Halloween Graveyard Haunting

I hope everyone is having a fabulous fall!  For this month's project, I wanted to celebrate Halloween - in particular Halloween Graveyard Haunting!  There's certainly a trend toward decorating for Halloween as we generally do for Christmas.  Globecraft Memories ornaments are perfect for the celebration!  

When I first approached this project, I had ideas...but really wasn't sure how to execute them.  And here's my confession...I was having so much fun creating - I FORGOT to take pictures along the way!  However, steps are outlined below...and what's more important - I summon you to give this a haunted try!

Supplies Used

• Globecraft Memories Halloween Graveyard Haunting Ornament
• Little Fancy Oval Bubble Frame
• Green Cardstock
• Orange Cardstock
• Sizzix Embossing Plate - Flower Rings
• Black Embossing Enamel Powder
• Black Ink
• Black Acrylic Paint
• Silver Glitter (Glitter Ritz used)
• Sheer Black Ribbon

Instructions

• Cover the middle layer of the Little Fancy Oval Bubble Frame with Green Cardstock.  Distress edges with black ink.  (Use the rest of the bubble frame for another project!)
• Emboss the Orange Cardstock with Sizzix Embossing Plate (Flower Rings).  Distress flowers with black ink.
• Emboss the center layer (design) of the Halloween Graveyard Haunting Ornament with Black Embossing Powder.  For a matte look, Copic markers work well!  Actually, just about any media works great - try your favorite!
• The ornament frame comes with two bubbles.  Paint the back bubble with Black Acrylic Paint.  You will need to paint several layers - allowing to dry between layers.  Acrylic paint dries quickly, though, so this project can be finished rather quickly.
• Once the back bubble is solidly coated with Black Acrylic Paint, add one more layer.  While this layer is still wet, sparingly cover with Silver Glitter for that full-moonlight effect.  Allow to dry - shake off any excess glitter before assembling bubble frame.
• Assemble Bubble Frame - Orange Layer on top of Black Embossed Design Layer on top of Green Layer.
• Add Ribbon Bow to the Ornament Hole.

BTW, here's your chance to get 25% off your entire next order from Globecraft Memories/Piccolo Decor!  Enter Coupon Code TS25 on your next order for your discount - This discount is only good through Halloween, so be sure to stock up now!

One more CHA Halloween Project

I get to share one more project that went to CHA for the Winter show in Chicago:

This is the Pumpkins Ornament available for $3.99. I embossed the pieces with Siam Silver ($6.49) and then inked them with alcohol inks. For the vines on the pumpkins I used the Medium Flourishes charm set ($3.99), embossed with the Mossy Glen enamel ($6.49). Before I adhered everything together I added a bit of moss to the inside of my piece. It's backed with just plain white cardstock so I could make sure and glue all my moss down securely.. nothing worse than moss (or other bits!) floating around inside a plastic globe! On the outside of my globe I twirled some brown wire and adhered a vintage button to the top. Sort of a "third" pumpkin on the outside :) 

A little vintage Halloween @ CHA

Hello Globecraft fans!! DeeDee here today.. and I have the distinct pleasure of sharing one of my favorite globes.. it was even at Summer CHA in Chicago on display for Globecraft Memories and Hobby Baby in their booth!!!

I used the
Trick Or Treat Ornament - $3.99

To alter the frame I distressed the edges with Vintage photo distress stain, and stamped the frame surface with a Viva Las VegaStamps! stamp. I backed the ornament with plain white cardstock, topped the it with a gorgeous silk vintage ribbon and blinged it up a little with some half pearls. 

This photo helps show off the dimension of these super fun ornaments.
there are tons of other ornaments, both Halloween and Christmas.. find them all at Piccolodecor.com and don't forget to use coupon code TS25 for 25% off your order!

Christmas in July in Green Valley, AZ

It's Christmas in July all over - be sure to see scroll down to all the Designer posts to see new Christmas Ornaments by Globecraft Memories..

But I'm especially excited, because this afternoon 20 women in Green Valley, AZ, will be introduced to Globecraft Memories as we make this ornament at Christmas in July Retreat at AZ Scrapbooking.  Looking forward to sharing Globecraft Memories with this fun group of women!

Christmas In July

Hello Hobby Baby fans!  Jan here to share this beautiful Angel and Baby Jesus Ornament by GlobeCraft Memories.   These are so new, that they are not yet on the website but will be soon.  Be sure to use the PROMO CODE TS25 to receive 25% off your order.  This ornament is one of my favorites and I hope you'll think outside the box and create some beautiful Christmas ornaments, too! I decided to think outside the box and add wings to the outside of the ornament.

the back (Love the wings!)

Supplies:

Pearl  (Paper Studio)

Paper (Momenta)

Wings (Mangelson's)

Glue (Helmar 450 Quick Dry)

Angel and Baby Jesus Ornament (GlobeCraft Memories)

Gesso (Golden)

Markers (Copic)

Moss

Christmas In JULY!!!

These and more Christmas Ornaments are NEW from Hobby Baby! You will see them in the online store real soon!!! 

They are easy to assemble

Light Weight

Measure Approx. 3.3 x 4 x 2 inches

Outer frame 14K Gold Piccolo Powder and inner frame, Wise-men and Piccolo Card Decor Siam Silver Piccolo Powder. Inside back of globe painted with black acrylic and sprinkled with Pure Sparkle Gold Glitter.   

Outer frame Temple Stone Piccolo Powder and inner frame  14K Gold  Piccolo Powder. The manger scene is painted with black and brown acrylic paint and sealed with Glastique   Gloss Flexible Finishing Glaze. Inside back of globe painted with dark blue acrylic and sprinkled with Pure Sparkle Silver Glitter.

Outer frame Mossy Glen Piccolo Powder and inner frame, angel, infant and Piccolo Card Decor 14K Gold  Piccolo Powder. Inside back of globe painted with dark blue acrylic and sprinkled with Pure Sparkle Gold Glitter. 

Outer frame painted with red acrylic and sprinkled with  Pure Sparkle Gold Glitter. Santa is painted with red black & white acrylic sealed Glastique Gloss Flexible Finishing Glaze. Santa's trim is White Flower Soft attached with Glastique. The inner frame is Mossy Glen Piccolo Powder  Inside back of globe painted with light green acrylic. The globe background is with Pure Sparkle Gold Glitter. Piccolo Card Decor 14K Gold  Piccolo Powder.

You can order any of their products HERE for 25% off if you use TS25 as your coupon code.

Gettin' a little spoooooky!

Hello everybody! Hope all is well :) 

Today I've got a sneak peek for you!!

A Halloween Globe Ornament by Globecraft Memories. They're new, they're fun... and you'll totally dig decorating them!! (keep an eye on the site, the'll be there!!) Today's show is.... a graveyard!! I chose to give this one three layers of the Piccolo vintage silver embossing enamel which was adhered to the frame using the Embossing Powder Adhesive and then blasted with a heat gun. Then I rubbed it down with a black reinker and wiped off excess ink. 

The background is a piece of solid black cardstock. and the twine is just something I had laying around. it sort of holds its shape when you crinkle it up. Don't forget right now we have a 25% off coupon for you to use if you plan on making any Globecraft Memories purchases... Use coupon code "TS25" =) 

-DeeDee