Holiday Blitz Day 8: Ornament Tag Tutorial…another winner…and a new give-away!
Posted on: Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
Are you having as much fun with this Holiday Blitz as I am? I am just loving being able to spend time in my stamp room creating. Of course the danger is now that it’s really hard to actually leave my stamp room *lol*!. I can’t believe we’re halfway through the Blitz already! For today’s project I’m going to share with you some cute ornament shaped tags I made. I made a matched set of four, which you can see below. I packaged them up in a medium cello bag, topped it with a Big Shot Top Note, tied the candy cane ribbon around it and stamped a tag using my curly lable punch set.
My inspiration for these ornament tags came from the card you see on the left. This was a card made by Erica Toet – one of my Stampin’ Up! sidelines for one of the Christmas Card Swaps at our Demonstrator Stampfest weekend. When I saw her super-cute ornament on the card I immediately thought of the Big Shot and my poor unused scallop circle die that has been sitting in my drawer since August – and I just KNEW I had to try make some ornament tags – i.e. tags that look like ornaments.
I’ve put together a quick tutorial for you below to show you how I made my ornament tags.
Step 1: Cut as many 4" x 8 1/2" pieces of CS as you want to make tags. I cut two out of Kiwi Kiss CS and two out of Riding Hood Red CS. Score them at 4 1/4", and fold along the score line using your bone folder.
Step 2: To create the actual scalloped "ornament" you’re going to need the Sizzix Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die ( you can see it in the picture below).
Step 3: Take your folded CS and lay it – with the fold oriented at the top – over your scalloped circle die as shown in the picture below. You can see two complete scallops and two half scallops showing above the fold.
Step 4: Create the following "sandwich": first you’ll need a cutting pad, your scallop die, the folded CS and then another cutting pad. Slowly roll it through your Big Shot.
Step 5: Cut as many scalloped ornament tags as desired.
Step 6: Decorate the front of your ornament as desired. I stamped the cardinal from "A Cardinal Christmas" stamp set onto a circle of Very Vanilla CS, colored it in, and mounted it onto a circle of Brushed Gold CS. I then mounted the whole thing to my "ornament" front. To color mine in I used a blender pen and the following colors: Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Bravo Burgundy, Close to Cocoa & Tangerine Tango Classic inks.
Step 7: Punch a tab out of Brushed Gold CS using your tab punch. Attach only the bottom curved edge of the tab to your "ornament" FRONT.
Step 8: Using your Crop-a-Dile punch a hole for your eyelet on your tab. Repeat on the other side.
Step 9: Set a gold eyelet in each hole. As you see from the picture below, only half of your tab is attached to the ornament – and it is attached to the FRONT only.
Step 10: Flip your ornament tag over. Take a 4" piece of gold elastic cord, create a loop bringing the ends around, and sandwich the ends between two pieces of sticky strip. Remove the red backing from the top piece of sticky strip, and press the tab closed. You’re done!
You can see a close up of one of the red ornament tags below:
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Okay, on to the winner of yesterday’s Blog give-away. Today is the LAST day I’ll be giving away the tutorial for the Christmas planner tin you see below.
And now……drumroll please……the winner of yesterday’s draw for the pdf tutorial of the Christmas Planner tin is Dianne Shiozaki ! Congratulations Dianne! In order to draw my winners I use the website www.random.org so that the winner is randomly drawn. Dianne, please email me at andrea@sunnystampin.com in order to claim your prize!
So what’s the next prize? For the rest of the month of November I’ll be giving away a pdf tutorial for the ultra-cute box shown below. As with the Christmas Planner tin tutorial, this is a project which I designed from scratch. Well, almost from scratch – I actually modified a gable box which I had created during my Easter Blitz last year to make this project. So since I CASEd myself, I suppose I can still say it’s from scratch right *lol*?
I have showcased this box with a couple of Martha Stewart test tubes – one of which is filled with hot cocoa and the other with small marshmallows – the perfect recipe for the perfect cup of hot cocoa! In the tutorial I show you how to create the little holder piece that keeps the test tubes in place. If you don’t have test tubes you would simply omit the test tube holder piece, and then you could simply cover the windows with acetate and fill the box with goodies – the window would let you see the goodies inside. I’ll be giving away the pdf tutorial I put together for this project, which includes supplies, dimensions and step-by-step photos with directions. Scroll down for the question of the day.
Today’s question: What is your favourite Christmas song or Christmas music? Or if you don’t celebrate Christmas, then what is your favourite song (any type of song).
Just so we’re all on the same page – the winner of today’s draw will be announced tomorrow evening (EST) when I post Holiday Blitz Day 9. You can expect our daily posts to be released in the EVENING (EST).
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187 Comments
November 25th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
I love all Christmas Songs and Carols, however, Silent Night is probably the most special and meaningful one to me. At Christmas Eve Church Service we always sing it to candlelight and I always cry. It is very moving and special.
Happy Holidays!
