Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Hello and Happy Thanksgiving to you!

 

I am very grateful for you!  I thank all of you so much for your

sweet comments and awesome inspiration to me!  May

you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving!

 

I just want to share with you a card I made for a friend recently before

I scoot.  Today is a busy day, of course!  I have the pumpkin pies made.

My son wants to do the cooking this year, so I'm grateful he wants to make it easy

on us.    He lives two hours away and close to the airport where we will be flying out of for vacation tomorrow morning.  A family vacation to Vegas!

  Usually we go to my sis-in-law's for Thanksgiving, but

this is how things were planned for the best this year.  We will stay home next year I'm sure!

And, things will be quiet on my blog until

12-1 with a Paper Sweeties post.  Ok...as promised here is a thank you

card I sent my friend, Nancy...

 

 

Paper is PTI, SU, and Simple Stories.  The doily punch is from Martha Stewart.  The

 sentiment is from Paper Sweeties, Beautiful.  The jar stickers are from Sticko. 

Snowflake punch is from EK.  Gems are from Darice.  Ok, that's all for now.  Wishing for

you a wonderful Thanksgiving...take care!

 

Hugs,

Maria

Merry Christmas!

 

Hi there!  Happy weekend to you!  Just thought I'd pop in quick before

I go outside to take care of plants that need tending to before more snow and

freezing weather comes.  We are having a heat wave today of 40's...hehehe!  So,

with the warmer weather I better take advantage of getting outdoors!:-)  All stamps

and paper are from SU, ribbon from Jo-Ann's, and gems are from Darice.  Ok, short and

quick post for now.  Hope you all have a great weekend.  Thanks so much for

 dropping by!

 

Hugs,

Maria

 

Merry Christmas!

 

Hi there!

 

Hope all is well with you!  And, I hope that you are staying warm wherever you are.  It certainly has turned cold suddenly.  I made a quick trip to the post office today and came straight back home into my warm house!  Brrrr...I'm not ready for this cold weather!  Anyways, I made a Christmas card to enter over at City Crafter Challenge.  The theme this week is to use a one word sentiment.  Easy peasy...and voila...here is my card...

 



I started with a cherry cobbler card base from SU.  I painted with an acrylic paint dabber from Ranger.  I think those are the big snowflakes that Buffalo, NY received recently...hehehe.  But, really all that snow cannot be a good thing when it affects people with their homes, etc.  My thoughts and prayers are with them. The die I used is from MFT and the paper is from Doodlebug.  I used gold stickles for the center of the snowflakes.  Well, that's all for now.  Thanks so much for dropping by!  Take care and stay warm!

Hugs,
Maria

Dies R Us Giveaway!!!

 
Woohooo!!!  Dies R Us is celebrating 1000 likes!  Starting tonight until midnight November 30th you must comment to be able to win!  If you have never checked out the store, please do!  Dies R Us has a fabulous selection of many types of dies.  Top name brands and new items are added all the time!  So, go on over and check out the face book page and join in on the fun!  Good luck!  Thanks so much for dropping by!  Take care!

Hugs,
Maria

Winner......

 

Hi there!

 

Today is the day that I announce the winner of the Spellbinders Tool!

 

 

 

And, the winner is.......Char!  My husband chose the name.  Sorry that it's not a very good photo of seeing the name with small print.  So, Char, please email me your addy and I will get that out in the mail to you!

 

Take care and have a great week!

 

Hugs,

Maria

Paper Sweeties November Release Rewind!

Welcome Back!

How do you like the *new* release so far?  Awesome new stamps/dies, right?  Today is Release Rewind to show you some new and previous released stamps/dies.  I made an upcycled gift can from a coffee can using the new stamp set Happy Holidays(Merry Christmas).  The snowflakes are from a previous released stamp set Snow Friends with coordinating die Sweet Cuts-Snow Friends.  And, the last stamp set used for the gift can is from a previously released set Banner Wishes (to:  from: )

For my project, I stamped Merry Christmas on white paper and then covered it with vellum.  I attached the tag with ribbon, yarn, holly.  The (black) Licorice seam binding ribbon is from Paper Sweeties.  The lid is decorated with a large snowflake from Hobby Lobby and a larger snowflake from Snow Friends.  Here is a photo of the lid...

