Chic' n Scratch

Yummy Christmas Treat

  Good morning!!

I hope you've enjoyed a weeks worth of projects made with the Country Living Holiday Collection Kit!!  Today is the last project and it has a funny story.

I was struggling with the last project and wasn't sure what it was going to be.....and then I looked over and saw the present that Jennifer brought me...I was about to tear into it and start eating and it occurred to me that the word "Enjoy" would go perfect with this gift!! 

See how beautiful it was when Jennifer gave it to me....

 

Thanks Jenn...it was yummy.....tell me...what was it?  I liked it so much I didn't share any with my family :O    I normally bake cookies for Christmas gifts but I'm thinking I may have to use this idea.

Have a great day!!

p.s. Don't forget to check out the Stampin' Up! specials.  Just 2 days left.....you can view the specials on my Stampin' Up! website...click on "Shop Now".

Chipboard Ornaments

  Good morning!!

These chipboard ornaments are included in the Country Living Holiday Collection Kit.  And what's great about them is the designer paper is ready to stick right to the chipboard..all you need is a little Tombow Liquid Glue.

I used two stamp sets on these ornaments....Punch Pals & Holiday Collection.  Hopefully next week I can show a picture of my Stampin' Up! Christmas tree (yes, I have one).  The two colors I used were Always Artichoke and Baja Breeze.

Thanks for stopping by.....have a great day!

p.s. Just a few days left on the Stampin' Up! specials.....click on my Stampin' Up! website to view them.

Snowman Shaker Ornament

  Good morning!!

Today's project uses supplies included in the Country Living Holiday Collection Kit.  The frames are perfect for a shaker ornament or you could even make a card  :)

I used the Punch Pals stamp set & colored the snowman with Blender Pens.  Chunky Glitter is the snow.  I used Acetate sheets....aka transparencies. 

If you need help with making a Shaker Card, please visit my Stampin' Academy to watch the Shaker Card Video.

Have a great day! 

P.s. Don't forget to check out the Stampin' Up! Specials on my Stampin' Up! website.  Click on "shop now" to view the specials. (link to my website is above)

Happy Thanksgiving!

 Good morning!

You've seen today's project before....this cute little jar is what I used for the Snowman Soup.

This time I filled it with Boston Baked Beans...the perfect color to match the Riding Hood Red Striped Ribbon. (I craved Boston Baked Beans when I was pregnant with Brooke.)  You could also use Almond M&M's and just take out the green ones :)

"Enjoy" is one of the stamps included in the Country Living Holiday Collection Kit.  I stamped it with Timber Brown Stazon, punched it out with the 1 3/8 Circle Punch....stamped it again and punched it out with the 1 3/4 Circle Punch.  The Riding Hood Red scallop is from the Pennant Big Shot die.

Have a great Turkey Day!!!

 

Holiday Wishes

  Good morning!

I just love today's card!! It's so easy to make and really pretty in person.  (I think this may be my Christmas card for this year.)

I used the snowflake from the Country Living Holiday Collection kit and stamped one with Kiwi Kiss and the other with Baja Breeze.  The gem in the middle came from a Rhinestone brad in the Pretties Kit and the larger scallop is the Scallop from the Pennant Big Shot Die.

Don't forget....Stampin' Up! has a sale starting today.  Please visit my Stampin' Up! website for more details (the link is at the top of my blog).

Have a great day!!

Ornament Card

  Good morning!!

Today's project is an ornament card. And if you'd like to learn how to make one.... Click here to head over to my Stampin' Academy to watch the video.

I used the Country Living Holiday Collection kit to make both of these projects.  And... there's a video available for both of them :) Click here  to view them.

Below is a picture of the one I made on the video....& the one I made for my 12 Weeks of Christmas Newsletter.

Thanks for stopping by....have a great day!

Stamps:  Holiday Collection & Many Merry Messages

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze & Black Stazon

Cardstock:  Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, Whisper White & DSP in Holiday Collection kit

Other:  Silver Cord, Rhinestone Brads, Scallop Circle Punch, Big Shot, Big Shot Circle Die, Pretties Kit  , Glue Dots  

 

 

 

P.S. I typed the wrong details yesterday on my blog...the Stampin' Up! sales starts tomorrow  the day before Thanksgiving :)

Scallop Ornament

  Good evening!

This week I'm showing you projects I made with the Country Living Holiday Collection Kit. 

 For the next 6 days, every project will feature one or more items that can be found in the kit. 

