The vacation has started

and I am having so much fun. This morning I have brayered, sponged and smooshed and then webbed it all. I LOVE webbing. So many different looks and I made dozens in such a short amount of time. When I was finished with that I started samples for my upcoming class on Collage. If you are interested let Susan know at the Stamping Studio in Spring Hill. It will be on April 11th from 12-2. Here are a few of the cards I came up with. All stamps are from I Brake for Stamps and Time to Stamp.

Christmas Cards all finished

Here are 2 more cards. The first one we will be making at the January 16 Crop at The Stamping Studio. The second card uses my beloved Cuttlebug. I finally have the last of my cards addressed and all will be mailed tomorrow. YEAH!! One more week of work and then I am on vacation and to celebrate that we shall be making something during the Holidays. So be watching for it. Not sure what it will be. Hope everyone enjoys the holidays with Family & friends.
Merry Christmas from my Family to Yours.

A few more Christmas cards

It's a bit chilly here this morning. Almost brings back memories of the Northern December. Glad to know though that it will only be here for today and tomorrow we will be back to normal. My kind of winter. No boots, shovels or large heavy coats for us anymore. The batch of cards I addressed last week end were mailed and now I'm starting on the second set. Have the envelopes all addressed. Just need to fill them and will get them off in tomorrows mail.

This first one is Stencil & Paste which I chalked .



The stamp for this one is from I Brake for Stamps. It's embossed and water colored.



This last one is also from I Brake for Stamps. I did a reversed spotlight technique.

Another Fold

I saw this on another blog but the pictures and directions made no sense to me. I gave up on it. Then over on Amazing Paper Grace she had made a card using this folded flower/star and it all fell into place. So here are 2 I made last evening. It was so EASY!! I can't believe I couldn't figure it out the first time. After work I plan to make a few more. I love it!!

Thanksgiving is over

Well today is the day I usually start to address my Christmas cards. Today however we're going to Tampa to visit my husbands brother and his family who have a timeshare there. But when I get home this evening I will get started and mail off a few tomorrow morning. Here is a couple of the cards I will be sending.

I love folds. This was an easy one and it makes a cute Christmas tree.

What did you do with your Christmas Party napkin??

My "Stamping in Florida" Yahoo Group had our Christmas party last Saturday. I don't think any of these napkins were used for the usual purpose. They were snatched up and put away for some later crafting projects. Here's mine. He made such a cute card!! Added lots of Stickles, a couple of glittered snowflakes and some Glossy Accents to his carrot nose. Adorable.
I'm also getting ready to teach some background techniques using the CuttleBug embossing folders at the Stamping Studio. This was an extra background I made and a medallion made using my SU punches.

Happy Thanksgiving and a tutorial

Hope everyone had a wonderful day full of good food and family. I spent all morning playing here at my desk as I wasn't the one making the turkey. I've been working on making gift card holders. Have tried several different versions I have seen on the internet. Here's what I've come up with. It's simple and quick. Cut your main card stock 4 1/4 x 11. Score at 3, 5 1/2 and 8.

Now fold it in half and then fold the 2 outer panels towards your fold. It should look like this.

Next I ran it through the Cuttlebug. Just the front panel. Now you could decorate the front with pretty paper or a background you've made. That's totally up to you.

Now add red line tape to the center portion as pictured and seal shut.

Take your gift card and trace around a 1/4" from the edge.



Cut this out and you have the opening for your card.



Now you could decorate the inside of the card also if you like. Now to finish the outside. Apply adhesive to the center of a 12" piece of ribbon and attach to the card.

Now tie the ribbon in a bow and decorate your front.


Hope this is helpful for anyone giving a gift card for Christmas.