Decorating the Tree! (Instructions too!)

Here is a tree ornament I made using the (about to retire) "Holiday Tag Team" set. I just LOVE that set. Personally I think Stampin' Up! should talk to me first before they retire something!!! LOL I got the tins from Oriental Trading Company. The item number is 65/90057. You can also get them in the beading section of Joann's. They come in a package of 6. I don't remember how much they were but with the coupon they aren't all that expensive. Under $5 with the coupon!!

I stamped the snowman on Whisper White card stock using black Staz On. I colored it in and then cut it out using the Coluzzle System cutter. I used Crystal Effects to affix it to the inside of the tin. I chose Chrystal Effects because I knew it would give a tight bond. Tape could cause the paper to curl in time and it would also leave gaps where I didn't get enough tape on it. And tape never dries so if any was exactly on the edges it would cause the micro beads to stick there. Once the crystal effects dried I added a heaping teaspoonful of clear micro beads. Then again with the Crystal Effects I ran a little around the bottom outer lip and put the cover on to seal it all up.

I used the Sticky Strip tape around the outside seam. I measured it to go only half way around and then I cut that piece up the middle because it was to wide for the ribbon I was using. I added the red grosgrain ribbon to the sticky tape. I started at the bottom with both raw ends. Match the raw ends together to give the illusion of it being just one piece of ribbon. If you don't like the looks of a seam at the bottom you can cover it with a button or a half pearl from the Pretties Kit. Lay the ribbon all the way up to the top of the ornament. Make sure you get it on fairly straight. You want to accomplish this in one or two tries, more than that and the tape loses it's stickiness and you'll have to reapply it. I had cut my piece of ribbon 12 inches long so that left me a 3 inch loop at the top of my ornament. I tied white grosgrain ribbon near the tin to hid how the loop was made.

There is another way you can tie the ribbon onto your tin without the seam at the bottom. It does require more ribbon. I don't know exactly how much because I don't use this technique very often just because it requires more ribbon and I usually don't make just one of an item. For this technique you will fold the ribbon in half to find center. This center will be at the bottom of your tin. You will still want to add some tape to around the tin to help hold the ribbon on. Tie a knot at the top of the tin. Take something round like your Crystal Effects bottle or a Tacky Glue bottle and tie the ribbon around that too, making a knot and then a bow. Don't tie it too tight, you don't what to have to explain why there is a glue bottle hanging on your tree with the tin!!! LOL And NO, I'm not speaking from experience there!!! REALLY!!!!! After you get the bow ties and the ends trimmed, remove the bottle and your ornament is ready to hang.

These are fun and they make very inexpensive gifts. They do sell well at craft fairs. And they make excellent Stamp Camp items.

Thank you SO much for stopping by,

Wanda