Day 3....Christmas Hop
The Petaloo designers are "Blog Hopping" with
the designers from Authentique!
featuring...
The "Classic Christmas" paper collection
What a gorgeous mix of red, green and ivory for the Holidays...
the "Retro Christmas" paper collection
How fun is this paper full of 1950's Santas with red & teal accents?!
PLUS ...coordinating Holiday flowers, picks & berries from Petaloo!
How to win PRIZES?
scroll to the bottom of the post...
Authentique blog - see their designers' projects...here
Let's get this party started with Petaloo designer,
Kathy Clement
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Hello, Friends! Kathy here with another holiday project for the Petaloo/Authentique Holiday Blog Hop. All this week the Petaloo designers have teamed up with the fine folk at Authentique to share ideas for holiday gifts, cards and tags. I'm crushing on Authentique's gorgeous Classic Christmas collection. The vintage images and elegant patterns inspired me to get my craft on. While rummaging in the Closet of Shame, I found a wooden sled that I'd picked up at a yard sale a while back. It was dark brown and very plain. A few mixed media techniques, pretty papers and lovely Petaloo blooms completely transformed it. Now it's ready to go dashing through the snow with Jolly Old Saint Nick.
I began the transformation by brushing a light coat of white gesso all over the sled surface. This was followed by a fairly thick (and random) coat of DecoArt Crackle Texture Medium. I wanted to create a snow covered appearance for the sled. I dusted on Perfect Pearls Medium in both Pearly White and Antique Gold to add some shimmer and to enhance the crackled surface. I just love the way it turned out!
After distressing the gorgeous Authentique papers, I layered them up to create a sweet Christmas Vignette. The icing on top are these glorious Petaloo holiday blooms. This would make a wonderful Christmas gift under the tree, dontcha think?
While I had my Elf hat on, I decided to create a small Christmas wreath using a foam core from Floracraft. This is one of those "quick and easy" holiday projects that we all love. It was sooo easy! I just wrapped wired ribbon and trim around the wreath base and added beautiful white Petaloo Poinsettia, Sugared Berry Clusters, Velvet Holly Leaves and ribbon. As a finishing touch, I added the lovely sentiment tag from Classic Christmas along with a tiny image from the 6x6 paper pad.
And what is Christmas without Christmas cards? Classic Christmas is overflowing with gorgeous images like this one. I treated the image with UTEE to make it look like old glass. Antique Gold Ribbon, an altered Idea-Ology deer, frosty jingle bells, and beautiful florals make this card one that will go in the "keep" pile for sure!
To make this fancy flower, I layered a Briar Canvas Rose from the Holiday Mix on top of a white poinsettia, then added a pearl to the center.
Gift cards are such a popular thing now, so I created a special little gift card envelope that slips behind the belly band on the left hand side of the card. I used the stickers from Classic Christmas to spell out a greeting, and tucked a chocolate inside the envelope. I love it when a card does double duty as a gift, don't you?
I hope I've shared some ideas for holiday gifts and cards that inspire your creativity. I think handmade holidays are the best!
Thanks for stopping by!
Cheerio,
kathy
Product Links
Botanica Sugared Berry Clusters/Peach
Vintage Velvet Holly Leaves Pack x36
Vintage Velvet Holly Leaf Pick
Petaloo Red Crochet Trim
Authentique Classic Christmas Collection
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I hope you've enjoyed today's projects that were created just for this fabulous hop! Be sure to take some "me" time during this busy month and get creative!
Now, about those prizes...
PRIZES ... 2 WINNERS !!!!
What's in the prize?
Classic Christmas PRIZE of 6x6 paper & 6 packs of flowers to match ...
Retro Christmas PRIZE of 6 x 6 paper & 6 packs of flowers to match ...
FIVE WAYS TO ENTER :
1. Leave us a message ...
each day on the Petaloo Blog ... (scroll to the bottom of each days post)
2. LIKE US & enter our FB contest ...
on our Petaloo FB page here
3. Post our Giveaway on ... your FB page
& let us know you have done so
4. Follow us on ... Instagram here
5. Re pin a Christmas project from Pinterest here
BONUS:
Authentique will be giving away prizes too ... here
Good luck, have fun & enjoy the HOP!
Your Friends at Petaloo
xxxooo
What gorgeous creations, pinned the sleigh. https://www.pinterest.com/LydCG65/g45-christmas/
Shared your give-away https://www.facebook.com/lydia.guijt?pnref=story
And have been following you on Instagram already for a long time.
Posted by: Lydia Guijt | 12/11/2016 at 09:17 PM
Beautiful projects! The sled is gorgeous.
Posted by: Laurie Elliott Black | 12/10/2016 at 02:02 PM
I follow on FB and IG! xoxo
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1119706054 | 12/09/2016 at 06:19 PM
I saved Kathy's gorgeous sled to my pinterest Petaloo inspiration page here: https://www.pinterest.com/scrappygirl21/petaloo-inspiration-2016/
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1119706054 | 12/09/2016 at 06:18 PM
Wowzers!!! Kathy's gorgeous projects are a delight to the eye and dazzle the creative mind!!! I absolutely love everything and feel super warm, fuzzy and inspired inside!!! thank you for this awesome hop!!! xoxo
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1119706054 | 12/09/2016 at 06:17 PM
IG Follower: https://www.instagram.com/petaloointernational/?hl=en
Posted by: Beverly | 12/08/2016 at 09:58 PM
Loved all of your vintage card but LOVED your pretty one with the little deer!! Pinned it too!
Posted by: Beverly | 12/08/2016 at 09:50 PM
https://www.facebook.com/beverly.jordan.121/posts/10208552831841415?pnref=story
Shared on FB
Posted by: Beverly | 12/08/2016 at 09:49 PM
Pinned: https://www.pinterest.com/beverlyjordan/authentique-paper-petaloo/
Posted by: Beverly | 12/08/2016 at 09:48 PM
Authentique and Petaloo board:
https://www.pinterest.com/beverlyjordan/authentique-paper-petaloo/
Posted by: Beverly | 12/08/2016 at 09:47 PM
Shared on FB and repinned on Pinterest
Posted by: Ruth Medrano | 12/08/2016 at 11:59 AM
5. I've just pinned as Arianna Barbara https://www.pinterest.com/pin/138907969737455612/
Posted by: Arianna Barbara | 12/08/2016 at 04:50 AM
4. Follow you on Instagram like raggiodiluc3
Posted by: Arianna Barbara | 12/08/2016 at 04:50 AM
3. I've just shared about your giveaway on FB: https://www.facebook.com/arianna.barbara.1/posts/1217716174975996?pnref=story
Posted by: Arianna Barbara | 12/08/2016 at 04:49 AM
2. I'm already follow you on FB like Arianna Barbara and I already entered on your FB contest
Posted by: Arianna Barbara | 12/08/2016 at 04:49 AM
1. Oh wow! Such adorable projects!!! <3
Posted by: Arianna Barbara | 12/08/2016 at 04:48 AM
Great presentation Kathy... Petaloo and Authentique are two great complementary companies
Posted by: Ava Gavloski | 12/08/2016 at 04:25 AM
Love the beautiful projects. The sled is fantastic.
Posted by: Gilda | 12/07/2016 at 09:10 PM
All of today's projects are inspiring! That sleigh is gorgeous!
Posted by: Bethany Roberge | 12/07/2016 at 06:59 PM
I was having a hard day and decided to come to your blog for uplifting inspiration! Boy did I hit the mother load. Your sled is just stunning. I love the crackle effect you applied it is just gorgeous. Thank you so much for being such a fantastic artist! Happy Holidays!!
Posted by: Denise Sullivan | 12/07/2016 at 06:42 PM
I pinned here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/108579040996181676/
Posted by: Rebecca Yahrling | 12/07/2016 at 02:44 PM
Liked and shared
on FaceBook.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Chph4evr | 12/07/2016 at 01:55 PM
Fabulous projects!
All are so original
and lovely.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Chph4evr | 12/07/2016 at 01:55 PM
Pinned at this address:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/52846995607599218/
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Chph4evr | 12/07/2016 at 01:55 PM
pinned
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/145593000434098926/
Posted by: mjmarmo | 12/07/2016 at 01:41 PM