Hanging Ornaments

OHhh the weather outside is frightful! I wish I had a fireplace inside to keep me warm!!! Here in Wisconsin, we have a temperature of 0 with wind chills between -25 to -15 below. Brrrrrrrr

I was thinking I would see which stores have free shipping and go Christmas shopping on line. I am not feeling like going to the stores. Are you all getting your Christmas shopping done? It is too cold to go shopping! LOL (anything to stay home to stamp!)

Today, I thought I would share a card that I made using the MOJO 116 - sketch.... This card was FUN to make!






Here are the details:

Stamps: Seasons Greetings by FCD and Merry Christmas by SU

Paper: Real Red, White with gold leafing, gold, white

Ink: Brilliant Blue, Red

Accessories: Gold Dew Drops, Circle cutter, Dimensionals, gold cord, gold ribbon, mini glue dots

As I mentioned earlier this week - Firecracker Designs By Pamela is having their sale...

IAnd it’s time to move to 50% off!50% items-CLICK HERE! Help me make room for next year’s rubber! Most sets are being discontinued, so don’t delay!

I am planning on spending the afternoon doing laundry. I know you really envy me on the laundry part...so think of me if you decide to read a book, stamp or do something fun... :)

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!

BELLI CHALLENGE #80 - FLOURISHES

Hello! Happy Wednesday! Today is Belli Challenge day! This week's Belli Challenge is to make a project with FLOURISHES. You can use flourish-style stamps, chipboard, bling, or even draw your own flourishes on your card or project.


We are doing a BELLI CHALLENGE DESIGN TEAM CALL! You can check out the details HERE.


Here are the details for my project:
Stamp Set: Elegant Blessings
Challenges: Belli Challenge and SCS - Color Challenge 248, Sweet Stop Sketch SSS33
Cardstock: Artichoke, Black, White, Razzleberry, Pomegranite
Accessories: MM Paint, Chipboard, Pomegranite Satin Ribbon, Pearl Accents, Scalloped Edge Punch, Nestibilities, Big Shot

For those of you following my weight loss - This week I am down a half lb.. I made fudge last week and the spoon attacked my tongue, plus I didn't get as much exercise... so I think I need a kick in the pants to get moving again - but a half a pound DOWN is still not bad... I am down a total of 31 lbs. now.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a blessed day!
Merry Christmas!

TREES

Hello! Today, I have TWO cards to share. Now don't faint. LOL I know I have been slacking on my blogging lately - I really have NO excuse except every day busy-ness and just not making a priority. I will strive to be better.

My first card I decided to keep very SIMPLE - Aren't you shocked? No layers! I almost wanted to yell from the roof tops - look Mom! No layers!!! LOL

This cardstock is from Creative Cuts and More and I used the Bazzill Criss Cross - this uses the A7 Fancy Frame Window Card. I just love the fact that Creative Cuts and More has so many options and ideas for us with precut cardstock it helps me to think outside the box yet make quick cards!

Here are the details:
Stamp Set: Trees of the Field by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
Cardstock: Bazzill Criss Cross from Creative Cuts and More (see above)
Accessories: Rub ons - SU, Chocolate Twill ribbon, buttons, linen thread, Gold Painty, Glue Dots

Now.... for another card...using another tree! I loves Trees they make for such a versatile card...

As you read in yesterdays post - I am a Guest Designer for Firecracker Designs By Pamela! This card uses the beautiful tree from the Just Breathe stamp set...

I used the Herringbone Technique from the December - January Technique Junkies Newsletter. I think that is one of my new favorites! Look for another card using this technique next week here.

Here are the details for you...


Stamp Set: Just Breathe from Firecracker Designs by Pamela, Stitching from Hot off the Press
Cardstock: Boxer Basic Grey, Confetti Cream, Navy, Dusty blue, Artichoke,
Accessories: SEI Brads, Twill, Artichoke stitched ribbon, Dimensionals, Copics


Tomorrow is the BELLI CHALLENGE day, so be sure to come back and check that out. Enjoy the Christmas Season! Thank you for stopping by! Merry Christmas!!!

Just Breathe

Hello! Happy Monday! Some how I lost 5 days! I didn't realize until yesterday I hadn't posted in a few days. Every day was filled with activity here since last Wednesday - we had several Christmas parties and then company most of the weekend. It was very nice.

The month of December has given me the opportunity to be a Guest Designer for Firecracker Designs by Pamela! I am so excited to have this opportunity. What a blessing!

This month Firecracker Designs by Pamela has a FABULOUS end of the year BLOW OUT SALE!

End of Year Inventory Blow Out!

Help Pamela make room for next year’s rubber! Most sets are being discontinued, so don’t delay!

How it will work: Week 1 will be 40% off; discount will increase by 10% each week until inventory is gone or December is over! Discount changes every Thursday 40% - 50% - 60% -70% Off!

Get `em until they’re gone or until the year is Gone! Discount on IN STOCK ITEMS ONLY!

