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26 October 2011

Layers of Color Ornament Blog Hop--GIVEAWAY

Hello, friends:)

I am super excited about today--I've got LOTS of information and pictures to share with you!!! I'm joining the super amazing and talented Layers of Color DT for their ornament blog hop!!! 

Welcome to the Layers of Color Ornament Blog Hop!

The beginning of the blog hop is at the Layers of Color blog. If you came here from Rae Barthel's blog, you are hopping in the right order.

This is the place to discover the newest creative paper ornament ideas, be inspired by talented designers, and get showered with gifts! Layers of Color is giving away: FREE Ornament Templates!, FREE Vintage Roses Ornament Tutorial!, and 6 $20 Layers of Color Gift Certificates (see below for details)! 

First, some ornament inspiration!...

I wanted to make several ornaments for this hop because I wanted to share some different designs using my Layers of Color stamp sets. For my first ornament, I paper pieced this beautiful Holly Angel image. I've used all metallic papers from The Paper Co. I added some gold ribbons and pearls for extra embellies. I love how this ornament turned out- simple but shimmery and elegant! 
Next I wanted to share something different...I was thinking about how my brothers and I would set out hay for the reindeer on Christmas Eve. I wanted to make something for families to share this tradition. So I made a paper cone for Reindeer Food using my Reindeer Waltz stamp set from LOC.

I used THIS tutorial to make the cones. However, I didn't use double sided patterned paper. So here are some pictures of how I created my cones.  
Here are some close ups of my ornament cones.
Optional ideas for cones: You can add as many cones as you want for each reindeer--and you can fill it with hay, carrots, etc. You could use these cones for little goodies for the kids that you fill Christmas Eve. Or you could have your children write letters to Santa and roll them up in these cones.

GIFTS FOR YOU...
Come get a FREE Vintage Roses Ornament Tutorial tomorrow, October 27th on Layers of Color blog! 

My gift to you is a chance to win a $20 Layers of Color Gift Certificate! All you have to do is LEAVE A COMMENT below!!! Winners announced on LOC blog tomorrow! 

PLUS::: With every online purchase from Layers of Color boutique you will get an exclusive FREE Vintage Ornament Template designed by Laura Campbell! She made this sample using Glad Tidings art stamp set and Feather Twine. Your gift will be printed on cardstock ready for you to add your creative ideas with stamps and ink! Limited time only!

Let's get hopping to discover lots of gorgeous ornament projects to add sparkle to your Christmas preparations! There are drawings for $20 Layers of Color Gift Certificates as surprise gifts for you along the way, so be sure to visit each designer blog!


I'm the last blog on the hop--thank you so much for joining us! Be sure to stop by the Layers of Color blog for more information or to start the hop from the beginning! 

I would like to THANK Layers of Color for including me in this hop! I've had so much fun!!! Layers of Color is a wonderful company with a great DT and a heart for God!!! LOVE! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Many blessings to you!!!  

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45 comments:

  1. GraceOctober 26, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Oh wow... how beautiful! I especially love the cones! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

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  2. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)October 26, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Love the tags on your reindeer food :)

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  3. LindsayOctober 26, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    A-mazing my friend! LOVE those cones, what a fabulous decoration! Great work!

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  4. *Alison*October 26, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    WOW.. this is stunning! I just love the colors.. and so fun and creative.. LOVE these!!! hugs

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  5. Paige Taylor EvansOctober 26, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    That reindeer food cone piece is the cutest thing I've ever seen!

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  6. Linda BeesonOctober 26, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Both of your projects are wonderful but I am so in love with the colors of the first one.

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  7. MariLynnOctober 26, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Love the idea of the reindeer food cones. I can just see the children's eyes filling them up. I love the gold ribbon and pearls that you have with your angel ornament. I like how you have the solid color behind the angel. I think it really makes it stand out!!

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  8. Just me...October 26, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Sav! Amazing as always! I LOVE this idea... so so so cute!!!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Very cute, think carrots will fit in the cones. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. KaryOctober 26, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Hi Sav! A really gorgeous ornament and love the cones!! They are beautiful!! I love the idea of Reindeer food, it's fun. Thanks for sharing this!! {{hugs}}

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  11. UnknownOctober 26, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    love.love.LOVE the cones inside the cone, this is FANTASTIC!!!

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  12. MarshaOctober 26, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Very pretty cones.

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  13. DHOctober 26, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    beautiful! thanks for the inspiration & the chance to win.
    my friend isaacheckman liked LOC FB

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  14. Laura Kirste CampbellOctober 26, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Beautiful and clever projects, Sav! LOVE them!!

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  15. Jan MarieOctober 26, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Sweet! Love the reindeer treat ensemble and your frugal use of precious DP...and sharing how we can replicate! What a blessing. Your first ornament is simply beautiful! Love the warmth, and the beauty. I can envision it on a deep green Christmas tree and oh. . how beautiful an accent piece! Blessings!

