I did reserve a little time for stamping yesterday! With my crazy schedule this fall, it feels so relaxing to walk into the studio for some creative time! I feel like I can relax and unwind there. Such a wonderful feeling! I pulled out the new Wonderland stamp set and broke it in for the first time. Continue reading

1st Christmas Card in the Mail
I received my first Christmas card of the year in the mail two weeks ago. No, I'm not kidding! It's a sample card from my upline. Sharing ideas is part of stamping! The card came just at the right time as I was trying to figure out another card design for our last Christmas Card class. I didn't copy it exactly, especially since I don't have all the same exact supplies, but enough that some of you may notice the resemblance from our last class. I'll have to show you that card tomorrow. Here is the card I received in the mail. Continue reading

Sleigh Ride Edgelit Dies
The Sliegh Ride Edgelit Dies were dubbed as an immediate purchase for me when I first say the Holiday Catalog. I love the look of the silhouette, and with the sleigh, it's just gives a classic Christmas look to any project! I am really hoping Stampin' Up! will offer more edgelits along this line in the Spring catalog! You just can't go wrong with these! Here is a card we made in the first Christmas Card class and then I demonstrated it at a recent party. Continue reading

Peace & Joy Technique Card
Today I thought I would share a card I made for my Tech Club attendees. This card is so pretty, especially in person! Oh how I wish you could all see all of the items I post, in person, it makes such a difference! Here's the card. . . Continue reading

Snowy Hill Scene Card
One of the things I am teaching in Tech Club this month is how to create a snowy hill scene on a card. The sled silhouette die is perfect to go along with this technique! This is the card I made to showcase what I am teaching. Continue reading

Noel Festival of Trees Card
Do you think your schedule is busy right now? What do you think it's going to be like in November/December if you suddenly realize you haven't made any of your Christmas cards yet?! Don't wait! Next Thursday evening, September 17, we will be meeting at the Mason Dixon Public Library to make 12 Christmas cards (3 each of 4 deigns). Make your plans to join us now and save yourself from some stress later! Here is one of the cards we are making next week . . . Continue reading

Happy Scenes Christmas Card
Yes, its that time, time to start making Christmas Cards! I hope you have made your plans to join us this coming Tuesday, August 18, for the first Christmas Card Class! We will meet at the Mason Dixon Library in Stewartstown, PA. Check out this lovely card we will be making in class! Continue reading

Christmas Tree Scrapbook Pages
I printed the Christmas pictures and it's time to get them documented, just in time for Scrap Club on Monday! Continue reading

Merry Christmas to You!
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 Continue reading

Decorated Christmas Cookie Platters
I pulled out retired DSP and and some ribbon to help with decorating gifts for the teachers at school on Friday. Families from the school came together to provide these gifts, I was simply in charge of getting it all organized (and to me, that means making sure they look good too!) Continue reading

Handmade Christmas Gift Tags
Part of preparing for Christmas is working on the packaging. These are some super simple gift tags that take very little time and supplies. Continue reading

Handmade 3D Star Ornaments
I've been having a lot of fun making Christmas Ornaments lately. Ornaments are fun because they can be a gift in and of themselves or they can accent the packaging of a gift! We pulled out some retired designer paper to make ornaments at the Christmas Party on Tuesday. Continue reading
