Oh Christmas Tree

I purchased this Crafts Too brand embossing folder called Christmas Tree, the brand is based in the UK, but there are places here that sell them.  When I saw it - I immediately thought of using Stickles on it.  I bought some really special paper that has all kinds of interesting fibers in it and it's so soft - it feels almost like felt.  I embossed the paper, and cut around the tree.  Then I added the Stickles.

The patterned papers are by K & Company.  I used a stamp from Pink By Design set called Winter Fun for the sentiment, and a few buttons from my stash. 

Now I have to laugh because Oh Christmas Tree is one of those songs I'm always singing during the holidays, but I don't know the words!  Don't you just love & hate those songs at the same time?  Maybe this year I'll print the lyrics and actually learn it instead of humming the 75% of it I don't recall :)

Sparkle and Cheer

This is a wall hanging that I made for the holidays that has a lot of dimension.  I designed it especially for the Scrapmaster's Paradise blog.  For all the fun details - check out this post.

Thanksgiving Table Decor

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I thought I'd share a couple photos of my Thanksgiving table decor.

I used an EK success punch to make the leaves.  The place card is a 6 inch square paper folded in half to make a 3 by 6 place card.  I used Close to Cocoa ink from Stampin' Up to sponge the edges and then stamped stitching around the edges of the frame from the SP & Company Stitchery Doo set.  I stamped a frame from the Scallops and Lines set.  I wrote the names by hand using the Close to Cocoa Stampin Write marker.

 

For the napkin ring I just cut a strip of paper, taped it and then added the punched leaf.  All papers for the entire table, except for the solid cardstock behind the chair turkeys, are from the Autumn Splendor stack by DCWV.

This is a little jar I made to hold some blessings for the year.  I took 2 sheets of patterned paper and attached them back to back.  Then I wrapped them around a glass jar.  I tried forming my own piece, but this ended up being more even and more durable.  The glass jar is only visible if you really look down into it - as I made the paper much taller than the jar.  I created a circle and glued the jar down to it, then embellishing with punched out leaves. The front is a Nestablities Labels One die that I created a frame on.  I placed the smaller size of matching die on it with removable adhesive.  Then I inked the edges with that as a mask. After I removed the mask I hadded brown stitching lines and wrote "Holder Family Blessings" on it.  I punched out many of the leaves and put them inside to write blessings on.  I would have liked to buy some fake flowers to go inside, but it just hasn't happened this year.

To see the chair turkeys better and get all their details check out this post.

To see a thanksgiving banner I made and placed by the dining room decor check out this post.

I am Grateful For Banner

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 This is my project for Miss Tracy over at Craft Junkie Too this week, be sure and stop by her blog to see what all the other ladies came up with. We were assigned to do a project about something we are thankful for.  Be sure to check out all the other fabulous project here.

When Tracy asked me to make a project about something I was thankful for, how could I decide on just one thing? So I made a banner with many of the things I am grateful for to display near my dining room, that is one of the first things you see when you walk into the house.

I used papers from the Autumn Splendor stack by DCWV.   I used brown for all the die cuts.  I wanted to keep all the cuts looking simple so that the banner looked a bit more elegant and not too "busy."

I cut scalloped circles at 4 inches, and plain circles at 3.25 inches I stitched around each blue circle with my Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write marker. Then I added my die cuts, and wrote what each one meant to me.

Here are all the ones I made

I made 2 like this - a leaf that says "I am grateful for..." over and over all the way around. This is how I started and finished my banner.

A wedding couple that says "Being married to the love of my life and best friend"

A little girl silhouette that says "Tiffany Marie, our beautiful daughter"

A little boy silhouette that says "Our crazy, but sweet little boy Sammy"

A doctors bag that says "Our health, and the health of those dear to us"

A watermelon with a bite taken out that says " The food to fill our tummies & help our children grow"

A house that says "Our beautiful new home to raise our children in and make memories"

A pair of scissors that says "My creativity and all the wonderful tools I have to help it come to life"

I used regular old Scotch tape to attach them to a ribbon. I punched a small hole in the top one and strung a rubber band through it. Then I used a Command hook to hang it on the wall. These hooks are made to come off the walls without doing damage.

