One of my favorite stamps for the past holiday season was Dasher, so it is no surprise that I absolutely had to have the Decor Elements Dasher Level II Hostess Gift. Of course, I wanted the luxury of hanging Dasher on my wall next year and the next year and the year after! Well, you get the picture! So I decided to invest in a frame, and just switch out the glass and Decor Element depending on the season. I kept Dasher up as long as I felt I possibly could, and I finally decided that it was time to corral him in the closet until next winter.
Since I loved my frame (I am a cherry/mahogany kind of girl), I was limited somewhat in my selection of Decor Elements that would work in a 16 x 20 frame. Luckily, I loved the “Our Attitude Toward Life” saying, and it fit perfectly into my existing frame. Just a quick trip to the local glass store, a hammer and glazier points were all it took to switch out the glass.
The Stampin’ Schach Tips:
- Don’t take shortcuts! Before starting the application, read all instructions thoroughly and know your product. Every Decor Elements has three layers: a backing sheet with gridlines, the image which will be transferred to your desired surface, and a sticky tansfer sheet through which you can see the image.
- Cleanliness counts, when applying Decor Elements! I cleaned the glass thoroughly with an ammonia based spray cleaner, and made certain that the glass was completely dry before attempting to apply my image.
- Be prepared! Know exactly where you plan on placing the image on the glass. The gridlines on the backing sheet will help you.
- Slow and steady wins the race! Work carefully and slowly with the images. You will save time in the long run by completely and firmly rubbing the backing sheet with the Decor Elements Applicator Tool. And when peeling off the backing sheet, take your time. You may have to repeat this rubbing procedure several times if the image has not completely transferred to the transfer sheet. This is normal…don’t panic!
- If two heads are better than one, it follows that four hands can be better than two! When placing the image sticky side down…it sticks! I found out the hard way with Dasher! Luckily he landed in the right spot! So this time I was not going to take any chances. I enlisted the help of my husband. (He really does like helping out with my Stampin’ Up! projects.) This time, no problems!
- Bubble trouble? Occasionally there will be small bubbles in some of the more solid pieces. I poke them with a sharp needle, and work the air out through the opening. Because the hole is so small, no one is the wiser!
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Our Attitude Toward Life Decor Element (119433—Chocolate, Medium as shown)
Dasher Hostess Level 2 (117958—Chocolate)
Great idea!
Love the decor frame!
LOVE it. So classy. Great idea to switch out the seasons, too! ๐
Now THIS is how you market DE. Gorgeous! Hugs, M
This is terrific, Ann! I really love the DE, but I haven’t tried them. I’m going to have to do this! XO
Love this idea. I’m gonna have check into Decor Elements more too. With my 12 kids, I mean cats, most of my pretties are boxed away. lol Hugs,
I never would have thought of this myself, but what a great idea! Different looks for different seasons, and only one nail hole!!
I love this idea. I also received the Dasher Decor Element as a hostess gift and I too want the ease of using it every year, but I was thinking to adhere it to a canvas and trade it out with the seasons as needed but I think I like this idea better! Now I have to find a frame that would work. Thanks for this great idea. Love your stuff!
Love the idea of putting these decor elements in frames. I have one I got earlier and really need to do something with it. This gives me a great idea. Thanks!
This is gorgeous! The quote is so inspiring and looks amazing in that frame! Thanks for all the info too!
I love the message in the Decor Element. Attitude is so important to everybody. I love your attitude, Ann. I know I will always get positive, uplifting and helpful tips from your site. Thanks for your creativity and inspiration.
Very pretty Ann! I loved Dasher too – he’s still hanging ๐ I just can’t part with him LOL Thanks for the inspiration to find (or should I say enable me) to get something to replace him ๐
This is a great idea. I love that saying and it is so true. Thanks for all the tips on the application process.
Love the “attitude toward life” . I have believed that for a long time and truly believe that is what keeps me healthy and happy. If more people lived that way the world would be a better place.
I’m gonna fly like an eagle, to the sea….I loved your post and what you did with Decor Elements!
I love your framed Decor Element. The saying is lovely! And I’m also a cherry/mahogany girl, so I love your choice of frames:-) Your tips are always so instructive and helpful! Thanks for sharing!
Inky hugs,
Janet
Beautiful!! What a great way to showcase the Decor Elements, brilliant!! ๐
what a great idea… I haven’t used decor element yet, but I think I will give it a try.
Thanks Ann.
Darlene-Joy
Hi Ann! Really great idea. I love it. I also love cherry/mahogany.
It looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing your tips and inspiration.
Hi Ann! This is so pretty! I love it! You make everything so easy and pretty and….. I could go on and on! You are so talented and such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your awesome creativity!
Love it! I love everything about it. My house is decorated in seasons – I have a Spring room, a Summer room, a Winter room, and the rest of the house is Fall. The Winter room gets to hold all the Christmas and wintery things I don’t want to put away. It’s fun. I used to keep two decorated natural type pine trees in there, but they got so dusty!
Hi Ann….what a clever idea!!! Love it….I am just beginning to really appreciate the Decor Elements.
Hi Ann! New follower here and i’m really enjoying your stuff so far! I love that you put little tips on your posts. Keep up the amazing work =)