Christmas Frame

Hello Everybody!

I have to say first that out of all of the cards I make-I do not make Christmas, generally.  I used to not make them at all.  And then last year with all of the challenges and spirit in the air-how could I not?

Well this year I am going to make a few Christmas cards to donate.  So the first place I look is 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown.  And this week's challenge is anything but cards and tags.  I laughed out loud!  But this was kismet (my new favorite word).  I happened to watch an episode on Scrapbook Soup and the lady on there had heat embossed on wood.  WHAT?  And why didn't I think of that!

So here I bring you my project for the following challenges:

52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown: Anything but a card, ATC, or tag goes

Simon Says Stamp and Show: Leaf-spiration

Here's my finished frame.  This is not a metal frame.  It is a wooden frame from IKEA.  I used silver WOW embossing powder on it.  And I used regular Versmark directly to the frame and then added the embossing powder and heated it.

Here my wooden frame.

Here's a closeup.  You can even see my left over embossing powder in the coffee filter :)

Here is on edge.  This was a little more challenging.  What I realized is that I liked that not quite covered look.  I did go back and put a little white paint over the wood and whiped it off of the "cooked" embossing powder.  Next time I will paint the frame first.  :)

These are floral Christmas leaves.  I used Crystal Stickles to outline the leaves.  The rhinestones are from MAMBI.

I put a piece of velvet ribbon on the bottom of the frame, and the Christmas tree is from Jolee's.

Now I'm ready to find a picture for my frame!  Until next time my friends...have a great rest of your week! :)