Sharing the Christmas Spirit

I'm sorry I haven't had time to post in awhile...my life has changed in a few short weeks.  I'm now working full time and squeezing in my stamping has proven to be a little more difficult. I seem to get stuff done, but getting everything uploaded has been more of a challenge. I have lots to share with you...enjoy!

Stamp Sets: Got Treats, Just Celebrate (retired-snowman) & Christmas Punch (Retired) Punches:  Scallop Circle, 1 1/4, 1 3/8 Circle, Oval Scallop Punch, Snowflake (retired)  Ink:  Basic Black, Chocolate Chip  Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue Misc Items:  Big Shot & Candy Wrapper Die, Cello Bag, Ribbon and Hershey's Candy Cane Chocolate Kisses

Stamp Set: Got Treats Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Real Red and Whisper White Ink: Chocolate Chips

Misc Items: Real Red Marker, Christmas Suckers

Stamp Set: Merry (Retired) Cardstock:  Real Red, Whisper White and Garden Green Ink: Garden Green & Real Red Punches: Scallop Circle, 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 Circle Misc. Items:  Peppermint Patties

Punches:  1 3/4 Circle, Large Star Punch (Nose), 1" Punch used as a stencil to trace smile

Misc Items: SU Ribbon, Sticky Strip and Googlie Eyes

Stamp Set: Just Celebrate (Retired) Cardstock: Real Red, Garden Green & Whisper White Punches: Scallop Circle, 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 Circle Misc Items: SU Markers & Sixlets

Punches: Scallop Circle, Snowflake (Small-Retired), Snowflake 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 Circle  Misc. Items: Bells, Ribbon

Punches: Scallop Circle, 1 1/4, 1 3/8 & 1 3/4 Circle  Cardstock:  Real Red, Whisper White and Bashful Blue Stamp Set: Just Celebrate (retired) Misc. Items: Cricut "Christmas Cheer" for large Snowflake, SU Ribbon and Markers

Christmas Triangle Boxes

These Triangle Boxes are addicting....tonight I made a Tree, Penguin and a Reindeer.  Too tired to finish up Santa, we'll save him for another day.

Triangle Boxes instructions can me found Here. 

Stampin' Up Punches:  Boho Blossoms, Wide Oval, Curly Label, 5-petal flower, Small Oval

Misc Items: Crop-a-dile, Mini Glue Dots, White Gel Pen, Red ribbon

Stampin' Up Punches:  Scallop, Small Circle, Star, Square Punch Misc. Items:  Garden Green Ink, Sponge, Mini Glue Dots, Hole Punch and Red Ribbon

Stampin' Up Punches: 1" Circle, Small Oval, Med. Oval

Misc. Items: Red Dotted Ribbon, White Gel Pen, Pop Up Glue Dots

Santa Patties II

I couldn't resist when I saw these Santa Patties Here on Qbee's Quest I had to make some for myself.  Okay I had to make 35 of them, but what can I say they are adorable.  There is a lot of work that went into adding the Iiridescent Ice Embossing Powder, but in person worth all the effort.  They just shimmer!  For detailed instructions go to the above link....enjoy!

Big Things Come in Small Packages

Excited to share with you my new Stampin' Up Candy Wrapper Bigz L Die for the Big Shot.  I made these cute candy box wrappers, filled with all kinds of goodies.  I've enclosed everything from candy to money...Whoo Hoo!  I made these out of retired SU cardstock as I made 100 of them.  Plan on making more out of our current Christmas paper, can't wait.  Like I said they are simple to make, the Big Shot does all the work of cutting and scoring.  I made tags from misc. Christmas stamps I had around plus printed some sayings that were on My Digital Studio and punched them out.  This project really made me appreciate what the My Digital Studio can do.  Amazing!

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Scrappin' Fun

The ND weather has inspired a day of scrapin' fun....here's Aiden's preschool page I just finished.  Thanks to Starbucks for keeping toasty warm on this freezing cold day.

Project Details:  Basic Black, Basic Gray, Real Red, Whisper White and Tempting Turq. Cardstock along with Crushed Curry (Retired) paper.  Punches:  Scallop, 1" Circle, Large and Small Star Cricut Cartidge:  Plaintain Schoolbook  Misc Items:  SU Clear Button, DMC Red Floss, Yellow Stickles.

Happy Thankgsiving

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Here's some cute Turkey's made with Stampin' Up punches that I attached to suckers for the kids' at school today. I am thankful that I am able to volunteer at the school and build such awesome relationships with the teachers and students.  This is my way of giving back....Happy Thanksgiving!

Cricut Cartridge Organizer

I'm so excited I just have to share my fun Cricut Cartridge Organizer I made this week.  I have to admit I saw this idea from a gal selling them on EBay for $40-$60 and I'm like, I can make my own.  I really needing something easier for toting my Cartridges around to my scrap events and this is just what I needed.  I also added my own personal tag made with my Stampin' Up owl punch for some added bling.  I hope these inspire you!

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Sweet Halloween Memories

I'm busy getting all my classroom treats ready for tomorrow....never a dull moment, working up to the last second. I thought I better share some things I have been working on, along with a fun Halloween 12 x12 Scrapbook Page I did on a recent scrapbook retreat. It highlights Halloween 2008 when my mother in law was diagnosed with Stomach Cancer. Kids went to trick or treat her in the hospital, she told the kids she dressed up for them. lol It was last Halloween we got to share with her. Hope you have make some Sweet Memories this Halloween....

It's Here: Baby Bootie Tutorial

As promised here is the step by step tutorial for the baby booties. They are super cute and so easy to make. Hope you enjoy!

Baby Booties

Tutorial

Wrap ribbon around cup about 2 1/2 inches from the top. I used 12oz foam cups, you can use 8oz for smaller booties. Then use a pencil to mark your line around the cup.

Here is the top of the cup after I cut it off. You can then use it for your pattern, like I did when I made my 50 booties, much easier then measuring each one. Just wrap it around the new cup and mark your lines.

Here is what you are left with, small cup. Next measure 1 1/2 inches apart, mark your lines and cut straight down about 1 1/2 from the top. I have to admit, I didn't measure each line down as I found as long as they were even it didn't matter.

Then take your hole punch and punch each side of your lines....don't go too close, because when you try to tie your booty...it will break the foam cup. I learned the hard way!!

Tie your ribbon....project complete!

Punch Art

I thought I would share some of the rest of the punch art animals from the guest book/baby book I've been working on all week. Again, next week I'll try post instructions for each animal. Enjoy!

Front Cover

Baby Steps

Seems like everyone I know is expecting a baby or twins....amazing! I have to admit the baby fever has been sneaking up on me...ugh! I made 50 baby booties and started working on the guestbook/scrapbook tonight for my friends baby shower. She's expecting twins mid December. Lucky for me boy/girl....I know all about that! Just a quick post, I better get back to work...baby shower this weekend and I still have plenty to do.

Scrapbook Front Cover