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For my TV project this month, I chose to use a bauble topper stamp by Outlines. However, I wanted to maximize the use of it, so I created 3 different projects. Here they are.
Here is the source of my inspiration : Outlines - I-972, Sparkle Topper stamp. A poinsettia or other type of flower stamp would also work very well.
First, I wanted to use it for its intended purpose. So I made an ornament topper. Here is the final result:
Materials :
- A clear glass bauble
- ½˝ strips of patterned papers (good use for scraps)
- Stamp
- Smooch ink in colors to match the papers
- Ranger Stickles glue, also in colors to match
- VersaMark pad
- Gold embossing powder
- Heat gun
Steps:
- I began by stamping my design three times with VersaMark and embossed it in gold.
- Next, I colored the designs with Smooch inks and Stickles. I inverted the order of the colors on the first and the second, and I only colored the required parts of the third one – which was the petal centers and additions (little “beans” between the petals).
- I cut the 2 big flowers, first removing the center with a craft knife.
- For the thirs one, I cut the colored portions – those will be layered on the one of the other big flowers.
- I adhered the extra pieces using foam squares on one of the flowers – the one with the corresponding color order.
- To decorate the inside of the ornament, I removed the cap and just tightly rolled my paper strips around a small paintbrush to insert them.
- Before replacing the cap, I placed my two topper flowers, keeping the 3d one for the top. I then used mini glue dots to adhere the bottom petals to the glass. I replaced the cap and Voilà!
It does require some time and patience, but you must agree that the end result is stunning! Personally, I think it makes a beautiful Christmas gift, unique and tasteful.
For more tutorials on how to use Outlines Toppers, follow this link.
For my second project, I made a card. Since the design is sort of a poinsettia, I just made a Christmas card. Click on the image for a detailed how-to.
Finally, I also made a page. For this, I had to work a bit more, but I do love the result! For a detailed how-to, click on the image.
Goes to show how far a single stamp can go!
