I'm ok, really, I am.

I am taking a "vacation."  I did have the Gettysburg gals for stamp club last night, but other than that, I am taking a short staycation and hanging at home, enjoying my all too quickly growing punks and my family.  I am working on stamp club and gearing up for Sale a Bration, but nothing blog worthy.  So, don't worry about me.  I'll be back in 2011!  Happy New Year, y'all! 

Remember those calendars I kept going on and on and on about?  The ones I made with My Digital Studio?  The ones I was giving my family for Christmas?  The ones I kept posting sneak peeks of?  Well......BIG hit......BIG!

IT'S CHRISTMAS!

Merry Christmas to all my wonderful stampers and scrappers.  I hope you are having a blessed CHRISTmas with all your loved ones.  I know it can be a crazy day at our house with farm chores, the madness of gift opening and visiting our families.....but we try to slow things down a bit and remember that "For unto us a child has been born, unto us a son is given."  Isaiah 9:6.  Happy Birthday, Jesus. 


And, here's a little gift for you:
This scrapbook wallet was a huge hit at my last class!  It uses 3 regular business sized envelopes with the ends cut off.  You can decorate and put pictures or even recipes on the inserts.  It's a really neat idea...and not just for the holidays.


I totally scrap lifted this idea and I'll give you the link below.  I always find it easier to see full color, step by step tutorials then to try and read written instructions.

 For a complete tutorial on this project, click HERE

12 Weeks of Christmas- week 1

Wow!  That's all I have to say about that.  I am in frantic holiday mode, so this baby is short and sweet. 

I found this capital A- dorable gift card holder on the web and quick like a bunny, I made one for myself!  Too cute not to share!  I'll send you straight to the source so I don't have to recreate the instructions.

To see the instructions from a super stamper, click HERE

Filled With Love Special

Oh la la!  A great special just in time for Valentines Day!  From now until January 24th, you may purchase this bundle which includes, the Filled with Love stamp set,  Love Designer Series paper and a package of Bitty Buttons for free!

To view the flyer click HERE

12 Weeks of Christmas....week 2

Yup, that's right...heading into the home stretch, homies.  Here is a neat idea for a card, scrapbook page or gift topper.  Easy, peesy, lemon squeezy paper medallion.

Pick out some cool designer paper of your choice.  If you haven't heard by now, I really love Deck the Halls from the Holiday Mini.  Punch out 2 large scallop circle s( 2 3/8 to be exact)  The punch was not available for awhile, but it's back now!!

Make creases between each scallop so it looks like the picture on the right.  Then make 1 cut between 2 scallops into the center.  Fold accordion style so you have 2 half circles.  Use sticky strip or some type of adhesive and attach the 2 half circles together.

Add a lovely brad, button or even cardstock in the center and you have a lovely medallion for whatever your little heart desires. 

12 Weeks of Christmas.....week 3...say wah?

I apologize for being SO behind on this one.  Computer crashes make things crazy!

Here is a video that Taryn and I made ....super cute and super easy origami flower.  Add many of these flowers together and you get a super cute holiday kissing ball!  I may just get mine done yet!!!

Ok, so due to technical difficulties, I can't get the video to upload.  Here is the link to a youtube that will help you out.

origami 5 petal flower

500 Club

Each year, I host 500 club for my hostesses who have held $500 (or more) workshops through the year.  I try to make it a special night for them to thank them for working hard and going that extra mile.  I have snacks, free make n takes, door prizes and grand prizes.  Last night was great fun and I want to give a shout out to those special ladies!
Barb D $776.20
Brenda E $526.55
Muriel T $551.90
Becky L  $1676.30
Brenda G $1001.22
Becky S $ 504.10
Patti McC $539 AND $568.85
Linda H $622.45
Trish E  $691.00
Linda I $555.35
Kristi $509.50

I appreciate all my hostesses and hold 2 appreciation events through the year, but I try to do a little extra for 500 club.  Not everyone can make it, so here are the neato burrito things we did:

This set uses Button, Button and is in the Occasions mini coming out in January.  Colors are Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery and Soft Suede.  Thanks Color Coach...wouldn't have thought about using those 3 together!  We used the scallop trim corner punch and the Birthday Bliss set.  Added a little brown button and there ya go.

Eat Chocolate?  No need to tell me twice!  This set is coming up in the Occasions mini as well.  I know you can't see it that well, but it says " All you need in life is a friend who has chocolate.....I'm that friend."    We used Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White cardstock. 
The designer paper is Crumb Cake from the asst pack.  If you haven't seen that pack yet.....GORGEOUS!!!   The sentiment is punched out using the XL designer label punch- and yeah!  It's moving to the new mini, so we get to keep it for awhile!  Punch out 2 in chocolate chip and layer them behind the white.  Looks like a mat.   I used cherry cobbler seam binding....next to Deck the Halls paper, my favorite thing from the holiday mini.

I added a "fork bow" and .....super cute card.  If you attended my Camp Eder Retreat, you were privy to Debi C teaching us how to tie a bow with a fork.  If you weren't there...ask me sometime and I'll show you. Awesome!!

Now,  Taryn and I made a video for the next project.  It also happens to be a 12 weeks of Christmas project.

Uh Oh

One of my downline accidentally orders this bad boy twice.....anyone interested?  It's wood mount and she's asking $19.95.  Let me know.

TO GO Kit for December

• each month I post the make n take kit of the month on the first of the month.
• you may order online via paypal and pay with your credit card or contact me with your order. Order as many kits as you'd like.
• be very careful when using Paypal- make sure to select the correct amount
• kits are shipped to you or you may pick up within 1 week of your order

Cost is $12.95 for 8 cards/envelopes (add $3.00 for shipping)

Kits include:
pre cut/pre scored/pre textured cardstock, all accessories (brads, buttons, ribbon, diecuts etc), 8 envelopes.....all kits are ready for you to stamp and assemble (this allows you to customize them for whatever you may need) NOTE: inks/stamps are NOT included in kit.

 If you would like your cards pre-stamped, add $2.00. When you order, you'll also receive a full color, step by step instruction sheet e-mailed to you for easy assembly of your cards.  Contact me to order yours today!


**note- designer paper/ribbon may change due to supplies**

OPTIONS

1 Month TO GO kit $12.95 1 Month TO GO kit w/shipping $15.95 1 Month TO GO kit stamped $14.95 1 Month TO GO kit stamped w/shipping $17.95

Wow Wednesday became Terrific Tuesday this month!

Due to the craziness of holiday festivities- I rescheduled WOW Wednesday for the week after Thanksgiving.  That gave us plenty of time binge and purge and enjoy the pure bliss that are the holidays.  We had WOW Wednesday on Terrific Tuesday- November 30th....and here's what we made:

This ornament was featured on one of the 12 weeks of Christmas, so you can back track and find all the fine details there.

A neat use of the lattice die for Mr Big.  Cut 2 out of brushed silver and attach them offset to make a beautiful snowflake.   The project last night had the sentiment embossed in silver.  We added a silver glimmer brad and  Boy Howdy, does this puppy sparkle!

This card uses Welcome Christmas and the Vintage Wallpaper folder for Mr Big.  If you brayer Crumb Cake in on the depressed side of the folder (the flourishes are what should be depressed) then lay in your white cardstock, run thru Mr Big and out comes a neat, tea stained background. 

Layer with Early Espresso and Crumb Cake....and a scallop ribbon trim and some antique brads and it has the vintage-y feel.

Enjoy!