Category: Christmas

Snowy Pines

1/23/2021

Lovely, Addicted to CAS #189 has another great code word for us this week - "snow!"
Having just made it back from Maui in one piece, it's a little tough for me to switch gears back to the Winter themes still playing out on the blogs, lol. But I dug deep, and combined a few things for a simple snowy scene after my own heart! A little strip of my fave Trimming The Town DSP started me off, with a lovely foal diecut tree using the Pine Woods dies, and this warm sentiment from Merry Moose. I finished everything off with a little scatter of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes - I love the shimmer they add! I think I've put the island vibe behind me, sigh...
Merry Moose Stamp Set; Trimming The Town DSP; Whisper White, Pool Party & Old Olive CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Pine Woods Dies; Adhesive Backed Snowflakes; #ATC189.

Pumpkin Club January 30!
Did you get your January Pumpkin kit yet? It's from my heart to yours! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, January 30, at 3 PM - RSVP to let me know you are attending, we will be all safely socially distanced at our big table downstairs! For those that prefer, I will also have this kit TO GO after our live class - just let me know if you'd like that option!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, plus drinks and snacks! I will also have a few extra spots available for club for $10, even if you are not a subscriber - come see what we're up to - full kit not needed, I'll supply everything you need for the projects! Just bring your own snips and basic adhesive!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by February 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Hand Stamped Fox

1/21/2021

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WOW! Hand Stamped Sentiments #355 is back, with a gorgeous inspiration board for us - so much to choose from!
I knew right away I wanted focus on some icy snowy branches, and that gorgeous fox! I feel like I didn't use my Nature's Beauty set enough this year, and all those images go so perfectly with the lovely scenes in the Feels Like Frost DSP! I chose this rosy sheet to set off my cute little fox, and used this simple sentiment from Itty Bitty Christmas - just right! I feel like I'm still cranking out Christmas cards pretty often here, lol, but I just can't help it!
Nature's Beauty & Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Sets; Feels Like Frost DSP; Whisper White & Rococo Rose CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Cajun Craze & Seaside Spray Blends Markers; Stitched Shapes Dies; Opal Rounds; #HSS355.

Birthday Cards 2021 Class!
Hooray! Now that New Year's is behind us, it's definitely time to start restocking those birthday cards! I think you'll really enjoy making these! We'll have 5 fun cards, with envelopes, of course, ALL featuring new stamps and supplies from the brand new Spring Mini Catalog! I can't wait for you to see! Class is on for Saturday, January 23, at 3 pm, and includes all supplies needed (bring your fave snips and adhesive!), snacks, drinks, and a special gift from me, all for $25! Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! RSVP today to save your spot

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Snowman 4 Guyz (& Pumpkin Club Jan 30!)

1/20/2021

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VERY nice - Cardz 4 Guyz #262 has a "let it snow" challenge this week - fun!
I couldn't help but turn to my Snowman Season set for this one - it does have just the right sentiment, after all! I tried to up the snow factor with some Gently Falling embossing in the background. to set off my little snow-guy having a bit if a time in his snowfall! A few enamel dots in Misty Moonlight bring all the blues together! Quick, fun AND snowy - what else is there??
Snowman Season Stamp Set; Whisper White, Misty Moonlight & Pool Party CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Misty Moonlight Inks; Pumpkin Pie, Pool Party & Gray Granite Blends Markers; Rectangle Stitched Dies; Gently Falling EF (retired); Misty Moonlight Enamel Dots; #C4G262.

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Fusion Cocoa

1/17/2021

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Whew! I'm always so relieved to see my fave challenges start coming back from their winter breaks! Today I see that Fusion - Cocoa is back with another great combo for us!
When I saw the cue card, I knew I had to pull out my Cup of Christmas bundle - such cute little mugs and dies! I combined my bright red mug with some pretty stripes of my fave DSP this year, Heartwarming Hugs - so glad to get a chance to use every last scrap, lol. This is a cup of cheer I could use every day, lol.
Cup of Christmas (retired 2019) and Rise & Shine (retired 2020) Stamp Sets; Heartwarming Hugs DSP; Whisper White & Real Red CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Pear Pizzazz & Real Red Ink; Lt Old Olive & Real Red Blends Markers; Cup of Cheer Dies; #FusionCocoa.

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Merriest Wishes

1/13/2021

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Yay! CAS Christmas Jan 21 is back with a "silhouette" challenge - so cool!
At first I was stumped - do I really have any silhouettes? Maybe the moose fill-in stamp? Then I remembered my Merriest Wishes tag set - it has a die for building a tiny little scene, in a tag form, that could totally be silhouetted! I set everything up over a tiny gorgeous background from my Feels Like Frost DSP, and the stuck to black and white for the rest. Uber-CAS for me today! I had to add a few rhinestones, just so folks would know it was really me, here, lol.
Merriest Wishes Stamp Set; Feels Like Frost DSP; Whisper White & Basic Black CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Merry Tags Dies; 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon in Black; Rhinestones Basic Jewels; #CASChristmasSilhouette.

