Thursday, December 20, 2012

Christmas Pomegranate Jelly

Homemade is best! Right? I hope so in the case of my Christmas Pomegranate Jelly, because like all canning jobs, it's a labor of love! Not to mention messy, but oh so yummy! I didn't get quite as many jars made as I would have liked, but I have enough for teachers and office mates, and of course one for the kids.
Pomegranate juice was everywhere!
The prep and the preparing.
The canning.
10 jars of jelly ready to decorate.
 I've also made some tags to go along with them.
Tissue Tape over kraft paper is turned into snowflake.
Sparkly holly leaves are cut.
Sailboat Blue Color Wash, Picket Fence Distress Stain in a mister (That Tim is a genius!), and a little Perfect Pearls Mist transforms all of the snowflakes. Stickles bling them up as well.
Festive Berries, Evergreen Bough, and Salty Ocean Distress Stains make up the color on the Blended, Spritz, and Flicked tags. I also added some wrinkles.
Christmas Music Notes are stamped in Cobalt Archival Ink.
More Picket Fence Distress Stain and Pearl Perfects was misted. An embossed sentiment, a gemstone, and some curly wire finished off the tags. Some tags were tiny and some were the small #5 size. Everyone had their choice.
 
 
And, it was good that I had one left over to take a photo of, because I forgot to take pics of the whole lot.
I am submitting these to Simon Says Stamp & Show's challenge of "Gift-Spiration", Sunday Stamper's challenge of "Holly & Ivy", The Blogger's Challenge for "Holiday Gifts", and of course to the Compendium of Curiousities Challenge II for "Tissue Tape" from page 36 in Tim's book by the same name, and this last challenge is being sponsored by the awesome peeps at Simon Says Stamp.

Supplies:
From My Stash- numbers, gemstone, wire

I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!



36 comments:

  1. I bet that tastes delicious and those tags are lovely too! Thanks so much for joining us for this week's Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!

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  2. That does look yummy, Beautifully presented, Fabulous festive tag..& great tutorial.. Have a wonderful Christmas Anita... Hugs May x x

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  3. oh that does look yummy! Absolutely gorgeous tags!

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  4. The tags look as scrummy as the jelly Anita. Bet those who get them will be thrilled. Hope you have the best Christmas ever and the New Year brings you everything you've wished for. Huge crafty hugs, Jenny x

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  5. Your tags for your jelly are so much fancier than mine were! ANd the jelly looks yummy.

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  6. Oh what gorgeous tags Anita, love the colours, they look fabulous and what is in the jars looks wonderful too. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Thank you so much for your continued support and all your amazing inspiration. Hugs, Anne x

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  7. The tags are gorgeous!! And I can only imagine how delicious the jelly tastes, lucky recipients.

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  8. Wow...I don't know which is more beautiful...the jam or the tag! I love the color of the jam...and I know that was a lot of work!!! But the tag is so wonderfully speckled...like a rainbow caught in a blizzard. And your snowflake rosette is gorgeous.

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  9. A very yummy post. Your tags are wonderful, great gifts.

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  10. Homemade is the best and the presentation is great. Did I mention the tut with it. Go girl !!!

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  11. Mmmmm Pomegranite is my very favorite, I'll bet that jelly was great! Tags are awesome, now I have to go and make a juicy mess all over my sink board so I can eat a pom as well :) Blessings and I pray you and yours have a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holydays!

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  12. Fab tag and what a great gift idea. Happy holidays. X

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  13. The way you have dressed your jar is gorgeous and the tag is simply stunning - I'm going to pin it as I love it so much! Sadly, can't taste the jelly but it's making my mouth water at just the thought of it - scrummy!!
    Have a wonderful festive holiday and thanks for all the inspiration you provide week after week. For a relatively new blogger like me (11months or so), finding you has made a huge difference to my skill base. Thank you.
    Juliaxx

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  14. Yummy on so many levels! We have a pomegranate tree in our yard and each year we give bags away! Luscious tag to go with the labor of love treats! Wonderful gift idea!! Happy Friday!

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  15. Love the jelly AND the tags! I really like the different colors you used on the tags, they're awesome!

