Do you enjoy creating pretty, handmade packaging?  I love wrapping up goodies in handmade packaging and giving them away!  I probably enjoy that more than making cards.  Of course, like most of us, I run out of time and energy sometimes, but I do enjoy it! Here is a fun bit of packaging we made at the Christmas Party. Continue reading

We had such a fun time at the StampThat Christmas Party last evening!  It was a smaller group than normal, but just as festive as always! Unfortunately, I totally forgot to take any pictures this year, not one . . .  You'll just have to take my word on it, unless attendees want to chime in with comments. We didn't blindfold anyone for stamping this year, but we still had a creative game where everyone chose a stamp set (no knowing why) and then were given card supplies and had to use their stamp set to create a card with the supplies given.  How fun to see the variety created! Here is Continue reading

Do you have scraps of ribbon lying around?  Here's a fun Christmas idea for you!  Pull out those scraps, find a couple sticks outside and make some fun Christmas ornaments! Continue reading

The Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper pack has such cute designs!  I knew we had to pull this out for the Christmas Packaging Class.  Of course the Real Red 3/4" Stitched Edge Ribbon is perfect for packaging too! Continue reading

We are having a great time with the Christmas Packaging class!  I'm showing you my favorite first, I just can't resist! Continue reading

It's hard to believe that it's already time for our Christmas Giftables class!  Where is the time going? Our class is a little different this year.  Those attending are asked to put down a $5.00 deposit and then they can choose which gifts to make, and how many they want to make of each. I'm going to share 3 options with you today, with hopes to have at least one more option available by classtime tomorrow. Continue reading

I'm keeping it quick and simple today as we head into the weekend. Here is a simple ornament we are making in the Christmas Ornament class currently. Continue reading

We are using the Home Sweet Home thinlit dies to make one of our Christmas ornaments.  I kept this house fairly simple, thinking it could actually be a cute decor item year-round for a home with a country style decor. Continue reading

We always enjoy the Christmas Ornament classes!  Each year brings its own unique ornaments to the point that I may have to be selective about which handmade ornaments actually make it onto the 4ft. handmade ornament tree this year!  I'm not sure they are all going to fit anymore! This is probably my favorite ornament that we're making in class this year. Continue reading