November 25th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
A favorite song of mine is Silver Bells. I love the image that it brings to mind of all of the hustle and bustle but in a more calm manner. It reminds me of the down town streets of Spokane, WA, where I grew up.
Pennie
November 25th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
I love Breath of Heaven by Amy Grant. It is just so moving!
November 25th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Andrea, My all time favorite song is “I’ll be Home for Christmas” I have lived away from my family for the past 20 years and still feel like my hometown is home no matter where I’ve lived.
Have a wonderful holiday season with your family and thanks again for sharing all of your talents with us.
November 25th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
My favorite Christmas song besides the traditional religious ones, would be, I’ll be Home for Christmas…just touches my heart.
November 25th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
My favorite Christmas songs are Christmas Through Your Eyes (Gloria Estefan) and Momma Liked the Roses (Elvis). Holidays make me sentimental.
November 25th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Those tags are stunning. My favorite Christmas song is It Came Upon a Midnight Clear…..
November 25th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
I agree with Margie that all Christmas songs and hymns are special because they create in me a sense of joy and wonder. Sometimes we will hear a message through music that we would never hear with the spoken word.
BUT, I do have a favourite and it’s kind of kitchy – It’s by Dollie Parton and it’s called “I’ll be Home with Bells On”. The reason I like it so much is that it reminds me of the times when family and friends can come home (not every year, so when they do it’s extra special). And now when members of our family come home for Christmas they always wear jingle bells when they arrive!
Thanks for listening!
November 25th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
I can’t limit it to one particular song but I love Celine Dions Christmas album. Always makes me smile and gets me into the Christmas Spirit.
Thanks for taking the time to share all your projects with us. You inspire me!
November 25th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Great idea for today’s ornament project! And love that Test Tube BOX!!! Hope I win! *crossing fingers* *please, please, please*
My favorite Christmas Songs were Always “Hark! The Harold Angels Sing!”, “Oh Come, All Ye Faithful” and “O Little Town of Bethlehem”. However, I have to agree with Chrissy. Since I heard “Breath of Heaven” last year I’ve been hooked on that one. It is very reverent and I just think how Mary must have felt. I think Amy Grant has captured that time beautifully!
November 25th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
One of my favorites is Feliz Navidad, because it reminds me of my mom! However, a long time favorite of mine is…i don’t know the name.
It was sung by band-aid maybe?
One verse is Do they know it’s Christmas time at all….
Another verse is Feed the world, let them know it’s Christmas time…
Anyone know which song i’m talking about??
Really, i love them all!!!
November 25th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Hi,
I like almost all Christmas songs. I really like Away in the Manger and Silent Night. They help me remember Jesus Christ and the true meaning of Christmas.
Kristi Kelly
November 25th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
My favorite christmas song is one about Maine. I can’t remember the title but it is all about Christmas in Maine. Having spent every Christmas in Maine I can really relate to the song. My kids also love Rudolph.
November 25th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
I love Christmas – it’s my favorite time of year so I love just about any Christmas songs – to pick just one is hard. I love Mr. Christmas by Joe Diffe, I saw mommy kissing santa, santa baby – just love them all
November 25th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
Another great project, Andrea.
My favorite Christmas song is “Oh Holy Night”. LOVE IT!!
November 25th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
“Baby its cold Outside” is one of my faves. That and Away in the Manger.
November 25th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Love the ornaments. I had made one and need to make more of them.
I love pretty much all Christmas music. But some of my favorites are Silent Night, Away in a Manager, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Santa Baby & White Christmas to name a few. I have lots of Christmas cd’s and love to have them playing all thru the month of December.
November 25th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
I love these ornament cards! I had no desire to buy that die before but I think you’ve sold me on it!! I just might have to think about getting that one!! I am also thinking that my Christmas cards for next year will be similar to those!! Thanks for sharing!!
Glenda
Charlotte, NC
November 25th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
I LOVE them all!!! “Mary, Did You Know”, by Mark Lowery just now came to my mind.
November 25th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
I love this. This is such a great idea.
My favorite Christmas sound would be Jingle Bells. I don’t know why I just love it.
Karen
November 25th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Love the ornaments and I think I wilkl do these for my club members. Thansk for sharing! You are the best!
I love many songs but the one that gives me a nostalgic feeling every time is the “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire” song. What the heck is the name? I am going senile I tell ya!
November 25th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
I can’t think of one in particular but there’s a lot of new Cd’s out with some great Christmas songs. Celine Dion has a pretty good one.
Very cute project!
November 25th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
THANK YOU FOR picking my name! I love it! My favorite Christmas song will always be Away in the Manger, but I really love all the Christmas songs. I miss carrolling at night with my church group, and trying to remember the songs, and holding a candle and trying not to burn our fingers.
November 25th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
I love any cheistmas music. I esp love going to sleep on Christmas eve with the TV turned to our local cable station – it has xmas music playing all night and the image on the screen is a roaring fireplace. We then play this station in the backround as we open gifts on christmas morning. Love the new give away and will be making some of these cute tags….lovin your ideas…thanks
November 25th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Clint Black – Til’ santa’s gone (milk and cookies)
November 25th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
My favourite Christmas carol is O Holy Night and I especially love it when Michael Crawford sings it! Thanks for a chance to win an awesome prize!
