Winter Snowflake Card w/ Video

Forgot to send Chrsitmas card but still want to?  Check out this fun and fast card using washi tape form and the stamps from Paper Wings Productions to make a winter greetings card!!

Here is a video filled of fun card ideas including the little tutorial for making the snowflake card.

It is never too late in the winter season to send out those winter card to friends and family!!

Supplies Used

Card - Canvas Corp

Washi Tape - Eyelet Outlet

Foil - Rinea

Punch - Fiskars

Stamps - Paper Wings Productions

Ink - Brutus Monroe

Adhesive - Xyron

Erin Reed - Designer & Artist

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wishing you merry Christmas shaker card

Hi, it's Ashley here today and I'm sharing a Christmas shaker card that I think is super cute! To start, I used a polka dot stencil and distress inks for my card base. Next, I used a circle die to cut out the center of my card.

Then I started working on my sentiment for the inside of the card. I used the Fall Mix It Up stamp set to stamp 'wishing you' and Say It Winter Greetings stamp set for 'merry Christmas.' I heat embossed 'merry' with green embossing powder and I love the font for 'Christmas.'

My final step was to finish the shaker card. Using the Fuse tool makes shaker cards super easy! I added some sequins, a little resin piece, and then I stamped an ornament and some stars from the Winter Wood Cuts stamp set, fussy cut those, and threw them in there too. Here's my finished card:

Thanks for looking! :)

warm winter wishes

We had our first snow of the season in Indiana this weekend and it put me in the mood to bundle up the penguin in the Winter Wonderland stamp set:

I wanted to use the penguin from the Winter Wonderland stamp set and I wanted to bundle him up with a hat and a scarf. I stamped my penguin and the hat and fussy cut them both. Then I stamped the image of the wolf wearing the scarf and fussy cut the scarf.

I colored the hat and scarf with Copic markers and attached them to my penguin. Then I attached the penguin to my card. I stamped the sentiment using the Say It Winter Greetings stamp set.

For a little bling, I added snowflakes using the Sparkle red rubber cling stamp set. I heat embossed them with silver embossing powder.

Here's my finished card:

Thanks so much for looking! Hoping you're staying warm this winter :) For more details, check out my blog today, Markland and Main.

Winter Blog Hop & Giveaway

WELCOME to the Paper Wings Productions' Winter Design Team Blog Hop & Giveaway!  This month we're taking you into our Winter Wonderland so get warm and comfy.



Make sure to complete the entire hop for a chance to win this $25.00 gift certificate to the Paper Wings Productions online store.

 For a chance to win all you need to do is:

• be a follower of this blog 
• visit each of the participating designer's blogs and leave a comment  
• come back and leave us a comment telling us you completed the hop.  

To increase your chances of winning:  like our Facebook page and/or invite your friends to the hop.  Be sure to leave a separate comment for each of your additional entries. 

 We will announce the winner here Tuesday, Dec 10th, 2013.

The first stop this month is at Erica's blog:  Erica Rose Creates

***Here is the complete line up just in case you get lost along the way***

Erica Rose Thompson - http://ericarosecreates.blogspot.com

Irit Shalom - http://iritshalom.blogspot.com
Katie Smith - http://www.punkprojects.com

Norma Gomez - http://lilhoneybeestudios.blogspot.com

Carrie Avery - http://www.carrieavery.com
Amber Rasmuss - www.sew-ink.blogspot.com
Cathi O’Neill - www.celticknotted.blogspot.com
Dana Tatar - http://datatar.blogspot.com

***then come back here to leave a comment http://paper-wings-productions.blogspot.com/***

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US, ENJOY THE HOP!!!

Mixed Media Monday - Joy to the World

Happy Monday, Norma G. here!! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend with your family and friends.  I got to catch up with some friends and even did a little shopping here and there.  It's hard to believe that Christmas is only one week away, YIKES!!  I still have a bit more shopping to do and a whole lot of wrapping ahead of me.

Alright, it's time for one of my very favorite things, a little Mixed Media fun!

This week I have a cute little altered box to share with you:

This is a small wooden box that I found at Michaels.  It was on clearance for .84 because the lid is broken off.  I've been wanting to create a shadow box project for awhile and knew that this little box would be perfect.  I used a TON of different materials to create multiple layers of beautiful details on this piece.

I started with the Sleigh Cling Stamp.  You can also find this image in the Winter Cling Stamp Set.  I stamped the sleigh on some plastic packaging with Stazon.  (I really like when I can upcycle something that would normally just go in the trash.)  I left a lip on both the top and bottom so I could adhere it the box.  Next I started working on the box, I used Golden Gel Medium to attach vintage sheet music to the inside of three sides.  I attached a scrap piece of blue scrapbook paper for the top.  Then I randomly stamped snowflakes in various shades of blue on the sheet music.  For a little sparkle, I applied a thin layer of glue and sprinkled Blue Diamond Fairy Dust.

