The Stockings were hung...

by the chimney with care... Hello Everyone, My family has a long drawn out Christmas celebration. With family scattered through out the States, we see them all different days! This is good and bad... good because we can prolong the celebration, bad for the waistline! :)

I just love this  "I Scene a Stocking" stamp from DRS Designs. I stamped this on White Neenah cardstock and colored it with my Copic Markers. Using a Glassy glaze, I added White Flower Soft on the cuff. 

I used a Stocking Punch for the additional stockings and stamped the Starry background in Red Ink and the Open Plaid Background with White Craft Ink. I used a Signo White Gel Pen to add the faux stitching. I added the Water Colored Dew Drops along the button with some Mini Glue Dots to finish off the card!


Thank you for stopping by!! Have a wonderful day!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Hello Friends- Welcome! Merry Christmas and Season Greetings to you all! I am so glad you stopped by today! 

The first card I am sharing is one my talented 10 year old daughter created. She LOVES to stamp with me, as does my 7 year old daughter.

You can save an additional 10% by using my Coupon Code SAVE10CHRISat I BRAKE FOR STAMPS

Here are the details of Grace's card...

Stamp Set:  Fall and Winter Collage set from I Brake For Stamps

Cardstock: White

Accessories: Water based Markers (Mom is mean and won't allow her to use her Copics without CLOSE supervision), Pink Organdy Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter and 2 way glue pen

Here are the juicy details:
Stamp Sets: I Brake For Stamps new release Christmas Collage, 

Best of all you can SAVE 10% at  I Brake For Stamps by using the coupon code SAVE10CHRIS

Cardstock: Wassail, Burgundy, Vanilla, Espresso
Ink:  Brown Staz OnPaint: Creative Inspirations - wheat, Rustic Red, Burgundy, Chocolate, EvergreenAccessories: Aqua painter, Paper Snips, Offray stitched ribbon, Dew Drops, Mini Glue Dots, Crystal Effects. 1/2 inch Circle Punch

I hope you enjoy this Christmas Season!!!

Blessed Christmas

Hello Everyone!!! It is Thursday which means it is time for another weekly challenge. This week, we'd like to see what you can do with your heat guns. Show us your projects using heat embossing and you:'' be entered to win your choice of 3 stamps from DRS Designs! To enter, please link up your project on the DRS Designs Blog. 

Here are the details to my card:

Stamps: Richly Blessed Christmas Greeting, Medium Filagree Snowflake

Cardstock: Brushed Gold, Black Sparkle

Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder, Spellbinders, Big Shot, Cuttlebug Folder, Vanilla Ribbon, Gold Pearls, Heat Tool, Dimensionals

I hope you will join us in this weeks challenge!! Thank you for stopping by!! Have a blessed day!

NUTHATCH TOP NOTE DIE BOX

 Hello!!!  I hope you are all staying healthy and enjoying the Christmas Season! I spent the day working in my stamp room and doing some filming!

Have you purchased your 3-D and Fun Folds Cd yet? This brand new CD has 70 tutorials for gifts, decorations, boxes, cards, and much more! the original Fancy Folds and Motion CD was so popular, we just had to create MORE for you.

All of the tutorials are in step-by-step PDF pictorial format -- and are printable to 8-1/2" x 11" paper. We even have an index with thumbnails on this CD to help you find a project quickly and easily!

The CD is $17.95 for US/Canadian Addresses and $19.95 for Overseas addresses. If you are only looking for the CD, or would like to see the full list of items on the CD, it can be ordered here:

Location

United States $17.95Canada $17.95Overseas $19.95

If you have never seen a TJ CD, here is a real example from the Fancy Folds and Motion CD (the format is the same, but ALL of the techniques are different!) of the Vertical Accordion Card:

http://techniquejunkies.com/Vertical_Accordion_Card.pdf

My project today uses the Top Note Die Box technique the 3D and Fun Folds Cd. Such a wonderful, fast fun gift! The hardest part about this little box was picking out the papers and stamps!!!

