Snowman Ornament & Tutorial

I recently got a couple of new Sizzix dies and wanted to give them a whirl.  

What I came up with is this cute little snowman ornament.  

Read below for details on how to create your own! 

Step One:  Prepare the Base

• Using the MINI CABINET CARD DIE cut a piece of Grungeboard and a book page. (Tip:  Grungeboard is a perfect material to use for an ornament as it is very sturdy)
• Attach the book page to the Grungeboard using matte multi-medium.  Let dry.
• Stamp snowflakes (Stampers Anonymous--Grunge Flakes) with embossing ink and emboss with white EP.
• Using Distress Inks (Tumbled Glass, Faded Jeans, Chipped Sapphire) and a blending tool, randomly ink the book page and the edges.  Use Chipped Sapphire to color back of Grungeboard.
• Using hole punch pliers, punch hanging holes.  (Tip:  I use one made for jewelry--Vintage Hole Punch Pliers)  Add silver cording to hang.

Step Two:  Create the Snowflake

• Using the MINI SNOWFLAKE ROSETTES DIE cut using blue DP.  Assemble snowflake.  (Tip:  Use hot glue to securely create the rosette)
• Ink edges of snowflake with Distress Ink (Faded Jeans).
• Hot glue on the snowflake sequin and attach blue gem. 

 Step Three:  Stamp and Color Snowman

• Stamp snowman (Inkadinkado--Ornate Christmas) on watercolor paper using Jet Black Archival Ink.
• Using Distress Markers (Tumbled Glass & Spun Sugar) and a water pen, add color to the snowman. (Tip:  Add heavier shading along the left edges and under the scarf)
• Fussy cut out snowman.  (Tip:  Don't even try to cut the fringe!)
• Using the multi-media, add a thin coat to the white parts of the snowman.  Sprinkle on Distress Stickles Dry Glitter (Rock Candy) and let dry.
• Add Distress Stickles (Black Soot) to buttons, nose, arms and hat.  Let dry.

Step Four:  Create the Letters

• Apply aluminum duct tape to a piece of cardstock or watercolor paper.  Place pieces on the S-N-O-W letters of the VINTAGE MARKET ALPHABET DIE and diecut.  (Tip:  Be sure to place the aluminum side down onto the die)
• Using a Distress Marker (Chipped Sapphire) color the paper edges of the letters
• Add foam tape pieces on the back of each letter.  (See Tip below)

 

Step Five:  Putting It All Together

• Use Scor-Tape to attach the snowman to the base.  Gently bend up his arms.
• Use several glue dots to attach the rosette snowflake.
• Peel off the foam tape paper on the letters and attach along the side.
• Use a glue dot to attach the top sequin snowflake and add small blue gem.
• Sign your name/year on the back and enjoy or give as a gift!

This Ornament is Entered Into the Following Challenges:

STAMPTACULAR SUNDAY--#193 ANYTHING BUT A CARD

ADDICTED TO STAMPS--BINGO

Bingo-Glitter, Embossed, Snowflake

2 SISTERS CHALLENGE BLOG--#121 SNOWFLAKES

SWEET STAMPIN'--DIES & PUNCHES

STAMPIN' FOR THE WEEKEND--#23 LET IT SNOW

WINTER WONDERLAND--RED & BLUE

4 CRAFTY CHICKS--#119 SNOWMEN
PAPER CRAFTING JOURNEY--CHRISTMAS PROJECTS
STUDIO L3--CCC #32 PAPER ROSETTE
SIMON SAYS STAMP & SHOW--INSPIRED BY TIM'S 12 TAGS
MY GRAFICO--ANYTHING GOES