Linda's works of Heart: Snowman Shaker Wand

Hi there, before I get started I wanted to mention this will be my last official post as a member of Spellbinders Blog Team. It sounds odd saying that because I’ve been with them for the last 8 years, I can’t thank them enough for allowing me to be part of something wonderful, but I’m excited for what lays ahead whatever that might be.

I know it’s a little early to start making Christmas items, but I’m always last minute so I thought I should try and sneak some in LOL!

I started this snowman the same way I did with this project. Here is the supply list provided in the above link.
Started with a round paper Mache ornament.
Drilled a hole in it large enough to glue a wooden dowel in.
Cover with paperclay (not to thick), let dry completely, I let mine sit overnight.
When dry sand rough areas if needed.
Paint entire piece with acrylic paint including the wooden dowel (I used a cream color).
When paint dries, add a thin color wash over the entire piece, and let dry.
Cut felt using Standard Circles die templates, the circle size you use will depend on the size of the ornament after it’s covered with paper clay. I also die cut cardstock for the hat brim, and hat top so I could glue the felt to I
Die cut cardstock using the Poinsettia die template, and shade with Distress Ink.
Paint the eyes, nose, and cheeks, and then add lace/ribbon.
That’s it.

That’s it for now, thanks for visiting.

Linda ❤❤

Supplies used:

Stamp Pads: Spun Sugar, Shabby Shutters Distress Ink – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: Coredinations White Heavyweight Smooth Cardstock – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders Paper Arts®: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine, Standard Circles Large & Small Nestabilities®, Layered Poinsettia Shapeabilities®.

NOTE: You can also find Spellbinder Die Templates at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Misc.: Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue– The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Felt, Bead for flower center, Fabric Lace, Silver Wire, Cream, Black, Orange, Pink acrylic paint. I also used light brown acrylic paint diluted with water to make a color wash. Paperclay, Martha Stewart Corse Glitter. I purchased most of the misc. items from Hobby Lobby.