I told you I wouldn't be long...that was last November, now December's almost gone...

Happy New Year's Eve, y'all! Sorry I've been MIA this week...it has been crazy around these parts! My camera has been missing since Christmas, though I'm sure it's around somewhere. It is just hiding. Not that I blame it, I feel that way some days, too. *wink*

I do have a couple of Bella cards that I haven't posted yet, so I hope you enjoy. I had to rely on my backup camera, but I will replace these photos when the other one shows up.

ETA: YAY! New photos! :)


This is a card I created using the Santa's Birdhouse image. Isn't it sweet? It was one I colored a LONG time ago, and pulled out for this card. It was colored on Bella's Bestest Paper with Copic markers of course, then cut and embossed with Labels 8 Nestabilities. While the die was still on, I sponged Crumb Cake and Soft Sky/Baja Breeze ink around the image. The patterned paper is from the Funky Christmas Collection from Crystal Wilkerson. My new favorite. Here's a closeup:


Here's the second card I created. This image is called SockaFellaBella...I can't find it on the site right now, but hopefully will be able to edit the link later.


It's another one of the images I colored long ago and cut out with Nestabilities. I used Liquid Applique on their hats, and Stickles on a few other bits of the image. I colored the seam binding with my BG05 Copic Marker so it matched PERFECTLY (love that!), then added some more Funky Christmas paper. And a closeup:







Well, that's about all I've got for now...I'll be back tomorrow to post my favorites for 2011. Thanks for stopping by, and have a fabulous day!

Here we are as in olden days, happy golden days of yore...faithful friends who are dear to us, gather near to us once more...

Hi y'all! Happy Tuesday! It's time for another Skipping Stones Design sketch, and this one is fabulous!


This month we are focusing on texture...Pumpkin Seed Sentiments and Timeless Textures happen to be two of my favorite sets from SSD, and they BOTH happen to be on sale for only $12.49 each! Perfect for stocking stuffers. *wink* Here's the card I created, also featuring product from Canvas Corp...so totally yummy:


I'm thinking I'll use this card to enclose a family photo in the little envelope...but it would also be perfect for a gift card enclosure, don't you think? The finished card measures 5.25" square. I started with a 5" square of Kraft cardstock and created a pattern with Pumpkin Seed Sentiments using Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, and Fresh Snow inks. I added a little bit of coordinating solid cardstock, then popped up a little "December 25th" circle from the Naughty or Nice paper, adding some Christmas Red Stickles to make it stand out a little more. I'm always looking for ways to use my mini Library Clips, and I thought this looked super cute. Here's a closer look:


I stamped the back of the envelope  with snowflakes from Sassy Snow in Cherry Cobbler ink, then added the bottom of a Kraft tag with that sweet sentiment from Christmas Swirls embossed in black. I tied the envelope shut with rope from the Kraft tag packaging...I thought it looked pretty cute. Some more stickles to the snowflake centers finished it off.

I hope you will play along with us this week...you'll have a chance to win free stamps! Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to check out all the gorgeousness from my fellow designers! Have a fabulous day!

Jen del Muro (Guest Sketch Artist)

Tosha Leyendekker (Guest Designer)

Windy Robinson (Guest Designer)

Kendra Sand (Guest Designer)
Canvas Corp Blog (December Sponsor)

Stephanie
JoAnn
Karen
Wendy Price
Jingle
Katie
Wendy Jordan
Taylor
Kandi

Pumpkin Seed Sentiments (SSD)	Christmas Swirls Stamp Set by Skipping Stones Design	Sassy Snow Stamp Set by Skipping Stones Design	Versamark Watermark Ink	Stampin' Up Ink
Fresh Snow Pigment Ink from PTI	Stampin' Up Cardstock	Kraft Cardstock from Canvas Corp	Kraft Scallop Tags by Canvas Corp	Naughty or Nice on Kraft by Canvas Corp
Bracket Edger Punch by EK Success	Mini Library Clips from Stampin Up	Stickles	Detail Embossing Powder by Ranger

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Oh, it doesn't show signs of stoppin'...and I brought some corn for poppin'...

Happy Monday, y'all! How was your weekend? Mine was short...too much to do and not enough time...story of my life! I did find some crafty time Sunday night, and I pulled out another Clean and Simple sketch to play with.


I knew I wanted to use my new Let it Snow stamp set from Maya Road that I picked up at The Crafty Scrapper a while back, and I also wanted to play with Crystal Wilkerson's new Funky Christmas collection...I am head over heels for this paper!! I re-sized each one to 5"x5" and printed them out onto double sided brochure paper...so fabulous. Here's what I came up with:


Isn't that so fun? I stamped the snowflake in VersaMark and embossed with white embossing powder. After layering the two coordinating papers on the smaller white square, I punched a circle out to create a window for my snowflake. Then I added the sentiment from Verve's Ornamental Christmas set on a banner from my die-cut stash. Here's a closeup:


I couldn't resist adding a little bit of Diamond Stickles...everything's better with a little bling. *grin* I will be back tomorrow with another Skipping Stones Design sketch card, so try not to miss me too much. Thanks for stopping by...I hope you have a fabulous day!

