Loaded Christmas

I'm trying to find an EASY Christmas card to send this year, but I'm having issues. I'm just not liking anything I've made so far - it's either too involved to make large numbers or so easy I feel like it's boring.

Well here's my latest attempt. The embossing as well as the circle and scalloped circle were all done on the cuttlebug. Colors are Always Artichoke, Real Red (JUST opened though I've owned it for over a year now - bad Merr!) and Very Vanilla. I water colored the image using Stampin' Up! markers and a blender pen. I added a little glimmer to some of the gifts and that's it... Boring? You tell me.

I guess I'm headed back to my stamp room to try again. If I come up with anything - good or bad - I'll post it in a while.

Homemade Holidays Stamp Camp

One of my favorite family traditions is to make holiday decorations - doesn't matter which holiday - but the Christmas holiday is the best! As a kid I would come up with some pretty "interesting" decorations and like a trooper my mother would proudly display them for me! With such encouragement how could I help but LOVE this tradition and want to share it with you? Here's my chance!

Join me in my home on Saturday, December 15, from 2pm - 6pm for my Homemade Holidays Stamp Camp. We will be making five ornaments using Stampin' Up! supplies. There will be refreshments, holiday themed games, and door prizes. Attendees will also have the opportunity to sign up for 2008 classes and clubs before anyone else!

Supply fee is $20.00.

Registration deadline is December 10.

Call me today to reserve your space!

Wrapping Up the Holidays!

Wow, when Stampin' Up! gives a promotion you know it's going to be a good one! Just released today: information on their exciting Wrapping Up the Holidays promo!! I am thrilled about this one and plan on placing my order as soon as I've finished posting this to the blog!

Here's a link to see what it's all about! Call me today to place your order!

Paper Crafter's Forum

I'm SO happy to announce the new Paper Crafter's forum! I've been wanting to do this for a while now, and would love it if you would join me there. This is a place for anyone interested in card making, scrapbooks or paper crafting in any way.

In the three days that it has been live we have gained 24 members and I'm hoping that the board becomes more active soon! I feel like yelling: "TALK TO ME", but I'm not sure it would help! LOL. So please come talk with me and others HERE on the Paper Crafter's Forum!

This week I am planning on posting a contest. You won't want to miss it! See you there!!

How Was Your Thanksgiving?

I hope your fall feasting was wonderful! I had a great time surrounded by family and friends and tons of tasty food! Thank you Jeff and Amy for supplying the broccoli bake, scalloped oysters and yummy pie! Thank you to my brother Erik and his lovely girlfriend Amy for supplying the fudge!

I started cooking on Wednesday morning and finally finished just as it was time to serve the food. I really really enjoy this holiday, though it has been a bitter sweet one for my family. I'm sure you'll remember my post earlier this year about my Dad being diagnosed with cancer. Happily he's doing well and recovering from treatment but is still unable to eat food so we could not have our regular Thanksgiving celebration with my entire family gathered at Mom and Dad's house. It just wouldn't have been fair to him! But, we were able to have some friends and family over our house this year, and as far as I can tell it was a lot of fun for everyone - despite the never ending Uno game!

I hope your holiday was a memorable one, filled with family and friends and lots and lots of love!