November 25th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
What a cute gift idea!!!
My favourite Christmas music is Neil Diamond’s Christmas albulm. My mom LOVES Neil Diamond so I grew up listening to his music. When I hear his Christmas songs I know it’s Christmas time.
I do have a favourite song though…it’s Snoopy’s Christmas (the one with Snoopy and the Red Barron).
November 25th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
My favorite Christmas song for the last three years is “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” Three years ago on November 25th (today) my husband was in a horrible car accident and spent the next three months in an Intensive Care unit on a ventilator. For my daughter who was 14 at the time the song “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” took on a whole new meaning because we weren’t sure he was ever going to come home. We were very blessed because by the next Christmas he was indeed home and life was somewhat back to normal.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
My all-time favorite is O Holy Night also. So much so that I have download a number of different versions and made my own CD – just listened to it last night and about drove my husband crazy with my singing along! I enjoyed it though!
November 25th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
My favourite Christmas song is “Christmas Shoes”. That can always bring a tear to my eyes!
November 25th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
My Grown Up Christmas List, by Amy Grant is my favorite x-mas song. I really like them all though! I love x-mas time!
November 25th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
I love all Christmas music. My favorite song is Oh Holy Night. We sing it every year at church. I love your ornament. I was just making some tonight. I even cut out the middle to let a picture show. Thanks again for sharing.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Love them all – after Thanksgiving! Guess I’ll be in the mood for “Silent Night” in a few days.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
I love it! One more reason to get the big shot
My all time favourite Christmas song is Sarajevo Christmas by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. I’m also a fan of Mannheim Steamroller’s Christmas albums (something a little bit different than what you usually hear on the radio and in the malls).
November 25th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Hands down, my absolute all-time favorite is Silent Night, particularly when Mannheim Steamroller does it. The haunting beauty of the song makes me puddle up every time I hear it (ok, so I’m puddling up right now, as I hear it in my head while I’m writing this…).
November 25th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
My favorite Christmas although it may be a Catholic church song is “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” Its so pretty sung in church on Christmas Eve. It was also my mother’s favorite song – she passed away just two years ago.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
My all time favorite Christmas song is Silent Night. Just something very calming about that song.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Oh that is an easy one! I actually just put it this past weekend and cracked up because my boys looked at me like I was so crazy what’s my fav. song : Its by Alvin and the Chipmunks : Hoola Hoop! OH I Love that song! I don’t know what it is about it but it gets me in the Christmas mood!
November 25th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
I truly enjoy all Christmas music. If I had to choose, I think it would be Silent Night! My all time favorite is Amazing Grace.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
My all time favorite “cutsie” song is Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer. I need to hear it at least once during the holidays but hopefully I’ll hear it a couple of times.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
My favorite Christmas songs are Silent Night and O Come All Ye Faithful. Thank you for sharing all your fabulous tutorials!
November 25th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
I love all Christmas music…but right now what comes to mind as one of my favorites is “White Christmas.” I also love “The Christmas Song” (chesnuts roasting on an open fire), and “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm.”
In fact, thanks for reminding me…I need to copy a few CDs that I can put in my car to start listening to!
November 25th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Such cute ornaments!
My favourite Chrismas song… that’s a tough one. I would have to say that of all Christmas music (because I love most of it), I enjoy my Roger Whittaker CDs the most. I know, weird taste, but it’s what I grew up listening to, and to me, it MEANS Christmas! I also love my Big Band Christmas CDs… In the Christmas Mood – Glenn Miller Orchestra – fantastic!
(Oh, and for the lady above who asked about the title for Chestnuts roasting on an open fire… it’s really called “The Christmas Song”. Who knew?
November 25th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
I absolutely love the Harry Simone Chorale-
The Little Drummer Boy. It is the best album. I have listened to it since I was a little girl. I was so excited a few years ago to find it on cd that I ordered one for my sisters and my older kids as well! If you haven’t heard it, you should try it. It makes for a wonderful Christmas tradition.
BTW I also love your site. I check it every day and keep coming back more each day as well. Happy Holidays!
November 25th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Silent night is my favorite.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
i love silent night!
November 25th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
That is such a cute treat box!
As for Christmas music, I don’t know about a favourite song but I absolutely LOVE Boney M’s Christmas CD. Both my fiance and I were raised listening to it so we love it!
November 25th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
My favorite Christmas song is “Christmas in Dixie” by Alambama.
This test tube holder is really cute! And I love the cardinal gift tags.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
My favorite Christmas song is Little Drummer Boy. Cute ornament and box! Thanks for sharing.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
My favorite Christmas song is Silent Night.
Thanks for the tutorial, I love learning new things.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
My favorite Christmas song is the Little Drummer Boy. I grew up hearing it in Spanish and English and both are favorites of mine.
