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January 6, 2018

Wise Men from Afar

Do you know what today is? It’s Three Kings Day. I wasn’t aware of that holiday until we lived in Germany. When we lived there, people left their Christmas decorations up until January 6th.

This is a gift I gave to my Stamp Club members. It’s a small bar of Frankincense and Myrrh soap packaged in a cello bag. It smells amazing! The soap is made by a friend of mine in Bardstown, KY. You can find her website here. She has the most adorable little goats and makes her products using goat’s milk. If you contact her, please let her know that I sent you her way.

Stamps: Wise Men from Afar

Cardstock: Marina Mist, Gold Glimmer

Ink: Night of Navy

Punches: Scallop Tag Topper, Small Star (retired)

Other: Night of Navy Seam Binding (retired), 3×6 gusseted cello bags

Thanks for taking the time to visit today!

January 4, 2018

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Cookie Cutter Christmas Folded Treat Pouch

I think this might be my last Christmas project post for a while. Thanks for hanging with me while I got caught up.

This little pouch is one of my very favorite projects EVER! Why? I’m glad you asked! This pouch is so quick and easy to make and requires NO ADHESIVE! Our 6”x6” paper stacks are the perfect size, so there’s also NO CUTTING involved!

Be sure to follow my blog because I plan to do a quick tutorial on this project soon!

Stamps: Cookie Cutter Christmas

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Red Glimmer

Ink: Basic Black

Punch: Cookie Cutter Builder

Paper:

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January 3, 2018

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Add A Little Glitz

This was a last minute gift card holder from December Stamp Club. I got the idea right out of the Holiday Catalog. It’s so quick and easy that you could make a bunch of these in no time flat!

I did add a little line of glue to seal the bottom so the gift card wouldn’t slide right out. And again, we colored the rhinestones red with the Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blend pen.

Stamps: Add a Little Glitz

Cardstock: Crumb Cake

Ink: Real Red, Old Olive

Punch: Scallop Tag Topper

Other: Quilted Christmas 1/4” Ribbon

This would be a cute idea for any time you need a gift card holder in a hurry!

I hope your holidays sparkled!

January 2, 2018

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Tags & Trimmings Stocking

Please bear with me, as I continue to catch up on sharing projects from the last two months.

The last project from November Stamp Club was a Christmas Stocking gift card holder. This die set has a LOT of dies to make and decorate stockings, but you can also make regular pillow boxes for any occasion. The stocking would also be super cute done in pink or blue for a baby gift. I’ve even seen it turned upside down with added antlers to make a reindeer! Some people are just so clever. And, wouldn’t several of these make a cute banner, either for Christmas or to welcome a new baby?

Stamps: Tags & Trimmings

Cardstock: Garden Green, Gold Foil

Ink: Garden Green

Dies: Trim Your Stocking Thinlits Dies

Paper: Be Merry Designer Series Paper

Other: Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 1/8” Gold Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by today. If you need any stamping supplies, my online store is open 24/7.

December 31, 2017

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Painted Harvest Christmas

Tomorrow will be New Year’s Day and here I am trying to get caught up on posting Christmas projects! I’m sorry these are so late, but I had to take a break for a bit. Sometimes life just gets in the way and mine has been out of control!

We made this card at my December library class, using a stamp set that’s not really made for Christmas cards. The wreath is actually made with stamps intended to be sunflowers. But, doesn’t it make a cute wreath?

This is another quick and easy card. I used the new Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blend alcohol marker to color our Basic Rhinestones to add a little red bling to the wreath.

Stamps: Painted Harvest, Labels to Love

Cardstock: Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink: Old Olive, Real Red

Other: Brick Wall Textured Impression Embossing Folder, Real Red 1/8” Solid Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Cherry Cobbler Dark Stampin’ Blend.

Thanks for stopping by. If you need any stamping supplies, please visit my store at the link below.

December 30, 2017

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Seasonal Lantern

Another card from November Stamp Club. This one is quick and easy. This bundle has stamps for all seasons, and even Hanukkah stamps, which aren’t always easy to find.

Stamps: Seasonal Lantern

Cardstock: Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black, Old Olive, Crushed Curry

Dies: Lantern Builder Framelits Dies

Paper: Christmas Around the World DSP

Other: Real Red 1/8” Solid Ribbon, Sponge Dauber, Fine Tip Glue

I used the sponge dauber to add Crushed Curry ink around the candle flame to give it a “glow”, and although you can’t really see it in the photo, I added glue from the Fine Tip Glue inside the outline of the little candle flame. It dries clear and glossy. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below.

It’s not too late to get this bundle, but hurry, it will be gone soon! If you’d like to order it, visit my store at the link below.

December 29, 2017

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Snowflake Sentiments

We made this card at November Stamp Club. I just love this bundle! The snowflake border is SO pretty, and could be used for many occasions, not just Christmas. This is a great card because there aren’t many supplies involved. Two colors of cardstock, one color of ink and a little ribbon.

Stamps: Snowflake Sentiments

Cardstock: Whisper White, Night of Navy

Ink: Night of Navy

Dies: Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits Dies

Other: 3/8” Metallic Edge Ribbon (Silver), Basic Rhinestones

It’s not too late to order this bundle! Visit my online store at the link below.

January 1, 2017

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Candy Cane Christmas Treat Bottles

As some of you know, my 92 year old father lives with us. Over the last year, since my mom passed, he hasn’t had much appetite and has been gradually losing weight. At his last checkup, the doctor wanted him to start drinking Boost twice a day, in the hopes that it would help him gain weight.

Those of you who know me, know that I’m a recycle nut. I hate to throw away anything that might be reused. In my classes, we have recycled Frappucino bottles into Thankful Tree vases and Cracker Barrel syrup bottles into mini flower vases, so seeing those Boost bottles in the trash was just unacceptable! We started washing them out and at two a day, it didn’t take long to have a collection.

We made this cute treat at Stamp Club, and I also made a bunch more to give to family, friends, the UPS man, the mail carrier, etc.

They are filled with Christmas M&Ms, and I found that the Cucumber Crush and Real Red inks were a great match! I also wrapped a strip of DSP around the center section of the bottle, although I didn’t take a picture that shows it.

Stamps: Candy Cane Christmas

Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Real Red, Cucumber Crush

Paper: Candy Cane Lane DSP

Dies/Punches: 3/4″ Circle Punch, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layered Ovals Framelits

Other: Real Red Satin Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by. This is the last of the Christmas projects for now!

December 31, 2016

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Star of Light Lumiere

This is the final project from my Christmas Card Stamp Camp. This was one of the bonus projects.

It’s made using vellum for the translucent layer, and it has a battery operated tealight inside. It would make a quick and easy gift!

Stamps: Star of Light

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Vellum

Ink: Night of Navy, Marina Mist

Dies/Punches: Starlight Thinlits Dies, Layering Ovals Framelits, Triple Banner Punch

Other: Basic Rhinestones

If you have any questions about this project, please leave a comment below.

Thanks for visiting!

December 30, 2016

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Jolly Friends

This is the last card from my Christmas Card Stamp Camp. I liked them all, but I think this might be my favorite. Isn’t he just the cutest, peeking out of a hole in the trees? And I really like using Red Glimmer for the Santa hat.

I also used this card for a swap I participated in at OnStage Local in Atlanta.