Basic Grey Tree Ornament

This Bah-humbuggy chick has actually been cooking up some Christmas crafts.
Not my Christmas cards, of course, but creating none the less.
Had to use up my Basic Grey Blitzen papers from last year so that next year I can buy some new holiday paper!
So I made this little tree ornament with my prehistoric Sizzix machine and this little tree die that my buddy Carol gave me a while back.
This is honestly the only thing I've done with it since I got it, but I am super happy with the results.
I cut out 8 trees in all different papers of that same line, although I am sure you could easily match up some scraps and make this as well, just make sure you are using thicker, cardstock-like patterned papers, not that flimsy stuff.
Then, the real trick was getting it all together, perfectly aligned and with adhesive that would actually hold it in place, forever.
I bet the Gorilla Glue would work perfectly but I didn't have any of that, so I used Aleene's Quick Dry Tacky Adhesive.
It's my secret crafty weapon, so don't pass it around too much, otherwise there won't be any left for me.
The real secret of this glue is to apply it as thinly as possible while still covering well, then let it sit about a minute before you actually attach the two papers together.
I used the thread from SU! as a hanger for the little ornament because it is lightweight but super strong.
Plus, I think it matches the look of the Basic Grey.
This is just two different views of the same ornament, I didn't make two.
I was totally inspired by this little tree.
The way she created hers seemed way too difficult for little 'ol me, so this Sizzix creation was perfect.
Look at your dies if you gotta 'em or visit your local Archiver's, they've got some you can use for free! and make up your own cute little 3D creations.

Back on Monday with a full tutorial for making your own little List book with a twist.
And if anyone knows how to add a PDF or Word file to a blog so that everyone can grab it to use and love, let me know.
I need to do that so that everyone can make a book of their own!

Lucky Number 13

For a change it looks like 13 is lucky...

skyviewstamper said...
I'm so NOT organized this time of year!!! That's why this would be perfect for me!!!!
November 27, 2007 8:20 PM

So shoot me an email at spazzgirl555 at yahoo dot com with your address and I will get it out to ya ASAP.
The Basic Grey Papers I used for this project as well as the great letter stickers come in a kit, available in Noel's shoppe. I know sometimes it is hard to find the older lines, so I thought that would help.
A little basic book info/mini tutorial coming if you wanted to create your own Xmas list book this weekend. Stay Tuned.

Making a List...

And definitely checking it more than twice.

I am a total nutjob this time of year.
With the huge ass family to shop for, plus the multitude of calls from an endless swarm of grandparents, "What does Max want? What size does he wear? Does he like boxers or briefs?"...a girl could seriously lose her mind!
So, the one thing I have been doing for the past four years is making a little pocket Xmas list to keep me on track and organized.
It is carefully sorted by groups...Family, Friends, My List, and the kid of course.

I can easily flip to the appropriate section and see what everybody wants, who's buying Max what and what still needs to be purchased.
Plus, I like to use little paper clips to hold pictures of items if I have them, makes it so much easier for the grandparents to find Spawn action figures when they know what they look like as opposed to their super long stupid names and series numbers.

Each section in this year's list has looseleaf paper cut to size, so that next year I can just replace the paper if I want to reuse the book.
I should have thought of that years ago.
Plus, I can easily add paper to a section or rip something out without feeling like I ruined the whole thing.

There is also a section for coupons, of course.
And a section for receipts.
I like to keep the "real" receipts seperate from the gift ones because lord knows I will lose one or someone will lose the gift receipt promptly after opening the box.

So, the lists are made, for the most part.
I'm still missing a few people I need and I still need to get Max info to one set of grandparents.
At least I am an organized procrastinator though.

This is my little list.
Hey, wait....This list looks different than the last.
It's another Xmas list book people!
I finally got my act together and made two at the same time, I always say I should and I finally did!

Want your very own Xmas list book???
Just leave a comment here about how you keep organized during the madness of the season and I will draw a name Thurday at noon and mail it out ASAP.

The book featured in this post could be yours!

Not this one, although they are almost identical.
There's just one minor difference in mine.