Here at Anything But Cute we love to see all the seasoned and expert mixed media artists, but we also want to encourage those who are just getting their feet wet. Our design team will always be on the lookout for these exceptional artists, and you just never know when we might be giving out something special to a talented mixed media newcomer.
Make sure to put 'newbie' after your name in the linky so we know who you are.
(new refers to 'new to mixed media' NOT 'new to our challenge')
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Thursday, November 5, 2015

Challenge #7 - It's Ornamental

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to a new challenge here at Anything But Cute. It is Cec here and I am your hostess for this month.  Before I tell you all about the challenge, I just want to thank everyone who joined us last month with all their wonderful and very spooky Halloween projects.  Don't forget to check back with us next Thursday when Sara Emily and the team announce the winners of the 31 Days of Halloween challenge. Now on to this month's theme.

Once Halloween is over everything kicks into gear for Christmas and I always like to get an early start on my preparations so I am not doing it all at the last minute and this year is no exception.  About 4 years ago I decided it was time to hand the tree with all the kid-friendly and kid-created ornaments over to my Grandchildren and get a new tree that I could decorate in a more adult fashion - besides I was tired of stringing all the lights on it and wanted a pre-lit tree.  I love to decorate the tree with lots of ornaments and the house with lots of holiday decor items, which led me to the theme for this month.

IT'S ORNAMENTAL

Since the holiday will be coming up pretty quickly, we want you to create a mixed media ornament for your Christmas tree or a Christmas decor item for your house or table.

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And now for some inspiration from the talented Anything But Cute design team!

Anne - Redanne

I love Christmas and I love making 3D decorations for our home. I have used lots of texture paste, shrink plastic and a lot of glitter to create this festive church scene - it lights up too!

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Branka - Vintage Handmade

I like to decorate my home for Christmas time in a vintage style so I created this piece to decorate my craft room. I used the back side of a small canvas, white crackle paste, some alcohol inks and some embellishments mostly from my stash. 

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Cec - CW Card Creations

I made this ornament for my tree from a wooden shape that my husband cut for me on his laser cutter - I am loving his new toy.  To turn it into an ornament I used more wooden shapes, lots of texture paste, metallic paints, lace, gems and beads.

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Niki - Pawsitively Creative Crafts

I love the Christmas season and was super excited to design this altered mailbox. I went for a soft and elegant feel. It all started with a paper mache mailbox and Shimmer Sheetz. And of course, there is a surprise on the inside! This season is all about surprises for me and I enjoy giving people any type of surprise! Happy Holidays!

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Samra - Paper Talk with Samra

I made this ornament using a paper mache star ornament from a craft supply store. I decorated it with Inca Gold paint, glass glitter, micro beads, metal filigrees and a metal flower.

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Sara Emily - sarascloset

Not yet quite in the Christmas spirit yet, I pulled some mismatched salt shakers from my bottle collection and made a snow family.  I used paper clay, alcohol inks, Crackle paint, Gesso and Distress paints to craft my Snowshakers. Oh, and there's a bit of glitter in there, too! Maybe these will bring some real snow to the south this season!

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I know you will agree that my team mates have created some fabulous projects for this theme and they are going to have some beautifully decorated homes this holiday season. Please hop over to each of their blogs to see more photos and get some details on how these projects were made and while you're there be sure to tell them how much you love their work.

I hope that we have inspired you to head to your craft room and create something to add to your tree or to show proudly as part of your holiday decorating.

The winner will receive the honour of being our Guest Designer for an upcoming challenge!

Here at Anything But Cute we just love to see all the seasoned and expert mixed media artists, but we also want to encourage those who are just getting their feet wet. Our design team will always be on the lookout for these exceptional projects and artists. You just never know when we might be giving out something special to a lucky mixed media newcomer. We all have to start somewhere, right?

This challenge runs until December 4th - we can't wait to see what you come up with! Happy Crafting from the entire team, and thanks for visiting Anything But Cute!


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27 comments:

  1. PamelliaNovember 5, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    Wow ladies, what a line up of Christmas decorations!! I am so blown away with the different styles, colours and project ideas that you have all come up with! I can't wait to get around to each of your blogs to see how you created these masterpieces! Thanks for all your hard work and for such inspirational projects!! Hugs :)

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  2. Paper ProfusionNovember 5, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    Stunning line up of makes from all the team. Thanks for inspiration. Nicola x

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  3. sarasclosetNovember 5, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    I have to agree to every word Pamellia says...what diversity there is in this line up of Christmas ornaments! I can't wait to get around to see each one up close for the details! And I can't wait to see the entries we will have for this super fun challenge! Big hugs to my teamies!

