jingle all the way - the "how to"

Thank you all so much for the kind words on my Jingle Bell shadow box I shared earlier for the Christmas Crafts party. Many of you asked if there was a tutorial for it. I actually did take a few pictures while making it, so you're in luck!

The "Jingle All the Way" phrase is a Decor Elements vinyl that came from Stampin' Up!

 **Updated to add on 8/9/12 - Unfortunately Stampin' Up! has discontinued this item and it is no longer available for purchase.  I am so sorry!

I have a few other samples I shared HERE on my stamping blog.

I found a square shadow box at Ikea for only $4.99 (size 6-1/2" x 6-1/2").

**Updated to add on 10/17/11 - Last I checked at Ikea...these frames were no longer available. So sad!! I'm on the hunt for a similar (and just as cheap) shadow box frame and will let you know if I find something!

**Updated to add on 11/10/11 - I did find a couple of shadow box options at Michaels. One was an 8" x 8" square with a little bit of a border around it (kind of like a roped edge) and the other was a rectangle...need to check on the measurements for that one.


You'll also want a variety of sizes of jingle bells. I prefer silver. I found these large tubes of two different sizes of jingle bells at Michael's (brand name: Celebrate It). At the time, they were 50% off, so I stocked up!! You'll also need the small size of jingle bells which come in smaller packages. I don't normally use very many of those, but adding a few gives it the right affect.


Start by applying your image to the front of the glass using a Decor Elements Applicator or something hard and thin (like a credit card or one of those Pampered Chef brown scrapers used for their stoneware). It's super easy to do these vinyls, especially when they're so small!


After opening up the back, place your jingle bells in the frame.


Cut your paper to size to fit in the back of the frame.


Tie a large bow around the frame. I used the Stampin' Up! 1 1/4" Old Olive striped grosgrain to match the color of the vinyl. Updated to add on 11/22/11: Unfortunately Stampin' Up! no longer carries Real Red 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain ribbon (as seen in my other samples), but there are many other beautiful options.


Turn the frame over and shake the frame a little to spread out the bells. Then prop the frame up and adjust the bells to your liking.