Candy Corn

Have you tried the Candy Corn m&m's yet?  Oh, my goodness, they are so yummy!  They have white chocolate in the middle and the shell taste like candy corn and  are bigger than the regular m&m's but they will fit in the 1x8 cello bags.  Try them and let me know what you think!

Gobble,Gobble

Good afternoon!  Whew have I been in a whirlwind, I hardly know my name much less what day it is.  I had some posts scheduled and they kinda got out of order so this may be my second one for today.  Anyway just wanted to let those who were here yesterday stamping know that Sadie is fine, she just had an asthma attack but is 100% better today(she even went back to school).  I apologize for running out on you but I am a Mom first and when duty calls...Today I have the cutest little turkey to show you, my friend Debbie(from Champagne)sent this to me.  It is adorable and would be the perfect place card for a Thanksgiving table.  It is made by cutting out two of larger tags from the Two Tags die and adhering them together and then making a rosette using the Simply Scored tool and fastening it to one of the tags.  This leaves a space behind Tom Turkey to slip a miniature candy bar into.  For the turkey face I used various punches.  Thanks for stopping by!

Colors of Fall

Good morning!  Just when I thought things were starting to settle down basketball and cheerleading have started so we are in high gear.  I have a case of the wreath in the Holiday Mini to show you today.  I started this some time ago then  other things kept taking up my time but I have finally finished it.  I love how it turned out and will be trying it again with Christmas colors.  The Simply Scored tool makes this a very easy project to make.  Most of the papers I used are retired, Istill  have so much retired paper that I am trying to use up. 

Don't forget to check out all the new things added to my sidebar, there are several things worth checking out.  Just click on the icon to get all the details.  Thanks for stopping by!

Free Big Shot!



Good Sunday evening!  I hope you have had a wonderful weekend, I certainly have.  Today I want to share an awesome opportunity with you, SU has announced that during the month of October, if you sign up to be a demonstrator you will get a FREE Big Shot.  If you already have a Big Shot you can use the $99.00 to buy dies for the Big Shot.  But you know me, I need to make the deal a little bit sweeter...if you sign up with me you will also get your choice of any die in the catalog FREE as well.  I use my Big Shot every day and if you have ever thought about buying one this is the perfect time.  The only requirements to be a demonstrator is to sell a minimum of $300.00 each quarter to stay active.  If you want to sign up to just take advantage of the personal discount, that works too.

And since I am talking about the Big Shot, I thought I should show you a Big Shot project.  This cute reindeer treat holder was made using the Petal Cone die.  The antlers were made on the BS as well using the Swirls Scribbles Sizzlet die. 

And the Winner is....

.....you will have to wait a little longer, just until the end of this post though!  I have  finally got my computer back and I am so thrilled that it could be fixed instead of having to be replaced.  I have been so frustrated at the person repairing it though, he is the rudest man I have ever met, he had me in tears today after I had to deal with him twice.  But anyway, all is good now.  I am so blessed to have all you, my readers, in my life. Your comments, emails, and well wishes have been been worth the unpleasantness. I have been super busy creating cards and a few home decor items and favors  which I will show you over the next few days.

Today's project is a Christmas Tree made from a styrofoam cone.  I used Newsprint and Love Letter DSP(both retired) which I cut into strips, formed loops and straight pinned to the cone.  On top is a jingle bell and some Cherry Cobbler seam binding ribbon.  It was a little time consuming but I really like how it turned out.

Ok, the moment we have been waiting for.....the winner of the blog candy is....Angie Hagan!  I will get your package in the mail on Monday, Angie.  Also, let me know what to order for you with the $25.00 SU gift certificate.

Blog Candy Extended

  I am sorry to say that I still have no computer(:  I called the repairman again this morning and he very rudely told me that he would call me" IF" he got it fixed.  It doesn't look  promising.  I am going to give him until Wednesday and then I guess I will have to buy a new one.  So,  I am also extending the Blog Candy until Wednesday.  I have all the names written and cut out and the basket is ready for the drawing but I will add any additional ones from comments or orders over the next two days....and to make it even better I have added a gift certificate in the amount of $25.00 from Stampin' Up to the loot.  This whole ordeal has been very frustrating to say the least  Thanks for your patience.

Computer Problems

Good afternoon!  It has not been a good week so far for me, I started my computer up Monday morning and checked my email and then got started working on a custom order.  I decided to take a break after a couple hours and noticed my computer was turned off, but after about an hour of trying to get it to come back on I realized it was something I couldn't fix.  It is now in the shop being repaired, and of course the guy working on it says it may be several days before he can get to it.

The blog candy is growing every day but unfortunately I can't show it to you.  So....just continue to leave comments and place orders...I promise it will be worth the wait.  Thanks in advance for your patience.

ps.  Cynthia, I did get your order placed before my computer went down, thanks so much!

a little batty

Good Sunday evening!  I have had a wonderful weekend, spending time with my church family today at a picnic and yesterday at our Flea Market as well as time with my own family.  My son, Chad, has been home this weekend so I have made home cooked meals for him as he lives alone and really appreciates a "Mom" cooked meal. 

Today I have a bat that I made like the one Shellie demonstrated at some of the recent Regional events.  I haven't been to any of these events and am not sure if my bat is just like hers but I did see a photo and just went from that to make mine.  I used the Petal Cone die, the Pennant die and a 1 inch circle punch as well as the Spider Web embossing folder.  I think it is adorable and of course it sold out first thing at my craft show so I will have to get busy making more.

Blog candy...how about all the materials to make your own bat...you will receive everything needed to make one bat!  Don't forget to comment or order to get your name in the drawing.  Check out all the details here and then check out all the posts that follow to see exactly what all you will get.

Happy Halloween

 Good Friday afternoon~!  I am way behind on adding to my blog candy so today I have three items.  The Baja Blue ribbon is retired and has about 6 inches used from it but that still leaves over nine yards, the green ribbon is not SU but would be great for Christmas projects, and the stamp set is called Afterthoughts and is a hostess set.  To see the original post about the blog candy and how to win click here.

I have busy making projects to sell at a flea market for our church as a Mission Project.  It is Saturday Sept. 17th in the parking lot across from First Baptist Church if you live locally and would like to check it out.  I have always done well with these little treat boxes so I made a few of them, these two plus a cute little witch.  The box is made using the Fancy Favor die and then I just add a handle.  I used mostly retired DSP.

And now for another purse made by my friend Christine.  I just love this fabric, Autumn Paisely Tapestry, it measures 16 x 11 1/2 inches and the price is only $55.00.  If you are interested in purchasing it, you can contact me at dls8383@gmail.com .

More Blog Candy

Good afternoon!  I have been busy as a bee creating cards this morning, 17 in all!  But, I can't show them to you because I haven't photographed them yet and  15 of them were thank you cards for the ladies who have made purchases this month so far so I want to mail them before I show you.  I do have a project though, the stocking we made at Big Shot Class.  I used Cherry Cobbler card stock and the DSP is from the Frostwood Lodge in the Holiday Mini.  I used the Stocking Accents die to cut the felt holly and berries. 


The blog candy addition for today is all the materials to make 3 of these stockings!  You will get everyhing cut and you will just have to stamp it and put it together.  For info on how to win the blog cand see this post here.