Category: Christmas

Silver Bells Choir Auditions

12/24/2020

Yay! I still have time to squeeze in one more Christmas challenge for In{k}spire Me #438's bells and bows challenge!
I'm starting to pull my Christmas DSP off my active shelves and get it ready for the DSP retirement box, and I came across this Wonder of the Season pack. Um, I don't think I ever even opened it, lol. {BLUSH!} That doesn't usually happen with my holiday toys, I swear! Anyway, one of the sheets had all these Christmas "ads," and wouldn't you know it, there's one that goes perfectly with our Cherish the Season bells! I decided to just feature this sweet ad for the card front, all the stamping is on the inside for this one, but how cute is this! (The back of this sheet features Christmas recipes - where have I BEEN?! Mrs. Claus's cheese fondue, coming right up!) Merry Christmas to all!
Cherish the Season Stamp Set (inside, lol); Wonder of the Season DSP; Whisper White, Real Red & Red Foil CS; Real Red Ink; Gently Falling EF (retired); Sounds of the Season & Wreath Builder Dies; #IM438.

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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Just Add Snowmen

12/23/2020

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Such fun holiday inspiration at this week's Just Add Ink #536, and perfect timing for a an extra long challenge!
I couldn't resist going snowman hunting for this one - check out this little gang from 2009's The More The Merrier! I love seeing them all standing around chatting, about snowman things - such a crowd! I kept the layout pretty simple, a nice stripey band down one side, and a fun Layered Circle for my stamping - quick AND fun!
The More The Merrier (retired 2009) & Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Sets; Let It Snow DSP (retired); Pool Party, Shaded Spruce & Whisper White CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Shaded Spruce, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Pool Party & Flirty Flamingo Blends Markers; Layering Circles Dies; All the Trimmings Embellishments; #JAI536.

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Fab Christmas Colors (& Pumpkin Club Jan 2!)

12/18/2020

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Gorgeous! LOVE our festive colors this week at Fab Friday #204!
I'm just not quite done with Christmas yet, lol. These colors do make me think of all the trimmings on a sweet gingerbread house - but no brown! Sigh. Then I hit on this range of cute trees, in all the funky colors - how fun would this be out in front of the house?? I added a tiny star to the top of each to make sure I emphasized every single color - sa-weet! Not sure why this card makes me giggle, but it does!
So what will YOU create for this Fab color challenge? I can't wait to see - meet me at the challenge!
Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set; Whisper White, Shaded Spruce, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Poppy Parade & Seaside Spray CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Shaded Spruce, Poppy Parade & Seaside Spray Inks; Softly Falling EF (retired); Pine Tree & Twinkle Builder (retired) Punches; #FabFri204.

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Snowflake Trimmings

12/17/2020

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Yay! I'm stoked I can just squeeze in for In{k}spire Me #437's "Christmas Stars & Snowflakes" challenge this week!
I decided to go with snowflakes, myself, and I went browsing the retiring shelves for some good ones. I came across this beauty in my Tags & Trimmings bundle - the set makes these cute little stocking gift card holders/pillow boxes, but I love all the detailed dies for decorating that go with - like this snowflake! I did everything up super simple in blues, and just let the snowflakes sing - perfect for a last minute winter card!
Tags & Trimmings Stamp Set; Whisper White, Misty Moonlight & Balmy Blue CS; Misty Moonlight Ink; Trim Your Stocking & Rectangle Stitched Dies; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #IM437.

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Frosted Dove

12/16/2020

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Very fun - The Sisterhood of Crafters is closing out 2020 with an "Anything Goes Christmas or Winter" theme! Yay!
When I think "winter,", I can't help but run to one of the gorgeous scenes in our still-available Feels Like Frost DSP - I love this paper so much! Here's a lovely snowy forest I pulled for today, and I decided to take our Dove of Hope for a spin to go with - so sad this is retiring! Anyway, I kept it super simple, and let the paper do the talking here... I added a subtle layer of shimmer to my dove with Wink of Stella - so pretty!
Dove of Hope Stamp Set; Feels Like Frost DSP; Whisper White & Rococo Rose CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Old Olive & Rococo Rose Blends Markers; Clear Wink of Stella; Detailed Dove Dies; #TSOCWinter.

