Meet Crystal...

She is hanging out on top of  a gift box that I think would be perfect for a few Christmas cookies or candy.  I used Melissa Frances paper on the box (can you tell that I am not a traditional Christmas colors girl?)  and also used some for her cute little hat.  Love her hat -- it looks like she is at a party.  She is much sparklier in person-- and so are the rest of us here at our house.  Glitter is everywhere!!!  I vaccum over and over and also after every time that I glitter something and it still manages to find its way onto our faces and clothes.  Sneaky little stuff it is -- it even knows how to dodge the soap and water of a shower.  Wonder how it does that?

So, this is how I made her if you want to know the supplies:

2 styrofoam balls - They started out to be 3" balls, but I cut some chunks off with my scissors for the bottom piece to make the body not quite so perfectly round.  Then I pushed my finger in here and there.  For the head I cut off a whole bunch to make it smaller.  Could have bought a smaller ball, but I found these in the basement in my stash, so I used what I had.  It measures about one and 3/4" now. 

Melissa Frances Chipboard glitter wings - (the larger ones in the package) I added a bit of distressing with a Colorbox fluid inkpad (creamy brown) to the tips and some globs of white glitter. Also added a metal snowflake brad with a sequin in the middle to each wing.

Glitter for body is by Sulyn Industries (found at nearly every craft and hobby store).  I mixed 2 colors - Disco and Crystal white.  I use a spray adhesive then rolled the balls in the glitter.

Her cute little nose is one of the silver beads that are on her collar.  I used a piece of wire to insert into the bead hole then poked it into her head, brushed on a really thick coat of white paint and poured the glitter on.

Her eyes are black mini brads.  I used my finger to put a round spot of blush on each cheek then added a small clear opal colored sequin on each.  Her mouth is a piece of black wire--just add glue and poke it into the ball a bit. 

The star is a styrofoam star that I found in the Christmas picks at my Hobby Lobby.  It was silver -- I changed it to the aqua blue with Melissa Frances ultra fine designer glitter.  She has a piece of Christmas greenery too with tiny little bells on it that I found at Michael's.

The trims (lace with silver and the tinsel on the hat) were all picked up at Hobby Lobby.   The tinsel is in the miniature trees decorating section and the lace (it's stretchy elastic in the middle--too cool ;-)  in the fabric department.

Okay, I so want to make more of these.  I bet that Cort would like to make one too.  Kids could make these so easily with a little assistance for teacher gifts.  I picked up some red of that stretchy sheer lace stuff too.  It has red velvet  along the center instead of the silver. 

What are you busy making for Christmas?  Let me know and even give me a link -- I'd love to have you share your ideas.  In my post with the House toppers for albums, Lynn Whelan posted in the comments that she saw a house like those on top of a Bell jar.  How cute!!  I want to add one to a jar top now.  Would be so awesome to fill the jar for a Christmas gift.  If you share a  link  I will draw for a little giveaway.  Maybe you'll get your own little snowgirl to add to the top of something ;-) ;-)  So, don't forget to share -- it's what the season is all about!

Have a very creative day!!  Love,  Linda 

Comments

[Leslie Lippa]

I just found your blog today and I LOVE IT! I am a crafty gal, blogger, and memorykeeper also! Your crafts are so beautiful and I love the photo of your mantle with white on white knicknacks. Very soothing. Glad I found you!

[annaEdavison]

HI Linda...another fan here, your work is beautiful and I love how you always glitz up common objects and turn them into Unique treasures! ...SO fun to peek at all your beautiful details. anna :)

[annaEdavison]

HI Linda...another fan here, your work is beautiful and I love how you always glitz up common objects and turn them into Unique treasures! ...SO fun to peek at all your beautiful details. anna :)

[Shannon]

Wow, she is so cute! How do you ever come up with your ideas? It's amazing!

[Angélique]

Oh, it's so lovely !
All that you do is beautiful.
Thank you for sharing.
Have a nice day.
~~Angélique~~

[Steph Connor]

Linda,

Your work always amazes me! I check your blog daily to see if you have posted any new scrappy "goodness." Keep inspiring us!

[Susan Beth Breuner]

http://www.jennibowlin.blogspot.com/ This is an idea - display her under glass! With her, a Mason jar might be as fun as a more formal dome. That's whats so special about her - she is very diverse - vintage appeal with down home flavor! Keep up the good work!

[Susan Beth Breuner]

Oh! Count me in! I didn't remember to get back and comment on this one after I first saw it. She's beautiful! Whimsical! Love it.
Susan Beth

[lboese]

I love all of your stuff. I created a countdown calendar...not at all as beautiful as the one you created. I saw it on Twopeasinabucket and have been searching for the original artist so I could give credit/thank her. Anway, here's my version that honestly took me less than an hour to make: http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r162/lboese/IMG_5135.jpg

[Sandra Smart]

This is sooooo adorable! Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing!

[Hilary Kanwischer]

Oh my gosh...I'm speechless! Truly speechless! This little snowman is the cutest thing I have EVER seen. Oh and I'm with Melissa on this...I'd love to volunteer. You are beyond inspiring! :)

[Shari]

I just love your new banner! Can you show a full picture of the swag? It is so cute, I may have to copy this!

[Sue Thomas]

Totally cute, Linda!!!!!

[Amber]

Cute cute cute!!! Love your new banner too!
~Amber

[Brenda T.]

She is adorable. I'm jotting down all the how to's so I can attempt to make one of my own :)

Linda you are simply amazing! Everything you make is so unique & so beautiful. I adore your style ~ thank you for your blog, that allows all of us to take a little peek into your world :)

Brenda

[Darlene D'Eon]

Oh my, Linda, when I check your blog and you have posted something new it always makes me feel good. Your stuff is awesome. I think you should give us a picture tour of your home because I'm sure it would be incredible. My link is for my blog and you won't see anything as imaginative as your snow girl there, just a few cards and my family who means so much. Have a wonderful day and thanks.
darlenedeon.blogspot.com

[Audrey Pettit (APet)]

Gosh, Linda!! I am so in love with your Snow Girl!! She is just so beautiful. I saw her over on peas, and had to come check out your blog to see her again. LOL!
And to think you might actually give one away???
Well, I'll definitely share something that I made, although it really is not near as cute as yours!! Honestly!
http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=1263783

[Maricarmen Maza]

Su nuevo banner es bellisimo!

[Maricarmen Maza]

Es realmente bello! Gracias por compartir como hacerlo!

[Melissa Phillips]

sigh....you need your own book, your own television show, your own glitter cleaner-upper, your own assistant---and I volunteer to be her, hehe. This is beyond beautiful---my little jaw continues to fall to the floor with each of your creations!
Melissa

[Irene M]

Linni, the only thing I'm working on is an "all about him" album for my husband's Christmas gift. This is one of the LO's. It's very simple, but the story of his life and I think he'll enjoy it.
http://www.downmemorylaneco.com/gallery_viewpost.aspx?ID=7544
I've not started any other Christmas type projects yet, but you sure inspire me! I love your little snowgirl.