Funky Christmas Collection by Crystal Wilkerson	Let it Snow Stamp Sheet by Maya Road	Versamark Watermark Ink	Detail Embossing Powder by Ranger	Ornamental Christmas Stamp Set Verve
VersaMagic Jumbo Java Ink	Stickles	1.75" Circle Punch EK Success	Serrated Tracing Wheel by Dritz	Double Ended Banner Die from Papertrey Ink

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They're singing "Deck the Halls"...but it's not like Christmas at all...I remember when you were here...

Hey y'all! Happy Saturday! I just wanted to pop in and say hi really quickly, and show you a clean and simple card I created using last week's Fall-to-Layout #170 from the Clean and Simple Stamping blog. I love these sketches...even when they don't end up so simple.


Here's my card, using some new Verve stamps and dies:


When I saw this week's Color Challenge over on Splitcoast, I knew that the 25 Days of Christmas Collection from Simple Stories would be perfect to use. I knew I wanted to use the Snowflake Tidings die set, so I cut three small snowflakes out of Kraft cardstock, then stamped and embossed the small snowflake from Glad Tidings in white. I sponged the edges with Soft Suede ink and added Swarovski crystals to the center of each snowflake. Here's a closeup:


The main panel was cut from my 25 Days of Christmas 6x6 paper pad and matted with Early Espresso. I wrapped a piece of Always Artichoke seam binding around the top part before adhering the three snowflakes on foam dimensionals. Finally, I stamped the gorgeous sentiment from Bright Spirits in Early Espresso and then secured the panel to my white card base with foam dimensionals. Very simple, but I love how it turned out!

Thanks for stopping by so say hello...I hope you have a wonderful weekend and a fabulous day!

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas...with every Christmas card I write...

Happy Tuesday, y'all! It's time for another Skipping Stones Design sketch from Chan Vuong. Here's what we had to work with this week, and boy was it a tough one for me!!


And here's my (second try) card, using Rustic Tiles and Christmas Swirls, as well as some fun goodies from Creative Impressions:


I cut 1" squares of some fabulous Girls' Paperie Christmas paper for the side and bottom tiles. I wanted to create a little "ornament" out of paper, so I punched a few 1" circles out of kraft cardstock to create a faux chipboard look, then topped it with another pattern from the collection stamped with an image from Rustic Tiles. Before I adhered it to the scalloped circle I added a thick layer of Crackle Accents. Once it dried, I punched a hole for my little photo hanger/ornament hook. Here's a close up:


The sentiment is embossed with gold embossing powder, and I thought it would be fun to do a little ribbon cross-stitching with the super thin ribbon from Creative Impressions. I really like how it turned out, even if it almost got the best of me! *grin* Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to check out all the gorgeousness from my fellow designers:


Chan Vuong (Guest Sketch Artist)
Jimmi Mayo (Guest Designer)
  Betsy Veldman (Guest Designer)Jessica Griffin (Guest Designer)
Stephanie
JoAnn
Karen
Wendy Price
Jingle
Katie
Wendy Jordan
Taylor
Kandi

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Say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight...like this city is on fire tonight...this could really be a good life...

Happy Sunday, y'all! How are ya? Sorry it has been a while since I've posted...I was super wicked sick this past week. Yuck! But I am back, and have lots of goodies to show you. First up, a card I created using last week's Fall-to Layout #166.


Here's my card using some yummy new Verve stamps:


Isn't that little reindeer adorable? He's from the new Santa's Helper set, and I colored him with Copic Markers before I cut him out and tied some tiny jingle bells to his neck. I stamped and embossed two sizes of snowflakes from Glad Tidings on the white base layer, then sponged Memento London Fog ink around the images to make them pop. Behind Santa's Helper is the Notebook Paper Plain Jane embossed in white on kraft, then a heart cut from patterned book print with the Jotted Heart Die and a small red glittery one from the From the Heart Die Set. A red patterned frame from the Rounded Scallop Frame Die frames the whole thing. Here's a closer look:


I can't get enough of that sparkle...I added Diamond Stickles to each of the hearts and then sprinkled them with Coarse Crystal glitter. The little banner was stamped with a sentiment from Santa's Helper...I LOVE that font Julee chose! Before I adhered the banner I added some faux stitching with my tracing wheel. I added some distressing with my scissors around the base layer before layering onto my kraft card base. Maybe not so Clean and Simple...but I'm ok with that. *wink* I hope you like it!

Make sure you check out Verve's latest release if you haven't already...you can see all the new goodies HERE, and all the great stuff on sale HERE. One great thing about Julee is that it's still not too late to order now for your Holiday cards and items...they will be in your hands in no time!

Thanks for stopping by...stay tuned for lots of updates this week, I have a lot to share! Have a fabulous night!

Santa's Helper Stamp Set by Verve	Memento Tuxedo Black Ink	Copic Markers	Glad Tidings by Verve Stamps	From the Heart Die Set by Verve
Jotted Heart Die by Verve	Rounded Scallop Frame Die from Verve	Pretty Pattern Paper Pack by Crystal Wilkerson	For the Record Paper/Element Pack from Echo Park Digital	Detail Embossing Powder by Ranger
Versamark Watermark Ink	Stickles	Coarse Crystal Glitter by Martha Stewart Crafts	Serrated Tracing Wheel by Dritz

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