I love the test tube holder. It’s absolutely adorable. You are so clever.
As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving down here in the states, I have been thinking about all the things that I am thankful for and one of those is you. You inspire me and make my day brighter whenever I read your blog. I so enjoy your artistry and the glimses of your family life that you share with us. Blessings to you and your loved ones.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
I love Silver Bells and Silent Night. Very cute project. Mary
November 25th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
How can I pick just one favorite song? O Holy Night, Away in a Manger, Baby its Cold Outside is alot of fun too. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful creations with us. Merry Christmas
November 25th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
I like any song done by Mannheim Steamroller. I just LOVE everything they do. I can not wait until the day after Thanksgiving when I get out all my Mannheim cds. It’s my most favorite part of Christmas.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
My very favorite Christmas song is “Do You Hear What I Hear?”. Thank you for sharing:)
November 25th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
My favorite Christmas Song is Silver Bells, the version sung by Bing Crosby. I love it and always gets me in the Christmas mood!
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~*Priscilla*~
November 25th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
All Christmas songs put me in a mellow mood and slows me down to reflect about the holidays. With all of the hustle and bustle of the holiday, it is so easy to forget the true meaning of Christmas and the holiday tunes bring me “back to the moment.”
November 25th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
My favorite Christmas Music…I have too many, but to narrow it down to just a couple I’d have to say Christmas Blessing by NewSong OR the Christmas Story & Song told/sang by Bing Crosby. I had this as an album when I was growing up and have just found it on CD this past year. It’s a story about a little boy at Christmas time. I HIGHLY recommend it if you can find it.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
I LOVE O Holy Night sung by Paul Brandt. His voice gives me shivers…
November 25th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
I love, love, love all Christmas music!!! I’ve been listening to it (on the radio so it’s okay!) for 2 weeks already. I especially love “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and Vince Gill’s “Let There Be Peace On Earth”. Silent Night on Christmas Eve by Candlelight is unbelievable! I could go on and on… Thanks for the wonderful projects! I was hoping you’d do something like this just like at Easter time. Jeannie
November 25th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Very cute tags. I will have to try this. The test tube holder is adorable. I have the baby soda bottles, almost the same look that I plan to fill for gifts.
Favorite Christmas song…too many to name. All the classics. They get me moving at Christmas.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
My favorite song is “What Child is This”. I always think of these lyrics when I hear just the music to Greensleeves. My second favorite is more recent “Mary Did You Know”.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
Carol of the Bells!
November 25th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Andrea- these are so fabulous!
I love Sarah MacLachlan’s holiday CD Winter Wonderland. Of course, the traditional is great too- Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
I love listening to Christmas carols in spanish. I love the traditional spanish Christmas carols. It helps me remember home back in Miami.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
I love “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby. That has to be my all time favorite, although I love Chirstmas music in general.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving Andrea!!!
November 25th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Hi Andrea,
My favorite Christmas Song is Silver Bells. I have loved that song for a looooong time. It just gets me in the Christmas spirit and makes me think of how Christmas may have been years ago.
The new Faith Hill Christmas CD is great too.
Sharon L in Mich.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Any Christmas music is good music. I love it all!
November 25th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
I love all Christmas music! You’re blog is absolutely awesome!!
November 25th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
I found the song Nicole Bailey was asking about if you could post an answer to her. The song is called Let Them Know It’s Christmastime and it’s sung by Band Aid, Kylie Minogue, and also the BareNaked Ladies. I also love that song. Another of my favorites is Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses. This song is hilarious and contagious.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:00 am
My favorite is Last christmas sung by Wham! As far as classics go I like Let it Snow!
November 26th, 2008 at 12:00 am
With the banquet of Christmas songs available, I’m not sure I could choose just one that is my favorite. But I lean towards liking the old-fashioned songs rather than newer ones.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:02 am
I really love them all. I always seem to sing “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” and “Here Comes Santa Clause right down Santa Clause Lane” so they must be favorites! But then there’s “Hark the Harold Angels Sing” and “Oh Little Town of Bethlehem”…Oh gee..and “Silent Night”, “Deck the Halls” and who can forget “Silent Night”…Oh..see what I mean. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOURS!
November 26th, 2008 at 12:03 am
My favorites are White Christmas and Carol of the Bells. That song that starts out Bells will be ringing … always signals Christmas season is here.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:05 am
My favorite Christmas song is “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” because I’m always dreaming for a white Christmas since where I live it rarely snows.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:07 am
I love all Christmas music, it’s my favorite part of the holidays. But if I had to choose my absolute favorite, it is O Holy Night, especially in the original french lyrics.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:12 am
Joy to the World – done the jazzy style that the worship leader at my church wrote. It’s very cool – and he’ll be singing it live on our local Christian radio station next week!!
November 26th, 2008 at 12:18 am
Have a Holly Jolly Christmas. Love it!
Brandi
November 26th, 2008 at 12:22 am
I love to listen to any holiday music sung by Bing Crosby!! He’s the ultimate holiday crooner for me!!
