2010 Favorites

In looking back on my posted creations I have a few that stand out...click on the links to see the individual post.

This card was a fun one to design:

I love how this class was so coordinated:

I really like the colors of this card:

But my favorite by far was this wonderful gift that was both a joy to create and give:

Thanks for following my little blog; I hope you enjoyed the posted projects. I hope to have even more to show you in 2011!

I hope you have a safe and Happy New Year!

"...A Bright Red and Green..."

Here it is...my last class of 2010. I did it up a little over-the-top with the Christmas colors, but they look spectacular!
This class has 2 cards and 4 tags (2 each of 2 different designs.) All materials are prepared and provided along with colorful, easy-to-read directions. In-person instruction is Tuesday December 14th, but kits are available for delivery/mailing. Kit cost $10; 14 kits available at this time.

Card one has a stamped image of a Christmas tree dotted with glitter ornaments, framed with shining ribbon and poinsettia paper: Card two has a multi-colored stamped image, dazzling gems and glittery paper: The two tag designs are simple but fun, with glittery paper ornaments and stamped sentiments. I hope to see you Tuesday...enjoy!

Revisiting my Advent Calendars

I am going green and going to recycle and re-post the advent calendars I made last year. Such lovely calendars...too bad I didn't make one for my boys. I have the shell made but I haven't decorated my boxes. Maybe I can get it done by the 6th, but there are so many crafty things to get done this weekend! We'll see.
Enjoy the recycled post!

Christmas Advent Calendar

Happy first day of Advent! I have been gone a'craftin me some Advent Calendars and I have two more to make this week. These take me about 8 hours to make but they are fun to do. The biggest challenge is lining up all the boxes and figuring out which paper goes with which decoration better. That seriously takes about an hour and a half of my time, because if you know me, then you know how serious the details are to me. And they are even more important when making a gift.

This first calendar is made for my "phamily" for part of their Christmas gift. It turned out really well.

I made some of the decorations, added some wooden numbers but most came from the "Mistletoe" and "Fa La La"collection by Making Memories. I really like the paper and chipboard colors. Then, when I was bragging on it to another friend, she casually asked if I would mind making her one...or two. So I made one up for her and I'll be trying my hardest to make the other this week. This one is similar but I made a few different decorations like a glitter star and a big poinsettia flower.

Drop me a line and let me know what you think!

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Snow....Snow...Snow!

Brrrr! It's cold and only going to get colder! A high of 34 forecasted for Tuesday and the low a bone-chilling 24. Yes, it's colder elsewhere, but it's Portland and it doesn't get this cold in November!

Here are my 3 snow inspired holiday cards...without using Christmas or red and green combos (it was challenging!)

My first card uses that trendy turquoise/aqua color that has been popping up lately. I layered a chipboard glittery adhesive snowflake with a glittered button and silver thread. I like this card, but it is bulky...not so great for mailing. A good card to tuck inside a gift basket for your neighbor or friend.

This card has green, I admit, but it is olive and I paired it with brown for a more rustic feel. The snowflakes have a little light olive "bling" in the centers, but I bought a pack of red gems, for those that *need* to add red. ;)

And finally, the last card has stamped snowflakes and a punched snowflake raised with foam tape. Inside there is white paper with a decorative border and another snowflake, just for fun!

Cost for the the Snow Card Kit is $10. The kit comes with color instructions and all materials prepared for you to make 3 cards. FREE silver ink pad for each student. In-person Portland class is Nov 30th noon-1 PM.

**Added Nov. 22: Only ONE kit left! Wow, they're going fast!**

Enjoy...and stay warm!

Fall-Occassion Cards

This is my favorite season and my favorite stretch of the year....I love Halloween and all the fun crafts, but the anticipation from here through the end of the Christmas season is my favorite part of the year. And I absolutely love the sunny, windy fall days before the wet and cold starts to chill my bones.

This class has something for everyone. A great little "Hello" card:

perfect for a little coffee giftcard inside.

A lovely thanksgiving card:

I love the rustic twine!

And finally, a simply elegant card that I designed for a sympathy card:

but in these fall colors it really can be perfect for almost anyone or any occassion...a fall-occasion!

I hope you're enjoying the fall season!

November trio of Birthday Cards

Wonderful Mr. Dude gave me some much needed time to get a few things completed over the weekend. I didn't get the Halloween decoration completed that I wanted to finish and give to a friend...nor the yummy oreo truffles I want to make (that's probably for the better!) but I did get a chance to work on these three cards and design the next class, too. My list is too long and available time is too short.

These cards were all made with the Making Memories "Spring" series of paper.

The last Birthday class of 2010 is scheduled for November 2, from 12 - 1 pm. Cost is $10 for 3 cards. All materials and illustrated instructions included.

Enjoy!

Spook-a-licious!

Hello my friends,

I have my lone fall card here - extra blank to fit whatever your needs:

And here is my cute little spooky card:

And a treat bag (with treats inside!):

Class is October 19th, noon to one o'clock. We'll make 2 cards and one treat bag, including treats! Cost is $10, all materials, tools and fun included!

Enjoy!