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Saturday 4 January 2014

A Heart Full of Christmas




Hello all!  

 It's still Christmas here at Words and Pictures - we go all the way to Twelfth Night round here (how could we not, with that Shakespearean echo?!) - so I've another little Christmas offering for you today.

 In fact, I made these little hearts last year, but never got a chance to share them.  There are actually a few more in the set, but these are all the ones using Artistic Outpost stamps, and that's what today's post is all about, so here they are...



The hearts themselves are made of a sort of white melamine (I think they may have come from Ikea, but not sure any more), and the stamping is done with Archival inks, and the blending with Distress Inks.














The images are all from either the Snowy Woods plate or from Sleigh Ride... 












Most are the same front and back...

But some have an alternative on the reverse side...








The melamine took the Distress Inks in a slightly strange way, but I rather like the effect I ended up with.
















The white snowflakes were done with SuperFine white embossing powder.


Some simple twine or white cord to hang them up by, and that's your lot - some simple, but I think quite effective, little decorations.

The new Referral Programme is up and running over at the Artistic Outpost blog, so if you're creating with the Artistic Outpost stamps this month, come and share your work with us - we love seeing what you make!

For now, I'm going to enjoy what's left of my Christmas, and I'll see you out there soon.

He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.
Roy L. Smith

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58 comments:

  1. Helen4 January 2014 at 14:14

    oh these are so pretty! Love the distressed look of the distress on the surface!! Enjoy your last days of Christmas..

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  2. Fliss4 January 2014 at 14:24

    These are absolutely beautiful Alison and perfect for decorating the tree.
    Hope you enjoy the rest of Christmas time too.
    Hugs, Fliss xx

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  3. Jennie Atkinson4 January 2014 at 15:07

    Beautiful Alison - and yes we are still going strong here until Twelfth Night!

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  4. Deborah4 January 2014 at 15:09

    They're lovely, Alison. I particularly like the white embossed snowflakes on the blue. Melamine has never looked so good!

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  5. froebelsternchen4 January 2014 at 15:26

    AMAZING hearts Alison!
    I love them all!

    Happy 2014 my dear friend!
    xxx
    Susi

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  6. Unknown4 January 2014 at 16:18

    STUNNING work, Alison. So much love and care put into each one :)!!

    xErin

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  7. Martina4 January 2014 at 16:48

    Dear Alison, your hearts are totally stunning! Love them!
    I hope you spent the festive season well? I wish you and your family a healthy and happy New Year.
    If you want, then have a look over at my blog. Because there is something to win :-)
    Hugs MARTINA

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  8. Dorthe4 January 2014 at 16:51

    Dear Alison, they are the sweetest christmas greeting hearts ,-I love the ones with old time images in sepia.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  9. Ana K.4 January 2014 at 17:17

    Beautiful hearts!

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  10. trisha too4 January 2014 at 18:54

    Absolutely charming, Alison!

    A Happy New Year to you!

    :)

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  11. pearshapedcrafting4 January 2014 at 19:00

    All so beautiful, love the blue and white ones especially! Had a few problems with my phone so also want to say Happy New Year to you! Hope you are feeling better now! Chrisxx

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  12. Dagmar4 January 2014 at 19:36

    Alison, your hearts so lovely and absolutely beautiful! A happy new year to you and your familiy, Dagmar

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  13. Chrissy4 January 2014 at 19:43

    Gorgeous hearts Alison..love the blue and white snowflakes..
    Wishing you a very Happy New Year 2014..

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  14. Anonymous4 January 2014 at 19:46

    Beautiful decorations Alison, I'm sure they look fabulous on your tree. We've called time on Christmas so all of our decorations are down and packed away now. Hope you're having a lovely time.
    Sue C x

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  15. Anonymous4 January 2014 at 19:49

    Fabulous decorations Alison, I'm sure they look lovely on your tree. Enjoy the rest of your Christmas break ! Sue C x

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  16. Astrid Maclean4 January 2014 at 19:54

    Gorgeous, all of them Alison! And of course Christmas carries on till the 6th of Jan, in our home we wouldn't have it any other way either...