(Orders will be processed as they are received. If your item goes out of stock, your order total will be adjusted.)

Due to the steep discounts on these items, coupons are not applicable.

***PLEASE NOTE!! Pam will be shutting down over the holidays to take a nice long break. The last day to place orders for this year is Dec. 15th!! Orders placed after that will be processed in January!! thanks!

For my card today, I used the Our Creative Corner Sketch SASSC43 for my lay out.

Here are some more details:

Stamp Set: Just Breathe (again), Stitches stamp from Hot off the Press
Cardstock: Basic Grey, Navy, Moss, White
Accessories: Copics, Big Shot, Nestibilities, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Ribbon, Fiskars border punch, Dew Drops, Mini Glue Dots

Come back tomorrow for another project! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. I love hearing from you! Have a blessed day!!!

Jenny's Coat - Weigh In Day!

Hello! Happy Wednesday! Todays card features the technique JENNY'S COAT from Technique Junkies December-January newsletter.

Here are the details:
Stamps by Innovative Stamp Creations, I believe the words are from Birthday Greetings by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
Cardstock: Gypsy Harvest by Daisy D's, Ruby Red, Black, Coordinations
Accessories: Paper Snips, Circle cutter, Dimensionals, buttons and gold cord

For those following my weight loss - I am on week 9 and have had a couple of slip ups - but nothing major. I have decided holidays are HARD!!! Thanksgiving I had a tiny bit of stuffing and a very small sliver of pie. And last night, I made home made fudge and when I was done making it, the spoon ATTACKED my tongue!!! I was able to move past that and have kept motivated - I just exercised a bit more between those diet mis-steps.

I am persevering one moment at a time - I lost 3.5 pounds this week and I feel so good. I continue to fit into pants that I have tried on 2 weeks prior and were not able to fit into to - so that feels GREAT! I love having thinner clothes to wear but find myself running out of hangers. I think it is time to eliminate the clothes that are now too big. I have dropped from 2-3 pant sizes depending on the pants as they all fit differently. I love it! I have NEVER looked forward to stepping on that scale like I do now. Even with the few tiny slips I have had.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a FABULOUS day!

TREES OF THE FIELD

Hello - We have had a Monday that was back to the regular school work and schedule. You know exciting stuff like laundry and picking up the same things you pick up every other day? lol

I am excited because the stamp set "Trees of the Field" is being released on today, December 1. You can purchase yours at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps and see MORE projects by the talented design team at the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog...

The first card details:
Technique: Bargello instructions available at Technique Junkies December- January Newsletter
Stamp set: Trees of the Field
Cardstock: Cosmo Cricket, Mango, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Dew Drops, Mini Glue Dots

Details for the second card:
Stamp Set: Trees of the Field
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red, So Saffron,
Accessories: Circle punches, Nestibilities, Chocolate Stitched Ribbon, Dew Drops, Stickles
Sketch: MOJO115 - Monday Mojo Sketches

One of Sweet 'n Sassy's former DT members, Sarah Anderson, lost her 3-year-old son recently very unexpectedly. Although the Anderson family is in our thoughts and prayers continually, we wanted to do something to help, so we are releasing this new set in Henry's honor.

The set features 6 different tree silhouettes as well as sentiments and scripture. It will sell for $18.75 with $5.00 going to the Anderson Family.


To read Henry's story visit the Anderson family blog: The Bee's Knees

TECHNIQUE JUNKIE DECEMBER TREASURE HUNT

Hello and welcome to the Technique Junkies Treasure Hunt! This month we are sharing projects using techniques from the December-January Newsletter. Did you see Beth's FABULOUS project? Beth is so talented and has many beautiful ideas on her blog! (If you didn't arrive here from the Technique Junkie blog, you don't want to miss what our whole Design Team has in store for you! The Treasure Hunt starts at http://techniquejunkies.blogspot.com/." Be sure to collect all of the CLUES and at the end of the Treasure Hunt, let Pat know the code word for your chance to win a WONDERFUL TREASURE! You will have until Friday, December 4th at 9 am EST. to do this! Pat will announce the winner that morning.

The "Clue" you will find here is the LETTER C.

For my project, I used the technique FANTASY CHALK with Firecracker Designs By Pamela stamps, So Far Away. Originally, I was going to make this a card, but as I was playing around and working on the technique, I decided to make it into an ornament.

Here are the details:
Stamp Sets: So Far Away by Firecracker Designs by Pamela
Cardstock: White - Chipboard (remaining remnant from a package)
Accessories: Stickles Antique Bronze, Gun MEtal Stickles and Gold Stickles, Bling Brads, Twill Chocolate ribbon, Stampin' Pastels, 2 way glue pen, dazzling diamonds

From here you will want to go to Evelyn's blog so you can gather more treasures! Keep hunting along until you reach Pat's Blog! Thank you for stopping by and commenting!

Enjoy the Hunt!