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
Emerald Envy Christmas Card
I have found myself pretty much out of Cherry Cobbler and Garden Green cardstock. Yikes! How can I be out of those colors while there is still Christmas creating to do?! Not good! I guess it's time for some Emerald Envy. See what you think. Continue reading
Christmas Cards & Year-End Closeouts
December 1st is a big day for a couple reasons! First, that is our last Christmas Card Class of 2016. Wow! I can't believe it's here already! I'm going to have to get to work getting some cards ready to mail soon! (Keep reading, I do have a picture to show you of one of the cards we are making on Thursday evening.) Second, Stampin' Up! is gearing up for a Year-End Closeout Sale which will run December 1 - January 3! Sale items will include some holiday retiring products, Clearance Rack goodies, and even some items from the big catalog. Items will be listed at up to 60% off! Be sure Continue reading
Stitched Shapes Christmas Tag
The new Stitched Shapes Framelits dies are perfect for making gift tags! We are using them a lot in the Christmas Packaging class right now. They add such a fun aspect, turning a boring shape into a tailored shape! Here is a really simple tag using the largest Stitched Shape square die. Continue reading
Handmade Candy Cane Lane DSP Bag
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
Handmade Christmas Packaging Class
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
Christmas Giftables Class 2016
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
Star of Wonder, Star of Night . . .
Are you enjoying your weekend? If your schedule is anything like mine, you're realizing that between now and the New Year, weekends are going to be anything but restful. Some years I wonder why I schedule Christmas Card classes and other related classes so early (they started way back in August) and then as things start to get busier, I remember why! Time just flies by and suddenly its crazy. Here is a fun Christmas Card to share with you today. Continue reading
Star of Light Christmas Ornament
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
Star of Light in Silver & White
We had a great time creating with the Star of Light stamp set yesterday! Such fun and elegant cards. You know I love elegant cards! Here is one we made in Whisper White and silver. Continue reading
Star of Light Stamp of the Month Classes are Today!
I've been looking forward to the Star of Light Stamp of the Month classes ever since I first saw the Holiday catalog. It's such a fun stamp set/die set to work with! Check out one of the cards we will be making today. Continue reading
Home Sweet Home Christmas Ornament
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