Thanks for letting me share, and may you all be as blessed as I am this Thanksgiving season!

Snowman Display Globe Card

I think this card is pretty special.  I found these Flower Soft Display Globes at a local stamp and scrap expo, and I had to try them out.  I knew that the Falling Snow stamp set from SP & Company would be a PERFECT fit for one of these awesome globes.

I wanted to make an easel card so that this would display well since it sticks out so far.  The card front is 5 inches by 6 inches.  To make the easel base I took a 5 by 12 inch piece of cardstock.  I folded it in half, then I took one half and folded it in half again - but in the opposite direction of the other fold.  If you watch Youtube videos on making Easel cards it will make sense, just modify your measurements to score at 6 and 9 inches along this larger piece.

My sentiment is on a 1 and 1/2 by 3 inch piece of Kraft cardstock.  I stamped the "Winter Wishes" in Elegant Eggplant ink from Stampin' Up and then doodled around that piece with the matching marker.  I layered this on  a piece that is 2 and 1/2 by 4.  This is on 2 layers of Pop Dots.

For the card front I have a white piece that I did my stamping on, with a blue and white paper from the Peppermint Forest paper stack from Joanns layered over it.  The globes come with cardboard templates that you can trace so you know where to cut to go around the globe.  I stamped the snowman, in black Staz On.  I stamped the hills and the snowflakes in Stampin Up's Bordering Blue.

I colored the snowman using a black Copic Marker for the buttons.  I wanted the snowman to be a snow woman - so I used girly colors and I also created polka dots in the scarf and hat to make it more special and unique.  I used the Following Stampin' Write makers for everything else on her...

Bordering Blue

Real Red

Tempting Turquoise

Lavender Lace

Pink Passion

Only Orange

I used a little Frosted Lace Stickles on the hills and on a few spots around the outside of my snowman.  The snow inside the globe is Polar White Flower Soft - it really does look like snow!  Not glittery really - just like real snow and so soft and fluffy.  The ribbon is just stuff I've had sitting in my stash.  

Thanks for stopping by today to visit me!  Your visits and sweet comments mean a lot :)

XOXO Rose Card

I wanted to make this card to participate in the Scrapmaster's Paradise Color Combo # 74.  If you want to join in on the fun you could win some Echo Park papers :)

This time around I used the exact ink colors, the paper isn't from Stampin' Up though - just something I had in my stash :)

The card is the standard 4 and 1/4 by 5 and 1/2, it opens from the top

I took a 3 inch square to stamp on

I used the SP & Company stamp set Mini Card Creations II for the frame and the sentiment

I used Stampin' Up's A Rose is a Rose for the... you guessed it rose

I inked the edges of the square with the Real Red

I used Martha Stewart's Doily Lace Border Punch for the lacy edge - the finished strip measures about 1 and 1/2 inches wide

I added a pink satin ribbon

I added Fruit Punch Stickles to various places.  With the 2 step rose stamp there are some areas that are left white, so I added some there - and all the way around the outside of the rose.  Then I added more to the frame, sentiment, and along the top of my lace piece.

That's it!  Thanks for stopping by today :)

Shaped Present Card

 I created this card for a challenge over at Cricut Cardz Challenge.  The challenge is to make a card for Christmas using the card feature on any cartridge.  It's running until November 16th if you wanna join the fun :)

This shaped card is from the Sweet Treats Cartridge, cut at 5 and 1/4 inches.  I used 2 papers from the Peppermint Forest stack from Joanns.  Then I added 2 colors of Stickles, Xmas Red, and a real favorite of mine called Holly.  It's a really special color mix - mainly green, with flecks of gold and red, just perfect for holiday projects!

This was a really fast and easy card.  That's one thing I love - having the option to throw together something quick if I don't feel like spending a lot of time.  Now I have one more cute and fun holiday card ready to go :)

I'm Giving Away a Winter Lace Cricut Cartridge!

 I have a super easy and fun challenge.  The rules are REALLY simple - I just want everyone to have fun and show off their work :)  Read below for details.  If you participate you can win.

