clearly for...CHRISTMAS...

I got an email last week from Betty Bennett...

she wanted to show me a Christmas ornament that she made, using my "clearly for art"...

I LOVED it!

I think this will make a great holiday hostess gift...

because...

it's quick & easy...

it's reasonably priced...

the ornaments are already 50% off in most stores...

and CFA is VERY reasonably priced...

thanks to TED!

and most importantly...

and it's fun to make...

I bet you probably already have the supplies needed...

take a look...

cool huh???

so to take Betty's idea a bit further...

think about using "clearly for art BLACKOUT"...

stamped with the gold or silver paint dabber...

this would result in a very classy/elegant effect...

my leaf stamp is perfect...

it makes a fun poinsettia...

it would also be fun to use a clear ornament & fill it with shredded vintage text...

or just shred an old telephone book...

or...

you can really customize it by adding a special photo inside the clear ornament...

how cool would it be to gift someone with a photo of their home in the ornament?

or each child with their own special ornament?

the possibilities really are endless...

and if you use a larger ornament...

my poinsettia stamp would work well on the top...

or...think about my tree...

added to the front of the ornament...

instead of the top...

or for a small size ornament...

the holly, stamped on CFA would be awesome...

and think about the CFA WHITEOUT...

inked with pale alcohol ink colors...

then added to a coordinating ornament...

my favorite is JUNIPER!

you can also add BLING IN A BOTTLE...

aka Perfect Pearls mists...

the BLACKOUT lightly misted with Perfect Pearls mist is REALLY cool!

try the new BRONZE PP mist ...

or my old standby fav...heirloom gold...

or the green patina is perfect for holiday art...

even though CFA is kind of plastic-ish...

the PP Mist adheres very well...

so grab some alcohol ink to color the CFA...

and your paint dabbers to use with BLACKOUT...

a few ornaments...

and for sure some Rock Candy stickles to add the perfect vintage shimmer...

and get an early start on some holiday gifts...

handmade is best!

THANKS BETTY!...I LOVE your idea!

and speaking of ideas...

I'm off to play with tim's new tissue wrap...

I *think* the idea will work...

stay tuned...

one more thing...

I got a funny email with a bunch of questions...

so that will be *coming* soon-ish...

like this week...

now where's that tissue wrap?

it's time to play &

make art!

wendy

ps...I ALMOST forgot...YIKES...

GO BEARS!