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  17. Yvonne Garner4 January 2014 at 20:01

    How divine! AO images are timeless and new and fresh each time you use them. Thanks for all your visits and kind words on my blog. Enjoy the rest of your holiday and I wish you a very Happy New Year!

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  18. toni4 January 2014 at 20:05

    Happy new year Alison! I love that it's still Christmas I really don't want to take my tree down we've put red berry lights on this year and there's a lovely glow coming from it !these hearts are gorgeous and will be lovely to get out again in what will seem like only a few months time ! . Best wishes for a happy year of creativity x toni x

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  19. Redanne4 January 2014 at 20:38

    These are so beautiful and I bet they would look fabulous on the tree, nothing nicer than hand made Christmas decorations. Sadly, we took our decorations down today and it looks so bare everywhere.... Hugs, Anne x

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  20. Almo4 January 2014 at 20:58

    Beautiful hearts Alison, I decorted a few for my family this Christmas and they loved them. So much prettier than shop bought. Happy New Year. Hugs Mo x

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  21. Silvia(Barnie)4 January 2014 at 20:59

    Fantastic, these are lovely hearts.

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  22. Julie Lee4 January 2014 at 21:15

    These are so beautiful; I love the colours and the images - they have inspired me to get out my AO stamps and plays some more.Not much longer until Twelfth Night now, sadly, but if Sir Toby is to be believed, there will still be cakes and ale and lots of crafty fun too! I can't wait to see all the lovely new projects you create in 2014, Alison. Julie Ann xx

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  23. Brenda Brown4 January 2014 at 21:20

    A gorgeous set of hearts for the tree. Love the different designs on them. Christmas disappeared from our house today and now I feel in a bit of a black hole with few lights to being some cheer and sparkle.
    Take care.
    hugs {brenda} x0x

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  24. 2amscrapper4 January 2014 at 21:31

    I love these!

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  25. Anonymous4 January 2014 at 23:21

    Dear Alison
    Apologies for not wishing you a Happy New Year before now but my time on-line has been very limited this past week.
    Oh those are so special, I really like that you created a whole collection of them.
    Here's to 2014 being very special for you and how I look forward to another year of blog posts from you that will be brimming with the most divine art.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  26. Hettie4 January 2014 at 23:31

    These are gorgeous Alison. Just spotted and pinned them on Pinterest. Wonderful
    Hugs
    xx

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  27. Netty4 January 2014 at 23:38

    Lots of lovely winter hearts. Happy New Year Alison, hugs Annette x

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  28. Unni A4 January 2014 at 23:57

    They are all very pretty! Beautiful hearts!
    Happy new year!
    hugs, Unni

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  29. Gerrie Johnnic5 January 2014 at 01:05

    So very pretty Allison! Luv the hearts...

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  30. Princess Judy Palmer5 January 2014 at 01:10

    Oh my! That Christmas time stuff just isn't ready to leave us be yet is it? I have to laugh because it is still very prevalent. Lovely hearts. They make such a nice collection. Thanks for sharing them!

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  31. Nan G5 January 2014 at 02:56

    Darling set of ornaments.

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  32. Margaret5 January 2014 at 04:53

    They're beautiful! I think each one turned out wonderfully.

    I frequently see little wooden hearts in the craft stores, but never thought to make them ornaments! Terrific idea!

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  33. barbarayaya625 January 2014 at 06:11

    Alison all your hearts have something to see, everyone of them is full of wonderful details! Great works!!! BARbarayaya

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  34. Anonymous5 January 2014 at 09:11

    They're all so beautiful & I'm sure you'll be hanging them on your tree for many years to come.

