Thank You Snowman

Hi there!  Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  Mine was a busy one with an all day crop on Saturday and having our son & granddaughter come in late that night to spend the night.  Sunday we took a little trip down memory lane in Rock Hill (MO), which is where we lived prior to moving to our current home.  We drove by our old house, then went to the Hacienda Mexican Restaurant (our favorite place) for an early dinner.  Afterwards, we went to the Winter Wonderland light display at Tilles Park.  (We spent many hours at this park when we lived nearby.)  What FUN it was to see all those lighted displays!  There were so many that it was a challenge to see all of them.  The granddaughter was sooooo excited pointing out the different characters!  She would bounce from one side of the car to the other. 
Keeping with a festive theme, the above 3x3 card was included in each customer order bag during the month of November.  (Forgot to post it earlier!)  All is Calm Designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up!  was used for the snowman's body.  A snowflake background was stamped with the Endless Wishes set using Pear Pizzazz and Lost Lagoon inks.  A matching snowflake envelope was made (from plain ol' copy paper) with the Envelope Punch Board.  Love making matching envelopes and it is so easy with the Envelope Punch Board!

That's it - thank you so much for stopping by today!

Bright and Beautiful & More

Hi there!  Sorry that I've been absent the last couple of days.  Been busy with other things called life.  Today I'm sharing samples from the Christmas Card Workshop our team hosted on two different days and locations.  The above card was designed by team member, Cheryl Renth.  She used the Bright and Beautiful stamp set from the Stampin' Up! 2014 Holiday Catalog.  Cheryl chose a rich color palette of Blackberry Bliss and Hello Honey. 

The next card is by Jayne Singleton.  She used a retired set, Come to Bethlehem, in Night of Navy.

Just the right amount of pizzazz was added with the Silver Glimmer banner and a rhinestone in the center of the star.  A stunning card in real life.

Punched out circles make up the tree for Kim Coulter's card.  She also added some bling by using Champagne Glimmer paper for some of the circles and the star.

The "Merry Christmas" stamp can be found in the Sassy Salutations set, which contains sentiments for several occasions in this same whimsical font. 

Who doesn't love snowmen?  Mary Taylor created this darling guy! 

Mary used the Top Note Bigz die for this adorable guy.  The Soft Sky background was textured with the Decorative Dots embossing folder, whereas, the Delicate Designs and Fancy Fan embossing folders were used on the hat. 

Sally Nusbaum's card was erroneously left out of my samples.  She used the Endless Wishes set.  I'll post her card whenever I receive it.  My card was in an earlier post that can be seen here.

That does it for this week.  Hope you have a great weekend and thanks so much for stopping in today!

Snow Much Fun!

Hi there!  Thought this card from our Christmas Card Workshop was apropos since we had snow yesterday.  A number of Stampin' Up! punches were used to dress up this guy.  The sentiment is from Sweet Essentials. 
That's it for now.  Just wanted to post a real quick card.  Keep warm and thank you for visiting today!

Fall Regional Swaps

Hi there!  Hope you had a great weekend!  Mine was awesome!  Had a family reunion on Saturday, which was a lot of fun seeing all the cousins - and their kids and now grandkids!  We had a good time despite the rain and drop in temperature.  Sunday was our Card Buffet and that was fun, too.  We have the best friends/customers!  Thank you all for coming and supporting us!
Well, today I'm sharing some of the swaps received at the Fall "Regional" held September 28th (organized by Sally Nusbaum).  The one above is by Denise Wisdom.  I love how she added some ribbon to make a "scarf" for the snowman!  So clever. 

Isn't this file folder made by Cheryl Renth the cutest?  It was made with our new Envelope Punch Board.  So glad I bought one - love it!  The snowflakes were cut out with our Festive Flurry Framelits found in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.

Ann Nahm was the designer of this understated beauty!  The Glimmer paper star really adds a nice sparkly finishing touch!

While we're on Christmas trees, this one is by Kathy Morales.  She embossed around the focal image using a Labels Framelit - not sure if you can see that.  It's an elegant looking card with a vintage feel.

That's it for now.  Come back tomorrow for some more swaps.  Must start getting ready for a stamping weekend with other Demonstrators at the Lake of the Ozarks.  This is another fun event organized by Sally Nusbaum.  Woohoo! 
Thanks for stopping by today!