This project is one I've made before.... but I couldn't resist using this designer paper....and.... I re-filmed the video.  Did you ever see my original video....if I talked any slower.... seriously... it was my 2nd video....what did you expect??  You gotta laugh with me!  

  Click here to head over to my Stampin' Academy to see a new & improved video :)

Good night!

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Many Merry Messages

  Good morning!!

Today I'm sharing with you another card that we made at the Shoebox swap.  This was Sally's card and it's is another real keeper...don't you love it? 

The "Merry Christmas" came from the Many Merry Messages stamp set and we stamped it with Versa Mark and then embossed it with White Embossing powder.  

Starting tomorrow I'll be on Thanksgiving break and I'll have little or no access to my blog or email.  I have a whole week of post lined up to showcase the Country Living Holiday Collection kit....starting tomorrow and I think you'll be pleased!!

Very Important note......Starting the day before Thanksgiving........ Stampin' Up! is having a sale.  Please visit my Stampin' Up! website Wednesday and check out the specials.  You only have a few days to order. I will make every effort to get my hands on a computer Wednesday...but it may not be possible. But not to worry...all you need to do is visit my website and view the specials...to make a purchase you just click on "Shop Now".   (If you have a VIP question that can't wait until Dec. 1st, you can call my cell phone 913-626-9103....or you can send me a text message to that number.)  Sale dates - Nov. 26th - Dec. 1st....While supplies last...

  Click here to visit my Stampin' Up! website!

Have a great week!!

9am update...I'm going to leave a link to my Stampin' Up! website at the top of my blog during the Thanksgiving break to make it easier for you to find. :)

 

Winter Post Snow Globe

 Isn't this card amazing?  You can imagine my excitement when I saw the card that Jennifer brought to the shoebox swap. 

I'm also doing the happy dance because I already own the stamp sets to make a few more of these.  We used the Winter Post stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog, the Paisley Background & the Define your Life stamp set. 

The card base measures 5 1/2 x 3 3/4....and make sure when you add the snow globe that it doesn't go past 4 1/4....that way you can put it in a regular envelope.

All the projects we made last night were awesome and I'm so happy that I have projects to post while I'm enjoying our Thanksgiving holiday in Tennessee.

Have a great day!

Stamps:  Winter Post, Lovely as a Tree, Define your Life, *Many Merry Messages & Paisley Background

Ink:  Close to Cocoa, Timber Brown Stazon, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Always Artichoke & Versa Mark

Cardstock:  Kraft, Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Mellow Moss, Bravo Burgundy & Naturals Ivory

Other:  Glassy Glaze Enamel, Chunky Glitter, Artichoke Grosgrain Ribbon, Sponges, Blender Pens or Aqua Painter, Filigree Designer Brads & Stampin' Dimensionals

*Many Merry Messages stamp set was used for the inside greeting.

Happy Birthday Chase!

Good morning!!

Check back after noon to see today's card.....we made some awesome cards last night at the Shoebox Swap and I'm going to share one of them with you. The lighting isn't the best at night so I'll take a good picture when it's daylight.  

 In the meantime....It's hard to believe that exactly 16 years ago today.....at this very moment 5:45am.... Chase was born.  Since I've shared some of his art with you over the past few months...I thought it would be fun to show you a picture or two :)

I'm showing two pictures.....he and I just a few hours after he was born and the 2nd one is from a couple days ago.  

 

Here's a funny story for ya....Brook was taking our picture and I was so darn short that I had to run across the room to get my shoes that make me at least 2 or 3 inches taller...hence the reason for the smirk on my face & the smile on Chase's.    My head actually comes to his shoulder..... I can't believe I'm so short or he's so tall :)

See ya!

Season of Joy

  Good morning!!

I broke out my Season of Joy stamp set yesterday and made this card really fast.  Last year this set was one of my favorites and I've neglected it this year.  The "Merry Christmas" is from the Holidays & Wishes stamp set (I like it better).

The Riding Hood Red cardstock is 11 x 3 1/2 scored at 5 1/2.  The Kraft cardstock is 2 1/8 x 3 3/4 & the vanilla cardstock measures 1 7/8 x 2 3/4.  I used Timber Brown Stazon for the greeting & the tree and I sponged the edges with Close to Cocoa.

