Sweet n'Glitzy!

I am in LOVE with this card - it is so simple. I simply ran my Real Red Cardstock through my Big Shot using the Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder. I then glitz'd it up with a dot of Tombo glue to the centre of each flower and a dash of Red Fine Galaxy Glitter. No card is complete without a little phrase so I stamped Season's Greetings from the Snow Swirled stamp set in Real Red, and punched out a cute tag with the Decorative Label punch from my Whisper White cardstock, also used as my base. Embellished with a snip of last years Mistletoe ribbon - but you could substitute Real Red Taffeta Ribbon - or even a snip of stitched poly ribbon - glue dot a Real Red Designer Button on top and you are done. Its that simple! Clean, Crisp - Pretty!

Sweet Pressed Cookie Treats

Ok so if you know me - well you know that I'm NOT much of a baker - sure I can throw together a fabulous Thanksgiving Dinner with a dozen yummy side dishes - but other then that - I don't use the kitchen - lol
HOWEVER... I really really really wanted to show you what a wonderful job our new Sweet Pressed Cookie stamps can do! (Yes FOOD - we can STAMP FOOD! Not just paper - how COOL is that?)

So I borrowed my teammate Gen's baked goods photos to showcase the final products - Gen has really outdone herself - she not only made cookies for a cookie exchange - BUT made Chocolates - OMG! Here they are! What fantastic holiday gifts or party treats & sweets!

Sweet Punch Pals

Well just 2 weeks until Christmas! I hope my posts over the next few days will inspire you to create your own beautiful handmade holiday cards! Here is a cute one created from our team meeting! The penguin is from the whimsical stamp set "Punch Pals". Just add a strip of Whisper White paper, on the inside of the card and tear a strip off the front of your card - volia - instant north pole scenery! For a little snowflake sparkle, add a few drops of Tombo and sprinkle with Silver Stampin' Glitter.

Sweet Treats!

Stampin' Up! It's not all about Cardmaking... although that is a BIG part of what I love! However it is also about all the cutest little ways of packaging Sweets & Treats, especially with our Cellophane Bags, add a cute stamp and a little ribbon - done. Great gifts for Co-workers, Teachers & Classmates, and even the Neighbours... just a great way of saying I'm thinking about you this Christmas. These are two cute gifts from our Team STIC meeting last week, created by my Uplines, Ester and Gen! YUMMY - Thanks Ladies!!!

(Btw... the inset row of swatches is Stampin' Up! Deck the Halls Designer Fabric!

Coordinates with Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake

and coordinates with Vintage Christmas Suite!)

Sweet Team Swop

Last week we had a wonderful holiday team meeting where we shared a TON of fantastic ideas, learned so fabulous new techniques, and had a card swop - my favorite thing!  Here is a photo of the card I created for the swop. I used the new Red Glitter Paper and the Mica Flakes that light up with reflections! So pretty - you should see it sparkle like fresh fallen snow. And of course I had to showcase Dasher stamp - so sweet! I'll post more from our swop and card technique class over the next few days... stay tuned!

Supplies:
Stamps: Dasher, Snow Swirled, Warmest of Wishes (exclusive HOSTESS stamp set)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Stazon Jet Black
Paper: Whisper White, Red Glitter Paper
Punches: Scallop Trim Border punch, 2.5" Circle Punch
Other:  Multipurpose Tombo glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Snail tape 

Sweet Holiday Stocking!

I love the holidays and I just couldn't resist making something that was SHINY and BRIGHT!  So I did! Using the Holiday Stocking Die from Stampin'Up! I used metal flashing through the Big Shot and added texture to it with the Square Lattice embossing folder. Check it out - isn't it PRETTY!!!! I embellished it with a beautiful Cherry Cobbler accents; a Designer Button, tied with Bakers Twine, Hemp Twine, Striped Grosgrain and Taffeta Ribbon in Certainly Celery. A Cherry Cobbler Satin Ribbon loop tops it all off! Talk about the Cherry on top! LOVE LOVE LOVE <3

SWEET SALE!

The Extravaganza Sale continues now until Wed Nov 30th. Its a great time to grab stocking stuffers and some great gifts! I really love these Stampin' Spots!  A little of each to get you "started"!

There is a variety of Stamp Sets, dies and pretty embellishments like the Glimmer Brad Bundle on sale, oh and fabric fat quarters - perfect for the quilter in the family!  Don't miss out - visit my website to day to SAVE!