By: Roni Johnson, Artistic Guide

Finished Size: Varies

Here's a fun and quick holiday decorating idea.  It not only provides some much needed stamping stress relief from the holiday chaos but it will also add a bit of vintage cheer to your home.  An added benefit to this project is that it uses a recycled plaque for it's base! 

Supplies:
Stamps:
Vintage Santa (Paper Inspirations)
Ink:
Archival Ink - Jet Black (Ranger Industries)
Distress Ink (Ranger Industries)
Other:
Plaque (recycled)
Rub-on Letters (Creative Imaginations)
Distress Crackle Metallic Paint (Ranger Industries)
Cardstock (Bazzill Basics)
Glossy Cardstock (Ranger Industries)
Ribbon (unknown)
Ink Blending Tool (Ranger Industries)
Cut & Dry Nib (Ranger Industries)

Directions:

1. Paint the plaque with the Distress Crackle Paint.  Set aside to dry completely.
2. Stamp image on glossy cardstock using Archival Ink.
3. Color image with Distress Inks and Cut & Dry Nib(s). 
4. Apply a layer of Old Paper Distress Ink to the entire stamped image.
5. Trim image and mount on cardstock.  
6. Place and apply rub-on letters and elements to the plaque.
7. Affix the stamped image to the plaque.
8. Add ribbon hanger.