Anything But A Card
by Lisa Elton
Hello friends, Lisa here today with a challenge reminder! This is an easy one as well as fun. You’re invited to make anything but a card! It doesn’t have to be a Christmas project. You’re free to create whatever you like for any occasion. My project is of the Christmas variety, an idea I found on Pinterest. I plan to use them as tags on packages that can then be hung on the tree! Here’s how they all came together.
First up, I used the simple rings die to cut three circles. They were ink blended with light blue ink then topped with MB rub on snowflakes. Each of these was then backed with another white circle, their back sides together. This covered those little lines and creases you get on the reverse side of some die cuts.
The circles were then glued to the backs of 3″ embroidery hoops. I purchased mine on Amazon.
Each hoop was topped with a red bow from the Nordic Wreath set.
A trio of sweet little trees from the Nordic Treeline went inside each ring.
Thin pine sprigs from the Simple Floral Bundle, cut from aqua and silver glitter cardstock, were tucked into the bows.
Each scene got it’s own hand cut snowy hill cut from glitter cardstock. This was adhered to the outside of the hoop to add more depth to the design.
And finally the star of each show! First up the Sweet Nordic Snowman.
He’s joined by his friend, the Nordic Bundled Bear!
And finally, the Joyful Elf!
They all received a twine hanger. This was an easy process and they all went together very quickly! Now it’s your turn. We can’t wait to see what you create and share with us. Have a great day, friends!
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These just couldn’t be any cuter Lisa! So festive and just ADORABLE…your Christmas packages are going to be amazing with these delightful tags attached! Beautifully done my friend!! Hugs. :0)
OH! what a fantastic buildup to the TA DAAA moment, Lisa!! Each one is a work of art, my friend! the person receiving one of these gifts will have a hard time moving on to the gift attached!
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Hi Lisa, I love, love, love all these cute snowmen and displaying them on small hoops was genius, they are absolutely fabulous.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
So adorable, Lisa – love each and every one!! They’d make fabulous ornaments for a Christmas tree too!
These are all so cute, Lisa, and what a great idea to make tags that become ornaments. Everyone will love them!
This is such a great idea, Lisa! I love that you can use them as tags then pop them on the Christmas tree! Darling designs!
Wow! Your tags/ornaments are awesome! You are so clever, and your instructions make it look so easy! I can’t wait to give these a try! Thanks for the inspiration!
Lisa these are so adorable, I might just have to try and make a couple of ornament/tags with hoops ♥
These are so stinkin’ sweet and adorable, Lisa! Wow, I’m blown away, and wish I could come up with something so unique! What a great gift idea
These are darling little keepsakes Lisa! Absolutely adorable.
Super cute set of ornaments, Lisa!
These are just the sweetest, Lisa. I love all the details on your hoop ornaments – the trees, colors, snowy glitter and that fabulous bow in addition to the main characters. Absolutely adorable!!
Oh my gosh, these are SOOOO adorable, Lisa!! xx
Oh, gosh, I love seeing how these developed, Lisa! The characters and scenes are all so cute, and I have to say that bow is the perfect topping. What fun tags/ornaments!
Trio of cuuute tags! Fabulous color combo.
So creative! Absolutely love these and the color combo is wonderful!
Your ornaments are so, so adorable. What a great way to use those Nordic characters. I love the colors you used and the design is just perfect. I love the twine for hanging too.