Happy snowman!

I love snowmen, and this little guy is so happy, it makes me happy to look at him!

Doesn't he fill you with joy?!

And don't forget the inside of you card.....

Until next time...Happy Craftin'!

Meerkats!

I have seen people stamping on plates and cups, so thought I would give it a try. I decided to use the Meerkat stamp set. It is a new Sale A Bration set coming on out on January 3rd! It is FREE with a $50 purchase, doesn't get any better than FREE does it?!  

The little gecko is adorable too!!

What do you think of these cuties! 

Until next time...Happy Craftin'!

Wood Round Ornaments or Gift Tags

These were by far the best sellers at the two craft fairs I participated in this year. Especially the moose one at the Moose Lodge Craft Fair. Stamping on the wood rounds is really easy. I used the memento ink, and colored them with our Stampin' Blends. I used rhinestones, puff paint, sequins and more, along with a variety of ribbons to decorate them once they were stamped and colored. 

Which one is your favorite?

Until next time...Happy Craftin'!

Gnome Gift Box

I came across a YouTube video by Diane Kessluk (click here) showing how to make a gnome out of Stampin' Up! punches/dies, and I have so say, I am in love!!! He is so super cute, that I had to give him a go....

I was trying to package the hand soaps from Bath and Body Works for a gift, and my first attempt wasn't tall enough for what I wanted to do, so had to remake it. However, the rejected box was sitting on my desk begging to be turned into something beautiful. Ironically the gift I was taking to the Christmas luncheon fit perfectly in it, so I knew I had to do it!! I was inspired to just make a box lid for it, and then had the idea to use the little gnome on the front. I made a gift card pocket behind the elf, but it could be made with or without the holder. 

I love how it turned out! What do you think?!

Until next time...Happy Craftin'!

Stampin' Up! Year End Closeout Sale

Don't forget the Year-end Closeout Sale starts today. There is a list of items retiring from the Holiday Catalog, some are even discounted! 

To see the complete lists go to my storefront at: http://bit.ly/2HoAjHT

The complete lists will be available then. 

Shop early as things will sell out fast, and when they are gone, they are gone! Please use host code: M9TXNMVE

As always, if you have questions...please contact me. 

Happy Craftin'!

IDEAS Blog Hop: Flourishing Phrases

Welcome to the monthly IDEAS Blog Hop. We are a group of international demonstrators who create a monthly bundle of tutorials for our customers and team members. The December bundle, hopefully, helps you get ready for the New Year (think calendars, planners, party invitations or favors.)

I chose to use the Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set, along with Crafting Forever and Make a Difference and made something to help me stay on track with family and friend's birthdays in the upcoming year!

You know I am not going to show you my actual projects, you gotta' buy the tutorial to see them all, but here is a sneak peek of some of the included projects:

But...here is a Christmas card I made to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!  

The tutorials include current Stampin' Up! products, have color photos, supply lists, step by step instructions, and feature both imperial and metric measurements! There are over 20 projects included, both cards and 3D items included. Would you like a copy of the instructions of all the projects to use for your personal use, or even to use in your classes? Contact me, or your participating demonstrator, to find out how to get your tutorial bundle! They are available for a very low cost or even better, for FREE! 

Once you have received the tutorials, please remember not to share or distribute the printed or electronic copies of these bundles. We have worked hard to provide these exclusive projects for your use. If you know someone that would like to purchase the bundle, please direct them to me, or their participating demonstrator, to obtain their copy. Thanks for your support.

Leave me a comment before you hop on over to Carla's blog to see what she has to help you out with the upcoming New Year!

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop - Winter Gifts

Welcome to the monthly Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop. We love Paper Pumpkin and love to share our enthusiasm for this monthly box of fun and creativity with you. The Paper Pumpkin kit is designed so you can follow the instructions provided in the kit to make the projects, or use the supplies as a starting point to let your creativity run wild (as we have!) Hop along with us, as we will share alternate ideas on how we used the November Paper Pumpkin Kit: Winter Gifts.

This month's kit was includes the materials to make 24 (6 of 4 different ones) tags! Made as designed, they are sure to make your enhance the beauty of your gifts.

However, for those of you who like cards... they can be made into cards as well. 

I used several kit elements and made this card. I even used the blue tissue paper, that the kit parts are wrapped in, for the faux silk technique. 

I cut a piece of tissue just a little larger than my card stock layer. Using my Stampin' Write Markers in Shaded Spruce and Cherry Cobbler, I colored directly on the holly stamp. I spritzed it with water, and then stamped it on the tissue. I repeated this process until I had the tissue covered the way I wanted it. I used a glue stick and lightly covered the front of a piece of Whisper White card stock. Then, I wrinkled the tissue paper up in a ball, gently straightened it back out, leaving some wrinkles in it, and added it to the white card stock. Add it to the card base. 

Using a sponge dauber, I went over the Real Red cardinal with Cherry Cobbler ink, stamped my sentiment in Spruce ink on one of the tags, and attached them both to the Pool Party tag piece. I layered this over the stamped tissue piece, then added some sequins to complete my card. 

We are so thankful you take the time to hop with us!  Click on the pumpkin below and hop on over to Tricia's blog to see what fun alternate project she has come up with to share with you!

Leave us comments, along the way, and let us know what you think of our projects. 

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

Until next time...Happy Craftin'!