Let It Snow!

I got a snowflake stamp! haha! My mom does have a couple snowflake sets but I always forget to borrow them. I got these photos printed earlier this summer and have been waiting for a snowflake stamp. This one arrived yesterday! And today when I pulled out the colors to work with, inspiration struck to stamp on the ribbon! Whoo! Craft ink would have been richer, but this worked fine for me! It also works for a challenge to scrap something you love. You got it! I love my son and he loves the snow! (he also loves when I make pages for his books! lol) The photos look better IRL, sorry the quality of picture is not good. The sun will not shine...it is too wet to play..... These pictures are a few years old now. They are of my son playing in the snow while my in-laws were staying with us. I was on bed rest and dealing with pre-term labor, so my FIL kept the walk clear just in case! At least my little boy had a great time! (oh and we were living at camp at the time, which explains the very cute port-a-potty in the background.) Supplies: Stamps: Berry Christmas, Big on Christmas Ink: Night of Navy, Basic Black Paper: Baja Breeze (retired), Night of Navy, Whisper White card stocks Accessories: Watercolor Wonder Pencils, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Baja Breeze stitched grosgrain ribbon (retired), Baja Breeze corduroy buttons (retired) And there's a little close-up!

Big On Christmas!

Do you have this set? I actually don't. I asked for it on Wish-RAK and got some and I borrowed it from my friend for a class so I've used it quite a bit. I struggled with making it look original, which was silly...its not like the people I was mailing cards to are going to compare and see who's cards look the same...! But, I ended up with a lot of different ideas, so here are some if you're lookign for inspiration! This card below I did a few variations on. Just a green or red base and then green or red stripes! Quick, easy and cute!

How are your cards coming?

More with the pink snow...

Here is another cold, pink card! I've been trying to get my Christmas cards ready to be mailed. Last year we sent out just over 100 and I now have 50 DONE. Hooray!!! Here is one that you haven't seen (exactly) yet:

Supplies: Stamps: Big on Christmas Ink: Black, Pretty in Pink Paper: Pretty in Pink, White card stocks, Banbury DP Accessories: SS Brads, Blender Pens, Watercolor Wonder Crayons

Basically, any chance I get to stamp is spent on making Christmas cards. Except for the time I'm spending on blogs. And re-doing my whole iPod, especially the part about loading Christmas music! I know, I know, I'm a little nuts about the whole thing...but that's ok, it could be something bad...! LOL!

November Stamp News

ridiculously late... Considering my blogging has been hit and miss, I think you ought not be surprised....*wink*

Stampin’ Up! has several promotions going on right now to help you afford your holiday card and gift making. Stamps and stampign supplies make excellent gifts too! (that's usually *my* favorite gift!)

Once again, Stampin’ Up! has partnered with Country Living magazine. This year they are featuring a Holiday Collection Stamp Kit for $49.95. This includes a 6-piece stamp set, and everything you need to create your own holiday ornaments!

And for an extra perk this year? Subscribe to Country Living for 75% off list price and get a bonus stamp set FREE!

Now, who loves rub-ons? Well, from today til Nov 30, once you spend $20 you get any and all rub-ons for 20% off! ($8.76 instead of $10.95) These are such a fun, quick addition to any project, and this is a great time to stock up on your favorites!

If you host a $350 workshop before Nov 30, you will qualify for a bonus hostess benefit- you can choose a set from the Fall-Winter Sampler for free, on top of everything else you get! Please let me know if you’d like to host a workshop! Calendars fill quickly during the holidays so lets hurry and set the date!

Don’t forget to ask for the Big Shot for Christmas! I got to play with my friends’ Big Shot and it ROCKS!!! Look for a lovely snowflake on my blog in the next week or two…! This would be an awesome thing to have in your craft space! So quick and easy! Love it!

If you need any ideas for holiday cards, my blog has been accumulating many. To narrow it down, you can look on the sidebar under “Find My Stamps” and click on Christmas Cards. That will pull up all the Christmas cards I have on there! I don’t have enough yet for my own holiday needs so more will keep coming!

