Punch Buffet

When I was setting up for the cardmaking class, I had to figure out a way to display the punches so everyone could see them, while still "controlling" them and being able to carry them around. So I set up this little "buffet" and it worked pretty well!

Ellen's New "Man"

Here I am at "Enchanted Evening" in Old Town Clovis with my new "guy". He's a little flat, but very jolly! Get's you into the holiday spirit!

JOY at All of Me

"JOY" came to my store, "All of Me" with the help of snowflakes that Sharon sent me. They were die-cut with the snowflake die and the Big Shot out of white foam. They were just the right addition to my decorations. Now, I just have to get her to cut a few more! The letters are about 2 1/2 feet tall(from JoAnn) and painted white with sparkles on them.

Christmas Card Making Workshop

I recently held a Christmas Card Making workshop/event on a Saturday night at my shop. Everyone got a half kit of the I Wish Simply Scrappin' Kit and half a pack of Holiday Treasures Designer Series Paper, with a few additional sheets of Card Stock.
We each made at least 10 cards at the workshop and then everyone took their extras home to continue creating cards. It was SO much fun. It's always fascinating to see how 6 women can create such a variety of cards, while starting out with the same supplies. I had a full buffet of punches and lots of ribbon and other embellishments to play with.

Thanksgiving Card

I made this Thanksgiving card for a swap, but it's perfect for this season. The pumpkins are make of Pumpkin Pie, punched with the large and small oval, the "leaves" from the Boho Blossoms Punch in Garden Green. I layered the pumpkins on Old Olive and Black. The sentiment is from the level 2 hostess set, Occasions Collection, stamped on More Mustard, punched with the Designer Label Punch, layered on an Old Olive Scallop Circle. The black is actually a rectangle I cut and used the corner rounder, then punched the ribbon opening with the horizontal slot punch and threaded More Mustard grosgrain ribbon through. Did the whole thing on Confetti Cream, stamped in More Mustard with Priceless.

Here comes Christmas, Kit Option

I've been making these towelling Reindeer for several years. A friend bought one at a craft fair, and we took it apart and figured it out. They're just so darned cute! and make a great hostess gift or Christmas present. I made several this year, but this one got "dressed" with that fabulous Riding Hood Red and Vanilla Striped ribbon from the Holiday Mini (I LOVE this ribbon, and am very stingy with it!) But, I thought it gave him a great holiday spirit.

I am offering these in kit form for $12, plus $4.80 for shipping. it will include everything you need except the two towels (so you can choose a color that works with your decor. You will need 1 bath towel and 1 wash cloth) and a glue gun. Ribbon choices will be the Riding Hood Red/Vanilla stripe, a Red/Gold or Burgundy/Gold and Blue/Silver. Easy to follow instructions will be included. Payment can be made through PayPal. You can email me direct at sellen57@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Happy Thanksgiving

It seems that I have trouble getting things posted except for holidays. It's a good thing there are so many this time of year!

I loved those Peppermint Patty Spiders so much, I decided to try and make turkeys. I thought they turned out pretty cute, I could just "gobble" them up!

My sister Sharon sends me oodles of ideas that she's found on other posts, and though I'd like to do all of them, time keeps getting away from me.

I made these Pumpkin Placecards and have them for sale in my store. They're basically the same as the Halloween ornaments that Patty showed us at a group meeting last year, and I made them in both Pumpkin Pie and in More Mustard. Of course, they're cute just as a decoration as well.

Hope you enjoy them.