A Christmas Craft Fair

Christmas Ornaments I Love To Make

It's been a while since I added anything to my blog, and after many months I'm ready to get back to sharing with you all. 

The event that took up so much of my time at the end of last year, was preparing for The Canberra Christmas Craft Fair. My friend and fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator Lorraine Spencer really enjoy this event as the other stall holders are so friendly and the organisers are awesome. We spend time making ornaments and Christmas gifts to sell to customers. Some want them for their personal use and others find just the right thing for work team gifts or stocking stuffers. We try to have a variety on offer so there is something for everyone. 

The ornaments at the top of the post are my staple. I cannot imagine how many of these I've made over the years, but it must be in the thousands. They sell so well and are quite relaxing to make. They also are a great way to use up your Designer Series Papers that you just had to buy and then didn't want to use! 

I have a video that shows you how to make these, but if you live locally and would like a class, then I'm happy to arrange that for you. 

Another ornament that I enjoy making is the Shaker Ornament.

These ornaments indulge my love of watercoloring. Simply stamp the image on a pre-cut 2 and1/2 inch circle of Basic White A4 using a permanent ink such as Stazon Jet Black, then colour with Water Painters and your chosen colours. Use any small sequins or snowflakes as the shaking medium, then cover with a Snow Globe Shaker Dome. (now retired from SU but I'm sure you can find them on-line somewhere) I cut the trim using the SU Snow Globe dies and the ornament was backed with a 2 and 1/2 inch glitter circle. these were very popular lat Christmas. 

Another of the ornaments that I always enjoy making are the Christmas ornaments using Designer Series Papers. These were featured in the Holiday Mini Catalogue in 2012 - it just shows you how timeless some of our paper craft can be, and because of the layers of glue used, these ornaments are sturdy and last a long time.

The framelits used are from the Ornaments Keepsakes stamps, but I've also made these using the Gleaming Ornaments 2 pack punch set. They are a little smaller but still beautiful.

I hope I've inspired you to make some of your own Christmas ornaments. It is never too early to get started and already we are in the 4th month of the year. I can't believe how fast the year is flying by. 

I would love you to go to my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website if you want to look further at what is in the current catalogues. You'll also see an on-line version of the new 2024 - 25 Annual Catalogue and lists of the retiring products. There may be something you've been holding off on getting, so do check to make sure you don't miss out.

Until next post,

Best Wishes and Happy Crafting

Ann Craig