Thanks for being so generous on your give-aways!! Hope I win!
November 26th, 2008 at 12:24 am
I love the classics….my favorite being The Christmas Song sung by Nat King Cole.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:26 am
I love The Little Drummer Boy (especially the duet w/ Bing Crosby & David Bowie)ad Do You Hear What I Hear!
November 26th, 2008 at 12:28 am
I would have to say O Holy Night! This song is so much fun to sing, and also play as a musical piece!
November 26th, 2008 at 12:29 am
I’ll be home for Christmas is my all time favorite. I love all your stuff. You are one talented lady. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Happy Thanksgiving.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:41 am
Very cute tags Andrea!
My favourite Christmas song is the Crash Test Dummies’ version of The First Noel.
November 26th, 2008 at 1:05 am
My favourite cd of music is a Jim reeves of oldies.
Love all of your ideas
Eileen
November 26th, 2008 at 1:07 am
I have to say silence night is my favorite song.
November 26th, 2008 at 1:08 am
Super cute project today. I love Christmas music. I think one of my favorite songs is O Holy Night. I Love that one!
November 26th, 2008 at 1:12 am
Andrea, I love today’s project. Will definitely have to try it out after Thanksgiving. And today’s question is an easy one–My favorite Christmas song is the Veggie Tales’ “Twelve Days of (Polish) Christmas”. If you’re Polish like me, it’s downright hilarious!
November 26th, 2008 at 1:13 am
Wait, maybe it’s called the “Twelve Polish Christmas Foods”. Still hilarious!
November 26th, 2008 at 1:13 am
This tutorial is perfect timing. I’m trying to come up with new different gift tags for my club and this is something I would never have thought of doing. Thank you for your inspiration.
My favorite Christmas song is I’ll Be Home For Christmas. Doesn’t that just say it all???
Irene Poe
November 26th, 2008 at 1:22 am
I love all Christmas songs and carols from Handel’s Messiah to Ertha Kitts “Santa Baby”… but the one that brings the most childhood memories to me is “I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus”
November 26th, 2008 at 1:52 am
White christmas as I love snow
November 26th, 2008 at 1:53 am
My all time favorite Christmas song is Mary did you know. It doesn’t matter who sings it I truly love the song because it is about the reason we celebrate Christmas to begin with.
November 26th, 2008 at 1:55 am
Gorgeous ornaments!!!TFS!
My fave Christmas songs are:
White Christmas and Silver Bells!!!!
Very cute Christmas box!!!
Cheers.
November 26th, 2008 at 2:37 am
My favorite Christmas song is Carol of the Bells.
November 26th, 2008 at 2:48 am
Another darling idea! My favorite song is “Last Christmas” by Wham!, but I also really like the “Hula Hoop” song by the Chipmunks, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Mariah Carey, and “Christmas Through Your Eyes” & “Love on Layaway” by Gloria Estefan. Thanks for your giveaway opportunities!
November 26th, 2008 at 2:57 am
Great tag tutorial, Andrea. Now I just need the Big Shot and the scallop circle die!
I like a lot of Christmas songs, so it’s hard to choose just one song. I like “The Christmas Song”, “Silent Night”, and “Away in a Manger”.
November 26th, 2008 at 3:00 am
Thank you to both Andrea and Sophia for your fantastic ideas! I’m always inspired by your creativity.
One of my favorites is “Jingle Bell Rock.” Makes me feel like dancing!
November 26th, 2008 at 3:13 am
Such cute tags!! And…I just borrowed that die from a friend.
Now I know what I’m going to do tomorrow. Thanks for sharing all of your creativity with us.
Mary Did You Know is a beautiful song and definitely a favorite.
November 26th, 2008 at 3:20 am
I love the words to the later verses of “Oh Come Oh Come Emmanual” Usually you just think of the refrain but the verses are beautiful!
November 26th, 2008 at 4:12 am
Well, this year my absolute favourite christmas song has to be ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’ despite having listened to it since august, it sound so much sweeter that my (almost) 2 year old is the one doing the singing! all we really get is ‘wish’ and ‘Missmas’ with a ‘happy beer’ on the end, but it is music to my ears!!
November 26th, 2008 at 4:59 am
Choosing only one song is difficult. The first song that popped into my mind was Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, then White Christmas.
I also like all the traditional Christmas songs like Silent Night, Hark the Harold Angels Sing, etc.
My 13 year old daughter and I look forward to when the Christmas songs can be heard on the radio. We occasionally listen to C-songs during the year.
I enjoy seeing your projects but never take the time to make anything but cards. No need to add me to the drawing. I win by enjoying your blog.
November 26th, 2008 at 5:01 am
I don’t much care for traditional Christmas songs. By the time Christmas rolls around, I have heard way too much Christmas music in stores and such, that I feel totally turned off. BUT, I do like rock versions of christmas songs… my favorite being Bruce Springsteen’s version of “Santa Clause is coming to town”. That always makes me perk up.
