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A Snowy Wonderland in an Upcycled Jar
Filed under 3D House Ornament Kit, Art Projects, Gifts/Decorations, Giveaways, Newsletters, Nichola Battilana, Tutorials
I know! It’s a week till Christmas! So, just a couple quick announcements before Miz Bella (Kim Ayers) introduces TWO projects from that talented Nichola Battilana.
First: a reminder that the Christmas Sale ends THIS Sunday, December 21st (and there’s time to download some digital images or collage sheets for making last-minute gifts).
Second: the January kits are mailing today! (For subscribers whose autopay dates have already hit.)
Third: yes, it’s that time again: While the Cat’s Away… More info
Sledding through at breakneck speed, with her offering from the 3D House Ornament Kit and House Add-On Kit is Design Team Member Nichola Battilana.
“Last year I received a number of these jars filled with candy. The candy is long gone but the jars are still kicking about my kitchen. When Alpha Stamps announced their 3D House Ornament Kit for December I thought I’d create a fun little wonderland to re-gift the jar.”
Absolutely adorable with its tiny little house covered in Christmas Collage Scrapbook Paper – Caroling,with the Retro Bottle Brush Tree Set – Green, and it all twinkling under the snow as St. Nicholas comes to deliver presents.
Now at Alpha Stamps, we love all things glittery and sparkly. According to Nichola, she has just discovered Stickles (which she used throughout the items in and on the jar.) Yes, yes…I know! Absolute insanity. Of course I’d sell my mother before I ever gave up my hoarded stash of Platinum Stickles!
Cut-outs added from Christmas Stocking Stripes Collage Sheet, embellished with Diamond Stickles and Star Tinsel tops off the re-gifted jar.
After you finish raiding your house for glass jars, check out Nichola’s supply list. Then put your mittens and scarf on before you head on over to Pixie Hill to visit with Nichola.
Wait! Before you tear your house apart — there’s one more project to show you that Nichola made. Take a look at this over-the-moon cute calendar that Nichola made using the Time to Flourish collection.
Time to Flourish is a gorgeous collection. You can make calendars, cards, decor for your home or whatever else your Muse dictates with it. Nichola says the project is “deceptively easy to create.” Well OK then! We love easy, especially at this time of year.
Nichola combined matching monthly elements from the Time to Flourish 8×8 Paper Pad, embellished with the coordinating Tags & Pockets, Stickers and Chipboard. Once everything was put together, the calendar cards are housed in a Mixed-Media 5×5 Box. A lovely creation, don’t you think?
And that sweetheart, Nichola, provided a tutorial!
New Goodies – ALL On Sale!
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Hooray! A Mason Jar Shrine Starter Giveaway!
Aw… look how festive that group is, with all the red and white. And I included a set of the back in stock Red Tiny Paper Roses (’cause… you know… in addition to looking fab with this Christmas collection, they would work well for Valentine’s Day (yes, I said it!))
I started by picking out a few items from Nichola’s Christmas Jar (note: that’s a link to the supply list with links and photos):
– Santa is Outside Collage Sheet
– Christmas Stocking Stripes Collage Sheet
– Glitter House Template Collage Sheet
– Christmas Collage Scrapbook Paper – Caroling
– Double Dot Vintage Wild Berry Scrapbook Paper
– Tinsel
– Star Tinsel
– Thin Looped Dresden Borders – Red
Then I added a couple more items (and those Red Tiny Paper Roses):
– Mason Jar Toppers – Lid with Label Holder
– Frosted White Sisal Trees
– 1 Inch Resin Santa & Snowman Ornaments (On Sale!)
To enter the Mason Jar Shrine Starter Giveaway drawing all you have to do is leave a comment BELOW on this blog post TODAY OR TOMORROW (the deadline is 11:59 pm PST, FRIDAY, December 19, 2014)!
Don’t forget to leave your (hello! correct) email address, too, so I can contact the winner; your email address does not need to be made public. Note: I’m offering free shipping, too, but only within the USA. International shipping will still apply.
Please be patient! Spammers try to post crap here a lot so comments are moderated. So if you don’t see your post in the comments section, be patient and check back in a few hours before re-posting it, please!
After midnight, I’ll randomly pick the winner (via Random.org). So check your mailbox on Sunday morning to see who won and for the next Giveaway and Newsletter!
Hey, who won the Christmas with Tombstones Giveaway? That would be Jo! Please check your email for my message about getting your mailing address.
So cute! I love this project!
What a nice collection of Christmas things. Could have a wonderfully creative afternoon with this!
so adorable I would so love to win Thank you
Nichola.always comes up with something magical! Sure would love to win this and try my hand at it!!!
One week until Christmas, this collection is perfect!
Love, love, love those little Santas and snowmen! And who wouldn’t love a little glittery jar of joy?
LOVE Snowy Wonderland!!
I love Alpha Stamps and have for years!! Everyone is incredibly creative and talented. You inspire me!! Merry Christmas to all!
This is such a fun giveaway! I really like the Mason jar and all of the goodies used to gussy it up!!
So pretty!!!
Too, too cute!
Wishing for a white Christmas and the mason jar giveaway.
Nichola is quite amazing! Always glad to have new glass jar ideas, and her take is always wonderful.
Wonderful projects by Nichola and a lovely giveaway, thanks Alpha Stamps!
Nice holiday collection
Outstanding giveaway!
Another great giveaway! Snowy Wonderland.
Yes, yes, yes. I love anything in a jar! I would be tickled all over to win this giveaway.
This is just too cute. Must have
Love anything Christmas!