Here are the materials I used from  Mark's Finest Papers, A Heinrich Company : 

Stamps: Peaceful Nuthatch

Cardstock: Old World Gold , Cherry Slush, White Storm

I hope you enjoyed my project today! Have a Merry Christmas!

RED HOLLY DAYS!

Happy "Holly" Days Everyone!!! This is Chrissy D here!!! I can hardly believe Christmas is a mere 4 days away! Every day has been packed with activities and while this is my favorite time of year, I am ready for all of the Christmas cookies to be gone! 

On todays card, I used the FUN Fanfare Square and stamp it in red, blue and green. I then made them into a diamond shape and mounted them on black card stock. I stamped the Design Tag Die Cut  in Black Memento Ink and colored it with B05, R46 and YG67 from my Copic collection and cut it out with my scissors and mounted it on dimensionals. I stamped the Happy Holly Days Greeting in blue ink and finished the card off with some Red Satin Ribbon and gems in each corner.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL, SAFE and VERY MERRY Christmas! Thank you for stopping by!!

SNOWFLAKE COLLAGE

 Hi Everyone! Today is Sweet Stop Sketch Saturday and todays Sketch has a TWIST! You need to use Chipboard!!! :) Here is the sketch - I twisted it up right to change it up a bit....

Here is a close up of my card and the details:
Stamps: I Brake For Stamps Snowflake Collage, words are from SU -  use code SAVE10CHRIS as you shop at I Brake For Stamps to save 10%!
Cardstock: White, Olive, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Clear Snap Smooch Spritz, Heat Tool, Gold Embossing Powder, White Embossing Powder, Martha Stewart Gold Twill, Making Memories Chipboard, Big Shot, Embossing Folder Snowflakes

I was struggling with creativity and decided to mist my background with Clear Snap Smooch Spray Turquoise, but it looked plain so I then ran it through my Big Shot with my Snowflakes cuttlebug folder... Well, then I couldn't see the snowflakes very well... so I decided to smear White Craft Ink over it, but then I couldn't see that very well, so I added White Embossing Powder and heat embossed it and this is the background I came up with.... It really shimmers!!!

Take some time to check out the other FANTASTIC SUGAR BABIES Blogs...

Wendy Ramlakhan

Janice Melton

Monika Davis

Korin Sutherland

Shannon White

Cathy McCauley

Kim O'Connell

Shelby Goolsby 

Lorie Ames

Have a wonderful weekend!!! Thank you for stopping by!!!

DOUBLE, DOUBLE (challenges) ICICLES!

Hello Friends! As I wrote that, I was think of that quote double, double toil and trouble.:) Today, I am playing along with TWO CHALLENGES!!!  Today is Bloggers Challenge Day and yesterday was the DRS Designs Challenge Day! The Bloggers Challenge is to Tie it Up and the DRS Designs is to create a card using Red, White and Green...

Here is the information for the DRS Designs Challenge:

Want a chance to win the 3 stamps by that were used on this card? Then I invite you to play along with our next challenge to win! Please post your RED, WHITE, and GREEN cards using the Inlinkz feature on the DRS Designs Blog HERE. One lucky participant will be selected and announced there on the blog next Thursday, December 22nd. Remember, you don't have to use DRS Designs stamps, but please use them if you have them! Participants using DRS stamps will receive an extra entry in the prize drawing.

Here is the information for the Bloggers Challenge - We would love it if you played along! Please link back to Lisa Somerville's post using the TIE IT UP Challenge. Add your link using the Link Tool below. Just a note on the link tool, your link should be a direct link to your Bloggers Challenge Post, use your name as the Title. Please do not link to cards that were created prior to the challenge date. Entries not linking properly, or back linked will be removed.

Here are the details to my card:

Stamps: DRS Designs Icicles (cut out with paper snips scissors), Joy to the World Greeting

Cardstock: Whisper White, Old Olive, Real Red (misted with Clearsnap Smooch Spritz Green Olive)

Accessories: Red Satin Ribbon, Silver Chord, Fancy Tags Two Spellbinders, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds

I hope you have a JOYOUS, WONDERFUL Christmas Weekend as you prepare or celebrate your holiday! Thank you for stopping by!

