Just a Hodgepodge of pics!

This is my last post of the year...
Spending my time with Family and Friends.
So I'm showing some pics I never put up.
A fresh start happens in the new year, with some new stuff....can't wait to show you.

Have a Merry Christmas
and an end to Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day and all other Holiday Celebrations!
Thanks for the great year and another to come.
Hugs

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Idea stealing!!! Gifts to Give

This Idea came from a sideline Kimberly Van Diepen
Love her style...
This mirror is large and I have 3 of them...a steal from a Swedish Company @ 2.50 a piece.
Each one has a different decor called Inspiration.
My over the shoulder shadow or hip hugger (sits her chair as close as she possibly can,)
Lilli,
loves this Love one, she said you see love when you look into it, Awe getting smooshy!
Need to add more, but that will happen later.

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Why I was away! Gifts to Give

So sorry!
Unexpectedly got caught up...with these,
Chic' n Scratches Rag Quilt Bags
using the SU square Scallop.
Plus some shopping, wrapping, mailing and making some bridal shower invites of which I will show you later.
Pictures are not so great cause I forgot to take them at home.
Make great gift of which they became, and are quite inexpensive....unless you are like me and have to buy a sewing machine. Which I did for my Birthday, I needed one for all the mending that has piled up and always wanted to learn.
Thanks Becky Handforth for being a great teacher.

The top is a smaller version of Angie's and I did 2 of them.
The Bottom a larger version, is the very first after Susan ripped apart 2 I had already made, wish I had pics of those. They make me laugh now.

Back to the grind of gifts to give.

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The Best Gift to give!

Coffee!!! Tea!!! Hot Chocolate!!!
This is the best coffee maker around. (my opinion)
No I can't say the name.
But if you recognize these k-cups you know exactly what I'm talking about.
I received this coffee maker for mothers day and have to say that between everyone I know that has the maker (we share pods) I think I have tried every flavor, brand, and boldness...oops never tried the decafs, there's just something not right about those.

They have teas, sweet and herbals. Hot cocoa's, some I will buy more than others and my kids are getting their favorite wrapped under the tree.
I could go on and on...
but let me tell you about the gift instead.
You know those Pretzel bags, that's what these are.
The top Pic can be for anytime you know someone is going to receive the maker or just needs to try the new flavors a RAK maybe.
It's using the tags Die...which is another thing you absolutely need. The above tag Is a Sophia, Andrea Walfords very creative sister inspired punch art.
The below Pic I cheated and used Lorries Bag Topper,
definitely for the Holidays.
Maybe you will have one under your tree.

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If Your Lucky! Merry Christmas from me to you!

Here it is...Another gift card box with room for a little bit extra.
A class/kits on all this weeks boxes in January.
With some different and all year designs.
Merry Christmas to you all!

Next week I show you some more gifts, some you probably do every year, just pumped up!
One compliments a gift you might be giving.

Have a Great weekend

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Gifts to Give Week I

This is not so much a box, as it looks more like a suit case.
These can be whipped out in no time, you get 2 per 8 1/2 X 11 Sheet of CS.

Getting Good with a Hobby Blade because of these boxes, Stampin Up has the best for paper crafts and I use it all the time.
Most of my boxes require it.
So why not order it today 102449 at 4.50$ and the Cutting Mat 101087 at 15.95$ through me
757-471-9978
9:30a- 1:00p EST US only
Why would you do that...
Cause I'm going to give you your shipping free (must call for free shipping) a 6.95$ value and send you this box as a Thank You!

Happy Wednesday!

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Gifts to Give Week I

I have so many gift that I just might continue this all Month.
This week I am showing some boxes for gift cards. If your anything like me and feel gift cards are impersonal...doesn't mean I don't like to receive them!
I feel they need a little something to go with em.
Say maybe some Chocolate!
This box fits a gift card and some chocolate sticks I found at my local Pharmacy.
The Box folds flat for storage and another use at another time.

This weeks boxes were going to be a class I hoped to have this month, they are just perfect for the little things and a gift card.
I created them with a little inspiration.
This week I will be giving for a day one of the rough draft ( in Pencil and scanned still working on the Professional one's, hence the reason for no class this month, but for sure next month) PDF's of one of the boxes you will see,
All you have to do is request it.

