Compendium of Curiosities 3 Challenge #16 – Layering Stencil Embossing

Well I'm just sneaking in on the last day of Challenge #16! I incorporated this challenge, the Layering Stencil Embossing technique, found on page 50 of the Compendium of Curiosities 3, into a much bigger project. ;-) Also, many thanks to The Funkie Junkie Boutique for sponsoring this challenge. The sponsors have been very generous with their prizes! So, here is the CC technique part of my project:

Nice background isn't it? This is an awesome technique – you'll have to check it out in your own copy of the book. ;-) I can show you how to do the rest though. View on…

I decked out a lantern candle-holder I got from Kohl's last year (on clearance with an extra 30% off! ha ha!) Here are some details:

Detail of the scene inside - see the background peeking through?

Top detail

You might be wondering how to make a nifty Christmas tree like the one in the inside scene. Well, I am going to tell you! ;-) First I made a cone out of Bristol board (like a heavyweight cardstock). I sprayed it with Peeled Paint Spray Distress Stain. I also misted several sheets of music torn from an old hymnal. I cut the "branches" using the Ribbon Flags strip die. While they were still stuck to the die, ran a strip of Tissue Tape across the top of all the little flag pieces so I'd have one long strip section. After putting extra adhesive on the back of the strip, I'd wrap it around the cone shape. I did have to cut slits in the tissue tape to help form the strip to the surface of the cone base.

I continued on up the cone until it was all covered.

I swiped glue on the tips of the flags and sprinkled them with Dry Rock Candy Glitter because I think everything looks better with Rock Candy glitter on it. That stuff is magical! I also attached a Mirrored Star to the top and glued some pearls on the branches. You could make a whole forest of these trees in various sizes. Hmmmm…

I also want to share that the December challenge is up and running at Inspiration Journal. The theme is music – Sing, Sing it Loud! Be sure to go check it out and join in for a chance to win $50 to spend at Inspiration Emporium.

I am also going to enter this into the Craft Hoarders Anonymous Celebrate the Season challenge. I admit to being a great hoarder of Christmas supplies!

And…This fits the super fun Mixed Media Monthly Challenge#7 Tic Tac Toe. I went to town on the board and covered everything except tape so… Bow, Stencil, Die – Stencil, Glitter, Patterned Paper (tree) – Star, Patterned paper, Ribbon – Die, Stamps, Ribbon – Bow, Glitter, Ribbon – Star, Glitter, Die. I think that's all of them lol. Whew!

Most of the supplies I used for this project can be found at Inspiration Emporium. Follow the links below and use my code JUICE to save 10% if you go shopping. I will also point out that US shipping is always $5 and international shipping is just $10. ;-)

Tim Holtz Collection - Reindeer Flight	Handwritten Holidays 1	Holiday Greens	Sizzix - Bigz Dies - Victorian Carolers	Sizzix - Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Ribbon Flags	Sizzix Bigz Die - Holiday Lamppost
Boughs of Holly	Sizzix - Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Holly, Beaded & Snowflake Garland	Sizzix - Movers & Shapers - Magnetic Dies - Mini Jingle Bell & Christmas Bell	Sizzix Bigz Die - Tiny Tabs & Tags	Sizzix - Bigz Dies - Packages & Bows	Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Festive Greenery
Tim Holtz Collection Stencils - THS003 - Rays	Tim Holtz Collection Stencils - THS004 - Stripes	The Crafter's Workshop - 6x6 Template - Mini Aspen Trees	Distress Spray Stains - Brushed Pewter	Distress Spray Stains - Peeled Paint	Perfect Pearls Mist - Kiwi
Perfect Pearls Mist - Biscotti	Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Antique Linen	Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Iced Spruce	Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Pine Needles	Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Festive Berries	Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Pumice Stone
Archival Ink Pad Designer Series: Wendy Vecchi - Red Geranium	Archival #0 Pad - Jet Black	Archival Ink Pad Designer Series: Wendy Vecchi - Watering Can	Sizzix Little Sizzles - Tim Holtz & Ranger Distress Collection Cardstock 2 1/2" x 12", 72 Sheets by	Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Inks - Butterscotch	Liquid Pearls - White Opal
Liquid Pearls - Bisque	Tim Holtz - Distress Stickles Glitter Glue - Tattered Rose	Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - Mirrored Stars	Tim Holtz - Distress Stickles - Dry Glitter - Clear Rock Candy	Tim Holtz - Distress Crackle Paint - Clear Rock Candy	Emboss It - Dabber
Ranger Embossing Powder - Clear	Ranger Embossing Powder - Gold Shellac	Sizzix Magnetic Platform for Wafer-Thin Dies Accessory

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