November 26th, 2008 at 6:40 am
I love all the Christmas songs but my favorite are “Mary, Did You Know” and Oh Holy Night”. I start to tear up when singing or listening to them as the words seem to send such a beautiful message.
November 26th, 2008 at 6:42 am
WoW love the ornament tag. I’ve really enjoyed all the Holiday Blitz projects. Thanks so much for the creative and inspiring ideas. I love all the holiday songs and love to listen to them to help me get into the mood of Christmas. I just my all time favorite is Let there be Peace on Earth. Thanks for another chance.
November 26th, 2008 at 7:17 am
Your projects are stunning. I absolutely love Christmas songs and carols. My all time favourite is Boney M’s Mary’s Boy Child.
November 26th, 2008 at 7:17 am
I love the tags and the box. I love Christmas music and listen to it starting in November until after Christmas. I love Silent Night and anything by Mannheim Steamroller.
November 26th, 2008 at 7:45 am
Silent Night is my favorite Christmas song, it calms me down during the frenzy Christmas season.
I’ve said it before and I will say it again, I just love all your ideas and demo. Just love the visuals)
November 26th, 2008 at 7:47 am
my favorite christmas song, ooh that’s a hard one. christmas is my favorite holiday, I start listening to the music long before christmas to start putting me into the holiday spirit. my i-pod has a list devoted to just christmas music. I couldnt really pick a favorite. The ones I listen to the most would have to be. old time favorite, it’s beginning to look a lot like christmas. my new favorite would definetly have to be. I heard the bells on christmas day, by casting crowns. Beautiful.
November 26th, 2008 at 7:52 am
Hi Andrea, you inspire me, although I have been really down and not looking forward to Christmas, you did make me enter my stamp room and make this wonderful ornament, even though we don’t have this set in the UK catty! thanks for sharing you talent! much appreciated from afar too!
Love and hugs always!
November 26th, 2008 at 7:52 am
I love Bing Crosby and Johnny Mathis – it’s what my parents listened to when I was young. May 24 year old daughter loves them too.
November 26th, 2008 at 7:55 am
Love your ornament…great idea. I love Oh Holy Night but there are so many more too.
November 26th, 2008 at 8:06 am
for the true meaning of Christmas “Oh come all ye faithful” and for fun…winterwonderland.
November 26th, 2008 at 8:21 am
My favorite Christmas song is “Oh,Holy Night”. My sister has an amazing voice and everytime she sings it, I start to cry.
November 26th, 2008 at 8:41 am
these tags and the other projects are gorgeous!!! love them.
my favorite holiday song is: I want a hippopatamus for Christmas. i think shirley temple sang it.
cheers ~ carol.
November 26th, 2008 at 8:42 am
My favorite song is “Baby, it’s cold outside”. I love to listen to any artist that performs it–James Taylor does a great version but love the old classics too. The holiday season officially begins with the playing of the holiday music at the beginning of November for me.
November 26th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Adorable tags!
My favorite Christmas song is “Little Drummer Boy”. The humble message always makes me cry.
November 26th, 2008 at 8:54 am
What a great design for gift tags!
My favorite song is O Holy Night.
Julie
November 26th, 2008 at 9:13 am
These are great….my favorite Christmas music is Mannheim Steamroller.
November 26th, 2008 at 9:26 am
That’s a great ornament. You’re so creative. My favorite holiday song is O Christmas Tree.
November 26th, 2008 at 9:42 am
I love the ornament cards! My favorite Christmas song is It Came Upon a Midnight Clear – that song is so beautiful!
November 26th, 2008 at 9:49 am
My Fav song in the world is Jingle Bell Rock that song just gets me in the spirt of Christmas also helps when you are in those long lines….lol and the “Chipmunks” cause my boys love them so much……. oh and my husband too!
November 26th, 2008 at 9:58 am
These gift tags are too cute for gift tags…I would use them for tree decorations. They are beautiful. Thank you for the tutorial as well – Love It!
My favourite song is “Mary Did You Know” and the version I enjoy the most is sung by Kenny Rodgers & Winnona Judd.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt or Wynton Marsalis singing (actually reading) Twas the night before Christmas.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Silent Night is a favorite for sure and I get chills when I hear the song Mary Did You Know! I’m loving the Holiday Blitz and thanks for getting us into the spirit of Christmas!
November 26th, 2008 at 10:14 am
I guess I will showing my age, I love Nate King Cole’s Christmas Song. When my husband was alive we listened to Christmas carols while decorating the house, of course we also had to have egg nog and cookies. Love your ornaments.
Brenda
November 26th, 2008 at 10:23 am
My favorite Christmas song of all time is “O Holy Night”. Everytime I hear that song it reminds me of all that’s special about Christmas!