NEW PINES

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's November Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Pucker Up Featured December 13

Pussy Willows Featured December 14
Ice and Snow Featured December 14

New Pines Featured December 15


On my card today, I used the Technique Junkie Newsletter technique called Bold Ghosting. 
Here are some more details:
Stamps: New Pines from Mark's Finest Papers
Cardstock: Deep Olive, White Storm, Brownish Charcoal
Accessories: Viva Pearl Pen, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Color Box Ink, Chocolate Ribbon 5/8", Tag, Twine

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! We will announce all four winners on December 16, 2011 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Thursday December 15, 2011.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy - You are HERE
Karen K. - GO HERE NEXT
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet
Tammylee
Silvia
Mark's Finest Papers


Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

ICE & SNOW and PUSSY WILLOWS

Hello!  I have two posts today! When you are done looking here, please take a moment to scroll down HERE.


Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's December Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Pucker Up Featured December 13

Pussy Willows Featured December 14
Ice and Snow Featured December 14

New Pines Featured December 15

On my first card, I stamped the tree line from the Ice and Snow set on the Mottled Berry Cardstock . Then I sponged the edges with Bashful Blue ink. Along the bottom portion of my card, I masked the trees and sponged the snow with White Craft Ink, then sprinkled Hologram Highlights Embossing Powder and heat embossed the snow to give it that fabulous SPARKLE!


I embossed the snowflakes from the Ice & Snow Set with the White Embossing on the Patterned Paper from the Summer Garden Premium Paper Pack. I Added the Beautiful, Satin Light Blue Ribbon. I used the Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch and ran it through my Xyron. Unpeeled it and added some Sparkly Glitter! The thinking of you comes from the Pussy Willows Set on the Spellbinders. 

On my second card, I stamped the snowflakes on the Glossy White Cardstock in Bashful Blue ink. I then ran it through the Big Shot with the Snowflakes embossing folder. I stamped the tree line from the Ice & Snow stamp set on the Glossy White Cardstock and sponged around the sky line. I added some Stardust Stickles to the trees and ground. It did not turn out like I was hoping! I used the Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch and added the Basic Grey Half Pearls. I then added this gorgeous Satin Turquoise Ribbon to finish it off!

On my final card, I heat embossed the bird and font stamps from the Pussy Willows Stamp Set with gold embossing powder on the Corn Husk Card stock. I stamped the pussy willows along the bottom portion and heat embossed with the gold embossing powder on the Brushed Gold Card stock. I used the Momma's Favorite Purple Linen Finish Card stock and the Premium Vanilla Cardstock as additional layers. I used some gold ribbon I had in my stash and added a purple button too.

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! We will announce all four winners on December 16, 2011 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Thursday December 15, 2011. You will not want to miss what the Design Team has to share with you!

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy - you are here
Karen K. - GO HERE NEXT
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet
Tammylee
Silvia
Mark's Finest Papers


Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!!!

SNOWMEN BRING SMILES

I have TWO posts today - you can see the other one here!

HELLO!!! I love this little snowman - he really makes me SMILE! This card was so fun to make. I do not know about you, but I can get stuck in a "color" rut and use the same colors all of the time. Red is one of my favorite colors, so that is one I use a lot!  I tried a new color scheme for this card instead of the "traditional" winter whites and blues which is what I would gravitate towards to create a wintery feel. I took the Marina Mist card stock and ran it through the Big Shot with the snowflakes cuttlebug folder. Once the card stock was embossed, I sponged it with the White Craft Ink.


I stamped the Heart Swag Snowman with Memento Ink (Tuxedo Black) and colored him with my Copic Markers. I started cutting out the cute snowman but ran out of space, so I placed the remaining heart on the top of the die cut. I used the Spellbinders Elegant Ovals die to stamp the Snowmen Smiles Greeting on and tied a big Satin Red Bow along the bottom portion of the card. Using Mini Glue Dots, I added three Dew Drops in the upper left corner of the card.


