Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

I'd like to wish you all a very blessed Christmas and a new year filled with many blessings!

I have a last minute Christmas card that I decided to make this afternoon before this evening's festivities.  We usually go out for Christmas Eve dinner and then to an evening service.  Our son plays the Hallelujah Chorus on the organ while the choir sings.  Anyone in the service may come up and join the choir singing the song.  We finish the service off with candle light singing Silent Night.  It's a tradition that I look forward to each year!

And, here is my Christmas card...

I started with a red card base and paired it with a scalloped panel that was die cut using a Mama Elephant die .  The city scene was a prize gift that I received a couple days ago from Lori Hairston Chouxchoux Paper Art.  Thanks so much, Lori!!  I was inspired by her Christmas card, which can be seen below.

Also, I used distress inks of spun sugar, twisted citron, and mowed lawn.  The sentiment die is from Elizabeth Craft Design.  The holly on the lamp post is from Paper Sweeties-Sweet Cuts-Jingle All the Way. 

And, here is Lori's card...

I love the pink and aqua against the black background.  The silver border is a great addition.

Ok, well, that's it for me this Christmas season.  Have a wonderful blessed Christmas!  Thank you so much for taking time out to view my card today!  Take care!

Hugs,
Maria

Christmas Gifts...

Merry Christmas!

Just a few more days until the big day!  How are your Christmas preparations coming along...you ready?  We just finished up our shopping this afternoon.  The crowds weren't too bad.  Lunch with my husband and a peppermint mocha coffee to finish off the trip.  Now it's time to wrap the gifts!

I made a few crafty items this year to give as presents.  I have a massage therapist that I see monthly for my sciatica.  Lilley is a dear sweet person and does a great job.  I thought she might appreciate a few handmade gifts...

First up is a cowl neck scarf ...

I saw the tutorial on YouTube.  It uses a P size crochet hook and the stitch is half double crochet, so easy!  I made a similar one for my sister's birthday.

Next up, is a clay bowl stamped with snowflakes...

I made four more similar to this one for my sisters for Christmas.  I saw a tutorial on The Pink Envelope-Cynde Whitlow.  We got together last weekend for my sister, Lucretia's birthday.

Top Left:  Lucretia, Cecilia, Christina

me, Donna

And, my last gift for Lilley is a little treat gift for her filled with peppermint sticks...

Well, that's all for now.  I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a new year filled with joyous blessings!  Thank you so much for dropping by today!  Take care!

Hugs!

Paper Sweeties 2018-The 25 Days of Christmas!

Welcome to Paper Sweeties Twenty-five Days of Christmas!  We have a 

month long hop filled with talented designers to spark your inspiration

for Christmas!

December 1st: planner team posts

December 2nd: Debbie Marcinkiewicz <-- are="" here="" p="" you="">

December 3rd: Lilian Forsyth

December 4th: Amy Tsuruta  ---> Santa Savings Coupon: embellish

50% off ALL IN-STOCK EMBELLISHMENTS 12/4/18 ONLY!

December 5th: Lisa Bzibziak

December 6th: Michelle Bala ---> Santa Savings Coupon: paper

25% off ALL IN-STOCK PATTERNED PAPER 12/6/18 ONLY!

December 7th: Mackie Robertson

December 8th: Karen Letchworth

December 9th: Maria Patrick

December 10th: Lisa Golzbein

December 11th: Nancy Salkeld

December 12: Mackie Robertson

December 13th: Jinny Newlin

December 14th: Larissa Heskett

December 15: Kathy Schweinfurth

December 16th: Taylor Golzbein

December 17th: Maria Patrick

December 18th: Nancy Salkeld

December 19th: Jinny Newlin

December 20th: Lisa Golzbein

December 21st: Larissa Heskett

December 22nd: Debbie Marcinkiewicz <-- are="" here="" p="" you="">

December 23rd: Karen Letchworth

December 24: Lisa Bzibziak

December 25th: Debbie Marcinkiewicz <-- are="" here="" p="" you="">

We also have a new stamp set with a truck and tree image!  

