Happy Holidays!

It's getting to be that time of year...the Christmas tree is up, there's Christmas music non-stop on 106.9, and it's getting colder. It's no doubt that Christmas has snuck up on us again this year. I will admit though, this is my favorite time of year (okay, other than summer), from Thanksgiving to my birthday on January 4th. It's a time for family and all of those things that we need to think about all the time.

Here's a card that I made a few weeks ago.


Supplies:
Bazzill cardstock
Basic Grey Figgy Pudding
"Happy Holidays" Studio G acrylic stamp
Green rhinestones are Me & My Big Ideas
Presents stamp is from $ section at Michael's
Colored in with Stampin' Up markers
Martha Stewart border punch

More Cartridge Highlights

Oh man, over at Hallmark Scrapbooking, they are giving away a Cricut Expression. I think I might just jump out of my shoes with excitement if I were to win! I have five entries ready so far and have posted four of them. Here are my latest two:


Supplies:
Mickey & Friend Cartridge
Cricut
Bazzill cardstock
Basic Grey Figgy Pudding
K & Co. rub-ons
Snow Writer
Martha Stewart seam binding ribbon
Stickles
Black Zig marker


Supplies:
Bazzill cardstock
Bazzill scallop cardstock
Sassafras Lass patterned paper
Random ribbons--Prima and some from Michael's
Martha Stewart snow felt
Rub on tree from Hambly
Heidi Swapp ghost star
Making Memories rhinestone brad
Stickles
Martha Stewart glitter and glue
White paint
Martha Stewart snow border
Snow buttons from Michael's
Zig black marker
Me & My Big Ideas rhinestones

New Arrival Cartridge Highlight

New Arrival Cartridge
I used the following cuts: Pregnant lady, "Baby Shower", "thank you" twice, presents, hat for the moon

I used all Bazzill cardstock, Figgy Pudding by Basic Grey for the shirt, Martha Stewart seam binding ribbon, and a button on the shirt and two little rhinestones on the shoes. I decided to think outside of the box for this entry. I made the pregnant lady into Santa's helper and put Crystal Effects with glitter on the hat, the tips of her pants, and the tips of her shoes. I added a button to the shirt and two green rhinestones to her shoes. I cut the presents out of a transparency then cut the bows in red. I covered the presents with Crystal Effects and then covered it with glitter. I cut out "Baby Shower" and used the word "Baby" and the "S" for the saying. Then, I cut out "thank you" twice and used the "an" and "a" to finish spelling out Santa. I topped it off with a ribbon at the bottom and popped up Santa's helper.

It was so fun to create something for Christmas from this cartridge.

Doodlecharms Cartridge Highlight

Here's a card that I made using the Doodlecharms cartridge with my Cricut. I used all Bazzill cardstock. I cut out the stocking out of the yummy paper from Paper Salon and then added the candy border at the top of the stocking with tons of wonderful Stickles. I flocked the bottom parts of the stocking also. I put Stickles all around the border of the card. Along the side of the card are circle tags that I used to make into a scallop border. I also added black brads in the holes that were naturally in the die cuts. I popped up the Christmas tree then put on some rhinestones and used my Snow Writer to accent the tree. A couple of final touches with Martha Stewart seam binding ribbon and a "merry christmas" stamp from the $ Michael's section topped off this card.

I like the bright colors and how the top of the stocking turned out.

Black Friday

Happy Black Friday!

My husband and I ventured out into the craziness that is Black Friday and I have to admit, I love it! Last year, we also went shopping on Black Friday for the deals but none of the doorbusters nor were we out before the rooster wakes. This year, the alarm was set for 3 a.m. and we knew we were going to Wal-Mart with visions of a 42" television dancing through our heads. We were walking through the electronic section of the store when someone asked what we were looking for and they led us in the right direction. We were 8th there and there were 11 televisions. This was at about 3:40 this morning. Well, needless to say, there were several people waiting there. There was only one person who was a problem and he had to be physically restrained. I couldn't believe it! They should have given out tickets so that it wasn't a rat race. Down the aisle from us, at about 4:50, people were opening up the packages so we did the same. The manager came over and yelled to put them all back until 5:00. Anyway, end of story, we got the TV and were home by 8:00 a.m. with all sorts of great deals! We'll do it all again next year....but maybe not be going for a doorbuster.

Okay, onto some cards. I found this beautiful paper at a LSS and thought that it doesn't need much embellishment.


