Dies R Us Challenge-January 1,2020(Anything Goes-using dies from the DRU store)

Hi, Friends!

Happy New Year!  It's a new month and time for another Dies R Us Challenge!  The theme is Anything Goes using dies that are purchased from the Dies R Us store!  We ask that you use at least one die on your project.  Come and join in the fun and have a chance to win a gift certificate!  Enjoy creating!

I decided to make a card celebrating the new year 2020.  I was thinking as I was making this card that I can't believe it's 2020!  The years just fly by, don't they?!

For my shaker card, I started with a white card base.  The shaker mix of sequins and stars is from SU.  The stitched frame and scalloped background is from Sue Wilson-Shadow Box Collection-Scalloped Lattice Frames.  The numbers are from Crafter's Companion-Birthday Party.  And, the stars are from Frantic Stamper-Stars & Stripes Photo Card.  I added a touch of glitter gel on the stars.  Small gold dots to the numbers and stars to finish the 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-Shadow-Boxes-Scalloped-Lattice-Frames

Frantic-Stamper-Dies-Stars-Stripes-Photo-Card

Crafter's Companion-Birthday Party

 There are so many choices at the Dies R Us store!  Hope you check out the store for  amazing selection of dies, stamps, papers, inks, 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

Kathy
Maria—that’s me!
Diane
Laurie

Sherri

Birgit

Thanks so much for taking time to visit here today!  Have a great day!
Hugs!

Thank You!

Hi, there!

I hope you all had a wonderful blessed Christmas!  It was a quiet one here since my husband had left knee surgery on 12-23 to repair a torn meniscus.  He's doing well getting around and sees the doctor next Thursday.  He should return to work on 1-6.  I have had to put my nurse hat on and take care of the ole guy, lol!  He's very independent, though, and has done well!

Anyways, I have taken it easy these past few days except for laundry and working on some design team assignments.  I got together with my friend, Nancy, to exchange gifts on Saturday.  We had a nice breakfast at Denny's and then did some shopping at Jo-Ann's.  Here is the thank you card that I made for her...

My card is fairly simple with the gnome and tree images from Sugar Pea.  The sentiment is from MFT.  I colored all images with copics.  Dots and twine added to finish the card.

I thought I'd share a photo of my two favorite guys after the church service on Christmas Eve.  It's always a wonderful service!  Our son, Jeremy, played the piano and organ for the whole service.  The highlight is when he plays the Hallelujah chorus with the choir...so majestic and beautiful!  Also, another favorite part of the service is when everyone lights their candles and sings Silent Night.

Well, I believe that's all for now.  Thanks so much for taking time to drop by today!  I hope you all are having a relaxing peaceful holiday season!  And, I am wishing for you many joys and blessings for the upcoming new year, 2020!

Hugs!

Merry Christmas!

Popping in two share a couple more cards that I made for the holiday season.  I got out my metallic paints from Altenew for the above card.  The sentiment is from Altenew, also.  The scallop frame is from Lawn Fawn.  I wanted more shine, so I used Perfect Pearls Mists in Turqoise.  A few random spots with gold glitter gel and heart gems to finish the card.  I'm entering this card over at Word Art Wednesday

Next up, is my Sheila card that I made for the gals at the kennel.   We went on two vacations this year and I know she was in very good hands while we were away.  I wanted to make a special card and I gave them a tin of treats to show our appreciation.

Funny story...my first photo of Sheila was not a good one.  As soon as the first photo was done, she jumped over to the chair.  She was glued to the chair and didn't want to move!  Well, I picked her up and had her sit on the foot stool in front of the tree.  I did manage to take a good photo.  After she was done, she made it known to me that she wasn't happy...woof woof went the little one...and woke my husband up.  Ut oh...we are in trouble now, lol!  But, the job was done and I delivered the card and goodies with success!:-)

Ok, well that's all for now!  I'm wishing for you all a blessed Merry Christmas and a new year filled with lots of joy!  Take care!  Thanks so much for taking the time to drop by today, hugs!!

25 Days of Christmas with Paper Sweeties!

HELLO!!

Today is my day to share for the 25 Days of Christmas with Paper Sweeties!! 

It's a FUN & INSPIRATIONAL 25 Days with a NEW Project shared Daily!! 

You can find the Schedule Below!! 

Here are my projects for today!! 

Who loves coffee?!  Oh, I know I do and my friend, Nancy, too!  This sweet little project was made for my dear friend who loves Sumatra coffee from Starbucks!  I followed the instructions for the cup holder from BJ Peters(stampinbj.com).

I started with a red base and added adorable ginger paper from Doodlebug(Christmas Magic), which can be purchased in the shop at Paper Sweeties.  The gingers are from the set Basket Add-on: Baked with Love.  The peppermints and sentiment are from the set Gingerbread House.  I used Sweet Cuts-Oval Scallop Frames to cut out the area for the handle.  Ribbon and Sequins(Strawberry) placed to finish the Keurig cup holder.

I made a card to match the cup holder...

The sentiment is from the set Merry Christmas Y'all.  The candy canes are from the set Gingerbread House.  And, the frame was made using the set Sweet Cuts-Rectangle Scallop Frames.  I had lots of fun making these projects with the gingerbread theme!!  

Project Supplies:

Paper Sweeties Basket Add On: Baked with Love

Oval Scallop Frames - Paper Sweeties

Sweet Cuts Rectangle Scallop Frames

Paper Sweeties - Strawberry Sequins

Merry Christmas Y'all

Gingerbread House

Christmas Magic

SURPRISE DAY – choose your SALE ALL MONTH LONG when you shop ON-LINE through our website!!

December 5th: Diane Hover

December 6th: Larissa Heskett

December 7th:  Larissa Heskett

December 8th: Karen Letchworth

December 9th: Taylor Golzbein

December 10th: Mackie Robertson 

December 11th: Larissa Heskett

December 12th: Diane Hover

December 13th: Maria Patrick

December 14th: Karen Bull

December 15th: Debbie Marcinkiewicz 

December 16th: Mackie Robertson 

December 17th: Lisa Golzbein

December 18th: Lilian Forsyth 

December 19th: Diane Hover

December 20th: Maria Patrick

December 21st: Lilian Forsyth 

December 22nd: Taylor Golzbein

December 23rd: Lisa Golzbein

December 24th: Karen Letchworth

December 25th: Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Thanks so much for dropping by today!  I hope you enjoy the 25 Days of Christmas with Paper Sweeties!  This month has lots of Christmas inspiration from the talented design team!  And, the sale is going on all month long, too!  Take care and Happy Holidays!!!

Hugs,