Monday, November 28, 2011
Christmas Cards for Kids
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Beach Birthday Theme
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Fancy Favor Gift Box
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Thanksgiving Sunflower
Monday, November 21, 2011
Stampin' Up Online Extravaganza

Saturday, November 19, 2011
Top Note Christmas Purse
Friday, November 18, 2011
Our Thanksgiving Table Favors
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Instant Coffee Favor
I visited Starbucks earlier today and while I was waiting for my decaf grande to brew, I was checking out their Christmas gifts. There was a box of 12 individual packs of their instant Christmas Blend
coffee. It was $11.95 for the box, which is a little on the expensive side. However, I already knew in my mind that individually I would have 12 really cute little favors/stocking stuffers. The colors of the packaging matched really well with Stampin' Up's Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso and Chocolate Chip. This particular favor measures 5 1/4" x 4 1/4" and will fit perfectly in one of our medium envelopes. Had I been thinking, I would have just cut the Chocolate Chip cardstock at
5 1/2" rather than 5 1/4". I used some shimmery paper as one of the layers, for the snowflakes and for the sentiment oval. I think that a little Dazzling Details on the snowflakes would really add to the festive feel. I ran the Cherry Cobbler thru the Big Shot using the diamond texture plate and attached the coffee packet to the favor using the Espresso quilted ribbon. And now I am going to go taste-test one of the little packets of this instant Christmas Blend coffee. Have a nice evening!
Monday, November 14, 2011
Turkey Tag
My friend, Nikki, gave me a Create-a-critters Cricut cartridge the other day. It is one that I think is so cute but I never bought--thank you Nikki! Now that I own this cartridge I am wondering why I didn't add it to my Cricut library sooner! And it is not just cute little critters. For example there is a poodle dog. One key is the poodle and the shift is a cupcake; accessory layer is a purse and the shift is a little heart; layer 2 is the fluffy ears and such with the shift being cupcake frosting; layer 3 is the bows for the poodle and the shift is a cherry for the cupcake; the phrase is Merci; and the last option is the shadow for the poodle and shift for the cupcake shadow. The cute little penguin comes with a fish and an igloo. Since Thanksgiving is next week, I made a wine bottle tag using the turkey. I cut everything at 2" but next time I will try 2 1/2". In addition to the turkey there is a pumpkin, a leaf and the phrase is gobble. If you have this cartridge, hope you are reminded of the possibilities. If you are on the fence about getting this one, find a good price and go for it. Hope you are having a great day
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Clean & Simple Christmas Card
Can't get much easier than this! Very similar to last year's card, this is a great card to make if you are short on time but want to make your Christmas and holiday cards. I embossed a white card base with the Northern Flurry embossing folder, stamped this sentiment from the Four the Holidays stamp set on page 168 of the Idea Book & Catalog in Night of Navy and then tied it with a pretty navy sheer ribbon I had in my ribbon collection. There are little hints of Dazzling Details on the embossed snowflakes to complete the card. Now it is time for me to get to work on the Christmas card I will be sending this year! Have wonderful Sunday and find yourself a little stampin' time!
Friday, November 11, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Christmas door
Diane Marie, a Stampin' Up demonstrator, posted this card on our SU website. I thought it was very pretty and had to make my version of the card. The Boho Blossoms punch was used for the wreath and Cherry Cobbler seam binding for the bow. The greeting is from one of my "go-to stamp sets", Teeny Tiny Wishes. And here is where I will again say that if you want a "get your money's worth" all-occasion stamp set, Teeny Tiny Wishes has just about every occasion covered. The cost is $36.95 plus tax and shipping, which equals expensive in my opinion. However, you get 24 stamps and I know that I have made more than a few dozen cards using this set. The stamped sentiments coordinate perfectly with a variety of punches and the stamps include a variety of fonts. Maybe this stamp set can be added to your Wish List! And speaking of Wish Lists, if your significant other or a family member or friend asks for Christmas/Holiday gift suggestions, let them know what Stampin' Up products you would love to have and have them contact me. I will be more than happy to assist them with their Stampin' Up shopping. Have a great day! 

Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Center step card

Saturday, November 5, 2011
Fun Thanksgiving Card

Friday, November 4, 2011
Nursery Nest Scrap Pages


Thursday, November 3, 2011
Magnet Calendar
I purchased some rectangular coasters and mini calendars so that I would have them for a
future class. Even though I should be preparing for November 12th classes, I had to use these products to make a calendar for myself and here it is! For this calendar I used paper from the Cheerful Treat hostess DSP and the sentiment from the Flight of the Butterfly set was perfect. I will work on improving the calendar, but in the meantime, it's a pretty addition to my bulletin board.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Simple Hello
Another iPad photo and post test! I need to get some cards to Operation Write Home so I am making some clean and simple cards that can be duplicated easily and used for any occasion. The ribbon on this card is discontinued which is too bad, but it might be available on SU's clearance rack. I have not checked the clearance rack for a while, but there are usually some good bargains to be had. Have a great day and find yourself a little stampin' time!
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