other Amazing Senior DT member's Blogs to see what Christmas magic they have whipped up!

Lauren 

Heather

Debbie 

Amy

Nichole

I can't believe the Holiday's are coming so soon! Hope you are inspired by the taste of Christmas!!!

Comments

[Deanna]

1.

Oh Wow, this is so pretty!

[Stacy D]

2.

Wow, I love this! So pretty, what a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

[sarita]

3.

oh!! pretty!!!! this would make a lovely gift too. thank you for sharing this.

[Stefanie]

4.

Gorgeous!! A great gift for that co-worker too! Thanks for Sharing, dear friend ! :)

[Alexis]

5.

What great ornament...I may have to try it. They would make great Christmas tag keepsakes for Christmas! TFS!

[Debbie Olson]

6.

Great job, Leese!

[Tracy]

7.

Lisa, this is GORGEOUS! Is it hard to keep the ink from smearing on the acrylic?

[Mandy Cheshire]

8.

Lisa, your ornament is BEAUTIFUL! It's so elegant and classy!

[Niki Estes]

9.

This is so pretty, Lisa! I love it!

[Linda Beeson]

10.

Lisa, your creation is just adorable and so cool on that material.