{"id":26485,"date":"2018-12-13T14:28:26","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T12:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/?p=26485"},"modified":"2019-11-11T16:51:24","modified_gmt":"2019-11-11T14:51:24","slug":"artistic-christmas-decorations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/artistic-christmas-decorations\/","title":{"rendered":"Artistic Christmas Decorations"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>I love making my own Christmas decorations for the tree. And if they are quick and easy even better, as that means I can change them every year without feeling guilty. This year I made some fun baubles using pewter, a few circle punches, embossing folders and my favourite inks.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-Baubles.jpg\" aria-label=\"Christmas-Decorations-Baubles\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-Baubles.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-Baubles.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-Baubles-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-Baubles-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-Baubles-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-Baubles-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Step 1<\/h4>\n<p>Punch various sized circles from a sheet of pewter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-1.jpg\" aria-label=\"Christmas-Decorations-step-1\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-1-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Step 2<\/h4>\n<p>Emboss the shapes using various embossing folders and your GoCut machine. I used Christmas folders as well as this gorgeous script.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-2.jpg\" aria-label=\"Christmas-Decorations-step-2\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-2-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Step 3<\/h4>\n<p>Punch the same sized circles out of black cardstock for the backing. This will also help make the baubles a bit stronger and more stable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-3.jpg\" aria-label=\"Christmas-Decorations-step-3\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-3-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Step 4<\/h4>\n<p>Cut out some decorative elements from patterned paper to add to your finished baubles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-4.jpg\" aria-label=\"Christmas-Decorations-step-4\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-4.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-4-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Step 5<\/h4>\n<p>To add colour to my baubles I used Anita\u2019s glaze and All-Purpose inks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-5.jpg\" aria-label=\"Christmas-Decorations-step-5\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-5.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-5-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Step 6<\/h4>\n<p>Mix a small amount of glaze with Poppy Red All-Purpose ink using a paint brush. I mixed on a plastic packet that I could just throw away afterwards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-6.jpg\" aria-label=\"Christmas-Decorations-step-6\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-6.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-6-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Step 7<\/h4>\n<p>Paint the pewter with the mixture. I used the glaze mixed into the API so that it adhered to the metal surface. The API on its own does not adhere to metal so it needs a bonding agent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-7.jpg\" aria-label=\"Christmas-Decorations-step-7\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-7.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-7-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Step 8<\/h4>\n<p>Once the glaze is dry adhere the decorative elements, punch a small hole and thread some twine through to hang it on the tree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-8.jpg\" aria-label=\"Christmas-Decorations-step-8\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-8.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Christmas-Decorations-step-8-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>If you want to have a nice smooth and clean finish, leave the glaze to dry for a while, and then use a smooth cloth to buff it clean. I personally like a messy and artistic look \u2013 making them totally unique.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small color_secondary\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[bsf-info-box icon=&#8221;Defaults-tags&#8221; icon_size=&#8221;30&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; icon_animation=&#8221;bounceIn&#8221; title=&#8221;Products Used&#8221; hover_effect=&#8221;style_2&#8243; css_info_box=&#8221;.vc_custom_1544103767692{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-right: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Hobby Machines &amp; DIY Equipment\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/Hobby-Machines-DIY-Equipment\">ADCO 724824 Couture Creations GoCut and Emboss<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Ink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/Inks\">TAPI-014 All-Purpose Ink &#8211; Poppy Red<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"General Adhesives\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/General-Adhesives\">DANT763100 Anitas 3D Clear Gloss (25ml)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Embossing Folder\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/Embossing-Folders\">Craft Concepts Embossing Folder<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Scrapbooking-Paper\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/Scrapbooking-Paper\">Kaisercraft Patterned Paper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Punches\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/Punches\">Circle punches and hole punch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><em><a title=\"Craft Store Locator\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/Store_locator\">Other: pewter, twine, paintbrush<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/bsf-info-box]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-person layout_cards with_desc with_socials\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"><div class=\"w-person-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/2018-Jowilna-Nolte.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"2018 - Jowilna Nolte\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/2018-Jowilna-Nolte.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/2018-Jowilna-Nolte-182x182.jpg 182w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/2018-Jowilna-Nolte-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/2018-Jowilna-Nolte-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/2018-Jowilna-Nolte-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.thewholesaler.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/2018-Jowilna-Nolte-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"w-person-content\"><h4 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"w-person-name\"><span>Jowilna Nolte<\/span><\/h4><div class=\"w-person-role\" itemprop=\"jobTitle\">Designer<\/div><div class=\"w-person-links\"><div class=\"w-person-links-list\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ScrapcoutureSA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"w-person-links-item type_facebook\" title=\"Facebook\"><i class=\"fab fa-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jowilnanolte.co.za\/\" class=\"w-person-links-item type_custom_link\"><i class=\"fas fa-globe\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-person-description\" itemprop=\"description\"><p>We are very proud to introduce you to our designer, Jowilna Nolte. 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And if they are quick and easy even better, as that means I can change them every year without feeling guilty. This year I made some fun baubles using pewter, a few circle punches, embossing folders and my favourite inks. 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