Today we are featuring two projects as a part of the Spellbinders Holiday blog hop. Scroll to the bottom of the post to enter to win! (For details on the hop, read Spellbinder’s Original Post)
Our first post if from the amazingly talented Lynne Forsythe of The Next Best Thing.
Christmas is right around the corner, and time is about to become a premium! With that in mind, I created simple yet beautiful projects using Spellbinder dies and the oh sooo gorgeous Farmhouse Christmas Collection by Canvas Corp Brands.
My first creation was my Gift Card Tree Tag. I don’t know about you but I prefer to buy gift cards for my adult children because then I know they will buy something they really want and will use!
I created a pictorial tutorial on how I created my Gift Card Tree Tag.
I began by cutting our two tags, one from Canvas Corp Brands Farmhouse Christmas paper and the other from a piece of Ivory cardstock. Then using one of the Border Dies from the Bow Couture Shapeabilities Dies I cut a bow into the Farmhouse Christmas Tag.
I then cut a 2.25” x 2.25” piece of Canvas Corp Brands ~ Natural Linen Paper and painted it with Tattered Angels Glimmer Glam ~ Roses R Red.
When dry, I used the complimenting insert from the Bow Couture Shapeabilities Dies.
I pulled out a few of my 7gypsies goodies, Mini Keys and Jump Rings along with some White Mini Bags from Canvas Corp Brands.
I used the 7gypsies goodies along with “Happy Holidays” cut from the Farmhouse Christmas Stripe on Ivory, to embellishment my Gift Card Tree Tag and to hold the tags together.
I adhered the embossed and colored Bow Couture to the tag along with the Mini Bag.
And tied a piece of Canvas Corp Brands Hemp Rope ~ Black around the tag.
Attached the two tags together for an Easy Peasy Gift Card Tree Tag.
I couldn’t stop creating with the Spellbinder’s dies so I made 2 bonus projects using Spellbinder’s Nestabilities ~ Majesty Dies
Two Simply Elegant Christmas Cards
I just love the Farmhouse Christmas Tags on Ivory. They were the PERFECT additions to my Simply Elegant Christmas Cards.
Our second post comes from the mixed media maven, Misty Russell of My Scrap Therapy .
I altered a canvas using the Farmhouse Christmas papers. The collaged look of this paper is perfect for piecing out images for cards and other art projects, but it in this case it made my job super easy creating a perfect collaged background without actually doing the work. 
First, I tore the paper to fit the size of the canvas, then decoupaged it to the canvas. From there I whitewashed over the paper and painted the sides of the canvas with gesso. Then I painted over the entire canvas with High Impact Platinum, and used some High impact Gold to “stain” the edges. I wanted a little more grungy and aged look so I also misted the edges with “it’s brown” as well.
I created the center of my canvas using the beautiful “regal” frame die from Spellbinders and Tattered angels Cashmere paper. To crate the sentiment I used some 7Gypsies alphas. After glueing the alphas down I primed the frame and alphas with gesso and then applied more “platinum” and “gold” high impact paint as well.
Finally I taped the frame down with some 3d adhesive and because I’m a bit obsessed with wings I decided to add some inside the slits of the frame.
Thank you to our wonderful designers, Misty and Lynne, for inspiring us with their creativity. For more ideas and inspiration from Canvas Corp Brands, follow us on Instagram, @canvascorpbrands!
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'Spellbinders Partner Hop' have 82 comments
November 20, 2014 @ 3:16 am Anita Braddock
Beautiful projects love the layering and the vintage look thanks for sharing
November 20, 2014 @ 3:27 am Maryann
Beautiful projects here too. Love the vintage look and you hit it perfectly with these tags here, sooo beautiful work on both.
November 20, 2014 @ 4:17 am Viki B
These are such awesome projects! I really like these colors as an alternative to red and green.
November 20, 2014 @ 4:24 am Mrs B/Sue Yates
Hi Lynne. I love your card, it is gorgeous. Take care.
November 20, 2014 @ 4:46 am Dana
I’m so delighted to find you! What beautiful projects! I’m in love with the Joy canvas. I’m so glad the blog hop brought me here. I’ll be back!
November 20, 2014 @ 5:19 am Diane Hover
I was excited when I saw Canvas Corp as part of the hop…I knew I would see amazing projects…and I did…love, love you talented creativity!!
November 20, 2014 @ 6:01 am TracyM #6773
WOW wow WOW
LOVE Lynne’s tag & cards, LOVE Misty’s canvas too!!!
SO MANY LOVELY layers and textures!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION & tutorials ladies 🙂
November 20, 2014 @ 6:03 am Heather Thompson
Great Job Lynne. These are beautiful. Love how festive these are.
November 20, 2014 @ 6:17 am Ruth L
Can’t help only to adore those papers, fabulous collection!
