Winston the Snowman: A Comfort & Joy Holiday Craft

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Comfort & Joy for the Christmas Season.

In the midst of the 2020 pandemic, when Holiday gatherings felt distant

and spirits needed lifting, the Eileen Hull team came together to

spark creativity and connection.

By sharing festive projects with the Eileen Hull Fan Club and our readers,

we hoped to deliver a dose of comfort and joy to brighten an

otherwise challenging season.

We called it Comfort & Joy.

The idea was a hit, so we decided to continue the tradition.

Winston the Snowman is my “Comfort & Joy” project for this year.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Eileen Hull Inspiration Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Winston is a snowman with plenty of dimension-

something I absolutely love bringing into my projects!

The Winston Die, designed by Tim Holtz for Sizzix*,

includes an impressive 16 different dies.

Don’t let that number intimidate you, despite all the tiny pieces,

the assembly is surprisingly simple.

Here’s a tip I swear by. When I’m die-cutting small pieces, I run my paper through the Xyron Disposable Sticker Maker* first. This way, the adhesive is already on the back, making it quick and easy to piece everything together.

The Winston Die* uses Colorize technology, which means you get a selection of intricate, paper-layering designs that add incredible detail and dimension. With drop shadows and highlights, you can create a snowman that looks dimensional and full of character. It’s great for cardmaking, scrapbooking, gift tags, and more.

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Last month, after our family wiener roast, my sister-in-law

had a bunch of lids left over from the disposable soup containers*.

She asked me if I had a use for them.

Besides being a wonderful tray to hold little dies in my workspace.

I knew it would make a great base for my snowman.

I painted the base with white acrylic paint*.

Once the paint was dry, I added dimensional snow* onto the base with a palette knife*.

To make Winston sturdy on the base, I painted two small wooden cubes

crisp white and used them as hidden support.

Once the paint dried, I glued the cubes to the back of the snowman

and then attached them securely to the finished base.

Doesn’t he make a cute little tabletop decoration?

May your holidays sparkle…

with creative projects and heartwarming memories.

Here’s to making something special this season!

Using Vintage Frames for Holiday Decorating

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Decorate your home with timeless treasures…

I love decorating the house for Christmas using vintage items.

Incorporating vintage pieces into my holiday decor has become

one of my favorite things to do. Whether it’s vintage ornaments

or classic holiday Santas, these items evoke a sense of nostalgia and charm.

It makes everything feel lived in and cozy.

I found the cutest brass-colored metal frame while out treasure hunting

earlier in the year. The color was unique, and I just had to have it.

I have a fondness for collecting great frames for decorating.

While I was looking for the perfect picture to go inside.

I remembered a box of old Christmas cards I was gifted several years ago.

It didn’t take long before I found the perfect Christmas Card for my frame.

This Christmas Card was made by Hallmark, and the date on the envelope

says 1974. (Don’t worry, of course I saved the envelope.)

Frames aren’t the only vintage treasures I love to use.

I’m very sentimental, especially during the holidays.

I like to mix the old with the new.

Each piece has a story and adds warmth to every room.

I hope I’ve inspired you to incorporate your own vintage

treasures into your holiday decor.

Let me know how you use your vintage treasures in your Holiday decorating.

Sue’s 2020 Holiday Workshop Kits

October 24, 2020November 15, 2020Leave a comment

Looking for a little extra Inspiration this Holiday Season?
Sue’s Holiday Workshop is going Virtual with a fun Holiday Kit.

Here’s what we’ll be making:

Penguin Snow Globe Card
Snowy Winter Wonderland Snow Globe Card
Holiday Joy Christmas Card
Merry Christmas Time Tiny Book
Snowflake Book Case that holds the Tiny Book
Snowman Santa Wood Bead Ornament
4″ Merry Christmas Snowflake Acrylic Tag Ornament
4″ Buddy’s Coffee Acyrlic Tag Ornament

Included in the Kit:

Card layers and Stamped Pieces. Ribbon, 3D Foam Squares and Envelopes
Covered Chipboard Book Case, Painted Handle, Wood Snowflake Embellishment
Tiny Book Cover, Cut Pieces to Cover the Book, Small Frame, Holly Embellishment, Twine, Gold Vinyl Words
Beads, Santa Hat, Scarf pieces, Twine
Two 4″ Acrylic Circles, Metallic Vinyl Designs, Transfer Tape, Twine, Adhesive Pearl Rhinestones.

I will be creating a special Facebook Group where I will add additional photos and videos of how to make the projects and links to products used. I will also have additional add on kits from previous Workshops to purchase at a greatly reduced price.

You will need to provide: (not included in kit)

Art Markers or Colored Pencils
Scissors
Tape Runner
Craft Glue

The cost of the Kit is $25.00
Shipping is $7.50 for Priority Mail.

There will be a limited amount of kits available, so reserve yours today.
Holiday Workshop Kits will be available November 7th to pick up or ship.

Email: suesholidayworkshop@yahoo.com to reserve your kit.

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Sprucing Up with Holiday Greens

December 17, 2017November 20, 20186 Comments

It doesn’t have to cost a lot to spruce up your home for the Holidays.

I took advantage of the beautiful warm December Day we had yesterday to spend time outside

sprucing up the front porch with some Holiday greenery.

This year…October and November was an extremely busy and stressful time for me.

And, even though I winterized and cleaned up most of the flowers in the flower beds.

The big pots on the front porch were ignored.

A little Holiday Love was needed.

I used my Fiskars Pruning Shears* and went around the yard and cutting sprigs of pine

branches from the large pine trees in my yard. (lucky for me I have several)

I have a friend who buys an extra Christmas tree to chop up the branches to use for greenery.

After finishing cleaning out the pot…

I stuck the ends of the branches into the dirt filling up the pot making it look like a little tree.

I added a few pinecones for fun.

I tied a simple bow around the neck of a Solar Lamp* and added that to the pot.

So simple and easy. But, what a difference it makes.

One for the other side of the stairs as well.

A little Holiday swag for the sled.

I love this vintage sled I picked up at a flea market last year for only $15… skates included.

I’m keeping it fairly simple again this year.

I’ll be honest, with losing my Dad last month, I’ve had a hard time decorating this year.

I’m giving myself grace to keep it simple. Family is really all that matters.

Happy Holidays…from my house to yours

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