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  35. Anonymous5 January 2014 at 09:24

    These are delightful Alison!
    Enjoy your last day of Christmas today!
    Alison xxx

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  36. chrissie5 January 2014 at 09:59

    Very beautiful Alison and so good that you enjoy Christmas so much :) Afraid our cards were taken down to make way for my birthday cards :( January 1st was a really daft day to enter the world lol

    Love Chrissie x

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  37. Maggie5 January 2014 at 10:26

    Gorgeous decorations I love them so cute and lovely stamped images you have used. Our decorations come down and up go the birthday cards daughters first(when she was at home) 4 days later Hubby 4days later mine now its only hubby and me fighting for card space lol.
    MaggieH

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  38. Tracy5 January 2014 at 11:21

    Happy New Year Alison!!
    Your Hearts are just so beautiful and vintage in feel,looove them all!
    Wishing you all good things in the coming year.
    Love and hugs
    Tracy
    xoxox

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  39. Asia King (aka Joanna K)5 January 2014 at 12:46

    Oh these hearts are beautiful! I'm so glad to see that Christmas is not over yet:).

    Happy New Year Alison! xxx

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  40. Lisa Minckler5 January 2014 at 14:30

    I'm jealous...you have an Ikea...eeek! How much fun would that be? I hear rumor they are putting one in nearby and I might just pass out with anticipation.
    ANYWHO.....your hearts are beautifully crafted and as always you showcase them with pristine skill! Beautiful work and a continued Happy New Year.
    hugs,
    Lisa

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  41. cathylynn5 January 2014 at 14:46

    Fabulous idea to decorate these Ikea hearts! Each one is done to perfection! Love them all!
    Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  42. Marjie Kemper5 January 2014 at 15:24

    Beautiful ornaments! How fun to have the holidays extended so long... enjoy!

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  43. Terry5 January 2014 at 16:22

    Gorgeous collection of Christmas hearts! What a great way to decorate a tree! Hugs!

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  44. Candy C5 January 2014 at 17:52

    Alison...these Christmas hearts are gorgeous! I love the simplicity of them. The stamps are so beautiful, they speak for themselves! Love it! <3 Candy

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  45. Anita Houston The Artful Maven5 January 2014 at 19:35

    Christmas should go on and on! I love these heart ornaments...great images on them!

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  46. Paper Profusion5 January 2014 at 22:47

    Oh thank-you Alison - you have given me an idea - these are fantastic. Nicola x

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  47. Cocofolies5 January 2014 at 23:22

    What a wonderful set of Christmas hearts, I love especially the first one, but all are sweet and different, fantastic work Alison!! Sorry if I miss time to follow your links today and catch up with everything, I hope things will arrange later after a while... Hugs, good night if you read me now! Coco xx

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  48. Kasia6 January 2014 at 00:13

    Beautiful! Love this white with blue snowflakes, so lovely!

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  49. Keren Tamir6 January 2014 at 01:51

    These are truly gorgeous

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  50. Unknown6 January 2014 at 05:12

    Oh my goodness Alison, these are the SWEETEST ornaments.

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  51. Anke6 January 2014 at 08:10

    Oh Alison your tags are so beautiful and lovely.

    Happy New Year !

    Hugs
    Anke

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  52. Smile_Art6 January 2014 at 11:44

    Absolutely lovely hearts! Your works are amazing, as always :)
    I wish you happiness and smile in New Year, my dear :)
    Thanks, that you visited my blog.
    G.

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  53. Sandy6 January 2014 at 18:51

    Wonderful hearts Alison - the images are perfect for the hearts and stamped so beautifully!
    Sandy

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  54. Shirley7 January 2014 at 08:17

    You must have lots of fabulous memories when you start undressing your tree Alison. These hearts are so pretty.

    Note to myself start looking for little wooden keepsakes to alter for the tree.

    Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x

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  55. Kezzy7 January 2014 at 08:38

    Wow these are super gorgeous and I really like the effect of the distress ink, its a bit like when they are on gesso. I love the stamps you used, I really should try and have a play this year. Hugs :-) Kezzy xxxxx

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  56. scrappymo!8 January 2014 at 03:59

    These are so beautiful!

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  57. Mrs.B8 January 2014 at 20:41

    Gorgeous little heart ornaments, a perfect vintage touch for the tree.
    Avril xx

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  58. Mary Elizabeth25 January 2014 at 16:57

    Marvelous -- I can see a whole tree covered with these adorable hearts in my mind's eye. Such a lovely decoration for Christmas. -- Mary Elizabeth

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Thank so much for taking the time to stop by. It's lovely to hear what you think - every comment is so much appreciated.