Create beautiful gift packaging for the holidays. This is a give-a-way direct from me to you.   Please be respectful and follow the simple rules :)

I know we all have a lot of gifts to hand out, so I thought it would be nice to challenge ourselves to make them look their best. You can do traditional wrapping and then make your own custom tag & bow, create a box, decorate a bag, etc. Challenge yourself to do something a little fun and unique with your packaging.

Obviously this must be your original work.

It must be a new project created after this contest is posted.

You must use the linking tool down below this post to add your project for consideration before November 26th. I will have the Linky expire at midnight on the 25th – I'm in Mountain Time.

To actually win the cartridge you must be in the US. I am SO, SO sorry about this, but this time of year the post offices are pretty packed and I don't know anything about international shipping – so at this time I don't want to risk disappointing anyone. :( If you want to join in the contest just for fun please go ahead and use Mr. Linky to show off your work, and then in the space where you enter your name please put N/A in front of your name so I know it's not an official entry for the prize. Once again, I am very sorry to exclude anyone.

When the winner is announced and contacted, they will have 1 week to get back to me with their address, or I will select another winner.  If I can find an e-mail for you when I visit your project I will e-mail you, but if I can't you will have to contact me after I announce that you've won on this blog.

That is pretty much it for the requirements.

You do not have to be a follower.

You do not have to post about this contest on your blog – although I would GREATLY appreciate it if you are posting your entry if you mention the contest and include a link. It is also OK if you don't have a blog – just use some other means of linking your project like Photobucket or somewhere else that hosts photos.

The winner will be chosen at random using random.org. I don't want anyone to feel like their project isn't “good enough” to enter. Just have fun and making something with love and you'll be entered.

If you have any questions let me know.

I look forward to seeing everyone's wonderful creations!

Acetate Window Birthday Card!

 Oh I think this just turned out SO cool!  It all started because I recently did a make and take at Archivers where we embossed acetate.  So, I wanted to emboss some at home. 

I'm thinking of re-doing this on video.  If you'd like that please let me know in the comments :) 

I used the Cuttlebug Spots and Dots folder on a piece of acetate, and loved it.  So, I decided I wanted to be able to see confetti through it.  So, I attached another piece of acetate behind it, adding confetti inside, and then I had this cute little pouch with confetti in it.  I used red line tape for a strong hold.

I used my Gypsy to place a rectangle window in a card, although you can do this with a paper trimmer if you want - I just stink at that technique!  *LOL*  I attached the window behind it.

I wanted something pretty on the inside to see through the card, so I cut a cute little cupcake from the Sweet Treats cartridge and added some various colors of Stickles for bling, Cotton Candy, Lavendar, Magenta, & Yellow.

I stamped the sentiment from the SP & Company Ultimate Sentiments I set.  Using Elegant Eggplant ink from Stampin' Up.

I finished off by decorating the front of the card.  I used the Itty Bitty Bits set from Stampin' Up.  They are so tiny and cute, it took me a long time to fill the whole frame, but it was fun, and that makes this really one of a kind.  I was still using the Elegant Eggplant ink.  

Then I added Deep Plum Glimmer Mist.  I taped down the rectangle that cut out to make the frame, I put it over the acetate to avoid getting glimmer mist on it, but if you are duplicating this project you could also just glimmer mist BEFORE putting the acetate in and you wouldn't have to :) I just didn't know I was going to yet.

I rounded the corners and used Lavendar Stickles around the inside of the frame.

Wah - lah!  This fabulous card :)

Simple Holiday Card

This was such a quick and easy little card, it would be perfect to mass produce for the holidays!

I used the Scrapmaster's Paradise Color Combo # 73 as inspiration!  If you want to play along too you can win your choice of paper kit :)

I cut the card base at 3 and 1/2 inches square (when folded, so 3 and 1/2 by 7 before folding)

I used all SP & Company Stamps for this card.

I used Stitchery Doo around the edges in Real Red

I used the square from Mini Card Creations I in Certainly Celery

I stamped Tis The Season in Real Red using the Christmas Emma Set

I stamped a tree from Ornamental Trees using Mellow Moss - a slight change from Pear Pizazz

Then I put the card, just the front portion, in the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder and ran it through

This would go through the mail really easily, and is affordable too since it doesn't have embellishments.  :)