Kicking off our 12 Days of Holiday Giving? Megan Hoeppner here, and it looks like I’m the first winner at this party! What a treat it is to welcome you to this holiday extravaganza!
Each year, this online event gains in popularity and population. By that, I mean it grows in its offering as word continues to spread about the fun. This year, the giving includes prizes galore, more project ideas than ever before, and the overall excitement you create. So it seems only fitting to begin with a sincere THANK YOU. This goes out to our generous sponsors, our truly talented project contributors, and, of course, you, who make it all possible and fun!!
For my project, I thought I’d share how the home décor piece I created for my editor’s note in our Winter 2016 issue came together.
I had such fun working with the White Wood Panel from Jillibean Soup. Inspired by the My Mind’s Eye chipboard letter stickers I used, which have white and pink backgrounds, I began by masking the top portion off using painter’s tape and then staining the area pink.
To make the stain, I mixed 1 part acrylic paint with three parts water. I applied a coat, absorbed the excess with a paper towel, and applied another coat. It only took the two coats to get it where I wanted it, but this is certainly a technique that you can play with to get the color you love.
Once the paint dried (dries fast!), I masked off a triangle using painters tape and painted it with the same pink stain. I used a small chipboard tree as my guide, positioning the tape so it ran parallel to the tree’s edge.
I wanted the image to stand out a bit more, so I then outlined the outer edges with glitter glue (Stickles from Ranger).
I didn’t love how gold the gold was, so I added a second layer of clear glitter glue. I also added some detailing to the tree, inspired by the detailing on the chipboard tree.
Once all of this was complete, I set the block aside to dry for a bit. I then went to work decorating. I added enamel dots to the tree, the stickers that inspired it all across the top, a die cut ampersand from Simple Stories, a plastic reindeer, more glitter glue touches, and some white acrylic paint with sprinkles dropped in to create snow.
I had thought I was going to screw little hooks into the bottom and make this a bitty stocking holder, but I’ve yet to do so. What are your thoughts? Leave it as is or add the hooks?
I just LOVE holiday crafting. To see the December Daily scrapbook album I made this year, as well as other holiday crafts, I invite you to check out my blog.
Thanks again for being a part of the fun of our 12 Days of Holiday Giving! We just love playing Santa Claus and celebrating the season and spirit of giving with you.
Happy holidays!
Megan Hoeppner, SCT editor-in-chief
"12 days of holiday giving" Giveaway - DAY ONE
We are very grateful to our partners and are thrilled to kick off this event with our friends from Janome and American Crafts. Each of these companies have been long time partners who not only support all that we do, but they love helping us celebrate too. So let's start humming our favourite holiday tune (it's ok if you're in public, people will think it's catchy!), and let's get going!
"On the first day of Scrapbook & Cards Today 12 day of holiday giving, SCT gave to me...
No project is complete without at least a little sewing… or so we believe at Janome Canada! You can stitch together layouts without the fuss of glue and adhesives while adding warmth and charm with a touch of thread. The Sew Mini is a five pound sewing machine, complete with a drop-in bobbin, a range of stitches and petite foot pedal. It is a perfect crafting companion when traveling to retreats (like a Crop & Create!) We invite you to share the fun of sewing your next project with a friend, as Janome is pleased to offer not one but TWO Sew Mini machines to today’s lucky winner!
Our second ah-mazing prize today is from our friends at American Crafts!
Capture weekend vibes and everyday, happy moments with Saturday by Dear Lizzy for American Crafts. Fun graphics and icons are presented in a coordinating palette of bright blue, taxi yellow, cheerful red-orange with accents of bold black. Images of cameras, glasses and food items are featured on patterned paper, stickers and other versatile embellishments!
And finally a little gift from us here at SCT...
Make a date to create! Our 2017 Creative Planner is here. Keeping track of to-dos and appointments has never been so fun. New this year, each of the 13 months in this calendar are on two-page spreads! This means plenty of room for you to dress up the dates as you plan your life. But life shouldn't be all work without a little play, which is why you'll also find monthly scrapbook ideas and seasonal paper crafts to keep you inspired. Plus, discover new techniques, design pointers, colour theory instruction, creative planner tips, sketches, and more! As 2017 comes to a close, you'll be a crafting expert and have a complete planner of memories to enjoy.
Wow! What a way to kick off our "12 days" event! For an opportunity to win today's prizes, be sure to leave a comment below by midnight EST, December 23rd. On December 24th one winner from each day will be randomly selected and announced right here!