Supplies:
3 Bugs in a Rug patterned paper
Bazzill black cardstock
K & Co. glimmer paper
Sewing machine
Rub-on "white christmas"
Random buttons from LSS
Frosted Lace Stickles


Supplies:
3 Bugs in a Rug patterned paper
Bazzill black cardstock
K & Co. glimmer paper
Martha Stewart twill
Random buttons from LSS
Faux rhinestones from Wal-Mart
"Winter Wonderland" with Dymo labelmaker (which broke somehow and has to be returned)

Caardvarks Rub On Challenge

Woohoo! Caardvarks has such a fun challenge going on right now! It's using rub-ons...those lovely little things that I have a drawer full of. I had bought packages of rub ons for Halloween and Christmas from Michael's that were glitterfied and beautiful. I bought a package of adorable chickadees that were completely glitterfied so I went with the green, white, and black color combination. I just love this card!



Close up of glitterfied birds:

Supplies:
Bazzill cardstock--black, dark green, light green
Bazzill scallop paper--white
Chickadee rub ons from Michael's
"'tis the season" rub on in Reminisce package
Ribbon from Michael's
Pin from sewing box
Black brads--probably from Joann Fabrics
Black Stickles
Random buttons from stash
Black ink for distressing

Thanksgiving Break

Tonight is the beginning of Thanksgiving break and it is so welcome. I guess on my grateful project, I should have put breaks as one of them. Anyway, I look forward to sleeping in, catching up on some work, and getting lost in the craft room.

Here are a couple of cards that I made that aren't actually Christmas cards!


Supplies:
Bazzill cardstock
Martha Stewart edge punch
American Crafts patterned paper
Martha Stewart binding ribbon
"Just thinking of you" rub on
Random buttons


Supplies:
Random black cardstock
American Crafts cardstock
"Happy birthday" Heidi Swapp stamp
Random black ribbon and brad
Rhinestones by Me & My Big Ideas

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I Am Grateful for...

Wow! I made something that is not for Christmas! What a shock :).

I wanted to make something showing what I am grateful...it's important to think about this all of the time but this is the time of year where, I think, I realize it the most.

Also, Regina is holding a contest right now over at her Bitten By the Bug site and this fits in great there!


I attended the CATS cross stitch festival in Hershey, PA in 2002 and had this cute frame but never had a use for it...that is, until now! I decided to create an altered item that I can display every year. I used the Basic Grey Mellow papers along with Bazzill cardstock. I used Alphalicious and Doodlecharms with my lovely Cricut machine! I used the Alphalicious letters then traced my cute Doodlecharms leaves and acorn onto felt; then I cut out the felt shapes and handsewed them. I used Technique Tuesdays Williamsburg stamps for "for" and added little rhinestones that I bought at Michael's. I just used some white cardstock and printed my words out using various fonts then inked the edges of the papers. I added a line of pretty ivory lace that I found at Walmart. Oh yeah, I also used my Heidi Swapp edge distresser for the paper under "Grateful".

I think that it turned out really great and helped me to think about what I am grateful for and why. Regina, thanks for encouraging me to do this through your challenge.

Happy Holidays

I got a pack of cute little reindeer at Michael's and just had to find a way to use them.

On another note, this should be a nice week with just two workdays. Also, the college semester is winding to a close. Most of my final projects are complete and it's a great feeling. I just have one more paper to write and proofread and then I'm finished. It'll be such a phenomonal feeling in April or May when my degree is completely done!


Supplies:
Transparency from office store
Reindeer in sticker pack at Michael's
Reminisce patterned paper
Basic Grey red paper
K & Company glimmer cardstock
Ribbon and buttons from stash
Felt
X-Mas Red Stickles
"Happy Holidays" Michael's $ stamp

Blog Candy

Don't forget about the blog candy! The post is at the beginning of the next page (I don't know how to make it sticky) and it's going through the 19th so you still have time to comment.

I'm going to go get some cool cool stuff from the scrapbook store to give away this weekend!

Simple Merry Christmas

This card was incredibly easy! I love glitter too so making the heart so glittery was so fun....messy too!