Snowman Kisses

Hi there!  Hope your week has been wonderful.  Hard to believe that it's Friday already!  Today's project is this adorable snowman tea light and Kisses, which was a gift for each Pieces of Heart Stampers team member from Pam D'Urso.  (It was HER birthday but she gave US gifts.  That's how she is!)  Isn't he just the cutest?  Pam is the Queen of 3-D in my book.  He just makes me so happy - how could you NOT be?  And how cute is that  to cover the bottom of Kisses with Designer Series Paper!  Thanks again, Pam - you inspire me!

OK, that's all for now.  Must get some things checked off my to-do list before heading out to a party this evening.  Tis the season.  Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by today!

Two Bundles with all the Cuteness - and a Card!

Hi there!  Well, Stampin' Up! has done it again with some easy peasy treat packaging which is discounted and available now through Jan. 2, 2013.  Save 20% on these packaging bundles!  What an easy and CUTE cute way to package little treats and gifts for co-workers, teachers, neighbors, and friends. 
Wouldn't these be a great way to let the children help with their gifts to teachers, grandparents, Sunday school teachers, etc?  And with a hand-written message....what grandparent wouldn't smile?  An affordable holiday packaging solution and adorable to boot - just add a treat or gift.  Don't delay.  Order yours today!

Trimmings & Tags Bundle
Item 132769
$13.50 (a $16.85 value)
Includes

• Gusseted Cellophane Bags (25 bags; 5" x 3" x 11-1/2")
• Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags (25 double-sided tags; 4-1/2" x 3-1/8")
• Cherry Cobbler 1/4" Sweater Trim (10 yards)

Petite Treats Bundle
Item 132770
$13.50 (a $16.85 value)
Includes

• Glassine Bags with die-cut edges (10 bags; 3" x 5" x 1-1/2")
• Handmade Holidays Stitched Felt (8 pieces)
• Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (10 yards)

In addition to the above Special Offer, I have a card to post (from Stamp Camp earlier this month).  Gosh, this month is zooming by - so on to the card!  lol  Saw this telescoping snowman card on Becky Roberts and Lorri Heiling's blogs.  The directions were on Becky's blog but the color palette of Lorri's snowman was more to my liking.

Stamps:  Sentiment from Delightful Dozen

Paper: Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Black, Pumpkin Pie, White, Silver Glimmer

Ink: Black, Black marker

Tools:  1” Square punch, corner rounder, circle punches = 2-1/2”, 1-3/4”, 1-1/2”, 1/4" (standard hole punch), Word Window punch, Circles # 2 Originals Die for 2”  circle,  3”  circle die, Scallop circle die -  approx 3-11/16” (non-SU), Itty Bitty punch pack circle,  Snowflake punch (retired), Crop-a-dile

Other:  silver brads, Crumb Cake seam binding, Early Espresso Bakers Twine, glue dots

Inspiration: Becky Roberts    http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com &  Lorri Heiling  www.confessionsofastampingaddict.com

Thanks for hanging in there for such a long post today!  Had to make up for lost time, right?  Must run to take care of some business and meet friends for lunch.  Thank you for stopping by today.  Your visits are always appreciated!

Snow Much Fun!

Hi there!  Are you ready for some turkey and dressing?  Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday!  We are going to my SIL's.  It's great not to have to do all the cleaning and cooking but sure do miss having the leftovers!  My contribution to the meal is Sweet Potato Casserole, which has become a tradition on that side of the family.  It is so yummy - and low cal.  Yeah, right!  lol
I have another Camp card to share with you.  It can be used for Christmas or as a Winter birthday card.  The Night of Navy background was achieved by using the Northern Flurry embossing folder, then swiping the White craft pad (direct to paper method) over the raised areas.  The snowman is colored with Stampin' Pastels. (I should use these more often!)

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Snow Much Fun

Paper: Night of Navy, Whisper White

Ink: Whisper White Craft, Night of Navy (inside), Versamark

Tools: Big Shot, Northern Flurry embossing folder, heat tool,

Other:  Black embossing powder, Embossing Buddy, Stampin’ Pastels,

Q-tips, Dimensionals

I'm stamping with the Wednesday girls!  Be safe in your travels this holiday.  Thank you for stopping by and have a blessed Thanksgiving!