For the bottom I used a scrap of beautiful gold sequence fabric.  I like the way the sequence reflects off of the plastic and adds a beautiful effect to the background.

A winter scene wouldn't be complete without some trees right?!  I used the trees from the Pines Cling Stamp Set.  I stamped the larger tree with Close To My Heart ink in Ponderosa Pine and embossed with Green Tinsel.  For the smaller tree, I used Tim Holtz Iced Spruce Distress Ink and embossed with Antique Gold.  I fussy cut both trees leaving a lip on the bottom for attaching to the box.

Here's another look into the box.  So with the inside complete, I began working on all of the little details that finish off the project.

I created a cute little snowflake banner to hang on the top with my sewing machine.  I really wish I had a circle punch for this part but since I don't, I had to improvise ;D  I used my Cricut George cartridge to cut four 3/4" circles and four 1/2" circles.  Next I stamped various snowflakes with varying shades of blue and embossed with Blue Tinsel.  Then I carefully ran the circles through my sewing machine to create the banner.

For the angel, I used the Build A Shrine Stamp Set, she's stamped in CTM Black ink and embossed with Antique Gold.  I used a white gel pen to highlight the wings and TH Distress markers to color in her face.  For the star, I used a gold gel pen.  I also flanked the angel with a stamp from the Flourish Elements Cling Stamp Set.  I cut the banner with the Cricut Stand & Salute cartridge and it's cut at 1".  The sentiment is from the Wise Men Cling Stamp Set and is embossed in black.  The edges of the banner are distressed with TH Old Paper Distress Ink.

I added silver tinsel around all of the edges, some sheer ribbon, miniature snowflake ornaments, bling and beaded trim to complete the project.

The tag is from my stash, I like the pop of red plus it kinda pulls out the red thread on the snowflake banner.

Here's one last look at my little altered Christmas box :D  If you'd like to recreate this box, you could use any box you have lying around like, you could even add a little battery operated tea light in the inside.

Okay here's a recap of the supplies I used on this project:

5x5x2.5 box

Vintage Sheet Music & Blue Scrapbook Paper 

Blue Diamond Fairy Dust

Gold Sequence Fabric

Plastic

PWP Stamps: Sleigh Cling Stamp/Winter Cling Stamp Set, Pines Cling Stamp Set, Snowflakes/Holiday Greetings Cling Stamp Set/Snowy Cling Stamp Set, Build A Shrine Stamp Set, Flourish Elements Cling Stamp Set, and Wise Men Cling Stamp Set

Inks: Close to My Heart Black & Ponderosa Pine, Tim Holtz Old Paper & Iced Spruce Distress Ink, Color Box Aqua & Glacier Ice

Embossing Powders: Green & Blue Tinsel, Black and Antique Gold

Gel Pens: White & Gold
Tim Holtz Distress Marker: Scattered Straw

Cricut Cartridges: George & Stand & Salute

Beaded trim, sheer ribbon, silver tinsel trim, bling & miniature snowflake ornaments

3-D embellishment tag

Golden Gel Medium, Glossy Accents, Elmers glue and Beacon 3-1 Craft Glue

Don't forget to enter the Pin your wish list contest, you have til the 20th to enter.  Just click on the link for all the details!!

Thank you so much for joining us today!  We love reading your comments so keep them coming!!  You can also share your beautiful creations with us on Flickr, so don't be shy!!

Have a Beautiful Day!!!

Feature Friday: Peace on Earth

Good day peeps,

It's Shay here today and thank goodness it is Friday!  I don't know what it is about the end of the year, but life gets a bit crazy.  Why not take a little break and check out the latest offerings from the oh so talented gals this week?  Norma's piece of art is stunning (either version is delightful) and Julie's one beautiful layer cards are anything but flat!

I have a little something sparkly (more so in real life) to share with you.

Using the adorable snowman from the Snowman Love stamp set illustrated by Liz Allen:

1. Heat embossed the snowman using white embossing powder on a circle and again on a scrap of white cardstock.
2. Use three shades of blue Distress Inks and ink blending tool to color in the circle.  The white embossing resists ink so wipe off any ink from the edges of the snowman.
3. Sprinkle water and then spray iridescent spray on the circle.  Allow to dry.  Stamp "peace on earth" from Little Christmas (another sweet sentiment set by Liz Allen) in dark blue ink curving the stamp on your block to mimic the curve of the circle.  Clear stamp are quite flexible. In a darker blue ink edge the circle.
4. Cut out snowman from white cardstock cutting off arms.  Color and decorate snowman as desired.  I added a little pale blue marker and white gel pen to the left edge of the snowman to make the white pop a bit more.  I decorated the snowman with jewels and pearls.  Some of the jewels I colored in with Copic markers to change the color.
5. Adhere decorated snowman on the circle right over the stamped image of the snowman using dimensional adhesive.  Now your snowman has arms without fussy cutting! Whew.
6. Adhere circle to a bought doily or a die cut or punched doily.  Liberally decorate with jewels (and/or glitter, stickles or anything else to make it shine).  Tie bakers twine to top (or any ribbon of your choice).