Supplies:
Bazzill cardstock
Basic Grey patterned paper
Red buttons from stash
Making Memories chipboard scallop circle frame and heart
Martha Stewart Garnet glitter and glitter glue
Lace from Hancock Fabrics...on clearance 70% off :)
"Merry Christmas" stamp from Inkadinkado bought at Michael's

New Storage Solutions

I love to shop! Especially at craft stores...that means, in my town, Michael's and Creating Inspirations (our scrapbook store which rocks my socks). I was in Michael's wandering around with my 50% off coupon trying to decide what to get. Then, I saw the perfect thing! Michael's is carrying new storage containers that are awesome! There are three different kinds of units and they can be put together easily. You just need a screwdriver and anyone can do it. I must admit that I now have three because I happened upon three coupons...that's another story. Anyway, I also wanted to post a picture of my new gorgeous craft table! I love it so much and it serves my purpose perfectly. My mother-in-law and father-in-law found it on their way to a business trip. It is just great!


Close up of storage units (this is three separate units):

Believe in Snow

Okay, I admit it, I love snow, especially from inside with a nice hot cup of peppermint tea and snuggled up in a blanket with my toe socks and comfy clothes. I hope for snow this winter and sometimes it's hard to get snow because there hasn't been much in the past couple of years. I'm really hoping for some this year!

The card I made is so striking in person with the brilliant blue color, sharp white, and chocolate brown accents. I forgot that I had the make a snowflake kit from Technique Tuesdays so I was very pleasantly surprised to find it!


Supplies:
Bazzil scallop paper
My Mind's Eye Bohemia Christmas paper
Random white cardstock
Technique Tuesdays Limited Edition Make a Snowflake kit
Technique Tuesdays Williamburg Alphabet set
Random buttons and ribbon from stash
Making Memories brown brads

Snowman Love

I just think that this card is so adorable and it didn't start out that way. I didn't know that I was going to use my new snowpeople...but am so glad that I did :).


Supplies:
Bazzill scallop paper
Bazzill cardstock
Basic Grey paper
Black and red ribbons from stash
Green button from stash
"Merry Christmas" using label maker
Stickles--Lime Green and X-Mas Red
Doodlebug snowpeople and snowflakes
Cute little top hat--my own design

Caardvarks Hand Stitching Challenge

I just loved designing this card! I made the snowman without a pattern but rather cut two circles from my Cricut machine and just traced that on my felt. Then, I stitched all around both circles with an irridescent fiber, brown floss for the eyes, mouth, and to stitch the arms on, and then a cool blue Kreinik fiber for the nose and to sew on the buttons. I added a nice white organza ribbon and four little snowflake buttons to the corners. I distressed all of the edges with white paint that I also used to stamp "winter." I also glitterfied the area over "winter" for some sparkle. I mounted it all on a piece of Bazzill scallop paper.


Supplies:
My Mind's Eye: Bohemia Christmas
Bazzill scallop paper
Snowflakes from Michael's
Organza ribbon from stash
Felt from stash...probably from Joann Fabrics
Kreinik fiber
DMC floss and fibers
White paint
Winter stamp from Making Memories foam stamp set
Buttons from stash

More Holiday Cards

I had a great time last night making some new cards. It was even better since I have my new craft table and everything organized just how I like it. I also got to stop by the scrapbook store and found some new items that they had just gotten in the store.


Supplies:
transparency sheet
Candy Cane Lane: 12 Penguins Chillin'
red ribbon from Michael's
red felt from Joann Fabric's
Buttons from stash
stamp is Studio G from Michael's $ bin


Supplies:
Bazzill cardstock
Martha Stewart punch for scalloped bottom
Reminisce patterned paper
silver brads probably from Joann Fabrics
Ribbon from stash
"Joy" Kurio from Walmart
Rhinestones are icons by Me & My Big Ideas


Supplies:
Bazzill scalloped paper
Candy Cane Lane Polar Pinstripe paper
Rhinestones are icons by Me & My Big Ideas
K & Company shimmery paper
Buttons from stash
Ribbon from Walmart
"Merry Christmas" from Michael's $ bin

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Busy Little Bee

I've been so busy and productive this weekend. It was so fun to pretend that I don't have a bazillion things going on in my life and just stamp and enjoy myself. I must do this more often!

I'll just put all of them in the same post and if you want to know how any are made, just let me know!