Have a great Saturday....see ya tomorrow!

p.s. I saw Twilight again yesterday....that makes 2 times in less than 24 hours. I may have to see it again and again :)  I'll try to not give alot of details here.....but....here's the thing...if you read the books...nothing I can say will affect you.  Our local paper today had negative things to say about the baseball scene....personally I loved it!!   If you haven't read the books just maybe the scene was confusing....and for those of you that have seen it...did you recognize Stephenie Meyer in the movie?

p.s. thanks for all the kind emails and comments about my new photo......I've been growing my bangs out for over a year..... and I wear my hair up 80% of the time (decisions...if I pull my hair up ...that gives me more stamping time....which one do you think wins?  :))

Merry & Bright Treat

   

Hi!

Quick post today...I'm behind on my to do list and I need to get busy.

This little treat holder will hold a small bag of candy or you could use a small cello bag to hold whatever you'd like :) I love the Merry & Bright stamp set and I used it with one of my favorite color combos....Bashful Blue & Certainly Celery. 

Have a great day!!

p.s. I loved the movie Twilight....I was all prepared to not like it...and I was afraid it wouldn't stay true to the book......but.... the actors were fabulous.  Before I saw the movie Edward wasn't what I imagined he would look like...but I'm happy to report I've changed my mind.  I imagine I'll see this movie at least 3 or 4 times while it's at the theater....I hope they get busy filming the other three asap!!  

 

Big on Christmas

Good morning!!  

I decided to break out my Big on Christmas stamp set this past weekend and I'm sure glad I did!!

Make sure you watch for my 12 weeks of Christmas this week....the project I have lined up uses this set and I think you'll be pleased!  

Today is going to be crazy busy....I have a Stamp a Stack this morning and another tonight and then I'm headed to the Midnight showing of Twilight:)  I love going to movies on opening day or night and I'm soooooo excited. 

Can you see a difference on my blog?  I see that Typepad has my blog on the new platform....not sure what exactly that means :O

Have a great day...see ya tomorrow!

p.s. tomorrows post may be late.....not sure....I may wake up feeling creative...or I may sleep in.... I won't get home until 2:30am :O

Stamps:  Big on Christmas

Ink:  Timber Brown Stazon (or Basic Brown), Tangerine Tango, Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa & Kiwi Kiss (Rose Red Marker for holly berries)

Cardstock:  Close to Cocoa 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score at 4 1/4, Kiwi Kiss 5 1/4 x 4, Frosty Day Designer Paper 5 x 3 3/4, Whisper White 3 1/4 x 1 7/8, Close to Cocoa 3 1/2 x 2 1/8

Other:  Blender Pen & Kiwi Kiss Striped Ribbon

Monogram Cards

Good morning!!

This weekend when I was creating the bags you saw over the past two days...I also discovered that you could cover up the word "enjoy" with a letter and make some Monogram cards :)

  I used the Lovely Letters Alphabet and the word "enjoy" (that's underneath the K) is from the Holiday Collection stamp set.

I get to see my family for Thanksgiving & I'm determined to take some cards to pass out.  These cards are for Kim....and I'll show you more....soon!

Have a great day!!

p.s. these cards are a odd size. I messed up some cardstock when I was cutting for my Stamp a Stack & I decided to make some cute little cards.  They measure 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 (opened card measures 8 1/2 x 3 1/2 and score at 4 1/4).  See ya :)

More Country Living Holiday Collection

Good morning!

I know I said that next week I would be showing the Country Living Holiday Collection projects....but since this was one of my 12 weeks of Christmas Projects I wanted to get it posted on my blog too. 

If you're looking at the Snowflake and trying to figure it out....Yes, it's from the Holiday Collection stamp set....and ..... it works perfect with the Scallop Circle Punch!!  I used the Top Note Big Shot Die to cover the bag.  I used a Rhinestone Brad and took it apart to get myself a gem (do you know what I mean?) and attached it with a glue dot.  "Peace" is from the "Join in the Cheer", also a Big Shot Die and attached it with the Tombow Liquid Glue....love that stuff....it's perfect for those small pieces!!!

As for the craft sacks....I always get them at Michaels.  Wal-mart carried them a few years ago but it's been a while since I've seen them there.  The company name on the bag is Paper Reflections & the bag size is 3 1/2 x 2 x 6 3/4.

Thanks & see ya tomorrow!

Holiday Collection Gift Bag

Good morning!

Isn't this darling?  I wish you could see it in person....I love it so much I've already made three of them :)

I used the Country Living Holiday Collection kit to make this project...along with the Big Shot :)  The snowflake and "Enjoy" is in the Holiday Collection stamp set & I used the Top Note Die to cover the bag and the Pennant Die for the Scallop circle.