Well, you know, I had so much fun with the tag for the gift can that I decided to make more tags.  And, they can be seen below...

The first three tags on top row and the first tag on the bottom row are made with the *new* stamp set Happy Holidays.  The wreath tag with sentiment in the first row is from the stamp set Season of Love.  Such a pretty wreath with sentiment, don't you think?  And, the darling angel tag was made using the stamp set Make the Season Bright with coordinating die Sweet Cuts-Make the Season Bright.  The twine and ribbon(seam binding)Licorice and Green Apple are from Paper Sweeties, also.  The twine is Green Apple and Strawberry.

Well, I must be on a tag making frenzy.  Because I made more tags...woohoo!

I just LOVE the darling snowman, which is from the stamp set Snow Friends.  And, I used the coordinating dies Sweet Cuts-Snow Friends.  The same twine and seam binding ribbon was used as seen on the first set of tags except for the aqua(Robin Egg) seam binding, which is from Paper Sweeties.  If you visit my blog often, you know that I do not make many tags.  But, I have to admit, it was lots of fun!

Hop along following the list below to see wonderful projects from the team!  You won't be disappointed!

                                                       Amber Kroening

Annette Witherspoon
Char Cundy

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Jinny Newlin *special Guest Designer*

Kerin Sylvester

Larissa Heskett
Lysa Rohrer

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

 

What's New

Homemade With Love

Holly Days
Happy Holidays
I Love You

 

Sweet Cuts - Homemade With Love
Sweet Cuts - Holly Days



Thanks so much for taking the time to drop by!  It's appreciated!  Take care!

Hugs,
Maria

Supplies:

Paper:  PTI, Bazzill, WeR, DCWV
Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Happy Holidays
                                           Snow Friends
                                           Season of Love
                                           Make the Season Bright
Ink:  Memento:  Tuxedo Black, SU-Red Red, Garden Green
Punch:  Tag Punch- SU, Circles-Fiskars, Border-EK
Gems:  Darice
Snowflake, Holly:  Hobby Lobby
Dies:  Paper Sweeties-Sweet Cuts-Snow Friends
                                    Sweet Cuts-Make the Season Bright
Ribbon:  Paper Sweeties-Licorice, Green Apple
               Jo-Ann Fabric-red
Yarn:  Jo-Ann Fabric
Stickles:  Tim Holtz
Twine:  Paper Sweeties:  Green Apple, Strawberry, Robin Egg
Metal Dots:  Mark Richards
Emboss Folder-SU
Copics

Paper Sweeties November Release Party!

 

 

 

 

Hi there!

 

Welcome to Paper Sweeties November Release Party!  Wonderful *new* stamps are now available in the shop!  Today I am featuring Sophie in her darling little outfit with bunny and sweet sentiment from the stamp set I Love You!  

For my card, I started with a cream card base from MFT and some lovely papers from Authentique.  I colored Sophie with copics and die cut her with coordinating die.  I punched out the hearts.  Glitter Glaze from MFT was added to the bunny, shoes, and hearts.  Yummy seam binding ribbon Cotton Candy and Frosting from Paper Sweeties with button and twine for the final touch.

Please stop by the following blogs to see what my fellow teammates designed!

                                                        Amber Kroening

Annette Witherspoon
Char Cundy

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Jinny Newlin *special Guest Designer*

Kerin Sylvester

Larissa Heskett
Lysa Rohrer

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

                                                       

 

What's New

Homemade With Love

Holly Days
Happy Holidays
I Love You

 

Sweet Cuts - Homemade With Love
Sweet Cuts - Holly Days



Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs,
Maria

Supplies:

Paper:  MFT, Authentique
Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  I Love You
                                          Sophie
Ink:  Memento-Tuxedo Black
Ribbon:  Paper Sweeties:  Cotton Candy, Frosting
Gems:  Darice
Punch:  Lg. Heart Punch-Creative Memories
             Sm. Heart Punch-EK
Dies:  Paper Sweeties:  Sweet Cuts-Sophie
MFT:  Glitter Glaze
Twine:  PTI
Button:  Jo-Ann Fabric
Copics
                                          

Paper Sweeties November Release Countdown!

 

 

 

Welcome Back!

 

Today is Countdown day for Paper Sweeties for tomorrow is the day for the November Release!  And, there are some pretty awesome stamps/dies that you'll want to purchase for those holiday projects!