Supplies:
Bazzill scallop paper
Reminisce paper
Queen & Co. adhesive felt
"peace" Heidi Swapp chipboard letters
Faux rhinestones from Walmart
Martha Stewart twill



Supplies:
Reminisce paper
Bazzill scallop paper
Making Memories foam stamp
acrylic paint
Rick rack from stash
Martha Stewart glitter
"peace" Basic Grey chipboard
Modge Podge



Supplies:
Bazzill cardstock
Basic Grey Scarlet Letter paper
K & Company snowflake rubons
sewing machine and black thread
Cricut machine Stamped cartridge
Crystal Effects by Stampin' Up
Velvet ribbon from Michael's
Heidi Swapp edge distresser
Zig black marker



Supplies:
Bazzill cardstock
Reminisce paper
Martha Stewart ribbon
Buttons from button bag bought at LSS
Cricut machine
"noel" from All Mixed Up cartridge
circles from Mini Monograms cartridge



Supplies:
Bazzill cardstock
Basic Grey Scarlet Letter paper
Snowman stamp--Inkadinkado
Snowflake felt from Martha Stewart felt ribbon
Happy Holidays stamp by Studio G
Word Window stamp by Stampin' Up



Supplies:
Bazzill scallop paper and cardstock
Queen & Co. adhesive felt
Buttons from button bag bought at LSS
Velvet ribbon bought at Michael's
Turquoise Stickles
"joy" American Crafts Thickers

Joy

Supplies:
Basic Grey Figgy Pudding
Bazzill cardstock
Buttons from stash
Rusty Pickle brown ribbon
Diamond Stickles

I just love this little card. It may not have the most stuff but I just love the details of it. For the word "JOY" I used my Heidi Swapp chipboard letters. I noticed that the little part that was left in the "Y" looked like a little Christmas tree. I was trying to figure out where to put it and ended up putting it in the center of the "O" and I just love it! I used a strip of Rusty Pickles ribbon to put through the center of the card. The base of the card is Bazzill cardstock with a layer of chocolate brown and then Figgy Pudding on the card. I went through and used Diamond Stickles on the center of every circle. I also just love the buttons because I layered three little buttons on top of the blue button. It was just a lot of fun to make!

Noel

Supplies:
Bazzill cardstock
Basic Grey Figgy Pudding
Basic Grey chipboard star
Silver ribbon from stash
Button from button stash
Rhinestone from stash bought at Walmart


I started with this card not really sure what to do with the glitter letters but knew that I wanted to use them. I ended up making them into blocks and distressing all of the edges. I added a silver ribbon to the side and gave it a bow tie. I then used my Martha Stewart glitter and glue and used the silver to glitterfy the star in the center. I added a button and red rhinestone on top of that. The paper is Bazzill cardstock and Basic Grey Figgy Pudding

Hope

Here's another card for Melissa Phillip's card challenge. I didn't mean for it to be at first but I gathered my supplies and thought...this would fit the challenge!



Supplies:
Bazzill cardstock
Basic Grey Figgy Pudding
Basic Grey rubons--brown flourishes
Basic Grey acrylic stamps
rubon "hope" from stash
Prima ribbon
lace bought at Wal-Mart
Snowflake buttons bought in package from Michael's
Cricut machine--Mini Monograms cartridge
Crystal Stickles
Making Memories faux rhinestone brads

I started with my Bazzill cardstock base and added a piece of Figgy Pudding paper on the bottom part. I added a brown rub on flourish and put little snowflake buttons on each of the snowflakes on the paper. I put three different ribbons/laces just because I love the colors! I also put faux rhinestones at the bottom. I cut out the circle and scalloped circle with my Cricut machine using the Mini Monograms cartridge. I stamped the bird wreath stamp on the center of the red circle. I also used a "hope" rub on beside the scalloped circle. The scalloped circle was also popped up and I added Crystal Stickles to each scallop.

Be Merry

I love my Cricut machine and I am so excited to really be using it again!



Supplies:
Basic Grey Figgy Pudding paper
snowflake buttons from stash bought at Michael's last Christmas
Bazzill cardstock
Basic Grey chipboard bird
Martha Stewart glitter
ribbon from stash

For this card, I used my lovely Basic Grey Figgy Pudding paper again. I just love it and it looks so nice. I started with a chocolate brown Bazzill base and layered that with a sheet of green Bazzill. I cut a strip of the Figgy Pudding and put the ribbon along the bottom of the paper. The bird is glittered and I Modge Podged it so that it would be a bit shiny and also covered it with red Figgy Pudding paper. I cut out "be merry" with my Alphalicious Cricut cartridge and shadowed it with Figgy Pudding. I had some cute snowflake buttons that I put along the top and by the bird. I forgot how much I love to just sit down and craft for hours. I guess sometime soon I need to do other things but they aren't as fun!