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  16. farmhouse-storyOctober 26, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    your cone ornies are so adorable! such a clever idea! love these!--i'm off to hop!

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  17. Cindy LouOctober 26, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Your ornament and reindeer food cones are fantastic. I love to hear and see other family traditions and the stories that go with them. Your heart for God impresses me the most. Thanks for sharing so much with this hop, Your projects are beautiful! Blessings:)

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  18. Angi BarrsOctober 26, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I really, really, really love those paper cones. Super fab idea. :)

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  19. Patti JOctober 26, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    What beautiful projects! Thank you for sharing how you created the cones, and for a wonderful hop!

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  20. Becky DunhamOctober 26, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Love these ornaments Savannah! That first one is just gorgeous - the face on that holly angel is so precious and I love your coloring. What a cute idea for the reindeer cones - thanks for the tutorial. I am a new follower.

    rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com

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  21. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    so nice projects. I can think of all the lovely things I could put in those cones!
    Sandra
    nz.sandra@gmail.com

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  22. Liz WilliamsOctober 26, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Fabulous designs. I love them.

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  23. RosemaryOctober 26, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    beautiful projects... the cones you created are so pretty!

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  24. LoriOctober 26, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Love the multiple tussy mussy...great idea and new twist. I asked all my friends to like Layers of Color on Facebook...fingers crossed.

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  25. NatalieOctober 26, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Savannah, these are wonderful! The ideas are endless when it comes to the cones and your first ornament is so elegant!! You are such a blessing!! {hugs}

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  26. cinmfosterOctober 26, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Love the Reinderr Food Cone!!! My guys use to set out hay for the reindeer also. Thanks for sharing your tip of using the corner for double sided paper.

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  27. kiwimeskreationsOctober 26, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Savannah these are fabulous - love the idea of the cones all nestled into a large one. The ornament looks so dramatic with the purple background.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  28. Jinny NewlinOctober 26, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    These are beautiful, Savannah! And I LOVE that you've really stretched your papers! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  29. Linda CarsonOctober 26, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Gorgeous artwork! Wonderful inspiration!

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  30. Payne Holler CardsOctober 26, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    these are just giving me so many ideas!!! thanks for the toot
    your cones are really wonderful - cant wait to try my hand at this (-:

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  31. UnknownOctober 26, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Savannah, your ornaments turned out so pretty! This has been a great hop, and glad I got to be a part of it with you!
    hugs,
    Gini

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  32. Karen B.October 26, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    You've got some fantastic ideas and projects here! I love the cone on, you are so talented!!! I hope these will go up in your house during the holiday season, maybe?

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  33. Ashley NewellOctober 27, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    These are fabulous Sav! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the reindeer cones! They are perfect! Another thing you can do is put oats and glitter in them (mixed together), the oats are for the reindeer to eat and the glitter is so that they can see it from the sky and they know to land and eat it. You sprinkle it on the grass.

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  34. JaniceAileenOctober 27, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Fantastic, Savannah!!! Love those cones and the fun color scheme on your ornament!! Great job!

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  35. WordbirdOctober 27, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Savannah, your ornament post made me get up and do a happy dance! lol Your angel ornament DID turn out beautifully and I LOVE the banner swirling around the base of her robes!

    Your reindeer Hay cones are such a fab idea!! I hope do don't mind me CASING this idea for my kiddos! ;D
    I really, really love these.

    So happy you joined us and shared your creativity on this hop! Hugs!

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  36. Melisa WaldorfOctober 27, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Fabulous ornaments!!

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  37. LageneOctober 27, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Great ornament & I love your reindeer food holders!

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  38. ~Tammy~October 27, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    These are totally fabulous projects! Beautiful and creative all wrapped up in one!! :-)

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  39. LindseyOctober 27, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Your angel ornament is gorgeous, Sav, and the reindeer food cones are inspired! Love how you got around not using double-sided paper.

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  40. Andrea EwenOctober 27, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    What beautiful home decor! Thanks so much for the tips, I would love to make something as clever and beautiful as these projects!

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  41. lisa aranaOctober 29, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    pretty pretty pretty. you are simply amazing!!!

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  42. Emily LeiphartOctober 29, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Wowzers, I LOVE these! That angel ornament is stunning and I love the treats the cones hold. Such wonderful ideas, Sav! I love the way you create!

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  43. Keri Lee SereikaOctober 30, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Gorgeous projects! My kids will love the reindeer food coronets!!! Great idea!!

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  44. JennieOctober 31, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Your Holly Angel ornament is just lovely and love how the ribbons leave a train beneath. Your cones are beautiful and such a wonderful idea. Thanks for joining us on this special LOC ornament hop :)

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  45. NinaBNovember 2, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Oh wow, Sav, these are simply gorgeous. I love your little touches and your work is always so hip :).

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