Oh, how fun it would be to create with the old fashioned truck!  And,

so many possibilities to tuck an image in the back of the truck!  It's

time for tree decorating and fun festivities!  When we were first married,
we bought real trees.  The smell of a pine tree was so wonderful!  We
didn't haul it in the back of a truck.  We had a red Chevette!  Oh, such
memories with that first car!

Here is my first project using the new stamp set/die

Merry Christmas Y'all.

For my Christmas card, I started with a red card base and paired it with stripe paper from Carta Bella.  The background was water colored using the tree from the set.  I made a stencil and water colored with zig markers.  The truck was water colored, also, and popped up for dimension.  Nuvo glitter drops were applied for interest.  Twine to finish the card.

Next up, Christmas tags...

I used the same set as I used for the card.  The trees were water colored using zig markers.  The embossed Christmas bulbs are from the set Planner Series:  Happy Holidays.  Nuvo red glitter drops for interest on the trees.  Green apple ribbon from Paper Sweeties, twine, and bells to finish the tags.

A peek at the inside of the tags...

Project Supplies:

Planner Series: Happy Holiday Stamp Set

For You Stamp Set

For You Sweet Cut

Green Apple Seam Binding - Paper Sweeties

Thanks so much for dropping by and viewing my projects for the hop!  Please continue to enjoy visiting the talented designers on the list for more inspiration!  May you all have a wonderful blessed Christmas!  Take care!

Hugs!

Dies R Us Challenge-December 15, 2018-Anything Christmas!

Hi, Friends!

I'm here to share with you my card for the Dies R Us Challenge!  The theme is (Anything Christmas)  Please join us for the challenge and have a chance to win a gift certificate to the store!

And, here is my card...

For my card, I started with a white card base and paired it with paper from My Mind's Eye..  The angel die is from Impression Obsession and it was sprayed with Heidi Swapp gold color shine.  The gold die cut behind the angel was made using a die from Sue Wilson.  The lace edger at the bottom of the card was die cut using a die from Sue Wilson, also.  The sentiment is from Sweet 'n Sassy and the gold sequins are from Paper Sweeties.  A gold ribbon from PTI to finish my Christmas card.

 All dies that were used for my card with links are listed below.  I hope you create a project using dies and join us for the challenge!

Sue-Wilson-Designs--Configurations-Collection--Dainty-Lace-Edger

Sue-Wilson-Designs--Frames-Tags-Collection--Jessica

Impression-Obsession--Dies--Angel

 There are so many choices at Dies R Us store!  Hope you check out the store for amazing selection of dies, stamps, etc.!  I'd love to see your project in the challenge...happy creating!

Would you like more inspiration?  Check out some amazing creations from my talented teammates!      
             

    Design Team

Barbara
Kathy
Maria—that’s me!
Diane
Laurie

Sherri

Birgit

Thanks so much for visiting here today! 

Have a great day!

Paper Sweeties December 2018! The Twenty-five Days of Christmas!

Welcome to Paper Sweeties Twenty-five Days of Christmas!  We have a 

month long hop filled with talented designers to spark your inspiration

for Christmas!

Here is the list to follow ...

December 1st: planner team posts

December 2nd: Debbie Marcinkiewicz

December 3rd: Lilian Forsyth

December 4th: Amy Tsuruta  ---> Santa Savings Coupon: embellish

50% off ALL IN-STOCK EMBELLISHMENTS 12/4/18 ONLY!

December 5th: Lisa Bzibziak

December 6th: Michelle Bala ---> Santa Savings Coupon: paper

25% off ALL IN-STOCK PATTERNED PAPER 12/6/18 ONLY!

December 7th: Mackie Robertson

December 8th: Karen Letchworth

December 9th: Maria Patrick

December 10th: Lisa Golzbein

December 11th: Nancy Salkeld

December 12: Mackie Robertson

December 13th: Jinny Newlin

December 14th: Larissa Heskett

December 15: Kathy Schweinfurth

December 16th: Taylor Golzbein

December 17th: Maria Patrick

December 18th: Nancy Salkeld

December 19th: Jinny Newlin

December 20th: Lisa Golzbein

December 21st: Larissa Heskett

December 22nd: Debbie Marcinkiewicz

December 23rd: Karen Letchworth

December 24: Lisa Bzibziak

December 25th: Debbie Marcinkiewicz

We also have a new stamp set with a truck and tree image!  