I hope you enjoyed my card today! Have a wonderful day and enjoy this Christmas Season! 

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS....

Hello Friends! I hope this finds you well and healthy!!! I have spent the weekend resting and sick. My children were generous enough to share their colds and viruses and with a lack of sleep, I caught it! BLECH! 

Today is Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's November Blog Hop, WELCOME!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Pucker Up Featured December 13

Pussy Willows Featured December 14
Ice and Snow Featured December 14

New Pines Featured December 15

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! We will announce all four winners on December 16, 2011 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Thursday December 15, 2011.

On my first card, I stamped the lemons and the branch from Pucker Up with Distress Ink in Wild Honey and Peeled Paint on the White Storm Cardstock. I layered it on the Deep Olive and Aged Sunflower Premium Papers. I painted the image with a water color brush and the Creative Inspiration Paints in Chocolate, Green Olive, Sunshine, Buttercup, Evergreen. I wrapped the luscious Spring Leaf Gingham ribbon and added a pretty Hat Pin.

I made my second card for Saturdays Sweet Stop Sketch (to find more about the Sweet Stop Sketch scroll down 2 posts!) I used the  White Storm Cardstock, Black Linen Cardstock, Basic Grey Papers, and Yoyo Yellow Cardstock to layer the card. I ran the Basic Grey Paper through my Big Shot and used the Swiss Dots folder to add the cute dots. I added some Dew Drops and the Black Stitched Ribbon to finish it off.

Be sure to take some time to check out the rest of the Design Team! They are sure to DELIGHT you!!



Lois
Vicky
Anne
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy - YOU ARE HERE
Karen K. - GO HERE NEXT
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet
Tammylee
Silvia
Mark's Finest Papers

Thank you for stopping by! Have a WONDERFUL DAY!!!!

Christmas Ornaments

Hello Everyone - I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Unfortunately, my children were so generous, they decided to share their illness with me!!! Not Nice!!! So I spent most of the weekend on the couch resting and watching the Hallmark Channels. Fortunately, they have all of their Christmas programs on.

Todays project is a FLASHBACK!!! 

Stamps: I Brake For Stamps - Holiday Squares

Accessories: Chipboard, Gem Adhesives, Aquapainter, Dimensionals, White satin Offray ribbon

Creative Inspirations Paint: Lavender, Turquoise, Mango, Pumpkin, Burgundy, Emerald

Stamps: I Brake for Stamps Vintage Christmas,

I just LOVE the ornaments that are available at Creative Cuts and More.

Diecut: Christmas Ornament #01 Large, perfect for your tree or an addition to your gifts!

Creative Inspirations Paint: Silver, Garnet

Accessories: Chipboard, Silver ribbon, Aqua painter, Rub Ons, Copic

As you shop at I Brake For Stamps, you can enjoy a 10% discount by using the code SAVE10Chris and  at Creative Cuts and More you can save 10% by using CC&M10Chris

Enjoy the Christmas Season and have a great day!

SATURDAY SKETCH!

Hello My Friends! I am SO THANKFUL it is Saturday! My children have been ill most of the week, and every night my sleep has been interrupted. I asked them to NOT wake me up today! I am looking forward to sleep in!

Today is Sweet Stop Sketch Day! I love sketches and this one is so fun! I am going to use it for another card later next week. :)

These are the brand new stamps from Mark's Finest Papers, A Heinrich Company. The Brand NEW Release will be coming up this week! Come back Monday for a Sneak Peek!!!


I will pop back in tomorrow to share more details! 

Take some time to check out the other FANTASTIC SUGAR BABIES Blogs...

Wendy Ramlakhan

Janice Melton

Monika Davis

Korin Sutherland

Shannon White

Cathy McCauley

Kim O'Connell

Shelby Goolsby 

Lorie Ames

Have a wonderful weekend!!! Thank you for stopping by!!!