 

Today I am sharing a card focusing on the new stamp set/dies, Holly Days!  I used the Christmas bulbs with coordinating die and the bow with coordinating die  Sweet Cuts-Holly Days to make the above card.  The stars were cut using the dies from Sweet Cuts-Trim The Tree.  All details of supplies used can be seen below.  Hop along and follow the list below for more inspiration from the talented design team!

 

                                                     Amber Kroening

Annette Witherspoon
Char Cundy

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Jinny Newlin *special Guest Designer*

Kerin Sylvester

Larissa Heskett
Lysa Rohrer

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

 

                                                          What's New

Homemade With Love

Holly Days
Happy Holidays
I Love You

Sweet Cuts - Homemade With Love
Sweet Cuts - Holly Days

 

 

Supplies:

 

Paper:  Carta Bella, DCWV, SU

Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Holly Days

Ink:  SU:  Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi

Punch:  Martha Stewart

Dies:  Paper Sweeties:  Sweet Cuts-Holly Days(bulbs, bow)

                                      Sweet Cuts-Trim The Tree(stars)

Stickles:  Tim Holtz

Paper Sweeties November Release Sneak Peaks!

Hi there, Friends!

Today I'm sharing a sneak peak for Paper Sweeties!  More new stamps/dies will be released on 11-15-14 for your crafting pleasure!  How's those Christmas cards coming along?  Christmas will be here before you know it!  Today I am highlighting the new stamp set Homemade With Love and coordinating dies.  What a sweet set it is to decorate with for any project!

The card is pretty self-explanatory.  I used some wonderful MME papers, Martha Stewart punch for the snow border, stickles for some glitter and shine, and Paper Sweeties seam binding ribbon-robin egg to finish the card.  For more inspiration, please hop along to view more creations from the talented design team...have fun!


                                                        Amber Kroening

Annette Witherspoon
Char Cundy

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Jinny Newlin *special Guest Designer*

Kerin Sylvester

Larissa Heskett
Lysa Rohrer

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

Supplies:

Paper:  PTI, MME
Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Homemade With Love
Ink:  SU-Soft Suede, Regal Rose, Crumb Cake
Ribbon:  Paper Sweeties:  Robin Egg seam binding
Punch:  Martha Stewart
Dies:  Paper Sweeties:  Sweet Cuts-Homemade With Love
Pearl Cotton, Ribbon:  Jo-Ann Fabric
Stickles:  Tim Holtz                                        

Thank You...

 

Hi Friends!

 

I'm just popping in here quick to share with you a card I made for a sweet friend!  I know that she received the card, so I can now show you the above card.  I was lucky enough to win the lovely die from her blog giveaway.  She is very talented and gives me lots of inspiration.  You can find Brenda's lovely creations on her blog Benzi Stampz!  Thank you again, Brenda!

 

I made a fairly simple card for I wanted the die to shine on this thank you card.  The die(Spellbinders Die D-Lites) is very intricate and so pretty, don't you think?  Many of you may already know how to cut these intricate delicate dies.  I certainly have learned the hard way and am still learning!  So, I have a little tutorial for you today...

 

The key is to use the metal shim plate.  I purchased mine from MFT, but it is sold other places.  Here is a photo of the die placement...

 



1.  Regular base of your Sizzix platform for Big Shot die cutting machine.
      (I also have the magnetic platform, which I think is too wide since it cuts too
       deeply leaving it very difficult to get the paper removed from the die.  It has also
        cut where it shouldn't.)
2.  Acrylic plate over platform.
3.  Place the metal shim on platform.  Be careful for the edges are sharp. 
4.  Place the die over the metal shim cut side up.
5.  Paper over the die.
5.  Acrylic plate over the paper.

And, to get all those little pieces of paper that were cut from the die I use this handy dandy tool.   So, one lucky winner will receive this wonderful tool...

I will announce the winner on  November 17th.  Ok, friends, that's all for now.  Take care and have a great week!

Hugs,
Maria


Supplies:

Paper:  Kraft Outlet, Martha Stewart
Die:  Spellbinders Die D-Lites Garden Gate
Stamp:  PTI
Ink:  SU-Soft Suede
Ribbon:  Jo-Ann Fabric

Painting...

 

Hi Friends!

