Spreading a Little Christmas Cheer

Good morning!  Today I have another treat to share.  I used Christmas Tagables Photopolymer stamp set to make the tag.  The candy cane is retired.  Busy day ahead, thanks for stopping by!

Santa's List

Good morning!  I have a cute test tube holder treat to share today.  My friend Trudy had these as one of her projects last Saturday when we had our Christmas Card Shoebox swap.  I loved it so I made a few for my craft show this weekend.  I used Santa's List stamp set.  I have to shop for some candy to fill all my little treat containers, I can't do it early since there is a 4 year old candy thief at my house.  Thanks for stopping by!

Kids Thanksgiving Table

Good morning!  My girls get excited about decorating the Thanksgiving table every year.  Most years we only have one table but we are having lots of guests this year so we decided to do a kids table.  The girls both love Pinterest and have been finding lots of cute ideas.  I am not linking to the pins but here is the list., Melissa Davies, Peurta Bella, Angie Juda, and Lisa Brown.

 

Mr. Turkey is made using the Gift Bow die from the Holiday Mini catalog.  He is glued onto a little 4 oz. cup and holds candy corn.

 

Love this idea, a Pilgrim's hat filled with crayons to keep them busy as the meal is served.  I have some coloring pages copied but their table will also be covered with white paper so they can scribble on it as well.

This is Sadie's favorite part, making place cards.  She also makes everybody sit in their assigned seat, no changing seats!

This is something we have done for  several years now.  Since we have a rule that nobody is allowed to pass through the kitchen and taste test, these snacks keep them from "starving".

 

We always list what we are thankful for and I save the lists and read some of the ones from recent years  back as everyone is filling in the new ones.  We get some really funny ones sometimes, a couple years ago someone listed gravy and Dalton listed Toy Story, Woody, and Buzz last year. 

 

 

And last is the plasticware holder, yes I use plastic utensils for the kids but the adults get real ones.  Thanks for stopping by!

 

Coffee Tote

Good morning!  I have been busy getting ready for a craft show, Heritage Festival, this coming weekend.  I always do really well at this one so I have to have a lot of things on hand.  These little coffee cups have been popular in my shop so I know they will be a hit there as well. 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Peace on Earth

Good evening!  I have had a wonderful Saturday, today was an annual Christmas Card shoebox swap for a group of ladies who love the Lord and love to stamp.  This was my card.  Thanks for stopping by!

Snow Much Fun

 

Good morning!  Today I have another Christmas card to share.  The retired set, Snow Much Fun,  is perfect for anyone who likes to color.  I used Winter Frost Specialty DSP along with Pool Party, Whisper White, and Island Indigo card stock.  Thanks for stopping by!

Joyful Christmas

Good morning!  Today I have another Christmas card with the Joyful Christmas stamp set, it is my favorite from the Holiday Mini.  I used Real Red and Tempting Turquoise this time.  The poinsettia is stamped on vellum card stock in Encore Silver ink and then added Tempting Turquoise embossing powder.  It is hard to tell but the silver peaks through just a little to give extra sparkle.  This is one of the cards for my monthly Christmas card class.  thanks for stopping by!

O Holy Night

Good morning!  Do you ever have days when it seems you go in circles all day and  accomplish nothing, that was yesterday for sure.  I have a million things that I need to get done and yet I can't stay focused on them.  I did manage to get one card done, this card was inspired by one made by Shelli Gardener and her daughter Sara.  I love the look of white on white but it doesn't show up very well when photographed.  I stamped the main image in Encore Gold ink and the used gold embossing powder over it.  It seems the gold ink by itself doesn't work very well on Whisper White or Very Vanilla but embossing it keeps it from smearing.  I added a little banner of the Gold Foil paper as well.  Thanks for stopping by!

Let the Party Begin

Good morning!  Today is the 25th birthday for Stampin' Up!, and they are celebrating by discounting 25 stamp sets by 25%!!!!  Click here to see the list. They have also extended the deadline to join SU for $25.00, you can still sign up through today.

Out on a Limb

Good morning!  Today's card was requested by a customer.  She wanted a birthday card to give to her niece whose birthday is on Halloween.  She is also pregnant with twin girls so she wanted that incorporated into the card as well and she wanted a witch image on the card.  She hasn't picked it up yet so I hope it works.  Thanks for stopping by!