The Holidays are swiftly approaching. That's right, they are right around the corner. Don't blink or you'll miss them. Now it's time to get those Holiday cards made. I've been working on some quick and easy Holiday card ideas to make your card-marking go smoothly and quickly this year. This card uses the Peace & Joy stamp from the Christmas Traditions Punch Box. The Punch Box is an excellent value, containing a stamp set, a … [Read more...] about Peace & Joy
The North Pole is Here
Just a reminder that for the month of November, I'm giving you a FREE gift with your purchase as a thank you for selecting me as your Demonstrator. Here's one of the gifts you could receive as a thank you for your purchase! Purchases of $50 (pre-tax and shipping) will get a FREE Real Red Mixed Stain Ribbon ($6 retail price). Purchases of $100 (pre-tax and shipping) will get a FREE Tin Tile Embossing Folder ($10 retail … [Read more...] about The North Pole is Here
A Little Merry
One of my favorite things to make around the Holidays is gift holders. I realize I could save myself a lot of time and buy gift bags and boxes at the store, but where is the fun in doing that? My favorite gift holder from the Catalog is our Mini Pizza boxes. These boxes can fit so many different small gifts, like gift cards, jewelry, chocolate, or cash. To decorate these boxes, I make a "belly band". The belly band wraps around the center of … [Read more...] about A Little Merry
A Well-Dressed Deer
Well, that's it. School started months ago, Halloween is a distant memory, and Thanksgiving has come and gone in a blur. And now we come to my favorite Holiday...Christmas! I love Holiday decorations. Lots of them. I am definitely in the "more is more" category when it comes to decorating. Our Christmas wonderland starts with the cozy sledding scene on the porch complete with blankets, cocoa mugs and sleds. Some years, I even have a giant … [Read more...] about A Well-Dressed Deer
Dashing Deer Banner
Before I share today's project, I wanted to give you an update on sold out products. I mentioned a couple days ago that there are items that are selling out very quickly in the Holiday Catalog. Here is a current list if items that are no longer available. ALPINE SPORTS THINLITS DIES, Item 147916, Page 11 ALPINE ADVENTURE BUNDLE, Item 149919, Page 11 FESTIVE FARMHOUSE ELEMENTS, Item 147890, … [Read more...] about Dashing Deer Banner
Home For The Holidays
Once again, it's class time! My next class is a Holiday Wall Hanging. This class includes the beautiful distressed basket that you will use as your frame for the wall hanging. This class is $35 and will be offered in two sessions: Saturday 12/1 at the Just Crop Retreat in Los Alamitos at 2:30 pm and Tuesday December 4th at 7:00 pm at my studio. You must RSVP with payment by Wednesday 11/28 for the 12/1 class and Saturday 12/1 for the 12/4 class. … [Read more...] about Home For The Holidays
Candy Cane Season
Last night was our monthly Downline Meeting. These are always a ton of fun and lots of laughs. Last night was especially great because we got to share the new info and products we received at OnStage last week with those ladies that were unable to attend. I’ll be sharing my OnStage recap just as soon as I can get my photos downloaded and ready to go – hopefully next week. I’m still playing catch-up in the Craft Studio, so my swap for this … [Read more...] about Candy Cane Season
Beautiful Orchids
I love orchids. They look so delicate, yet they are really a hearty flower. I had an orchid plant that a friend had given me that lasted close to seven years. It just kept flowering year after year until it finally wore out. The best part of an orchid for a non-green thumb person is the fact that they truly like to be left alone. Once you find a place that they love, don't move them except to water. It did far better with watering only every two … [Read more...] about Beautiful Orchids