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Trimming the Wreath

12/15/2020

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Oh wow, LOVE this color combo from Hand Stamped Sentiments #354! Gorgeous AND festive!
I couldn't help but return to my Trimming the Town DSP for a pretty pattern in Misty Moonlight, though I think I've finally used up all of my snowflake papers. There's this great chalkstripe pattern, too, though, so I used it for a background for a gorgeous wreath in the remaining colors! Simple and classic, just like these colors!
Arrange a Wreath Stamp Set; Trimming the Town DSP; Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler & Old Olive CS; Cherry Cobbler Ink; Wreath Builder & Stitched So Sweetly Dies; #HSS354.

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Curvy Christmas Love

12/14/2020

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Oh this is excellent - 52 Christmas Card Throwdown has a nice long challenge running this month - giving me time to play! As an added bonus, I get to pick any of their past challenges to do it!
I didn't have to go back very far, lol, I'm going with their November sketch! I love tilty layers, and what a great chance to keep on using up the gorgeous scraps of my Heartwarming Hugs DSP! I did a pretty embossed background with my Tin Tile EF, and hand-snipped this curvy little wish from Itty Bitty Christmas. So cute!
Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set; Heartwarming Hugs DSP; Whisper White, Real Red & Crumb Cake CS; Real Red Ink; Tine Tile EF; All The Trimmings Embellishments; #52CCTD12-20.

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Sunday Pear Tree

12/13/2020

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We have a perfect holiday sketch for you this week at Sunday Stamps #246 - though I can't help but think "any shape" too, shhh...
OK, I'll compromise, how about instead of "any shape," we go with "any tree," lol. A pear tree, to be exact, with a cute little partridge perched in there, too! I can't quite let go of this cute set from 2014, Partridge & Pears, it's such a fun one to color! I'm always up to take the Blends out for a spin, lol, especially when I get to fussy cut at the end of it!
I can't wait to see what you come up with for this one - see you at the challenge!
Partridge & Pears Stamp Set (retired 2014); Classic Christmas DSP; Whisper White & Pear Pizzazz CS; Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Seaside Spray, So Saffron & Petal Pink Blends Markers; Rectangle Stitched Dies; Silver Pearls; #SSC246.

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Joy of Snowflakes

12/12/2020

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Aw, I'm sad to see that Joy of Sets #024 is closing the challenge - what a good run! These gals finally got me to embrace tic-tac-toes!
I settled pretty quickly on the right-hand column - Glitter-Snowflakes-Boughs. That last one made me think right away of our gorgeous Feels Like Frost DSP, and its stunning photo-real sheets. I found one of these frosty pine branches that's just right! I went to check out the retired bundle that goes with, just to see what I could do for my other squares, and lo and behold, there was a little snow flake die in there, and this sweet sentiment in the stamps - perfect! I matched everything with some Shaded Spruce details, of course, and I'm all set. Thanks so much for the good times, JOS!
Frosted Foliage Stamp Set (retired 2019)' Feels Like Frost DSP; Whisper White & Shaded Spruce CS; Shaded Spruce Ink; Stitched Shapes & Frosted Frames (retired) Dies; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; #JOSTTT024.

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Snow Flurry

12/11/2020

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Oh goody, As You See It #240 has another "recipe" challenge for us this week! These are so fun!
So, I went with my usual attempt at combing as many of the "ingredients" as I could - in this case, snowflake and diecut could be one, and red patterned paper could be another, and that left only twine to make sure I got in there somehow! This wound up being one of my infrequent "no stamping" cards, too - it really doesn't happen much! I went back through my old dies and pulled out the gorgeous Snow Flurry - love layering this one, and then I remembered that I have sentiment dies, too - I have NOT used these that much this year! Anyway - recipe complete! Yum!
Heartwarming Hugs DSP; Whisper White & Silver Foil CS; Snow Flurry, Rectangle Stitched & Word Wishes Dies; Retired Red Flower Button; Silver Baker's Twine; #AYSI240.

Flowering Cactus Spring Mini Preview Class Dec 12!
I'm so excited to kick off our new Spring Mini (coming Jan 4!) with a preview class - and this one will focus entirely on the upcoming Flowering Cactus Product Medley! Trust me, you're going to love it! Class will include at least 5 cards with envelopes, all from Flowering Cactus, as well as tastes of all the great and exclusive products in this suite - this medley was MADE for Arizona! Class is on for Saturday, December 12, at 3 pm, for $25, and includes all supplies needed, drinks, snacks, and a special gift from me! Class can also be FREE if you spend $30 or more! I will also have this class available to go after our In Person session, OR it will be available for a one on one, if you prefer! RSVP today to save your spot!

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