November 20, 2014 @ 7:11 am Donna Phelan
Beautiful creations ladies! Lynne, you’re my neighbor to the North, I am on Cape Cod! Love the gift card holder with all it’s accents and perfect elements! Misty, absolutely gorgeous canvas! You have used my most favorite word evaaaaaah (said with my Boston accent!) 😉 TFS!!!
November 20, 2014 @ 7:25 am Lorraine Gall
Both projects are beautiful!
November 20, 2014 @ 7:30 am Linda F
Fabulous projects. Great arty style and wonderful texture.
November 20, 2014 @ 7:34 am Regina
Beautiful projects
November 20, 2014 @ 7:59 am Wendy Bradford
Fantastic projects thanks for sharing. xx
November 20, 2014 @ 8:40 am RENEE COLLIER
Love the layers of these vintage like pieces. Such wonderful inspiration!
November 20, 2014 @ 8:47 am Sue S
How can you not love anything vintage?
November 20, 2014 @ 9:16 am jpscraps
Oh my….these are all amazing! Each one is a work of art.
November 20, 2014 @ 9:53 am Bernita Holliday
All of the project are beautiful! Nice to have tutorials.
November 20, 2014 @ 10:37 am marylouh
the tags are beautiful. I make all of my tags so I’m always appreciative of new ideas.
thanks for sharing.
November 20, 2014 @ 10:38 am Kelly Snyder
I just love the way you did the bow on the gift card tag! What a great use of those little pocket envelopes too! Thanks for the inspiration!
November 20, 2014 @ 11:26 am Glenda L
Beautiful projects. Love the gold added. Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
November 20, 2014 @ 11:35 am Dawnll
Oh my goodness Ladies you have inspired me with these lovely projects. Thank you so much for sharing
November 20, 2014 @ 11:49 am barb macaskill
GORGEOUS! LOVe Lynn’s Tree tag and her two cards are simply beautiful!! She is right, it IS a wonderful life! Misty’s canvas is absolutely stunning!! LOVE everything about it!! TFS!
November 20, 2014 @ 11:58 am Jacqueline Tan
I love the tag and the card — I agree about the wings. If in doubt, add wings. lol.
November 20, 2014 @ 12:03 pm melkuz@shaw.ca
Great projects TFS
November 20, 2014 @ 12:21 pm jo@craftyjo.org.uk
Fabulous! I love the vintage look.
November 20, 2014 @ 12:26 pm Robin
Amazing! Beautiful….wish I could be so talented!
November 20, 2014 @ 12:35 pm lisa808
Thanks for all the beautiful inspiration.
November 20, 2014 @ 12:40 pm Iris Soscia
Amazing and beautiful projects. Thanks for the tutorial.
isoscia at aol dot com
November 20, 2014 @ 12:44 pm Janet Castle
Clever card….thanks for sharing how you made it!!!
Jan
November 20, 2014 @ 12:50 pm Amy C.
Beautiful projects! These dies are stunning!
November 20, 2014 @ 1:08 pm Kathy
I love all three of your projects! Your cards are outstanding! Love the wings on the second card….who would have thought?? Thx so much for sharing your creativity!
November 20, 2014 @ 1:28 pm Ruby M
I loved all the projects. They were stunning. Thanks for the tutorial steps and creativity.
November 20, 2014 @ 1:36 pm Denise Durgin
Both of these projects are magnificent. I usually shy away from the vintagey/aged look but you have made a believer out of me. Wow! Wonderful job, ladies!
November 20, 2014 @ 1:45 pm Eileen Lucas
Love your tag and the other two vintage projects were beautiful. Great ideas for inspiration
November 20, 2014 @ 1:48 pm Judy
Both are lovely projects.
November 20, 2014 @ 1:56 pm Bonnie
I love the vintage look
November 20, 2014 @ 1:56 pm Liz Lumsden
Wonderful projects! So beautiful and creative….
November 20, 2014 @ 2:25 pm Jaqueline
I love the keys!!! are cute!!
November 20, 2014 @ 2:33 pm Memoriesbymanda
Simply wonderful creations!
November 20, 2014 @ 2:39 pm Dorina D
Love these tags with their beautiful dies and the clever designs by each DT.
November 20, 2014 @ 3:01 pm Beverly Jordan
Four great projects and terrific ways to spice up the holiday cards! Terrific tutorial too! Thanks and pinning!
November 20, 2014 @ 3:39 pm Tamara Dixon
Thanks for sharing your beautiful projects!
November 20, 2014 @ 3:42 pm Terri Burson
Oh wow, these are just wonderful projects. The Farmhouse tags are so adorable too. Love all the neutral tones you’ve used.. Beautiful!
November 20, 2014 @ 3:56 pm Sue
Lovely tag and cards, great designs, papers and accents.
Sue
http://suek86401.blogspot.com/
November 20, 2014 @ 4:24 pm Jean Bullock
Wonderful projects. My favortie is the Joy canvas. Beautiful work!
