Ohhh - Christmas is getting closer! Just three months to go! And yes, I have finally started to get into the Chrissy mood. The new challenge at Wild Orchid Crafts Challenges today is to "Make it Sparkle with Stars" so I thought I'd make a little candle holder decoration.
What a great opportunity to break out the German Glitter Glass. OMG. I am in love with this stuff. I've used two types on my candle holder - 100 grit and 80 grit. I recycled an olive jar and when clean, dipped the rim in glue and then Silver German Glitter Glass 80 Grit. It gives a pretty sparkly result doesn't it? Then I've used some of the stunning Purple German Glitter Glass in 100 Grit on the star. It is stuck in place with Glossy Accents. It is just perfect for German Glitter Glass.
I've used quite a few Wild Orchid Crafts goodies for my candle holder - White Seam binding, Large and Small Poinsetias, Lace, 10 mm Open Roses, Button Twine, Silver bells, Pearl Spray.
There is some pretty cheesecloth under the gorgeous Magnolia paper which I've punched around with my fav MS punch. The adorable stamp is from last year's Magnolia Christmas Collection "Merry Little Christmas" - Tilda with Star. I think she is one of my favourites. Although I can not wait to get my hands on this year's Chrissy collection - have you seen them yet? I am just GREEN with envy of my crafty friends who were lucky enough to get to Stampel Mekka this year and get them early - you lucky lucky ladies!!
I would like to enter a couple of challenge as well....
Fun with Shapes - Christmas and stars
If the Shoe Fits - Bejewelled Blue
Fashionable Stamping Challenges - Vintage
Paper Sundaes - Anything Goes
CES Challenge - Recycle
And just to make you smile, here are my two best ever creations - my little boys! They are 'helping' me while I am trying to take pics of my candle holder, lol. They thought it was great fun blowing out the candle over and over. Cheeky little monkeys!
And the cheekiest monkey of all, my eldest. What a smile. Every day he begins to look more and more like his Daddy. I am the luckiest Mum in the world to have two amazing little boys. I fall in love with them both more and more every single day.
Ok, enough sappiness from me :) I'll let you get back to your day.
Thanks for visiting me!
Big hugs
Kylie xx
Gorgeous ♥
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!! Love the glitter around the top of the jar! And boy does your oldest look like he is up to trouble :), to cute!
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Mariska
Oh first I have to comment on your best two creations :)!! They are so cute and adorable! That smile will break some hearts!
ReplyDeleteYour candle holder is absolutely gorgeous, I love the colours and she's my favourite Christmas image (so far LOL) too! Stunning details, love the large poinsettia and the glass glitter is an amazing idea! hugs, Jane xxx
Lovely creations!so much yummy details.
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Doreen
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great picture of your two gorgeous boys,and your candle holder is beautiful. You always come up with such great ideas. Hugs Kazzie
ReplyDeleteОчень красиво!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is fb work Kylie so festive and pretty and what fab little boys you have and so funny you say your eldest looks like his dad as I think he looks just like you! Hugs Rebekah xx
ReplyDeleteOh my...This is absolutly such a stunning and beautiful candle decoration!!! But your boys...awwww...sooo sweet and adorable!!!Have a fantastic day! Hugs and sunshine!/Sari
ReplyDeleteI always love seeing your work. You are truly an inspiration! Thanks for playing along with the Paper Sundaes anything goes challenge.
ReplyDeleteAdorável!!
ReplyDeleteLindo trabalho!!
Linda semana para você!
wow, this is just stunning Kylie! so love all the precious details! Your boys are adorable!
ReplyDeletehave a great day,
happy crafting, Debxx
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ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the photo's of your kids, they are great.
Marie-Anne
This is such a beautiful creation Kylie. Love the photos of your wee ones too. Lee xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely AMAZING and STUNNING Kylie! WOW you blow me away with all of your work...it's all so beautiful!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
ReplyDeleteHugs~ Kim
So very pretty Kylie!
ReplyDeleteCute lil dudes too!!
So beautiful Kylie.
ReplyDeleteHugs Riet.xx
so beautiful kylie i keep looking at it seeing more and more little details!! that glitter looks amazing might just have to get some ive not tried it yet !! love that tilda she is also one of my faves from last year cant wait for the new ones surely it wont be long now !!! gorgeous pic of your little men too , thank you so much for joining us at paper sundaes this week
ReplyDeletehugs sara x x x
This is so beautiful dear Kylie!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with fun with shapes and more!
Hugs,
Monika
Its juts gorgeous, beautiful embellishments.Thanks for playing along with this weeks CES Challenge!
ReplyDeleteClairexx
Oh my word - this is stunning - so very pretty- Thanks for playing at CES this week xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Lovely work! I am trying to pretend there are at least 6 more months before Christmas...because that's probably when I'll get started on any Christmas Projects! Beautiful work! Thanks for playing along with us at the Shoe!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Your candle holder was named one of the FF#91 Top 3 at If the Shoe fits...Scrap it!
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely beautiful this looks COngrats on your top 3 at CES
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Dr Sonia S V
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Kylie - this is absolutely gorgeous!
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