Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all of you.  I had to pose my daughter's dog Pebble in her festive Santa dress to send you Holiday cheer.  She is such a sweet dog.  She helps me destress each night by sitting on my lap under a blanket.  We both like to be really warm.

Pop-Up Birthday

I had some time now that the Holiday Rush is over for me.  The parties in The Villages are over and many people have left for Christmas or are busy with company.  I finally have time to play with my new stuff.  I love this new birthday suite of products.  Both the cake on the front of the card and the Hip Hip Hooray on the inside can be popped out on the inside.  The Party with Cake stamp set has lots of fun sayings for the inside.  Just what we have been asking for!

Botanical Gardens Post It Note Holder

Here is the first post it note holder I made for a gift for someone special.  I used the new Botanical Gardens DSP, Botanical Blooms stamp set, and Botanical Builder Framelits Dies.  All these products are in the Occasions catalog starting January 5, 2016.  Come check out all the new products at an Open House on January 5 at Nancy Thompson's house.  More information on my blog in the next 2 weeks.   I sponged a little ink on the edges of the flowers to make them pop.  I used 3" x 3" post it notes.  The cover dimensions are 6 3/4" x 3 1/4".  I scored at 3 1/4" from each end.  I used tear and tape to adhere the post it note paper inside.  The DSP is cut at 3" x 3".  Here are 2 more.  Which is your favorite?  If you would like a Occasions catalog, contact me today or attend our open house on January 6, 2016.

Uses for Leftover Embellishments

Don't forget to check your stamping stash when you are wrapping your Holiday gifts.  I used the Snowflake Elements to my ribbon for some extra interest.  Good thing I left them right on my desk so when I returned from vacation I would remember to use them on my gifts.

Cozy Christmas Card

 This is the card I exchanged at our recent team luncheon.  I waited to the morning of to make this card.  I first had to get all those gifts done and the presents wrapped.  Did I mention I was at Disney World the whole week before and arrived home Monday night to finish the gifts and wrap?  I also had my Canal Card Class this week and my 2 clubs met and I had a luncheon for them with homemade cookies.  Needless to say I'm a little wiped this week.  But also excited to dive in and start making stuff with all the new Occasions product.  Anyway back to my card.  I cased the idea from a Winter diorama card I saw on Pinterest.  I used a different card fold but in my rush I didn't realize when I added that extra middle layer my card would not fold flat to fit in an envelope.  No problem it was hand carried and presented in a clear box wrapped in silver cording.  I used Cozy Christmas stamp set.  I didn't even buy this set until half way through the catalog.  Sometimes you fall in love with something a little later.  I especially loved the Santa and reindeer but this is the first card I used it on.  I used Dazzling Diamonds glitter and  white shimmer paper for the snow.  I will be showing my team how to make 3 D cards at our next Team Meeting.  Contact me today to find out how to join the fun.

Field of Flowers Frame

This is the 5"x 7" framed art I gave the 3 ladies in my second level team.  I cased the idea from a card in the Occasions catalog.  This stamp set we be available for free with $50 purchase starting January 5. I won it at the On Stage Local event during a prize patrol.  I water colored the flowers and embellished with lace doily and gold thread.  The saying is from Greatest Greetings.  That stamp set will be available for purchase January 5.  Contact me today to find out how to join my team.

Occasions Catalog Sneak Peak

 I used the same simple layout for both cards.  The beautiful rose images do all of the work.  The first card I used the Rose Wonder stamp set and Rose Garden Thinlits dies.  You will be able January 5 to purchase them as a bundle and save 15%.  I used heavy Whisper White card stock to cut the outline.  I water colored on Stampin' Up water color paper with blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz.  I used Gold embossing powder for the greeting.  I water colored  behind with So Saffron.  The card below I used Birthday Blooms.  I used markers to color the image.  The colors are Rose Red and Wild Wasabi .  I added a few rhinestones for some sparkle.  Check back tomorrow to see the sampler I made for my team.

End Of Year Sale

Details:

• Promotion Dates: December 10, 2015-January 4, 2016.        
• No minimum purchase required.
• No refunds or exchanges on Year-End Sale items.
• Items offered during the Year-End Sale are while supplies last so don't delay.
• Year-End Sale orders are eligible for Stampin' Rewards with qualifying orders.
• Following the Year-End Sale, some remaining items may stay in the Clearance Rack. Other items may be removed from the Clearance Rack to be added at another undetermined time.
• Deadlines: 
• Phone orders: January 4, 2016 6:50 PM (MT)
• Online orders: January 4, 2016; 11:50 PM (MT)

 Shop the sale now by clicking here.  Don't forget to look at the weekly deals while you're shopping.  The new precision plate is on sale until Monday.  Or call me today to place your order.

Canal Street Classes December 10, 2015

These were the two cards Nancy taught.  The top one used the October Paper Pumpkin Kit.  The bottom one used Butterfly Basics.  Don't you love the satin ribbons?

These next two were my cards.  I used You're So Sweet stamp set on the first card with the matching treat bag thinlits.  The second card is a case card from November's Tampa On Stage Local Event.  I'm so sorry that I lost the name of the person I swapped with.  I used Sheltering Tree stamp set.  Check back tomorrow for a sneak peak at two cards I made with new product from the upcoming Occasions catalog which starts January 5.