November 20, 2014 @ 4:48 pm karenladd
Gorgeous tag and love how you added that little gift card holder to it. I love the beautiful vintage designs!
November 20, 2014 @ 5:35 pm Heather Mills
These projects are all stunning!! I Love how elegant the dies are, specially on those two cards! Gorgeous!! And the gift card tag is such a genius idea. And the canvas . . . wow!! awesome
November 20, 2014 @ 6:00 pm Suzi Metcalfe
You make mixed media look simple! I need that! Thank you!
November 20, 2014 @ 6:14 pm Pamela Palm
Vintage and the colors you chose are “just my style”.
Can’t wait to get busy!
November 20, 2014 @ 6:17 pm Retta
Hi…first time here…although I don’t know why…because I follow you on facebook 🙂 Off to Misty and Lynne’s blogs to leave some love there. Thanks for partnering with the Spellbinders blog hop 🙂
November 20, 2014 @ 6:31 pm Phyllis
Beautiful cards from talented individuals. Inspiring me to get with my holiday card making. Thank you!
November 20, 2014 @ 7:10 pm Becky Sorensen
Beautiful. Stunning. Thank you for sharing all of your projects.
November 20, 2014 @ 7:26 pm Denise Bryant
Beautiful tag and cards! Really love that gorgeous bow! Beautiful layers and textures on your cards!
November 20, 2014 @ 7:27 pm patricia kiser
wonderful projects-BEAUTIFUL
November 20, 2014 @ 7:27 pm Pam
Love your projects! ?Your work is always fabulous and inspirational.
November 20, 2014 @ 7:33 pm Amante del Papel
This is just the most beautiful project of all hop!
November 20, 2014 @ 8:27 pm Yolanda Gonzalez
Lovely projects. I love the tag idea!
November 20, 2014 @ 9:21 pm Melissa SunshineHoneyBee
Like the layers & vintage look of this.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
November 20, 2014 @ 9:25 pm Robin B.
Wow, your projects are fabulous! Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration.
November 20, 2014 @ 9:32 pm Jo Anna
Great projects-very creative. Thanks for sharing
November 20, 2014 @ 10:17 pm Amy Jones#8546
Wow.. Your projects are amazing. I love all of them. I am glad you didnt stop creating because I am not very much inspired. Thank you
November 20, 2014 @ 10:36 pm Liz O
Gorgeous creations! TFS!
Have a wonderful day!
November 20, 2014 @ 11:10 pm Heather B.
Love all the layers on the JOY project. The lettering, building, and crackle– crafting yumminess.
November 20, 2014 @ 11:26 pm Gina Howe
I love your projects, especially the wings!
November 20, 2014 @ 11:32 pm christi
cute tags and wonderful products from this co.
November 20, 2014 @ 11:40 pm Carla Hundley
All of these projects are
so pretty and creative!
Thanks for sharing them.
Carla from Utah
November 21, 2014 @ 12:22 am Marcia
Love the projects!!
November 21, 2014 @ 12:50 am Cathy
Love everything about these projects! Vintage is awesome!
November 21, 2014 @ 2:46 am Susan
The projects are marvelous. Thank you for the inspiration.
November 21, 2014 @ 4:46 am Paperpapier
love the texture and the colour play of the tag and the altered canvas.
November 21, 2014 @ 7:09 am Sophia H
Oh Wow! So many gorgeous creations! Thanks for the inspiration for the Gift card tag!
November 21, 2014 @ 8:51 am Beth Williams
This is a real oh my goodness post. Everything you created is exquisite-and just my style. Pinned and bookmarked so I can come back and give them a try. Thank you so much for such lovely inspiration.
November 21, 2014 @ 9:08 am Su K
Absolutely love the canvas with JOY. Beautiful
November 21, 2014 @ 1:06 pm Larissa Heskett
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!! I LOVE the Inspiration!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a Fabulous Weekend!! =)
November 21, 2014 @ 1:11 pm Carisa
Absolutely stunning projects!
November 21, 2014 @ 4:14 pm Angie Hall
Love the idea to use tags for holding gift cards. Beautiful tag. Loved the big canvas too. Lots of pretty extras added. Thanks to both designers.
November 21, 2014 @ 8:25 pm Katie B.
Love the Joy canvas!! Always love Lynne’s work. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
November 21, 2014 @ 8:45 pm sharon l-s
I love the projects while I love the Spellbinder products used in this case the papers make the projects pop. thanks for sharing
November 21, 2014 @ 11:53 pm Linsey
Wow! Your projects are both inspiring and so very beautiful! I’m really digging the shabby chic fabulousness of them! What a clever one you are!!! Such charm! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
November 22, 2014 @ 1:12 am Jenelle
These are gorgeous!! Thanks for the inspiration!
November 23, 2014 @ 3:14 am Yasmina TIN-SANG
Beautiful projects!