 

I'm keeping busy this week on my vacation with painting.  Oh yeah...fun fun...hehehe!

I'd rather be creating in my craft room, but it will look great once it's all done.  We have the living room, dining room, hall way, and kitchen to paint.  And, the dog stepped in the paint tray only once so far...lol!  The hazards of having a pet, I guess.  And, he did it right after I took these pics.  I guess he wanted his pic taken, too.  I should have taken a pic of his painted paw, but we were frantic with the mishap needless to say!

 



Don't let the smiles on our faces fool ya.  We really aren't that happy...hehehe!  But, believe me we will be all smiles when it's all done!

Here is a pic of our front door that my son and hubby stained a couple months ago...

 

Well, that's all for now.  Sorry no cards or projects from me and I might not be around to your blogs for a bit.  But, I'll be back in action again soon!  Take care!

 

Hugs,

Maria

Paper Sweeties Inspiration #25 November 2014-Holiday Joy!

Hi there!

 

How are you?  I hope all is well in your crafting world!  This is my second post for the day.  Please scroll down to see my creation for Dies R Us.

 

And, here is my project for  the Paper Sweeties challenge this month...

 

 

 

 

Today is the start for another challenge at Paper Sweeties!  Isn't that a lovely inspiration  photo.  I just love that color combination!  I used the Joy stamp set that was released last month and the Homespun Holidays stamp set released last year.  It was a quick and easy Christmas card.  Another one done and many more to go! 

 

I hope you have some fun creating a card or project this month for the challenge for one lucky winner will be awarded a $20 gift certificate.  And, an invite to be guest designer for the following month!

 

Please follow the blog list below of my fellow teammates for some fabulous inspiration...have fun! 

 

 Amber Kroening

Annette Allen--off this month

Annette Witherspoon

  Char Cundy

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Kerin Sylvester

Larissa Heskett 
 Lisa Elton
Lysa Rohrer

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir
Tammy Hobbs

November Guest Designer:  Jill Norwood



                                                

 

 

Thank you so much for taking time out to view my project today!  I hope to see your creation at the challenge site...happy creating!:-)

Hugs,
Maria


Supplies:

Paper:  PTI Echo Park
Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Joy
                                           Homespun Holidays
                                           
Ink:  SU-Real Red, Coastal Cabana
Ribbon:  Jo-Ann Fabric                       

Gems:  Darice

Dies R Us November Challenge (Team A)-"Thankful"

Hi there!

It's time once again for Dies R Us Challenge!  The theme this month for Team A is "Thankful"!   

 

Ok, friends, get out those fab fun dies and make a project with the theme...thankful! What do you have to be thankful for?   You have until November 13th to enter.  The winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to the Dies R Us store!  So, come on over and join in on the fun!

For my card, I started with a tan card base.  It was then paired with cream and Carta Bella paper.  I used several different dies to create the fall scene.  Once in awhile, we will see deer behind us in the field.  It isn't too often, so we get very excited and I run for the camera.  And, more often than not, they are already gone before I can get a photo.  But, it's still great seeing them!  I added lace, ribbon, twine, pearls and pretty flowers to finish off my card.      

The dies that I used on my card are listed below, which can be purchased at the Dies R Us Store.

Dees-Distinctivley-Dies--Board-3
Impression-Obsession--Small-Deer 

Cheery Lynn Designs Fall Pumpkins
Memory-Box--Resting-Birds


RETIRED--Memory-Box-Dies--Delicate-Branch-Frame

 

Would you like more inspiration?  Check out some amazing creations from my fellow teammates...

 

 



                                                      A Team Members
                                                       Theme:  Thankful

Barbara
Graciellie
Jenny
Maria--that's me
Vicki

 

 

 

Team B will post their creations on the 15th!

Theme:  Anything Goes Christmas

B Team Members

Alicia
Diane
Mikha
Robin
Sherri

 

Thanks so much for visiting here today!

 

Hugs,

Maria

 

 



Supplies:

 

Paper: SU, Basic Grey, Carta Bella, Kraft Outlet
Stamp:  SU-Falling Leaves

Ink:  SU:  Soft Suede

Dies:  See listed above
Die:  Die-namics-Dainty Lace Border

Twine:  PTI

Ribbon:  SU-Very Vanilla
Pearls:  Doodlebug
Flowers:  Recollection