OK it will be Fridays box so on Fri email me or leave a comment with your request.
Happy Monday!

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Gifts to Give I

I hope your Thanksgiving was filling! and your pants still fit;)
It's Black Friday SU is having an awesome sale 50, 40, 30% Off, check it out in my Order Online Button on the right.

I am doing a Gifts to Give segment for the next week or more.
This adorable little bag Done by: Dora Jarret a great lady and Demo for letting me share.
Using BAB Dies and those great and inexpensive canvas bags you can find almost anywhere.
She included crayons, and an key ring of stamped images, for you or a child to color.
This would actually make a great gift for any child or the kid at heart.
The price of making this is about under 10$ or less the time it took, maybe about an hour or less.
To stinkin Cute is what I say!

Stay tuned for some more awesome gifts.
Have a great Weekend!

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Water & cards...Cards & Water?

Nothing to special about this card unless you look real close at the
treat cup...scroll down to get a better look.
Yep that's water, so easy. If you want to know how just ask.

Starting Friday I'm going to start gifts to give.
If you check out my old posts you will find many already.
My newest box (I have 3) is going to be included...so excited to show you and if your an avid reader you may also get a chance for the PDF free.
But I'm only going to have it up (send it out) for the shortest time.
HINT HINT HINT
Stay Tuned.

Happy Wednesday!

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Holiday Window

Another using Patty's Technique, and my shoe box swap from last week.
Click the pic for a better view.
Very easy really.
Kind of show you how in my Tutorials&Videos....
Check it out!

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A great technique!

This is using a great technique by Patty Bennett.
With some chip board....
I used the large circle scallop and then cut a circle in the middle out with my coluzzle.
Daubed in Olive and marker ed the berries, yeah, and I sponged, you should be proud Lorrie.

This is not the card I had for the shoebox at Lisa Freeman's on Wed that will come next week.
Plus all the great cards and gifts I received from some super ladies.
Melissa, Lorrie, Lisa, Sandy, Norma, Debbie, Colleen, and Gina
Have a great weekend

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Gift of Cards!

Hey Y'all
I'm back I had a great and unexpected 5 day weekend from the wonderful (being sarcastic)
Nor' easter our part of the world got.
Virginia Beach in case your wondering.
Flooding was the worst I have ever seen in this area and I have lived here all my life.
That includes the Hurricanes we occasionally get.
BUT! not as bad as some floods I know some of you have been through or witnessed.
I feel for you all cause that is some scary stuff!

On a lighter note, A lot of house work and stampin was done which has put me a head
Yay!
I made these simple one layers for a friend for her Birthday, she gives a lot of Christmas cards. Just a little masking, dry embossing and a box to put it all in.
Took me 30 mins to make 10 cards.
Need help designing your cards this year...
Let me know.
Off to my Shoe box swap...show you that card Friday.

Happy Wednesday!

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A Video!

A video on how I did this in my tutorials.
Um.. still working on the Camera Girl aspect of video making!
* Even though I say in the video SU shows this to their demo's on their site, this was based on a card from a demo, I do not know who, at Founders circle!

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CAS

Just a quick post.
I love CAS.....cause it's quick. Prep, stamp, embellish (sometime) and
WA La a card and most times economical, in these times we all need that!
This forum I just discovered at SC is all about CAS,
Check it out.

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A short break!

Sorry Taking a, I hope short break.
BUT! when I get back hope to have a lot to show, a sample of a new box I created, a class to go with it. Some videos I have been promising.
While your visiting check out this card in
My Videos & Tutorials section up top.
Hugs and back soon!

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Class! All prepared for you!

Here's a sample box of a class I'm co-hosting with Lorrie...
This is not the box we are doing just one I have done and given away already.
This one was filled with small stamping items to give to one of Lilli's friends for her Birthday, pre-cut 3x3 cards, a small stamp set, some spots, and bling... what girl doesn't like bling.

Wait till you see what we did with this for the class.
It's not to be missed!
Includes the paper pattern and the items inside.
Bring your cameras, there are several samples to be seen of different ways to do this box.
Details in my class section up at the top!
Have a nice weekend!

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