ETA: Supplies:

Stamps: Big on Christmas, Snow Burst

Ink: Black, Baja Breeze

Paper: Baja Breeze, Real Red, White

Accessories: Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pens, Mat Pack

More stamping!

Another late post! Well, here's my card for the OCC Challenge! I went with the colors and the Christmas theme.

Supplies:

Stamps: Big on Christmas, Holiday Tag Team (retired) Ink: Black, Green Galore Paper: Green Galore, Whisper White Accessories: Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Blender Pens, stamping Sponge, Zingz (fiskars)

Here's my card for Lauren's Saturday Sketch. I just love it (the sketch) and I can't believe I almost forgot about Baja Breeze for holiday cards! Not only is it a great "water" color, its also nice and chilly for wintery cards! (however, if you're going to color your own white taffeta ribbon -using classic ink pads- I would let it dry before you tie it around white card stock. Just a thought.... )

Supplies: Stamps: To You & Yours, Snow Burst Ink: Versamark, Baja Breeze, Whisper White Craft Paper: Baja Breeze, Whisper White Accessories: White Taffeta Ribbon, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Stamping Sponges

There is some great blog candy up for grabs on Suzanne's awesome blog. Sorry its in the nick of time... I just saw it myself! (See what happens when you don't get a chance to blog hop?!) Bev has some more great candy on her blog too. I knew about that one, I just forgot. SORRY!

Also, I have a few cards in my Splitcoast gallery that I haven't shown here, if you want to see more!

Christmas and classes

First, the news! I have finally scheduled a local Christmas card class! It will be at my house, Friday, November 7th, from 6:30 pm til you're done! We're going to make 5 card designs and you'll take home 5 of each design. They will be slightly different from the cards in *this post* but that gives you an idea...also, we'll do a variation of the navy card found below. The RSVP and $15 fee are absolutely required by October 29th. I will have to place the order for any extra supplies that night. Thanks! (remember, if you can't come, for $20 you can have me make these cards for you)

ETA: If there is enough interest I may also offer this class Friday morning, from say, 10am til you're done. Please let me know if you like this option.

Also, Natalie has some fun blog candy HERE, and Rachel has a great one HERE. They both have really cute stuff on their blogs too so be sure and take a look!

Now, another holiday card. We won't be making exactly this one at the class, but we may use the set again. This card mixes current with old! hee hee...

Supplies: Stamps: Big on Christmas, Holiday Tag Team(retired) Ink: Basic Black, Green Galore Paper: Green Galore, Real Red, Whisper White card stocks Accessories: Blender Pens, BB Buttons

Christmas Card Class Part A

Meaning, there will be a Part B with later classes because my new supplies will have arrived by then! However, these are what we made at yesterday's class, thanks to the contributing help from family and friends...! These are super quick to put together, the hardest part was coloring in card #2!

Supplies: Stamps: Loads of Love & Loads of Love Accessories Ink: Basic Black, Ruby Red, Handsome Hunter Paper: Whisper White, Sage Shadow, Kraft & Ruby Red card stocks

Supplies: Stamps: Big on Christmas Ink: Basic Black, Real Red & Gable Green markers Paper: Whisper White, Gable Green & Real Red card stocks Accessories: Silver Brads

Supplies: Stamps: Snow Burst, Heard From the Heart Ink: Brilliant Blue Paper: Brilliant Blue & Whisper White card stock Accessories: Versamarker, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Heat Tool Supplies: Stamps: Christmas Chatter Jumbo Wheel Ink: Ballet Blue ink cartridge Paper: Whisper White & Real Red card stocks Accessories: White Grosgrain Ribbon Supplies: Stamps: Lovely As A Tree, Holidays & Wishes Ink: Old Olive Paper: Whisper White, Old Olive & Real Red card stocks Accessories: Red Gingham Ribbon