Aloha, all! The computer in Robin's Craft Room is back up and running! Hooray!! But having no access to a computer for a few days gave me more time to play with all my fun Stampin' Up! Christmas "stuff." I'm still playing with the materials from the Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit (114447 if you'd like to order it online). And my favorites … [Read more...] about Time for Christmas Ornaments!
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!
Felt Flurry Fun!
With my Thanksgiving cards and decorations all made, I can now turn most of my attention to getting ready for the Christmas Season! When the Holiday Mini-Catalog first came out, I shared this card with you. It uses the Little Felt Flurries (113697) and the Heard from the Heart Stamp Set (111644), along with the Holiday Happenings Designer Series Paper, featured as a Level 3 Hostess gift in … [Read more...] about 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!