November 26th, 2008 at 10:28 am
my favorite christmas song is “i’ll be home with bells on” by kenny rodgers and dolly parton
November 26th, 2008 at 10:58 am
gosh, don’t think I can say a favorite, as I enjoy all the Christmas Carols. Just hearing them brings the spirit into the air.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:59 am
That’s a tough question to answer, because I love all Christmas music! I have been listening to it on the radio since November 1st and I have a huge collection of Christmas CDs by all different artists – from Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole to Kenny G and Michael Buble or Lorie Line and Elvis! Since I can’t choose a favorite artist I will have to say Silent Night, but I love them all – religious or not!
November 26th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Every since I was a little girl my favorite Christmas song has been Little Drummer Boy.
Thank-you so much for sharing your tutorials and love of stamping with us!
November 26th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Love the tags and box.
I have two favorite Christmas songs, “What Child is this” and “we Three Kings”. I also like White Christmas. But don’t get me started on this. Because I love the music of Christmas.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:16 am
Lately my favorite Christmas song is “Mary, did you know?”. But a close second is most Christian-themed songs that glorify my lord Jesus. Your tags and your holiday blitz have been wonderful!
November 26th, 2008 at 11:17 am
My favorite Christmas song (and cartoon) is Rudolph! I watch it every year.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:20 am
I LOVE these little ornaments!
My favorite holiday music is Sarah Mclachlan’s Wintersong, a Elvis Christmas compilation I was given, and the Muppet Christmas Carol soundtrack. Can’t live without those!!
November 26th, 2008 at 11:20 am
Favorite Christmas song is David Bowie and Bing Crosby – Little Drummer Boy – I love your website and RSS feeds.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:27 am
My favorite song is O Holy Night. I have loged that song since I was in elementary school.
Hope you don’t mind-I will be casing your tags–we have a tag workshop planned for tuesday so very timely.
Thanks
November 26th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Love the tags! My favorite son is Oh Holy Night. My husband and his sister sang it in harmony at church while he played acoustic guitar a few years ago. It reminds me of the true meaning of Christmas.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:31 am
My favorite Christmas song is “Mary Did You Know”. The song is so beautiful it always touches my heart. Nancy
November 26th, 2008 at 11:38 am
My favorite Christmas song is Silent Night, followed by Elvis, Blue Christmas.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:40 am
My favorite Christmas song is “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.” I always think of going to my Grandparents house for a noisy, fun ,Christmas when I hear that song.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:49 am
My favorite Christmas song is “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”. It just reminds me of how important family and friends are at this time of year and being with them at home is such a cherished time.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:51 am
My favorite Christmas song is Joy by George Winston.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Amy Grant’s Christmas Music Hands Down!
November 26th, 2008 at 11:55 am
My most favourite is the duet between Bing Crosby and David Bowie – Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth…complete with dialogue! For some reason that song just hits a note with me and I can watch the video clip on youtube for hours!
November 26th, 2008 at 11:58 am
love the projects! my favorite christmas songs would have to be drummer boy and the christmas shoes
November 26th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
I love the ornament/gift tag! Thank you! I love Christmas music and my favorite is Do you hear what I hear? … well, at least this year it is. Happy Thanksgiving!
November 26th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
I love your projects! Favorite Christmas song. Wow, that is a hard question. I do love Angels we have heard on high, Little Drummer boy. I could listen to those over and over. I’m listening to it right now in fact (Little Drummer Boy just came on the XM radio!)
Thanks for your inpiration!
Ruth
November 26th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
Mine has always been White Christmas. I have so enjoyed all the projects.
Thanks for all you do
November 26th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Too many to pick just one!
But some of my favorites are:
Oh Holy Night
Silent Night
Jingle Bell Rock
loving these tutorials girl!
November 26th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Silent Night – By far
November 26th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
My favorite Christmas song is the David Bowie/Bing Crosby version of Little Drummer Boy. Thanks for all of your great ideas.
Sally Davis
November 26th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Andy Williams’ “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!” I grew up watching the Andy Williams Christmas Show.. and it will always be a great memory!
November 26th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
My favorite song is “Mary did you know”. Kathy Matea sings the best version of it.
Thanks for all your time & tutorials. Talk to you tomorrow.
Sherry Conrad
November 26th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
My very favorite Christmas son is O Holy Night. Everytime I hear it I just want to go down on my knees.
November 26th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
I am honored that you used my card as inspiration and I absolutely love the tags!! They are beautiful, i am really enjoying these tutorials that you are putting together, not that I have had time to make anything yet!!
My favorite song for the holidays is “While Shepherds watched their flocks by night”
TFS for sharing once again
November 26th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
I love Joy to the World for my Christmas music. I enjoy listening to I can only imagine christian music. Have a great weekend it is almost here and for the US it is HERE!! Yeah!
November 26th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
I have been reading through all of the responses and after each one I say, Yep, that’s my favorite, then the next one is my favorite and on and on. So, I guess I can’t say just one, but here is one that I didn’t read and that I really like–the Hallelujah Chorus. That song brings goose bumps out!
Thanks.
Cheryl Sims
November 26th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
I think it’s called White Christmas, I’m not sure. But I know how it sounds!
