Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Christmas -Day Two with Michele Kovack

Just a reminder that we still have active Blog Candy from The JustRite Christmas Blog Hop which is open until Midnight August 19th. For all the details go to the Blog Hop..You will find the blog candy details at the bottom of this post. Goodluck to everyone.

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Here's Michele:
I created a couple of little candy canisters for Christmas. Being a teacher, I am always looking for little, inexpensive, but thoughtful gifts to give fellow teachers, aides, bus drivers etc. I found these blue canisters at Michaels in the dollar bins. I decided to work with the blue in them by using paper from Basic Grey. I simply used my scalloped border punch then adhered the paper to the canister. For the top, I used my circle Nestibilities. The image and sentiment are from the JB 08775 Something Sweet stamp set.





The snowman was colored in using Copics and then cut him out. The sentiment was stamped on a separate piece of paper, cut out with a circular Nestie. Then I placed a smaller round Nestie in the center so when I airbrushed I was left with a white rim. I placed the snowman in the center with a pop dot. I added white Flower Soft to the "ground" to act as the snow.






To dress up the canisters I added a pretty satin bow and then a "sugared" snowflake. I did this by cutting the snowflake with my Spellbinder's snowflake die, coated it with glue and added Diamond Dust. This is a very chunky glitter with lots of sparkle. To add a bit of color, I sprayed it with Glimmer Mist. After it was dry, I tied it to my satin bow. Now, just add some pretty Christmas candy, and you've got a great little gift!

Stop back tomorrow to see Michele's next Christmas Project.

Keep us in mind....."When it needs to be JustRite".

28 comments:

A Consuming Passion said...

gorgeous project - what great little stamp.

Ida D. said...

All these holiday projects is getting me in the mood to kickstart my holiday cardmaking.

Kathy W said...

Wow, I love this project. This little snowman is so cute, and I really like the soft, airbrushed background around the snowman. I need to get some of that Flower Soft for snow! Thanks for sharing; this set from the new release is at the top of my list.

Patty Williams said...

So very cute ! Love Snowmen !

If I could afford it, I'd own every single thing Just Rite makes!

I love all the new Autum and Holiday stamps... but then I love all the old JR stamps too !

Just gotta win the lottery :) LOL

slbt17 said...

oh - how cute!
all these stamps look like so much fun .... the wish list just keeps growing!
Sandra

Donna said...

I just love that snowman! He is soooo cute! And a great idea, too. There are always last minute gifts and this would be perfect to have done ahead of time. Thansk for sharing this!

Rosie said...

Your website prompted me to organize the few Just Rite products I do have so that I know what I HAVE TO BUY. o:) Love all your products incorporating Nesties which always adds. Thank you for sharing. Rosie

Sandy P said...

I love all of the Christmas stamps and projects! Can't wait to start my Christmas cards!

Charlene said...

I love all these new sets but my favorite is the adorable little snowman. He is just too cute

Hope to win!!

Anonymous said...

That is SO cute.. and a great idea for a little gift!

Swedie

Anonymous said...

Very cute idea - and always looking for nice gift ideas that don't break your bank.

Jean said...

Great stamp! I can't decide which stamp I like better for the holidays! I own some and your company keeps coming out with more and more that I "just" can't live without.

Anonymous said...

OOOOOh, the little snowman is just so cute. I love how you have colored him, and especially the shading around the outside. Thank you for sharing!
Hugs, Anne. dinkuminkum at yahoo dot co dot nz.

Anonymous said...

Realy cute! I will have to look for those tins the next time I am at M's!

lisa808 said...

Such cute containers.

CARLA PREDIGER said...

Lovely project. Despite most of the people think Christmas is far away, time runs and it will be junst after the next corner. The snowman is really cute.

Susan said...

Super project idea. Love the colours & that snowman is darling.
Thanks for the great ideas.

Kim H. said...

OMG tooo cute! I love snowmen and LOVE JustRite stamps. Onto the wish list this goes........

Anonymous said...

OMG! I can't believe all that can be done with these little stamps sets. I think I am in LOVE with the whole bunch. You would not believe my wish list since if found this web site.

Unknown said...

Very cute! I love that snowman.

Marie Bingaman said...

Michele, these are just gorgeous!

Alma said...

I love all of these Christmas Stamps. The snowman is so cute!!!
I want one of everything!
I can't wait to start on Christmas cards. Thanks for the great ideas!

brenda a said...

I am not sure what flower soft is but the snowman is so cute.

* Shell B.* said...

These snow men are so adorable! Just Rite keeps coming up with some great stuff.......thanks for keeping us inspired!

Shell~Alaska

d'Dragon said...

Love the little canisters - so sweet!

Cindy H. said...

Wow, I love what you did with this new JustRite image and sentiment!! What a great idea! I use these little tins every year, too, to put homemade candy in them, so I think I need to get shopping!

kathy s said...

cute project- great idea- love those snowflakes

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous!