Twenty-some years ago when I started my first full-time job after college, I met some amazing ladies and made some dear friends. We’ve been through engagements and weddings, starting families and raising children, and so much more. These ladies are so very special to me. For the past several years, I’ve been making handmade ornaments for each of them for the Holidays. Here is this year’s ornament. The ornaments are made from plastic … [Read more...] about Life Long Friends
Can you keep a secret?
So can I! Inside these adorable boxes are some special gifts for special friends. I'll share what's inside in Friday's post. You'll have to check back to see the goodies. And believe me, it will be worth coming back for. We used to sell these Take Out Boxes a couple years ago and I stocked up. They fit small gifts so well and you don't need any adhesive to assemble them. To jazz up these boxes, I just wrapped some of our pattern … [Read more...] about Can you keep a secret?
Treat Time
At our Downline Meeting last Thursday, we made treats for the local Ronald McDonald House. I love that we do this regularly for them. This is a simple way we can support them using our talents. Our treat holders are usually different every month. Poli does the design of the projects and we all get together to make them. She found the idea for these adorable boxes on Pinterest and they were really easy to put together. The reindeer is from the … [Read more...] about Treat Time
Our Downline Holiday Party
Last night was our December Downline meeting. We always have such a great time at our meetings. I really look forward to them each month. I wanted to give them each something special to show my appreciation for them. I gave each one a Stampin Up Clear Block engraved with their name. They turned out amazing. I should have taken pictures of the blocks before I wrapped them. Their blocks all say "Hand made by" with their name. This is … [Read more...] about Our Downline Holiday Party
Tis the Season…
To Be Merry! The month is almost half over and we are less than two weeks until Christmas. Yikes! Time to get those gifts made. Or started if you haven't done that yet. :) Today I'm sharing the Be Merry Kit from the Holiday Catalog. This kit includes all the supplies you need to make twelve ornaments. I do recommend a hot glue gun for assembly of the ornaments. And you'll want a fine-tip glue pen to glue the "merry" to the wood … [Read more...] about Tis the Season…
Free Shipping TODAY Only!
Stampin Up's Cyber Monday deal of Free Shipping was such a hit, that they are offering Free Shipping once more for just one day only. Now is your chance to get just what you need and save on the shipping cost. Did you know that I make a lot of Christmas cards every year? Yes, I make several hundred cards every year and most of them aren't even mine. I make Christmas cards for hire. You too can hire me to make your cards for you. Today's card … [Read more...] about Free Shipping TODAY Only!
Five Minute Friday – Hearts Come Home
Did you know it’s only 17 days until Christmas? Have you started making your Christmas cards yet? If not, don’t worry, you still have time to make something quick and easy. And, that’s what I have for you today… a card that is quick and easy to make. To make this card, you’ll want to start by stamping the moon, house, and trees at the bottom of your card. Then you will emboss it with the Softly Falling folder. I just moved my paper around inside … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – Hearts Come Home
OnStage Recap
Last month, I traveled to Salt Lake City for Stampin’ Up’s OnStage Event. OnStage is the new name for our Demonstrator Convention. These events are always so much fun. This time, it was just Lyndi and I going. Unfortunately, Margo had a pup emergency at home and had to cancel at the last minute. We really missed having her along.We usually fly in the day before so we have a chance to get settled before all the craziness starts. And this gives us … [Read more...] about OnStage Recap