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  4. Dreaming of VintageNovember 5, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Wow! Beautiful creations and wonderfully inspiring!

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  5. SamraNovember 5, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Quite inspiring and diverse projects :) I can't wait to see what our readers will come up with!

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  6. RedanneNovember 5, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    Cec chose a fabulous theme, I enjoyed making my piece and I absolutely love what my other teamies have made. I am so looking forward to seeing more of the details! Hugs, Anne xx

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  7. chrissieNovember 6, 2015 at 3:25 AM

    Amazing makes from the team and a great idea for a challenge

    Love Chrissie xx

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  8. Jackie PNNovember 6, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    I am looking forward to this challenge! What super inspiration from the teamies!!
    Jackie xo

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  9. AnnieNovember 6, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    Absolutely stunning makes by the DT and a fab challenge theme too TFS
    Annie x

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  10. Julia AstonNovember 6, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    What wonderful and varied inspiration from the fabulous DT!

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  11. Lisa HNovember 6, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    beautiful projects! It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas! ;-)

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  12. UnknownNovember 8, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    Beautiful ornamental decs and I love the theme - so clever xx

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  13. Words and PicturesNovember 8, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    Fabulous festive inspiration from the team - looking forward to hopping round for a closer look.
    Alison x

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  14. ChrissyNovember 10, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    Fabulous projects DT..just gorgeous and wonderful inspiration..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  15. Mona PendletonNovember 11, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Thanks for the fab inspiration and for the fun challenge! Happy Holidays!

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  16. nitisartfromheart.bloggspot.noNovember 18, 2015 at 4:39 AM

    This challenge I realy like! I am going to join this challenge and also become a follower ☺ The DT inspirations is absolutly fantastic!
    Anita x

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    1. sarasclosetDecember 1, 2015 at 6:38 AM

      Thank you, Anita! Great to have you become one of our latest followers! Hugs!

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  17. Kathy/NorthCarolinaNovember 20, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    What a fun challenge! I was encouraged by Pamellia to link up here for the first time, but forgot to add "newbie" to my link. What a great design team you have here! Thanks for inviting me to join the fun!

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    1. sarasclosetDecember 1, 2015 at 6:43 AM

      I'm so happy you took her advice! You only want to put Newbie if you are new to mixed media, not to the blog or if it's your first time joining the challenge. Hugs!

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  18. cherryNovember 21, 2015 at 12:25 AM

    Me too Kathy.....didn't know I was suppose to add newbie! Just found this challenge!

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    1. sarasclosetDecember 1, 2015 at 6:48 AM

      We're happy you found us, but don't worry if you didn't put newbie. That is for when you are new to mixed media. Welcome aboard! Hugs!

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  19. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansNovember 21, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    Thank you so much Pamellia for reminding me about the challenge. How did I miss this. Absolutely stunning artwork on display here. I love all the variations on the theme and everyone's details are absolutely fantastic. Tracy x

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  20. CocofoliesNovember 24, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    So fabulous samples here for this challenge!!! I love all these 3D pieces, so decorative and beautfiul
    And thank you very much again Pamellia for your kindness and suggestion to enter my box in this Ornamental challenge, I'm glad to join in!
    Hugs, Coco x

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  21. GailNovember 27, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    Thank you Niki for inviting me to this challenge - such lovely creations! I am going to LEARN some things here! TFS - I have become a member! Happy Dance!

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    1. Pawsitively CreativeDecember 4, 2015 at 9:36 PM

      You are very welcome and happy to see you over here! Thanks for becoming one of or latest followers. We are thrilled to see newbies try new mixed media designs! Carpe Diem and Happy Crafting! Hugz.

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  22. GailNovember 27, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    OOPS forgot ot add Newbie and I read that! My Brain! Sorry about that! #33 uploaded project

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  23. DebDecember 1, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    What a wonderful December theme and amazing inspiration from the DT as always! So glad I was able to join in the fun this month, off to take a closer look at everyone's creations! Deb xo

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