Handmade For The Holidays Blog Hop!

Hello Crafty Friends!

Welcome to the Handmade For The Holidays Blog Hop! I'm so happy you've joined us!

If you've come from Wendy Perez's blog, you're in the right place! Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the lineup. Visit each blog and be sure to leave comments. Some Demonstrators are offering blog candy.

I am one of them. See below to see the yummy blog candy I'm offering to one lucky winner. Winner will be chosen after the blog hop ends. Winner will be notified by me. You also may want to check back here to see if you're the winner! (Highly recommended) Again, see below for details on how to enter to win. (WINNER HAS ALREADY BEEN SELECTED - BLOG CANDY IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. I DO BLOG CANDY/GIVEAWAYS OFTEN, BE SURE TO FOLLOW ME BY EMAIL SO YOU NEVER MISS OUT ON GREAT CONTENT AND POSSIBLE PRIZE DRAWINGS)

Today I have a very special project to share with you.

The Season To Season Wreath Kit from Stampin' Up! is SO fun to play with! It's super easy to put together and I'm going to show you how. You'll want to either heat up your glue gun (recommended) or grab your favorite glue. I would recommend Aleene's Fast Grab glue for this project if you are not going to use your glue gun.

Step 1: Gather your papers with the die cut leaves and gently punch them out.

TIP: Stack the pages and try to punch them out all at once. It truly is easier that way.

Step 2: Curl the leaves gently with your bone folder. Just like when you curl ribbon with scissors.

Step 3: Begin gluing the die cut leaves to the Styrofoam wreath. You'll want to stagger them to get maximum coverage of the wreath. I had left over leaves, which I used to fill in the spots where you could still see the white wreath.

Step 4: Once you've covered the wreath with the leaves and you're satisfied with how it looks, it's time to make the banners!

TIP: Be sure to hold your wreath up or hang it up to see how the leaves fall. You may need to add more leaves or more glue to tack down some of the leaves to make sure the wreath is fully covered.

Step 5: Cut the twine into pieces measuring inches long.

Step 6: Stamp your die cut pieces with the coordinating stamp set.

TIP: Some of the pieces need to be stamped BEFORE you punch them out and some AFTER you punch them out. Refer to the instructions in the kit on which to do what to.

Step 7: Lay a piece of the twine you just cut out in front of you in a curved or "U" shape.

Step 8: Using your liquid adhesive, glue your stamped die cut pieces onto the piece of twine.

Step 8: Tie the ribbon in a bow and attach to the wreath using the T pins provided.

NOTE: I deviated from the way Stampin' Up!'s photo shows. I didn't need the loop at the top for hanging, so I just tied it in a regular bow and attached using the T pins so I could change the bows with the seasons.

Once you have attached the bow to the wreath, it's time to show it off!

Season to Season Wreath - Fall

Season to Season Wreath - Halloween

Season to Season Wreath - Christmas

There will be a comprehensive tutorial video on my YouTube channel later in the week if you need further instruction.

I want to thank you for stopping by to see my project on the Handmade For The Holidays Blog Hop. I'm the second last person on the blog hop stampin' trail. (See below for blog candy!) Next up is Nicole Tugrul.

Here is the lineup of VERY talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators for this blog hop:

Wendy Cranford (LuvinStampin.com)

Katina Martinez (LovingLife'sLittleBlessings.com)

Michelle Gonser (Oh! M.G. Cards & Crafts)

Roberta Timmons (Stamp With Roberta)

Wendy Perez (ryanhannahink.com)

Patricia Poudrier (PatsCreativeTreasures.com) That's me!

Nicole Tugrul (Be Creative With Nicole)

One lucky winner will win the Merry Moments 6x6 Designer Series Paper Stack (Item #139595) and the Reindeer Paper Clips (Item #139643) (See pictures below) You MUST follow my blog by email and you MUST leave a comment below THIS post ONLY. Winner will be chosen immediately after the blog hop. (WINNER ALREADY CHOSEN - BLOG CANDY IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY BLOG BY EMAIL SO YOU DON'T MISS OUT ON GREAT CONTENT AND POSSIBLE PRIZE DRAWINGS!)

Merry Moments 6 x 6 DSP Stack

Reindeer Paper Clips

Once again, thank you for stopping by. It is much appreciated! Feel free to spread the word about this blog hop and my blog. Share to social medias if you would like. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you need assistance placing an order. Thanks ~ Pat

p.s. Need a Holiday Catalog? Use the request form tab at the top of this blog to request your FREE catalog today!

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog