Smitten Mittens

Hi stampers!  Winter in Oklahoma SURE is different than Illinois!  It was almost 70 the other day!  I see that it snowed in Chicago yesterday right around rush hour.  Nope, don't miss that  :-)   I don't know if I'll ever need mittens here...aside from the ones on this card!

I haven't used the mitten set so I pulled it out the other day.  I pulled my colors from the front cover of the catalog.  Do you use pear pizazz much?  I can't tell you the last time I used it but I really need to use it more! I did a watercolor wash and some splatters in pool party after it dried to look like snow.  I also pulled my sentiment in from Hearts Come Home and it's PERFECT to use with mittens, is it not?

Also, WHY haven't I been taking pictures of my Christmas cards in front of the Christmas tree????  It's perfect isn't it?

I'm attempting to finish my Christmas shopping while Ian's at school today.  I went to Oklahoma City on Saturday and while I did well at the outlet mall, I didn't find everything I needed and then the actual regular mall was SO nuts that I spent over 30 minutes just stuck in the parking lot looking for a spot and then saying NO WAY and trying to get back OUT of the lot!  I think I'll stick to weekday shopping from now on!

Happy stamping! Product List

Smitten Mittens Photopolymer Bundle

[146070]

Hearts Come Home Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[145416]

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121045]

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[102482]

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[122924]

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131201]

Quilted Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[144617]

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

Subtles Stampin' Write Markers

[131263]

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[131180]

Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[144084]

Versamark Pad

[102283]

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

Linen Thread

[104199]

Ombre Wishes and Free Shipping!

Hi stampers!  Surprise!  There's free shipping today!  I was totally waiting to order in January but a few things may find their way to my house if there's free shipping ;-)  It starts at midnight Monday and ends the following midnight.

If you don't own the things on this card, you may want to order them.  Just sayin' :-)

That emerald ribbon is to die for!  I made my sentiment ombre by inking it with sponge daubers.  Also, another great item to add to your list ;-)  And don't mind my few mistakes or halos on this card. It was just too good to scrap even with my mistakes!  These colors are also great together!!!!

Happy stamping!



Product List

Watercolor Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[144838]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144246]

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad

[141396]

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[144086]

Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad

[144085]

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

Emerald Envy 5/8" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

[144190]

Tomorrow - FREE SHIPPING

Hi stampers!  Heads up!  Tonight, starting a Midnight, you can get FREE shipping for 24 hours!

I'll remind you tomorrow, too!  Makes Monday a LITTLE more tolerable, right?

Happy stamping.

Fab Friday 127

Hi stampers!  Happy Friday!  It's been a crazy week here and I'm ready for the weekend!  Jon went to China and his mom stayed and helped me take care of Ian so we've been busy!  I can't believe how close it's getting to Christmas!  I'm going to attempt a little trip to Oklahoma City Saturday to finish up shopping and let the guys have some bonding time ;-)  Other than going back home to Illinois, I haven't traveled inside OK at all and I'm kind of excited to go explore a new city!  Anyone from OK or familiar with OKC?  Anywhere I should hit up the shopping?

Anyway, since it's Friday, it's time for a new challenge at Fab Friday!  We've got something a little different for you this time around!  Since it's right before Christmas we thought we'd have a little Christmas party so show us your best holiday creation!

You can use this logo for inspiration (I really love it) or just go another direction entirely.  It's a free for all!  

I kind of wanted to base a card off of the picture but I didn't get around to it but I did make this!  I really like the snowflakes sentiments set and the coordinating framelits!  Everyone knows I'm a sucker for large sentiments and cute fonts!

I really love the combo of white, crumb cake, garden green, and real red.  You can't get more festive than these colors!  And the framelit that cuts out the little row of dots at the top, is just the PERFECT finishing touch!  It appears I may have used a retired button. Whoops ;-)

Make sure to check out what the design team did and play along with us!  Show us your Christmas best!

Happy stamping!

Product List

Snowflake Sentiments Clear-Mount Bundle

[146053]

Whisper White Uninked Craft Stampin’ Pad & Refill

[145406]

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[126949]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[120953]

Quilted Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[144617]

Garden Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon

[144181]

Linen Thread

[104199]

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

Merry Mistletoe

Hi stampers!  I've mentioned before I really like the Christmas Happiness stamp set but I haven't used it much.  I changed that last weekend when I whipped this card up.  The set doesn't scream elegance to me but this card is just that, elegant.

I doubled up on my doilies.  Can you believe I was out of doilies for a while?  I used the last ones I was making my display samples and literally cried!  They can really make a card!  Our snowflake ones are gorgeous too, I really love the color of our gold ones!

Hopefully it's feeling more merry over here today...the near 80 temperatures yesterday were pretty weird for this time of year for a girl from Illinois!  I mean we get warm days but come on!!!!  At least my cards can be Christmasy if the weather can't be!

Happy stamping! Product List

Christmas Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set

[144868]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121045]

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[120953]

Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper

[144623]

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140931]

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[126975]

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[126966]

Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad

[141396]

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

Cherry Cobbler 1/4" Double-Stitched Ribbon

[144117]

Gold Mini Sequin Trim

[144128]

Delicate White Doilies

[141701]

Foil Snowflakes

[144642]

Mailable Monday

Hi stampers!  It's the start of a new week and more Christmas preparations to make :-)  Where is the year going?  I got some Christmas crafting done over the weekend although it's never enough!

I have so many things that I haven't made enough with or used to their full potential, or I haven't used at all, like this bundle!  The Night of Bethlehem Bundle is amazing and I love stamp sets that highlight the real reason for the season!

I wanted to do this one in all neutral tones and add in some vellum. In the photo, the back of the city appears white but it's actually cut from vellum and looks amazing!  The front layer of the city has been sponged with a brayer to appear darker than the kraft cardstock.  A simple sentiment and silhouette in basic black and a champaign star finish it off!

It was pretty simple and I kind of love it!  Hope you do too!

Happy stamping! Product List

Night In Bethlehem Clear-Mount Bundle

[146044]

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121045]

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[120953]

Merry Little Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock Pack

[144622]

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101856]

Champagne Foil Sheets

[144748]

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140931]

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[126975]