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  16. Yummmm...I wish I was on YOUR Christmas list! That home made jelly looks amazing! I also love the tags you've made to adorn each specially made jar! What a wonderful gift! Thanks for sharing your jelly and tags with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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  17. That jelly looks delicious and your tags are absolutely stunning. I'm loving your color choices and those embellishments. I have no idea how to do any of that type of art, and I'm awestruck!

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  18. Wow it so wonderful idea for gift on Christmas. Jams are so gorgerous and looks delicious. They are so lovely packed. And Tags are also so fantastic and beautiful colours of the backgroud. I love it. All elements are so beautiful:)

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  19. Wow...Anita, you are really a genius!! Your pomegranate jelly looks so delicious and the the tag is awesome! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and happy new year... Love & hugs. :)

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  20. Very beautiful winter-y looking tags, and you can tell they're sparkly too! I've never tried pomegranate jelly, but I bet it's good!! Some people are going to be glad they're on your gift list! :)

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  21. Yum!!!!!!! Both for the jelly and the beautiful tag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  22. Beautiful!! And so fun to see the process of the jelly. I got rid of all my canning stuff after not using it for years, and then wanted to use it immediately. Isn't it always the way.

    Your colors are gorgeous...I always enjoy your art....thanks so much for sharing!

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  23. Обалденный тег и хороший мастер-класс! Ты варишь варенье из граната? Я и не знала, что такое бывает :-) Получилось действительно очень празднично :-)

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  24. Oooh, gorgeous.. I do love pomegranate, never had jelly though, bet it is scrummy! Thanks for joining in with the Sunday Stamper... Merry Christmas to you! x

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  25. Haven't had time for much visiting and commenting in the last few days (mad dash to Stratford upon Avon for carol service at the RSC amongst other things), but so glad I didn't miss this - what a fabulous gift, and brilliantly decked out with the matching tag - glorious! Have a wonderful Christmas!
    Alison xx

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  26. Wow! We love pomegranates, my husband has at least one a day when they are in season. I bet this jelly is delicious, how i wish i lived closer to you I'd certainly be dropping in to help you clean the pan. The labels finish off the jars perfectly. I doubt I'll have much more time for blog hopping so i wish you and your family a very merry christmas and a happy new year . X

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  27. Thanks for explaining the heating of the hologram powder to me. I went looking for it yesterday, but didn't find it, but I will pick it up after the holiday. I did find the tinsel embossing powders and a few other Ranger ones I haven't seen or tried before (African Gold for one off the top of my head..) Thanks for inspiring me. I am in awe of your jam making. I have never tried to do this, but boy do they look great. Heck, I have never had a pomegranate before. Your tags are so lovely. The background is amazing.

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  28. Oh my! What a labor of love. And might I mention how much I love pomegranate seeds? I've never had the jelly so I'm delighted to assume my jar is in the mail! Those kids' teachers don't need it hon... send it to NY. Love love LOVE your gorgeous tag... the snowflake is stunning and the PP are shimmering all the way over here. Wishing you and yours the best Christmas ever. Can't wait to make plans to connect again next year. xx

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  29. Wow Anita, what a wonderful gift idea is this! Love to see the prep and in package! Labor of love indeed! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. Hugs, Sandra

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  30. Anita, don't know if I have the ambition to make the jelly, but I did make my version of the tag. And had lots of fun doing it. thanks as always for sharing.

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  31. Your tag is so pretty!!! I bet your jelly tastes great, too! xo Evie

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  32. I love the snowflakes on your tags. They look fabulous on your festive tags. The jelly looks yummy too! Congratulations on having your village featured by Tim Holtz. Have a blessed Christmas!

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  33. Well that's a jelly I would love to try Anita, it's making my mouth water actually :D! I adore the tags you made to go on your jars, such a gorgeous background and design. Merry Christmas to you and your family, hope you have a happy and peaceful time. Chris x

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  34. I am in Love with the TAGS!!! Thank you for the instructions. I am missing a lot of the elements, but as soon as I have then I have to try it! Gorgeous!

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  35. Oh that looks wonderfully yummy!! Thank you for sharing this little trip into your kitchen :) Fully decorated, these are are terrific gifts!
    Hugs to you,
    Lisa xx

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