Here's another picture :)

And the Video Tutorial is ready....click here to head over to my Stampin' Academy to watch it.

This was the teaser from yesterday....I just had to film the video before I posted it on my blog.  Chase helped me do some editing....I said the wrong word & he showed me how to fade out and then fade back in :)  I know... those terms are confusing to me too :)

I have a few more ideas for this little gift bag but I may run out of time this week.  I have Stampers Club tonight.....two Stamp a Stacks plus mailing the kits, Twilight starts on Thursday (midnight).......a Shoebox Swap Saturday...& Chase turns 16 on Sunday. Yes.. all of that in one week....and there's more but I'll keep it to myself ....otherwise I may stress you out too :)   

Have a great day...thanks for stopping by!

Country Living Holiday Collection

Hi!

I'm a tad late on promoting the Country Living Holiday Collection & now that we've been given an opportunity to earn a free stamp set I'm all over it :) 

Seriously, I really was about to get started on showing you some projects...but I was dragging my feet :O

So, to get up to speed I took the whole kit apart so you could see exactly what you're getting for $49.95....it's a lot of stuff and rather than explain it...I made a video.  It's already posted on my Stampin' Academy.  Click here to go watch it.  Warning.... don't be shocked...there's no talking or music. (Truth be told I put music on it...then took it off.. "You & Me" by Lighthouse did not really go with the theme...if you know what I mean.)

Back to the kit....if you add up what the stamp set would cost & all the supplies you get with it....you're basically getting the chipboard/ornaments & designer paper FREE.

The Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit includes the following products:

• Holiday Collection stamp set (six stamps)
• Four 12" x 12" sheets of die-cut chipboard
• Eight 12" x 12" sheets of die-cut Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 4 double-sided designs)
• Four 12" x 12" sheets of Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 2 double-sided designs)
• Two 12" x 12" sheets of Whisper White card stock
• 25 yds. Silver Metallic cord
• 10 yds. 3/8" Whisper White taffeta ribbon
• Pretties Kit brads (20)
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (1/2 oz.)
• Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive
• Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Spot
• Old Olive Craft Stampin' Spot
• Uninked Stampin' Spot
• Whisper White Craft Ink refill

Here's my special.....everyone that orders the Country Living Holiday Collection from me....between Nov. 1st and Dec. 15th (noon) will have a chance to win a FREE stamp set.  The choice is either Deer Friends or Flight of the Butterfly and I will draw a winner at 5pm on Dec. 15th.

Tune in the week of Thanksgiving...I will post projects made with this kit (while I enjoy some family time).

Good night!

p.s.  My friends that are familiar with Aspergers.....did you see Grey's Anatomy Thursday?  If not, go to ABC and watch it....you'll be glad you did.

p.s.s. I made a super fantastic project tonight....but I'm going to film the video before I let the cat out of the bag.....Sunday's post & my 12 weeks of Christmas is under construction....or what's a better term for that???

Stamp set Winner :)

Congrats  Michele L. !! You've won a free stamp set :)   You were #458 and the random generator selected your number.   I've sent you an email asking which stamp set you'd like.

If you're on my email list I'll be offering free sets like this again.....very soon...like maybe even this week.   The vote "yes" won hands down....but the ladies that voted "no" not to worry ...I think the way I have it planned....it will all work out okay...you'll see.

I don't have a stamped project available this morning.  Some days being "mom" is the only job I get done.  Brooke is headed to Survival camp out ....Oh My Gosh!!  Do you know how cold it is outside? And she has to do everything herself and sleep outside...no tent....we took a picture of her in the cocoon looking sleeping bag & I don't think I can resist posting the picture.  I just pray she stays warm and that I don't have to go pick her up at 2am :)

Have a great day!

Have you ever seen such a sleeping bag?  not me...it's pretty cool though...everybody in the house had to climb in last night (one at a time of course)....it looks like a worm :)

p.s. If all goes well I'll post again later....but you never know.

p.s.s.  It's the weekend and time to post personal things......So...are you counting the five days we have left until Twilight?  I can hardly wait...Brook and I are going together and we can't decide if we should go at midnight or wait until Friday.

Christmas Wish List

Just a quick note to let you know I posted my Christmas Wish List on my Stampin' Academy.  Click here if you'd like to watch it.

Thanks!!