November 26th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Oh my goodness! These are just DARLING!! I love them! Such a fun idea!!
My favorite Christmas albums are the 2 Harry Connick Jr albums. LOVE THEM!!!! We also enjoy O Holy Night by Martina McBride or Josh Groban (both are fabulous), as well as one of Glen Campbell’s Christmas albums and Bing Crosby’s classic – White Christmas.
November 26th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Does “It’s Christmas and I wonder Where I Am” count” It’s raunchy and too silly… No, I’m just kidding. I really love “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” – especially the version in A Charlie Brown Christmas. Good memories.
November 26th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Wow love those!
I love Jingle Bells!
Elizabeth
November 26th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Fav traditional – Hark ! The Herald Angels Sing.I also love the Christmas musical ” Rumours Of Angels” by Graham Kendrick. Thanks for the opportunity!
November 26th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
All of the songs on the new Josh Groban Noel. Plus Johnny Mathis. Shows my age.
November 26th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
I think my favorite has to be Silent Night, played by guitar, just as it was when it was first written.
November 26th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
I love the classic Christmas music from Away in A Manger to Silent Night, to the Chipmunks music. All of it!
Thanks for sharing
ceashark at aol dot com
carolyn s
November 26th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
O, Holy Night – all versions but the best is by John Berry! Love those scallop ornament cards!
November 26th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Oh it is so hard to pick just one!!!! I guess it would have to be Silent Night, but so many are right up there, I love Christmas songs!!!!
Thank you!!
November 26th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
I’m a sucker for Christmas songs…I love them all! I would say though that I am partial to the Kelly Clarkson version of My Grown Up Christmas List.
Cute box!
Thanks Andrea!
November 26th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
I really like X-mas songs, I can’t wait until December 1st to put my CD in my car ! I have many favorite songs, but the 2 I remember first are Jingle Bells and Please come home for X-Mas, by Jon Bon Jovi (he’s so cute !!!).
November 26th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Hi Andrea! The Holiday Blitz has been fab! You rock woman! I’m not sure I have an absolute favorite, but I really like I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause. It’s such a cute song. Have a wonderful Holiday season!
November 26th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
My fave Christmas song would have to be “War is over”. Every version I hear of it I just love. I just adore Christmas!
November 26th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Oh, what a beautiful ornament to give or keep.
Thanks for including the directions.
My favorite Xmas songs are any that Elvis sings and “Oh Holy Night”.
To tell the truth, any Xmas songs that bring back memories of growing up and attending our rural school and church programs.
Maxine
November 26th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
I love all the Christams music but I think my all time favorite is O Holy Night.
November 26th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Thank you for sharing your pretty creations with all of us! It’s so hard to choose a favorite Christmas song, but it’s probably “Mary Did You Know?”
November 26th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
My favourite “traditional” Christmas song is “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree”, but I also love Sarah McLaughlin’s version of “The River”….beautiful!
November 26th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
I love Josh Groban’s Christmas CD! Actually everything he sings is wonderful!
November 26th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Oh this is such an easy one …….. I absolutely love Oh Holy Night … get goose bumps everytime I hear it!!!
November 26th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
I’d have to choose Silent Night! Thanks for the chance to win!
Hugs!
Jolie
November 27th, 2008 at 12:04 am
Why Frosty the Snow Man of course! It always makes you smile and it doesn’t matter how out of tune you sing it!!
Christy Tyler
http://www.UrbanStampGirl.com
November 27th, 2008 at 1:13 am
Striking ornaments!! Another WOW I’m gonna have to share.
I’d have to say my favorite Christmas song is “We Three Kings” ’cause it reminds me why we celebrate “Christ”mas by bearing gifts.
November 27th, 2008 at 4:56 am
deck the halls! its so cheerful
November 27th, 2008 at 8:55 am
One of my Old time favourites is the Drummer Boy
Laurie
November 27th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Our favorite song is Silent Night it reminds us that JESUS is THE REASON FOR THE SEASON
November 28th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Oh no I have so many. I guess “Do you hear what I hear”, “Breath of Heaven” and “Mary did you know”. My favorite group would be Trans-Siberian orchestra and Mannhein Steamroller.
October 5th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
I love christmas, so any christmas song is probably my favorite. I’m the sick one who plays xmas music starting on Thanksgiving day. Here we are a month away from Halloween and I’m making xmas card samples all night. LOL
Thanks Andrea for all you do
October 6th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
I absolutely love a little known Christmas song called “Mary, Did You Know?”. The melody is haunting and the words are beautiful.
Mary, did you know that your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Did you know that your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you’ve delivered will soon deliver you?
Mary, did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Did you know that your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?
Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little baby, you’ve kissed the face of God?
Mary, did you know?
The blind will see; the deaf will hear; and the dead will live again;
The lame will leap; the dumb will speak…the praises of the Lamb?
Mary, did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Did you know that your baby boy will one day rule the nations?
Did you know that your baby boy is heaven’s perfect Lamb?
This sleeping child you’re holding is the Great I Am?