Now that the weather is cooler and the calendar has turned to November,
many of you card makers are thinking about Christmas cards.
(I know, some of you have yours done already)
I wanted to share with you today a couple of cards I made using a few of
Serendipity Stamps New Holiday Stamps.
Both of my cards were water colored using my tombow markers and a waterbrush.
This card uses:
I love this fun snowman card.
This card uses:
For Nick’s 4th birthday (a few weeks ago) I tagged along with him, Warren and
their mom for a fun afternoon down on the farm.
It was such a beautiful day and we got so many great pictures, I decided that I needed
to make a mini album for Nick.
Nick’s album was made using the flexible pouches that I got this month in my Deflecto Design Team
box. As soon as I saw these flexible pouches I thought “mini albums”.
I love how easy the album was to put together.
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(Celebrate Christmas with Graphic 45 was a card class that I gave in November of 2014.)
In this class, I showed how to make use of the varied patterns and bits & pieces to create layered pieces with charm and style.
The Vintage Christmas collection from Graphic 45 is based off the classic tale “Twas the Night Before Christmas. This collection is packed with all the fun and traditional images of this festive season. Reds, greens, gold and cream – this collection will remind you of all the special moments in this special time.
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I’d love Autumn even more if it’d turn right back into Spring.
I’ve been saying for days, I need to take a picture of these beautiful trees.
Yesterday morning, we got about an hour of beautiful sunshine between the rain and clouds.
So… I ran right out to take this picture.
I love all the vibrant colors.
(This is the view I used to have out my bathroom window until they put a couple houses in my way.)
Have a great day!
Today I’m putting the finishing touches on the one and only craft show I do all year.
My house still smells great from these Cinnamon Cookie Ornaments.
This month’s Deflect’o Design Team box was perfect in helping me get ready for the show.
I love this flexible, magnetic sign holder. I wanted to give the holder a little vintage flair
so I sponged “Spiced Chai” Stazon ink to the base and wrapped the base with a
pine stem. A little washi tape, ribbon and red jingle bell (of course) and my display
stand was finished. I love that it sticks perfectly onto my metal mini cupcake tin.
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I made this decoupage Halloween Treat Bowl with the help of my 4-year-old grandson, Nick. (It may or may not have gone a little quicker without his help.) Since Halloween is for the kids anyway, it didn’t matter if the paper was perfectly smooth.
Confession: I’m a little bit of a craft hoarder. (neatly contained though) I have been hanging onto this Martha Stewart Halloween tissue paper for a few years. I guess I’ve been waiting for just the perfect project like this one.
To make the project you’re going to need a few simple ingredients:
Cut the tissue paper into small squares. I started with 3″ squares and added some random sizes. Decoupage the tissue paper onto the half ball with Mod Podge
Tip: For my bowl, I started on the bottom and worked my way up. At the time, I thought it was a good idea. By the time I got to the top of the bowl I was getting a little more random in how I placed my tissue paper. Next time I think I’ll start at the top of the bowl and work my way down. I really like the way the bottom turned out.
Fill with treats and enjoy. (don’t forget to buy an extra bag or two for yourself)
Disclosure: This project was created for and sponsored by Smoothfoam.
Remember being in Junior High when your best friends were the most important thing?
Here’s a mini album that’s perfect for capturing life’s special little memories.
It’s also the perfect size to hold all those school pictures the kids are starting to hand out.
The album measures only 3″. (how cute it that?)
Clear Scraps partnered with My Mind’s Eye this month with some great products to use.
My Mind’s Eye Products:
This project was created for and sponsored by Clear Scraps.
Once again, I’m excited to be hosting my annual event “Sue’s Holiday Workshop”.
We will be crafting up a storm making cards, tags, a mini album, ornaments, holiday votive and more.
The price is only $40.00 which includes lunch and prizes for all.
For more information or to register email me at: suesholidayworkshop@yahoo.com
I look forward to seeing you there!
I know, I know… Many of you may think I might be rushing this a little bit.
But… as a designer and crafter I’m starting to feel a time crunch.
So many projects, so little time. (time’s a wasting)
Something I look forward to getting every month is my box of goodies from Deflecto.
Getting this box is like receiving a Christmas present.
So thoughtfully packed with colored tissue paper.
I really need to take of picture of the box. (so much fun)
This months box was stuffed full of storage and organizing products.
One of the many cool storage products I received from Deflecto Craft Solutions was this
great carousel organizer. This particular carousel has nine canisters, six 3″ and three 6″.
The carousel spins and is a great place to store all my holiday embellishments in one place.
I also received some great storage cubes, which made me want/need to reorganize my studio.
With all the things I collect (I mean use) I needed more.
Deflecto generously offered to send me some more cubes. (you’ve got to love that!)
I will post more pictures of my organizing efforts after they arrive.
Another cool “NEW, COMING SOON” product is the: Customizable Magnetic Craft Sheets
White magnetic sheets can be painted or papered. Cuts easily with scissors or craft punches.
Great for kids projects.
I decided to make “refrigerator art” using my magnetic sheets.
I covered the white side of the magnetic sheet with decorative paper and cut it out with a die-cut.
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Thank You to everyone who took the time to answer my questions regarding the date of the Workshop. The majority choose Saturday, November 15th. The date is set and confirmed and I’m excited to jump right in. More Details coming soon.
Sue's Creative Workshop 