Sheltering Tree

Hi there!  Can you believe it's the last day of 2015?  Rocky (the granddog) and I will be ringing in the New Year!  Without further adieu, let's get down to business.
Above is one of the selections from my Card Buffets held in November.  It was made with the Stampin' Up! set called, Sheltering Tree.  I was inspired by Rachel Lewsley's card posted on her blog, My Stampin' Haven, seen HERE.  A couple of changes were made (colors and sentiment) to make it my own.  The technique used is similar to Triple Time Stamping - just less layers.  You can view a video by Dawn Olchefske HERE, if you're interested in trying this technique.

Wishing you a safe and Happy New Year!  Thank you so much for stopping in 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!

BIG GARAGE SALE

Hi there!  Just a real quick post to let you all know I'm still alive and kicking.  Had a great time at my youngest daughter's Open House and spending time with oldest daughter during her whirlwind trip home.  Spending time with family and friends is so awesome!  Those late nights (early mornings, actually) kicked my butt, though! 

Now I'm getting ready for our BIG GARAGE SALE on Saturday (Jul 23) from 9 am - 1 pm, which will take place at Pam's (my dear friend and up-line).  There will be at least 5 Demos participating!  We're selling our retired inventory to make room for new stuff.  So if you live in the St Louis Metro area and want to stop by, contact me for location/directions.  (Contact info is on right side bar.)  Hope the heat doesn't keep you away. 

I will be back with some card samples later.  Need to finish deciding what to sell, then go pick up Miss M from pre-school for her weekly overnight visit.  Tomorrow we'll attend my uncle's visitation.  He was 95 and even though he led a full life, it's still a difficult time for the family. So sad.

Keep cool and thanks for coming by today!!