Oh, how fun it would be to create with the old fashioned truck!  And,

so many possibilities to tuck an image in the back of the truck!  It's

time for tree decorating and fun festivities!  I will be using the truck
stamp set on my next project, which will be on 12-17-18.

Here is my first project using the Sweet Cuts-Treat Box.

For my little vintage house, I covered the treat box with felt.  The scalloped roof was made using Stand Add-on:  Sweet Treats.  The door was die cut using Treat Box Add-on:  Home&Garden.  The wreath and candy canes were made using Planner Series-Happy Holidays.  Star gems were applied to the wreath.  Pearls were applied to the candy canes.  Ribbon(Robin Egg and Bubblegum) with a button applied at the top of the box.  Mica Flakes, button, and pom pom trim to finish the vintage house.  I'm entering my house project over at Chouxchoux Paper Art.

Next up, a gingerbread felt ornament card...

For my gingerbread card, I started with a white card base and paired it with aqua paper from MME.  The next panel was embossed with a snowflake folder from SU.  The felt gingerbread was die cut using Sweet Cuts-Sugar and Spice.  The gingerbread man was die cut twice and a blanket stitch was used for the two layers.  Frosting ribbon and pearl cotton to make a bow.  Pearls were added for interest.  The sentiment and small ginger is from the set Planner Series:  Happy Holidays.  Felt scalloped borders were made using Sweet Cuts-Sweet Borders.  Mica flakes for the finishing touch.  The gingerbread man can then be taken off and used for an ornament for the tree.  A card with an ornament...two gifts in one!

Project Supplies:

Planner Series: Happy Holiday Stamp Set	Stand Add-on: Sweet Treats Sweet Cuts - Paper Sweeties	Treat Box Sweet Cuts	Treat Box Add On - Home & Garden Sweet cuts	Robin Egg Seam Binding - Paper Sweeties
Bubble Gum Seam Binding--Paper Sweeties	Frosting Seam Binding - Paper Sweeties	Sweet Cuts Sweet Borders - Paper Sweeties	Sugar and Spice Sweet Cuts - Paper Sweeties

 


Thank you for taking the time to drop by today!  Enjoy the hop, take care!

Hugs!

Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers' Blog Hop!

When: Friday, November 30 - Friday, December 7

Time: 6 am pacific
THEME: Fall | Winter
USE: coffee, tea &/or cocoa images
blog: http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/
#fallwinter2018clh

Hi, there!

Today is the last day for the Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers' Blog Hop!  You can use coffee, tea, and/or cocoa images for your project!  The hop starts November 30th and runs until December 7th.

Super Sponsor:

Flash Prize:

And, a sale going on at Paper Sweeties

until 12-7-18!  Have fun shopping!

And, here is my first gift certificate holder...

I started with a red embossed base and used the coffee cup die from Honey Bee Stamps.  The small wreath and sentiment is from PTI.  Twine and gems to finish the gift card.

Next up....

A light craft base for the coffee cup.  The snowflakes are from Paper Sweeties.  The owl is from MFT.  The sentiment is from PTI.  The small coffee cup is from Paper Sweeties.  Gems and twine to finish the holder. 


Ok, well, not much else going on except for the guys working on remodeling the bathroom.  I think things are going well.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping things are in order for next weekend I'm hosting a birthday/Christmas celebration!:-)

Thanks so much for dropping by today!  Take care!

Hugs!

Happy Birthday!

Hi, Friends!

I'm popping in quick to share with you three birthday cards using the poinsettia die set from MFT.  And, the sentiment is from Clearly Besotted.  I'm entering over at Word Art Wednesday.   I spent today doing a little shopping and lunch with my husband.  He has this week off for vacation.  He got the outside lights up today.  He thinks an animal chewed through one set, so we bought more white lights.  He'll finish putting those lights up tomorrow.  It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here!  How is your Christmas decorating coming along at your place?

And, here are my cards...

Well, that's all for now probably until the end of the week.  Take good care and thanks so much for dropping by today!

Hugs!