We hope you'll take a few moments to head on over to the Facebook pages of today's sponsors to give them a HUGE thank you for their generous prizes. They really do notice when you comment! And if you don't like SCT already on Facebook we sure hope you will. We would love to hit 110K fans this weekend! See you tomorrow!
I would love this prize. Would give me a chance to stay in my little pink world. Thanks S&CT!
Posted by: Helena | December 10, 2016 at 10:03 AM
I'm so glad you showed how you made that beautiful board.
Posted by: Marcia scantlin | December 10, 2016 at 10:04 AM
LOVE, LOVE, Love the Home Decor Piece. I will be saving this, so that I can get the stuff and make it before next year. Thanks for the idea and instructions.
Posted by: Colleen Flathers | December 10, 2016 at 10:07 AM
such a pretty decor board for the festive season, love the soft pink hue!
Posted by: Heaney Hong | December 10, 2016 at 10:12 AM
Love that pink sewing machine. Too cute. Thanks for the chance
Posted by: Tammy | December 10, 2016 at 10:12 AM
Love to win this. Thanks
Posted by: Marcella Poirier | December 10, 2016 at 10:14 AM
Beautiful Holiday home decor board. Love the pink color! Nice sewing machine for papers.
Posted by: bette | December 10, 2016 at 10:15 AM
Wow.. what a wonderful way to start out. Awesome gifts!
Posted by: Barb | December 10, 2016 at 10:17 AM
The pink board is just too cute, thanks for sharing! Would love a chance to win the prizes. Thanks!
Posted by: Cori G | December 10, 2016 at 10:19 AM
That little sewing machine is adorable! What a great prize... all the prizes are sweet and would love to win one of them.
Posted by: Michelle Peacey | December 10, 2016 at 10:19 AM
I love your project. I would keep it as is coz that's just me. Love it.
Posted by: Deepa Lakshman | December 10, 2016 at 10:19 AM
What a way to start! These prizes are fantastic and I would love to add them to my craft room!
Posted by: Janice Macfarlane | December 10, 2016 at 10:21 AM
In love with the pink sewing machine and always all things by American crafts! Received my planner yesterday it is awesome. Ps leave the books off perfect just the way it is
Posted by: Jmag | December 10, 2016 at 10:22 AM
Gorgeous project. I like it the way it is, so I probably wouldn't add the hooks. Such fun giveaways, who knew they made pink sewing machines!
Posted by: KariLynn L | December 10, 2016 at 10:23 AM
Love your project! I think it's sweet as it is. Oh my goodness! A mini pink sewing machine! NEED! I don't have much space for scrapping and cardmaking. A mini machine would be perfect! Thanks so much for the fabulous prizes!
Posted by: BunnyD | December 10, 2016 at 10:23 AM
That board was the first thing I noticed as I quickly flipped through the pages of the magazine. So adorable! Thanks for the opportunity to win such great prizes!
Posted by: Sheri | December 10, 2016 at 10:23 AM
What a gorgeous project! Lovely Christmas decor. And a wonderful prize pack today. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Donna Rinckel | December 10, 2016 at 10:26 AM
That board you made is beautiful! I love the unexpected colors and how soft and pretty it is.
Posted by: Cindy deRosier | December 10, 2016 at 10:26 AM
What great prizes! I love the baby Janome, it would go along with our full sized one!
Posted by: alexandra provence | December 10, 2016 at 10:29 AM
You went to my happy place, all pink and white and glittery gold! How did you know, lol? Thanks for the chance to win such a fabulous prize :)
Posted by: Melissa Joyes | December 10, 2016 at 10:34 AM
Love the soft colours of your Christmas panel. It's so pretty.
Posted by: SuzanD | December 10, 2016 at 10:36 AM
Such wonderful Project ideas. Thanks for the inspiration and chances to win
Posted by: Sue Moody | December 10, 2016 at 10:39 AM
Wow! What a great way to start off the 12 days of Christmas. Three great prizes. Thank you to all the sponsors. Wishing everyone a healthy and happy holiday season!
Posted by: Judy | December 10, 2016 at 10:55 AM
Such generous gifts! I would share with my dear scrapping friend! Love it all especially the pink machines and the planner! Great way to celebrate the season!thanks!!
Posted by: cynthia link | December 10, 2016 at 10:55 AM
Love the beautiful board...I think I would add hooks for stockings!
And then the pride pack! Awesome is all I can say! I've been eyeing the sew mini! great minds!
Posted by: Debbie Klassen Lamboo | December 10, 2016 at 10:56 AM