Merry Christmas, from my family to yours

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Ode to Julie, Her Royal Rubberness

Like many of you, I am a huge fan of JulieHRR's work. A while back I stumbled upon the most wonderful gift idea, designed by Julie ~ a notepad cover with unbelievable creative possibility! Let me tell you, I've been going crazy making these babies! Julie has generously given permission for me to post a link to her Noteables design instructions/pattern for this fantastic project. I encourage you to check it out and give it a try! They are surprisingly quick and easy to make ~ perfect for last minute gift-giving!

Here are some that I've made for the kids' teachers, the wonderful support staff at work, the team mom of Sam's baseball team ... the beauty of the Noteables is that it can make a great gift for men, women, children, teens... ANYONE!

New Year's Cheers!

It's a busy Friday Fun Day and I am posting my FFC15 card late because I went Christmas shopping this morning. This week's challenge, to make a New Year's card, was hosted by my Sassy friend Sherry. I was shocked to discover that I only have ONE New Year's stamp, but then I found the perfect paper to go with it, so it worked out great! Neither the DP nor the stamp have any markings indicating their manufacturer, but I the pink paper and matching ribbon is Papertrey Ink's Berry Sorbet. If you'd like to play along, leave a comment here with a link to your blog or SCS gallery, using keyword FFC15.

You can find more Friday Fun creations on these blogs:

Kim's blog - Papertastic Creations
Jimmi's blog - The Stamping Shopper
Sherry's blog - Stamping When I'm Not Working

It's Rubber Romance!

It's Friday again, and that means it's time for the weekly challenge I do with my Sassy Friends! This week it's Jimmi's turn to hostess, and she challenged us to make a card using our Rubber Romance stamps.

I decided to use my "Amy" stamp because for some reason she makes me smile. She seems very carefree and cheerful ~ just as I'd like to be at holiday time. I used my Stampin' Up Haiku paper and added a touch of bling with Icicle Stickles.

You can find more Friday Fun creations on these blogs:

Kim's blog - Papertastic Creations

Jimmi's blog - The Stamping Shopper

Sherry's blog - Stamping When I'm Not Working

We'd love for you to play along with us! Just link back here to your blog or Splitcoast gallery, using keyword FFC14.

Happy Friday!

Random Stuff

These 2-4-6-8 bags are great when you've got to throw a gift together in a hurry. I made this one for my friend, Penny, and filled it with her favorite candy ~ mini York Peppermint Patties. Isn't it cute?




Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Warmest Regards

Ink: PTI's Ocean Tides Palette Ink

Paper: Basic Grey Blush Collection, Bazille textured CS, Blush Blossom

Accessories: SU Scalloped Edge punch, diamond stud, Nestabilities square scallop die cut, PTI's Aqua Mist ribbon



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My dear sweet husband suggested that his co-workers bring a toy to their office holiday party, as a benefit for my counseling office. Wasn't that thoughtful??? This is just a portion of the toys they donated:

An Award! :-)

My friend Kim Muhl (Papertastic Creations), has generously awarded me the Kreativ Blogger Award! Thanks for the award and the kind words, Kim! I am honored.

Let It Snow! Friday Fun Challenge 13

Are you ready for today's Friday Fun Challenge? This week's fun is brought to you by our sassy friend, Kim. Her challenge is to create a snowflake card without using the color blue. You must also have some sort of glitter on your project.

My card combines FFC13 with this week's color challenge (CC195) and Julee Tilman's Mojo Monday Sketch #59 (Mojo59). Yeah, I multi-tasked! The tree is dusted with Dazzling Diamonds.







Stamps: Lovely as a Tree
Ink: Palette Noir Hybrid
Paper: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Sahara Sand, PTI White
Accessories: Basic Black sheer ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, black and white mini brads, snowflake punches

You can find more Friday Fun creations on these blogs:

Kim's blog - Papertastic Creations
Jimmi's blog - The Stamping Shopper
Sherry's blog - Stamping When I'm Not Working

We'd love for you to play along with us! Just link back here to your blog or Splitcoast gallery, using keyword FFC13.

Happy Friday!

Wish Frog

Here's my card for Taylor's TECC44 sketch challenge, which you can check out on her blog, Taylored Expressions. I used my new Bella Rose paper, which I just received from Jean (naturecoastcrafter) and I LOVE! Thanks, Jean!



Stamps: Image by Inkadinkado, Sentiment by MFT (You Take the Cake set)
Paper: Bella Rose DSP, Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, PTI White
Ink: Palette Noir Hybrid, Copic Sketch Markers (N3+R27, YG95)
Accessories: red mini brads, PTI Ripe Avocado twill ribbon, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, word window punch, 1-3/8 circle punch, Nestabilities circle die cut