Aloha, again! I just want to make sure that you know that Stampin' Up! has a really great sale going on right now! Click on the link to the left and check out the bundles of Stampin' Up! products that are up to 50% off the regular retail price. I get to order stuff, too, and I've already ordered the Curly Label set (112966). It's something I've been thinking of buying, and I … [Read more...] about A Real Extravaganza of a Sale!
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Oops!
When one deals with the Internet one MUST have a computer. Unfortunately, the computer in Robin's Craft Room has some serious issues, and is in intersive care in the local 'puter hospital. So those Christmas ornaments on which I have been working since the weekend will have to wait for their unveiling in the blogosphere! But even while Robin's Craft Room may be out of … [Read more...] about Oops!
A Real-Life Fairy Tale
Who knew that, today, I'd actually see Riding Hood and the Handsome Hunter right in my own craft room?! Well, here it is - a great combination if I've ever seen one: Stampin' Up! colors Riding Hood Red and Handsome Hunter in a Christmas Card! I've been playing with this stamp set, Sleigh Bells Ring (109483), for the last two days, and this is my favorite card so far. Marcie, one … [Read more...] about A Real-Life Fairy Tale
Felt Flurry Fun Finale!!
I promise! Next week we'll get into some of the OTHER wonderful products that Stampin' Up! has provided for us for our Holiday Card and Gift Making pleasure! But I have to show off the last of my Little Felt Flurry Flourishes (don't you just love alliteration?!) This is the second of the "Trios" that I made with the smallest of the Little Felt Flurries. This time I set … [Read more...] about Felt Flurry Fun Finale!!
Felt Flurry Trio I
I just can't keep my hands off the Little Felt Flurries (113697). Besides the fact that they feel so soft and fluffy, they are dynamite to work with! I may have to start using my Sizzix for some felt cutting. Hmmmmm. But before I get too distracted with what I PLAN to do, let me show you another card I've made with these little gems. These snowflakes are shown in the … [Read more...] about Felt Flurry Trio I
Further Felt Flurry Fun!
Like yesterday's Christmas Card, today's uses the Little Felt Flurries from Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Mini Catalog. Today, though, I really added the embellishments big time! For starters, I used the lovely background paper from the Ski Slope Designer Series Paper pack, accented with some Riding Hood Red card stock. On top of that, I layered some Baja Breeze 1" Double-Stitched … [Read more...] about Further Felt Flurry Fun!
Starting Your Christmas Wish List!
Aloha, all! What better way to start a Holiday Wish List than to start with--YOU!! OK, I know that you and I were both brought up to think of everyone else first. But how are we going to get all those cards made for everyone in 2009? How are we going to get all those scrapbooks of important events made in 2009? How are we going to get all those wonderful gift bags and … [Read more...] about Starting Your Christmas Wish List!
Veterans Day, November 11, 2008
My late grandfather, William McDermott Smithhisler, served in World War I. My late father, Henry Smithhisler, served in World War II. My husband, Harold Messenheimer, is a retired Coast Guard officer, and served during the Vietnam War. My humble civilian salute to all of them this Veterans Day 2008. … [Read more...] about Veterans Day, November 11, 2008
Another Thanksgiving Card
Our Stamp Club meeting last week was so much fun! The club is supposed to meet from 3:30 - 5:00 pm. But two of my stampin' friends didn't end up leaving until after 6:30! The good news was that Barbara (this month's hostess) brought some delectable crustless mini quiches, so my wonderful husband, Harry, didn't starve waiting for his dinner :) Of course, the rest of us … [Read more...] about Another Thanksgiving Card
It’s Thanksgiving Day’s Month!
I am not sure how I got to be so busy in the two weeks since we've been back from North Carolina. But I have not had a minute to myself! Not only that, with my blogging over the same period, I've been focusing on Christmas gifts so much that I almost forgot about Thanksgiving! In fact, I would have passed it over entirely before it was too late had it not been for my wonderful … [Read more...] about It’s Thanksgiving Day’s Month!
Handmade Gifts are “IN” This Year!
When I add up all the people for whom I'd LIKE to buy a Christmas, the numbers just don't, well, add up. Many years I make gifts for friends and family, and this year will be one of those years for sure! As you have seen with my posts earlier this week, I already have the designs for some stationery sets, and I'll be making several different sets, with different colors of inks, card … [Read more...] about Handmade Gifts are “IN” This Year!