Magic and Wonder

Happy Hump Day to you all! 

I don't know about all of you, but I am soooo ready for the holiday season to get here!

I have been listening to Christmas music lately and sucking on peppermint sticks as I create.  LOL

I have been so very inspired that I created a whimsical holiday layout page featuring my daughter and her BFF from last Christmas.

I used acrylic paints to paint the die cut tree and sprinkled it with glitter...then...For the gift package, I used red acrylic paint for the bow along with bakers twine tied over a  red button from the cherries Jubilee collection.

I created a couple of lollipop embellishments with ribbon to help accent the layout. This is the Sheer Braided trims froReally Reasonable Ribbon in red and white and parrot green and white.  They make a PERFECT lollipop don't you think!??

I hand cut these stockings and I added a touch of crochet lace to the tops and inked edges.

I fell totally in love with the effect that I was able to achieve using this layout.  These two girls in this layout are both also wearing a big ol'e bow made from Bonnie's beautiful ribbons...just thought I'd throw that in there!  LOL

 Thank you for visiting me today!  Have a WONDERFUL week!