Well, here it is Friday and I have not been able to post this week other than once! Sorry about that! Andy had a college visit and life interrupted, plus stamping has been painful at best. I'm getting better but I normally stamp after work and since this has been statement week at work, I've been using my hands quite a bit. By the time I get home, they need a rest.
My bloggers challenge was easy this week, though, so I knew I had to find time to make something and post. I love luminaries and that is what I made, using the Fancy Favor Box die and my Big Shot. Here's my pix:
I used the Fancy Favor Box die to cut Glorious Green and Real Red luminaries using the Big Shot. Once I cut the boxes out, I punched the Christmas Ornament Punch both front and back, and then used the Autumn Harvest rubons to add a bit of panache to each luminary. I added a tealight candle to each luminary and voila!
Obviously you don't want to burn these without supervision and never around small children. Since it is just Thom and I , I think these will look fabulous on the mantle burning in the evening. I also suggest you burn the tealight for a bit so it isn't as full when you start burning it inside the luminary. Quick and easy and just my current style!
I'm off to see what everyone else has done! Enjoy your weekend and I'm hopeful I can come up with some time to stamp and post next week! Andy has his first basketball game tonight and second tomorrow -- the whirlwind of basketball season is now in full swing!
These are simply gorgeous Tami! Love this idea! And if you are worried about the flame, they make battery tealights now - it might not look quite the same, but would be safer.
Posted by: Robin Merriman | 12/04/2009 at 08:12 AM
Beautiful luminaires - love the use of the ornament punch!
Posted by: Lisa Somerville | 12/04/2009 at 10:01 AM
So pretty! Great project for around the house!
Posted by: Rachel Hope | 12/04/2009 at 11:22 AM
Love this luminary with the ornament punch- lovely addition of the rub-ons! TFS
Posted by: Shelly Schmidt | 12/04/2009 at 11:51 AM
Gorgeous! {SMILES}
Posted by: Nikki | 12/04/2009 at 04:28 PM
Very pretty. I love the warm cozy feel these have.
Posted by: Ida | 12/04/2009 at 11:08 PM
This is such a great use for the die! Beautiful gift idea, too!
Posted by: Lisa Bohler | 12/05/2009 at 09:41 AM
Wow! Beautiful luminaries! Love the added rub-ons!
Posted by: Sheryl Dickinson | 12/06/2009 at 08:05 AM
These are beautiful, Tami! LOVE them!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | 12/06/2009 at 09:22 AM
What a lovely use for this box die cut!
Posted by: Lori | 12/08/2009 at 05:35 AM