Advent Calendar – Countdown to Christmas ~ Day 5

Here we are on Day 5 of the Advent calendar that my friend, Elly, from the UK and I designed during her visit in October using a 24 cup mini muffin pan.  Throughout December I will share one each day with a brief description of each.

You will want to open each post, as there will be a little treat behind each one!  Some days it might be some virtual ‘candy’ or sweeties as we call them in the UK, other times it might be a card, 3D project or a video!

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Advent Calendar – Countdown to Christmas ~ Day 4

Here we are on Day 4 of the Advent calendar the my friend, Elly, from the UK and I designed during her visit in October using a 24 cup mini muffin pan.  Throughout December I will share one each day with a brief description of each.

You will want to open each post, as there will be a little treat behind each one!  Some days it might be some virtual ‘candy’ or sweeties as we call them in the UK, other times it might be a card, 3D project or a video!

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Advent Calendar – Countdown to Christmas ~ Day 3

Back in October my friend, Elly, from the UK and I designed an advent calendar using a 24 cup mini muffin pan.  During December I will share one of the squares, with a brief description of each.

You will want to open each post, as there will be a little treat behind each one!  Some days it might be some virtual ‘candy’ or sweeties as we call them in the UK, other times it might be a card, 3D project or a video!

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Advent Calendar – Countdown to Christmas ~ Day 2

Back in October my friend, Elly, from the UK and I designed an advent calendar using a 24 cup mini muffin pan.  During December I will share one of the squares, with a brief desciption of each.

You will want to open each post, as there will be a little treat behind each one!  Some days it might be some virtual ‘candy’ or sweeties as we call them in the UK, other times it might be a card, 3D project or a video!

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Advent Calendar – Countdown to Christmas ~ Day 1

Back in October my friend, Elly, from the UK and I designed an advent calendar using a 24 cup mini muffin pan.  During December I will share one of the squares, with a brief desciption of each.

You will want to open each post, as there will be a little treat behind each one!  Some days it might be some virtual ‘candy’ or sweeties as we call them in the UK, other times it might be a card, 3D project or a video!

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Stampin’ Up Product Share ~ 2016 – 2018 In-Color Paper and Ink

The new 2016 – 2017 Annual catalog introduced 5 new ‘in-colors’,  these are available from June 1st 2016 thru Mary 31st 2018.  Each color has card stock, ink pad, ink refill,  a Stampin’ Marker and co-ordinating ribbon and embellishments – which make card crafting an absolute snap if you are like me and want things to ‘match’ !

It is quite an investment to buy the whole set at once so a perfect opportunity to do so without breaking the bank is to take part in a product share.

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World Card Making Day 2016

wcmd_shareable-1_oct0116_naDo you remember the last time you received a card in the mail? In a sea of junk mail and bills, a card is a simple thing that really stands out to the person who receives it. Sending a card is a small gesture that shows just how much you care about that special someone in your life.

Today, October 1st, is  World Card Making Day , celebrate by making and sending a handmade card to someone who could use a little recognition, love, or just a boost (which is anyone, really!).

So here is the card I am sending to all my readers – you do matter and I value you following along in my card crafting journey.

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Irresistibly Floral Card ~ Stampin’ Up! Products

I love heat embossing ~ it just has to be one of my most favorite techniques, but when you add the ‘resist’ part of the technique it really gives a punch to the finished project.  Sometimes, though it is nice not to have to do the heat embossing and just go onto the ‘resist’…. and the Irresistibly Floral Specialty Designer Paper a perfect solution!  I wanted to showcase this gorgeous paper in a recent class and here is the card we all  made…………………

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