And here is another image for your viewing pleasure:

This little snowman would add some holiday sparkle on a tree, around the house (or office) or on a present (perhaps add the name of the recipient on the back).  It is sure to create smiles.  Make a few of them to make a knock-out garland.  Another great thing about this snowman ornament/tag is that you can give it to anyone whether they celebrate Christmas or not.

I hope you ink up some Paper Wings Productions stamps and create some holiday sparkle!  We would love to see what you make with Paper Wings Productions stamps.  Add your projects to our flickr group, to Pinterest, comment with a link on this post or even email pictures to us!


AND don't forget to enter to the pin it to win it contest to get free Paper Wing Production stamp goodness!

Take flight,

Shay.

Supplies:
Stamps: Snowman Love and Little Christmas
Cardstock: Georgia-Pacific
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink by Ranger in tumbled glass, broken china and faded jeans; Jenni Bowlin for Ranger in spice tin
Other: ink blending tool by Ranger; pearls and jewels by The Paper Studio; blue pearls by Kaiser Craft; white embossing by Judikins; bakers twine by Doodlebug Design, white gel pen by Signo Uniball; punch by Martha Stewart Crafts; iridescent spray by Memory Mists

What's Up Wednesday - Advent Calendar: Part 1

Hi Peeps!

It's good to be back here on the blog today.  I hope you have been keeping up with all of the recent posts for fall, Halloween, and Day of the Dead from our talented ladies here at the Aviary - Carrie, Norma and Shay!

I'm going to change gears here from fall, to the upcoming winter holidays, and share with you a project I'm working on.  For years I've been intrigued with Advent calendars creadted by other crafters using various papercrafting supplies, and I decided that this would be my year to make my first Advent Calendar and showcase the wide variety of stamps that Paper Wings carries.  Today, I'm highlighting days 1-8.

Aren't these fun?  Let's get a close up look to see more of the details. Just a note:  All of the numbers are stamped in Versa Fine Black Onyx and are from the Perfect Number Clear Set.

Details: Flourish Fun 1 large stamp embossed in Lindy's Gang embossing powder. Winter Mix it Up sentiment stamped in Versa Fine Black Onyx.

Details: The window, bird house and cardinal set up the scene along with one tree trunk from the Howlin' For You set. Distress inks and Distress markers and a Stampin' Up! Chocolate Chip marker add pretty colors and all is finished off with Picket Fence stickles for snow and ice cicles. And, I found a little Liquid Applique and heated it up to make snow on the birdhouse. 

Details: Does this wish list look like yours??  This was too fun to pass up.  The background is inked with Festive Berries distress ink and the ledger is stamped in Pine Needles distress ink. I then added the Top 10 number list and Dear Santa from the Christmas Mix It Up set.

Details: MMM..Marshmallows!  The tag is inked with Tumbled Glass and stamped with flourishes from Flourish Fun 2 and embossed with Irridescent Ice EP from Stampin" Up! The cup from Play with your Coffee is paper pieced on Basic Grey "Figgy" paper.  The cocoa is Chocolate Chip marker again, and the marshmallows are so white from a Souffle pen.

Details: More distress ink on background (love how quick that is) and stamps from the Door set to create the wreath, colored with prisma pencils, and the little gold embossed dots are from Flourish Fun 2 set.  The sentiment is actually from two sets: Christmas Mix It Up and Holiday Mix It Up.

Details: Of course I had to get some sprays out and this one looked a little like a sky to me.  The scene unfolded before my eyes.  A crescent moon from the Build a Scene set, colored in with a VersaMark marker and embossed with Egyptian Gold EP (and the Believe sentiment too from the Dear Santa Cling set).  And the little santa from the Jolly Old St. Nick cling set looks so cute flying in the sky.

Details: I used a little more paper piecing with "vintage" Memory Box Christmas papers, but I accented the papers with the music background and letters from the Perfect Alphabet set to spell out JOY!

Details: This was another tag that I used sprays to create a background.  I thought it was just begging for Whisper White (Stampin' UP!) embossed snowflakes from the Winter Mix It Up set.  I used just a portion of the "peace on earth" from the Typed Wishes to add a simple sentiment.


So, what do you think???  This is only the beginning!  There will be two more installments of the remaining tags.  I've really enjoyed pouring over my Paper Wings stamps and looking for great images to create these fun tags.  I hope you are inspired in some way for your own upcoming holiday projects and we would love to see what you make with these and other Paper Wings Productions stamps.  Add your projects to our flickr group, to Pinterest, comment with a link on this post or even email pictures to us!


"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas......"
Happy Stamping!

Julie