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Snowflake Layers

1/3/2021

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Oo, another new (to me) challenge today! Today I'm at Papercraft Challenges #65, with their snowflakes challenge!
I couldn't resist finding a sheet of a beautiful snowy scene from my beloved Feels Like Frost DSP for this one, and this time I went all fancy with silver foil snowflakes but from our Christmas Layers Dies. I'm embarrassed that I haven't used the snowflakes ones yet, lol, but I'm on it now! I chose this simple sentiment from Itty Bitty Christmas to go with, and stenciled a few tiny snowflakes for my envelope. So pretty!
Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set; Feels Like Frost DSP; Whisper White, Pretty Peacock & Silver Foil CS; Pretty Peacock Ink; Christmas Layers & Rectangle Stitched Dies; Rhinestone Basic Jewel; #PapercraftChallenges65.

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Santa's Cookies

1/1/2021

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I'm so super excited to be hosting our Sparkles Christmas Challenge #120 - our first challenge of the New Year! I'm all about the Christmas treats and goodies for this round - show me some yummies!
I combined quite a diverse range of items to come up with today's card! First up, I knew I totally wanted to use this sentiment from Yummy Little Christmas - so perfect! Then I remembered this sweet little hungry doggie from 2019's Ready For Christmas - here's how to fast track to the naughty list, right? A little woodgrain DSP, a few Real Red embellies, and we're all set! We're in yummy town!
I can't wait to see YOUR projects full of Christmas treats - see you at the challenge!
Yummy Little Christmas (retired 2016) & Ready For Christmas (retired 2019) Stamp Sets; In Good Taste DSP; Whisper White & Real Red CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Real Red Inks; Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party & Mango Melody Blends Markers; Christmas Staircase (retired) & Tasteful Labels Dies; All The Trimmings Embellishments; #SCC120.

Pumpkin Club January 2!
Did you get your December Pumpkin kit yet? It's "beary" adorable! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, January 2, at 3 PM - RSVP to let me know you are attending, we will be all safely socially distanced at our big table downstairs! For those that prefer, I will also have this kit TO GO after our live class - just let me know if you'd like that option!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, plus drinks and snacks! I will also have a few extra spots available for club for $10, even if you are not a subscriber - come see what we're up to - full kit not needed, I'll supply everything you need for the projects! Just bring your own snips and basic adhesive!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by January 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Winter Blues

12/30/2020

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Time for another new-to-me challenge! This one is for Christmas Craft Creations "Winter Blues" theme - another good one!
I couldn't resist doing a full-front cover for my card in this gorgeous sheet from Feels Like Frost DSP - I'm so sad because I figure it's SO unlikely this beauty will carry over again this year, sigh. I went through THREE packs of this stuff, lol, which has got to be some kind of record for me! I'll be down to hoarding soon, I guess, lol. Anyway, this blue frosty sheet has been one of my many faves, and I thought the beautiful woodcut look of our old Nature's Peace stamp would look lovely over it. I even heat-embossed in some of my hoarded Shimmer White EP - a subtle sparkly look!
Nature's Peace Stamp Set (retired 2014); Feels Like Frost DSP; Whisper White CS; Versamark & Night of Navy Inks; Shimmer White EP; Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes; #ChristmasCraftCreationsWinterBlues.

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Hot Chocolate Hug

12/29/2020

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Hm, looks like I JUST have room to try out a few new challenge blogs! Today I'm at ABC Christmas Challenge - Y & Z! What a great idea for Christmas themes!
After a bit of thought, I went with "Y" - "your favorite things!" Much as I love the other letter, I just don't have many "sleeping" images for Christmas, sigh. But I do have MANY favorite things! Hot chocolate ranks right up this time of year - with all the trimmings! Candy canes, whipped cream, maybe a splash of Bailey's - you get the idea, lol. I also got to play with my fave DSP this year, Heartwarming Hugs, and use my fave Christmas color combo to boot. A true day of favorites, lol!
Hug in a Mug (retired 2017) & Itty Bitty Christmas (inside) Stamp Sets; Heartwarming Hugs DSP; Whisper White & Real Red CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Old Olive, Pool Party, Real Red & Crumb Cake Blends Markers; Rectangle Stitched Dies; All The Trimmings Embellies; #ABCChristmasChallengeY.

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Peace & Joy Crew

12/28/2020

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I'm super excited to be able to play at Paper Craft Crew #405/406 this week - it's even a double whammy of a sketch AND a theme!
I'd be hard pressed to choose just one holiday set as my fave this year! The gnomes, the moose, the VW - too many to choose from! One I've had the most fun playing with, though, is our Peace & Joy set - LOVE the layered sentiments, and fun stems images to arrange around the words - SO cool, and so fun to do in all different color combos! Today I mixed it up with my beloved retired All Is Calm DSP - we don't have some of these colors any more, but Pretty Peacock did a pretty good sub for Lost Lagoon, sigh... What a fun project!
Peace & Joy Stamp Set; All Is Calm DSP (retired); Whisper White, Pretty Peacock, Pear Pizzazz & Soft Sky (retired) CS; Pretty Peacock & Pear Pizzazz Inks; Joy Dies; Beaded Pearls; #PCC405;#PCC406.