Love this! Alpha Stamps always has the most tempting, fun stuff!
Adorable!
Red and white, my favorite christmas colors. Love the projects, really love them.
I love it! I want it!
What a sweet idea! I love it!
This is a beautiful project!
Fun, fun, fun! Great way to start the new year.
Mason jar shrine! Awesome!
What a wonderful giveaway! Love the beautiful projects too!
Love anything to do with Mason jars. Especially like Nichola’s take on it. Thanks for another great give away!
cute
Cute! Cute! Cute!!!!!
Wow….I want to do this NOW !!!!!
Such a great idea for those jars, even the pickle jars that might just go into the recycling. I’d love a chance to win!
OMg I would love to try making one of these!
I love snow globes and this upcycle one is just gorgeous.
What a great idea! ESepcially since I can’t find a decent snow globe to save my life anymore.
Both are great Christmas projects. Such talented designers. And, what a terrific giveaway, count me in! I’m off to your store to buy more of the Time to Flourish collection by G45:)
WOW, I love the kit, sure wish I could win!!1
Merry Christmas,
Patricia
What an adorable project to do with your kids! Love it. Fantastic giveaway too. Thanks so much for the project ideas and fun giveaways.
Love it!!!!
What fun!!!! I have a lot of those jars, too!!!
So many fun projects to keep me busy!!!Love It!
Wow, what a stunning project! Thanks so much for the chance to win!!
How sweet!!!
Would love to win this one !! Thanks for the chance !
Adorable! Would love to win this.
Fantastic as always!
too wonderful for words…
AWWWWW! Darn…I sure would love to win this adorable lil’ Jar project! Thanks for todays inspiration and chance to win! 🙂
Yes, I cannot believe that it is only one week until Christmas. The time is moving too quickly. I have really enjoyed all of the wonderful Christmas projects that you have shared with us.
That is so cute.
Love the mason jar shrine! Very cool!
Yay! I’m in. Love Mason jar decor!
Beautiful!
This is a bright and shiny give away!
Gorgeous!
Another great idea with your giveaway. Thank you again for the chance to win!
Love the recycled jar project. As I’m cooking this Season, I’m going to keep my eyes out for cool jars!
Love the mason jar wonderland ….something I will work on for next years gifts.
I have so many jar ideas and winning this giveaway would be so helpful! !!
I love the mason jar Christmas project, thanks for the giveaway.
More wonderful ideas! Fun giveaway!
Oh this would be SO fun to do! Always loved snowglobes. Thanks for the chance to win
I have seen some mason jar projects posted online, but I haven’t tried to make one yet. Another great giveaway!!
Next year my tree will be full of little houses thanks to Alpha Stamps.
such a wonderful giveaway so merry cheerful and bright!Love your little houses too!
what fun!
Just adorable! I would love a chance to make a similar one.
How sweet. I want to make some so I’ll have to make my daughter give me back the jars I gave her for a project that she never did. Her loss, my gain.
So reminiscent of a “real” vintage snow globe–absolutely beautiful!
🙂
This is such a sweet give-a-way
Awesome giveaway! Love all of it!
If you don’t pick me, I’m telling Santa…just kidding…this giveaway is AWESOME!!!!!
This is to die for!! LOVE snowglobe type creations and this is just darling!! TFS!
Love, love, love!
love this giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win it.
Love the Christmas goodies. Always hope to win.
Sweetest giveaway ever! Hope it’s me!
I just picked up some awesome jars at the thrift store today.. so this would be perfect.
Love it! Very cute!:)
Can’t wait til the holiday is over because I get to sign up for the monthly kit!! Yippeee!
So sweet!! I love this!
I’ve been wanting to make something with the all the jars I have.
Instead of them just collecting dust.
Thanks for the great idea.
Merry Christmas! and Mele Kalikimaka to the Hawaiian Librarian! Don’t forget you can always make Christmas fairy or gnome jars out of your glass jar collections!
Just LOVE this one!
Awesome and darling!
How fun! I’d love to try this!!!
Just love this idea! What great last-minute Christmas gift!
Absolutely wonderful. Like big girl sugar plum dreams!
I would love to win this festive kit of goodies!
Love the projects. The calendar is fantastic. Thanks for a chance to win.
Can’t believe the giveaways are so wonderful! Thank you!!!
What a great give away. Would like to win…please!
Another great giveaway!
Adorable-I love snowglobes! I hope I win!
What delightful projects – the jar is a fabulous idea. Brilliant 😀
I would love a chance to win please 😀
Hugz
IKE xxx
Love the jar scene…really cute!
Beautiful giveaway!
Love these jars. So many projects you can create with these. Love all your supplies.
This activity (?) is right up my alley!! SO ADORABLE!!!
Looks like a ton of fun.
I love empty jars! Even more I love the idea of finally doing something with all the empty jars that live with me lol
What a nice collection! And I have tons of jars sitting around… hhhhmmm never too early to start for next year!
This is so lovely. It would look great next to a candle on the mantle. Please add me to your drawing and Merry Christmas.
So cute. What wonderful talent you have here.
Awesome giveaway! I have been wanting to do a scene in a jar project… you carry all the perfect little things to go inside!
Very cute. Great jar idea!
The glass jar idea is great… and the retro trees.
Lovely project.
Who needs a ship in a jar? We’ve got SANTA!
So many fun ideas!
I love this
This is such a creative way to use jars. Love this.
Love your mason jar giveaway!!
I love the idea of recycling glassware-I hate throwing away pretty jars. A very sweet little project.