A CHRISTMAS PACKAGE

Hello Everyone-
I am in a WONDERFUL Yahoo Group we call the "ISLAND." It is filled with a sweet group of women - all different personalities and gifted in so many ways!!! I have been a part of this group around 8 years.  Many of them have been in this group for longer than I have. We all share different  opinions, etc - but the best thing of all is we can discuss these things with Love and Respect for one another. It is so nice to have a group of friends - some we have met and some we have not and to what a blessing it is to SHARE LIFE TOGETHER. I LOVE THIS GROUP of wonderful women even when we can agree to disagree!


Anyways, this Christmas Season, we decided to do a STOCKING SWAP! I received mine yesterday from my beautiful friend, Angie, who is having quite the challenging year! I am SO BLESSED by all of the goodies she sent to me - most of which were HANDMADE!!! In between caring for her husband and family through many Character Building Opportunities, she found the time to BLESS ME! So here is a BIG THANK YOU and a BIG HUG to her....


Here are the goodies she sent to me!!! I am SOOOO BLESSED!!!


Here is my goodie box....

Such a gorgeous card!!! Love the SPARKLES!!!!

A beautiful picture and Cross Stitched Book mark! 

This little treasure box filled with Inspirational Quotes to lift me up when I am feeling low. Cards shown below...

Ohhh here is my stocking! As you can see not everything fit into this beautiful stocking!!!

A gift pack of cards and kisses.... yummmm - wait I think those are called HUGS? :)

2 Little Note pads and a wooden Christmas Tree... but now that I think about it I think the Christmas Tree should be with the ornament.

A Little Box of THANKS filled with strips of paper so that I can write all that I am thankful for!

 A Beautifully crocheted or knit wash cloth..... The poem says


Thank you God for dirty dishes,
They have quite the Tale to tell.
While many folks go hungry, 
We hope you are eating well.
With home, health and happiness,
We shouldn't want the fuss,
For by the stack of evidence,
GOD is very good to us.


LOVE THIS!!! I need new wash cloths!!! :)

 This CUTE ornament

This beautiful hand made wreath...

And LAST but not least - this COZY handmade hat and scarf. 

THANK YOU SO MUCH ANGIE!!!!!

GINGERBREAD HOUSE ALBUM BLOG HOP

Welcome to the GINGERBREAD ALBUM BLOG HOP for Creative Cuts and More! You are in for a GREAT treat! Our Designers are very excited to share some FABULOUS ideas using this CUTE album with you!!!

Did you enjoy Carla's beautiful Christmas Ensemble? If you have not come here from Noelle's Creative Blog, you will not want to miss what the Design team has in store for you. Head back to the Die Cut Diva Blog. That is where all of the action starts!

Once you are finished HOPPING along the Blog Hop, you will have an opportunity to win one of the WONDERFUL Gingerbread House Album Chipboard Kit worth $12.99.

In order to win,you must...

1. HOP through AND comment on each blog - please make sure the Blog Hop is LIVE, THEN come go to the Creative Cuts and More Blog and let us know you did so!

2. For another chance, follow the Die Cut Diva http://die-cut-diva.blogspot.com/

3. For another chance, become a Fan on Facebook, HERE  

4. For another chance, spread the word about our Blog Hop on your blog!

Gingerbread House Album Chipboard Kit - I used this! :)

Gingerbread House Album Deluxe Kit

Gingerbread House Album Ultimate Deluxe Kit

Accessories: Real Red Cardstock,Cocoa Bazzill, Doodlebug Design Inc. Merry and Bright Stickers

Sparkle Modge Podge, Making Memories Paint Spotlight, Paper Temptress Laser Silver Lustre,  KI Memories Christmas Words, Quotes DCWV Family Sicker Stack, K& I Memories, Christmas ornaments paper

Now, for the Hop!!! Be sure to head back to Die Cut Diva Blog for your chance to win!

Die Cut Diva

Holly

Noelle

Chris - You are here! :)

Kristine GO HERE NEXT!

Amber  (Guest Designer)

Nora Anne

Fern

Taylor

Melisa

Dawn

Die Cut Diva

Have fun and don't forget to head back to the Die Cut Diva Blog for your chance to win! Thank you for stopping by! Please come again!!!

STAMPBOOKING BLOG HOP: CONNECTED TAG TILES

Hello Friends! Welcome to my Blog and the Technique Junkie Newsletter Stampbooking Blog Hop! The hop starts at the TJ Designer's Blog--with Judy Jackson.  If you have not stopped there first, you will definitely want to go back and check out her gorgeous creation!!

The Technique Junkie Newsletter  Designers, along with some very talented Spotlight Stampers, are proud to bring you a special Stampbooking Blog Hop!  During this hop, our designers will be using techniques from the recently released TJ Stampbooking CD.  The CD contains 75 inspiring tutorials in pdf format.  As you will see, these tutorials are fun and versatile.

Here are the details for my project... My daughter's 20th birthday is this week, so I created this page and put it into a frame for her as part of her gift!

I used the Connected Tag Tiles from this fabulous cd!!!

Stamps: Canvas Background and Tres Chic Background from SU, 

Rub Ons from Making Memories (Alphabet)

Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Rose Red,  Premium White Storm 120 lb card stock from Mark's Finest Papers

Accessories: Tag Punches, ZVA Creative Pearls available at ODBD, Scallop Punch

You can find out more information about the CD and how to order your own copy here:  http://www.techniquejunkies.com/stampbooking-cd.html

Chris Dickinson                               

Ann Clack                                          

Shelly Hickox                                     

Beth Norman                         

Tricia O’Bin                    

Hetty Sanders                                    

Donna Duquette                                  

Regan Seifert                                

Holly Brown                       

Pat Huntoon                                       

Jane Bosi - Be sure to wish Jane a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!                     

One lucky HOPPER will be able to WIN  a copy of this CD. You can find out if YOU are the winner at Jane's Blog on Friday, June 17th. Leave a comment on each of the blogs for a chance to be 

 entered into a random drawing for the prize. 

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy the hop and have a BLESSED DAY!!!! HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JANE!

BELLI CHALLENGE: CHRISTMAS

MERRY CHRISTMAS Everyone!! I hope you are having a blessed week!

 Yesterday was the Belli Challenge and our theme was to create anything CHRISTMAS.

Here are the details:
I saw Grace's ornament here - absolutely gorgeous!!! and had to CASE it!! Grace is such a SWEET HEART and I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her through e-mail, a phone call, blogging and through the ODBD team. She is so generous and is offering candy here for her birthday!


Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs ~Ornaments
Cardstock: Red, Acetate, 
Accessories: Big Shot, Spellbinders Ornament Dies, Staz on ink, Aquapainter, Cord, Beads, 


I used the CREAMY, SHIMMERY Creative Inspiration Paints to paint the acetate.  The colors I used were Evergreen, Garnet, Antique Gold


As you have time, check out the BELLI CHALLENGE GIRLS projects!!! They are sure to INSPIRE.

Have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Many blessings to you and your families!

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS AND A WINNER

Hello Everyone - I have been doing extra Christmas baking and have been busy shopping and wrapping gifts! I bet you are busy too! 

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Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Aw..how darling!! Congrats on the new additions to your family. I know how you were missing your last one. I am so happy for you!!

hugs,

Chris

Congratulations Chris!!! Please contact me with your mailing information at chrissyd723@gmail.com

Now for my ornaments!! Every year, I bake a bunch of cookies, make fudge and ornaments for my nieces and nephews. So this year, I created these...

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

I am off to do more wrapping, baking and hopefully some stamping later! Have a great day!