Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Good By 2015, Hello 2016

It seems just yesterday that we were saying good by to 2014 and looking forward to 2015, and here it is time to say good by to 2015 and get ready for a brand new year.  I have been thinking about 2015 and thinking about everything that has happened and realized that I am really truly happy, stress free and it is wonderful!!  I am so blessed to be able to now do what I love and share it with my customers who I call my friends.

I am sharing a card with you that we just made in our December Card Kit Class last night; it is one of those stamp sets from the Annual 2015-2016 Catalog that has probably been overlooked.  When I first saw it, I knew that I had to have it and have been just waiting patiently to share it with my ladies.

The inside greeting that I chose for this card says, "Keep looking up...there may be a Rainbow" I just love this card, it means so much to me.  One of the first things that I noticed after I retired, I was taking my morning walk with my beagle, Teddy; and I realized something.  The sky was so blue!  I think that was sign to me that I had made the right decision and all was right with the world.

So as we go towards 2016, my very best wishes for the coming New Year.
Take care,
Cindy

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

This Week's Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up!!

It's that time of week, time to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up!!


 Amazing Birthday Wood Stamp Set - ON SALE - $21.75
 Bermuda Bay Twine - ON SALE - $2.25 (What a buy!!)
 Ornate Tag Topper Punch - ON SALE - $17.25
Fun Frames Textured Embossing Folders - ON SALE - $6.38


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What is Happening:
 
December Kit Class - Tuesday, December 29, 2015; 5:30 p.m. at Schmittys 
January Technique Class - Monday, January 11, 2016; 6:30 p.m. at Schmittys
January Technique Class - Wednesday, January 13, 2016; 6:30 p.m. at Apple Valley
January Kit Class - Tuesday, January 26, 2016; 5:30 p.m. at Schmittys

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  • Click here to see the WEEKLY DEALS - they run from Tuesday through Monday every week!
  • Check out the Paper Pumpkin monthly project kit - subscribe today - PAPER PUMPKIN
  • Click here to see the NEW BIG CATALOG
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Thanks for stopping by, so glad that you did!!
Cindy




Saturday, December 26, 2015

Botanical Blooms Meet Botanicals for You!

With the Occasions Mini Catalog and the SAB Mini Catalog just around the corner and with Christmas 2015 in the books; it is time for me to play with some of my new stash!!

I really like the stamp set Botanical Blooms, and I am just betting that it is going to be a favorite for you too!  The card that I want to show you not only uses the Botanical Blooms but also the SAB Botanicals for You.  Both of these sets are my new favorite!!

Here is the card:

I choose a Very Vanilla Base, with a Cajun Craze Layer, the Greeting is layered onto a Chocolate Chip Layer and the Flower is made from some Hello Honey, Cajun Craze and Chocolate Chip scraps and is attached to the card using a dimension.

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What is Happening:
 
December Kit Class - Tuesday, December 29, 2015; 5:30 p.m. at Schmittys 
January Technique Class - Monday, January 11, 2016; 6:30 p.m. at Schmittys
January Technique Class - Wednesday, January 13, 2016; 6:30 p.m. at Apple Valley
January Kit Class - Tuesday, January 26, 2016; 5:30 p.m. at Schmittys

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  • Click here to see the WEEKLY DEALS - they run from Tuesday through Monday every week!
  • Check out the Paper Pumpkin monthly project kit - subscribe today - PAPER PUMPKIN
  • Click here to see the NEW BIG CATALOG
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It's so simple to shop in my online store:
Shop with Cindy!!
Thanks for stopping by, so glad that you did!!
Cindy




Thursday, December 24, 2015

Merry Christmas to You and Yours!

The shopping is done, the menu is planned and all that is left is for me to wish my customers, my friends and my family the warmest Merry Christmas!

I felt that the Season's Greeting that I received from Stampin' Up! was so pretty and quite fitting that I knew that I wanted to pass along.

So enjoy the season and enjoy the day; I will be back after Christmas to show you some great cards as we start the new year!

Take care,
Cindy

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

December 2015 Technique - Splatter

Last week was our Technique Classes, and the cards turned out great!  So without further ado, let's see what I have for you!

SPLATTER TECHNIQUE


Create the look of glitter accents on your card background.  Using a few drops of Tomboy glue, add a few drops of water from an aqua painter, mix well. Tap the aqua painter against your finger to “splatter” the glue mixture to your cardstock. Sprinkle glitter on glue drops and let dry.



Card 1 – Silent Night
Stamp Sets:  Cozy Christmas, Wonderland
Ink:  Night of Navy (sponging), Black
Paper:  Night of Navy Base, Smokey Slate Layer, Whisper White (2) 3 ¾ x 5
Accessories:  Gold Glitter, 2 ½” Circle Punch, Sponging, Tomboy Glue, Aqua Painter

NOTE:  Let sponged background dry before “splatter” so that glitter doesn’t stick to ink.
 




Card 2 – Peace on Earth
Stamp Sets:  Holly Jolly Greetings
Ink:  Maurina Mist *Stamped off*, Black
Paper:  Maurina Mist Base, Wisteria Wonder Layer, Whisper White (2) 3 ¾ x 5, Maurina 3 ¼ x 3 ¼ (Snowflake & Peace), Silver Glitter 2x2
Accessories: Silver Cord, Tape, Aqua Painter, Tomboy Glue, Dimension cut in half, Silver Glitter, Christmas Greetings Thinlits, Snowflake Card Thinlits




Fancy Project – Beautiful Ornament Reversed Z Fold
Stamp Sets: Embellished Ornaments
Ink:  Memento Black, Rich Razzelberry (inside)
Paper:  Night of Navy Base 9 x 4 ¼ (score at 3 ½), 2 ¼ x 3 ½, Soft Sky Layer 3 ¼ x 8 (score at 4), Rich Razzelberry 3 ¾ x 3 (front of Soft Sky layer), 4 1/8 x 3 3/8 (Layer behind DSP), DSP 4 x 3 ¼, Whisper White 3 ¾ x 3 (Inside)
Accessories: DSP 4 x 3 ¼, Gold Foil 2 ¼ x 3 ½ (Ornament), Dimensions (2), Softly Falling Embossing Folder, Delicate Ornament Thinlits, Gold Cord, Tape.

NOTE:  Run Ornament Thinlits through BS twice, to pop out pieces.
 


Join us in the New Year for the technique: Stencil, Sponge & Stamp!