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More Frosty Ornament Options

I've been working HARD today Ü! It's amazing how much organizing/reorganizing, creating/recreating, taking pictures/retaking pictures I got to do today. The good news is that the hard work has resulted in giving you wonderful ladies a few more options from which to choose. I hope you enjoy these as much as the last set, and hopefully this will allow you to personalize your ornaments even more. By adding new sizes and finishes I hope that this will allow you to create even more beautiful gifts this holiday season. So drum roll please Ü

Frosted Ornament Kit - Polished Chrome 2x2

I wanted to showcase this snowman in a feminine way because I just NEEDED to put those little twinkle stickers on her hat - LOL! OK, so boy snowmen could probably have twinkles too, but I just had to go for the pink/lime twist on her Ü

Another idea that I just haven't had time to create is to use the cute little Nicholas stamp to create an ornament. This would make an absolutely darling baby's first Christmas celebratory gift. Don't forget that Nicholas can be turned into Nicole just by adding a few curls to her hair and coloring her outfit pink or purple Ü

This size frame is also suitable for the single cupcake - if you scroll back in time you can see the "Sweet Holiday Wishes" cards that I created using the cupcake with some holly sprigs. What a fun way to celebrate a "sweet treat" Christmas or give to that special someone who might have a birthday around the holiday season.

Frosted Ornament Kit - Antique Copper 1x3

I just find this little pup irresistable. My girls just fell in love with this one! So, if you want to commemorate the arrival of a new pet or just love puppies as much as I do - perhaps this is the choice for you. Remember that you can always substitute any of the other stocking stamps if you aren't a puppy lover.

Frosted Ornament Kit - Polished Chrome 1x3

It is hard to see the polished chrome finish in this picture. I can not tell you how many times I tried to get a good picture to show off the frosty finish with all the details visible. I finally ran shrieking from my camera after the gazillioneth try - OK, so I'm exaggerating just a hair. But hopefully you can see the beauty of the details. I certainly hope that the new camera my Santa will be bringing me is going to make the needed difference.

This is another option for the polished chrome ornament that I wanted to share. The details on the surface grabbed the light and just made it sparkle - they sparkle so much in real life! The perspective is off a little, but I thought it might intrigue you to see it despite the lack of excellent photography skills - LOL!

To end I must share a sweet little sidenote with you all. Yesterday I was presented with a "wish list" for each of my girls. On both lists was a new ornament to add to their collection - they are so cute! They have been eyeing these ornaments as I have been creating them, analyzing each of them, telling me which ones are their favorites. I'm so lucky to be able to have them here alongside me as I work and create each day. They are my inspiration so much of the time. Their ideas never cease to amaze me and they really do love helping me box up your goodies and get them out the door. Well that is all but the trips to the post office - that they beg me to let them go to a friend's. Can't say as I blame them being the postal line is ginormous at this time of year, but you Canadian girls are worth standing in line for Ü Thankfully I don't have to stand in line for all my American friends though. Have a wonderful day and I look forward to hearing your reaction to these latest additions - thanks for stopping by!

Frosty the Ornament...

...sung in my best "Frosty the snowman" voice.

ETA: Oh my goodness ladies! I thank you all so much for your support! I only have one more kit available and then I'm going to have to post a notice saying please wait to order until Monday when I know whether I can purchase more supplies. I will be posting an alternate kit using chrome plates, but WOW I had no idea how excited you would all be. I THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for sharing in my excitement with me. For all those who have placed your orders you are good to go :D They will be in Monday's mail and on the way to your house!

Karen Lockhart and I have been playing with these charming little ornaments for a few weeks now. Today I finally was able to sit down and put together my first class kit! I am so thrilled to finally be started on the next adventure in my plan to share the classes I am teaching, with others across the country (or maybe even the world - now that would be something - LOL!). I hope to get a better picture when the lights go on to the tree tomorrow or the next day. But for now here is the first kit.

Each kit contains:  step-by-step directions and visuals and one of the irresistable Lockhart Stamp Company snowmen (or lady). Memory Glass (24 pieces) is textured on one side to create a translucent, frosted look. The antique copper hinged frame (9 frames) comes complete with pre-soldered, matching jump ring. Finished size of glass and frames is 2" square. In addition to the items listed above you will need a Versamark pad, clear embossing powder and color pencils to complete this project.

Following are three more little pieces of inspiration that I found on Karen's tree this week and she encouraged me to photograph them so that I might share them with you.

These were hung randomly on her wonderful little snowmen filled trees - interspersed with "real" snowmen, snowflakes and twinkly little lights. It was definitely a magical setting!

I hope you have as much fun creating special ornaments for friends and family this year, as I have had preparing these!