You Warm My Heart - CASE-ing Christmas

Hello All:

Wow!!  It has been a while since I have posted.  This past month our home has been in topsy-turvy mode.  We moved a lot of furniture around, re-arranged cabinets, a deep clean and vacation time.  After vacation I took a week to recover and the month has flown by.

Before I post my latest creation I wanted to share with you some of my vacation.  Mom, Beverly (my sister) and I made our annual trek to Lake Conroe, more specifically Montgomery, Texas.  The day after we arrived we partook in our annual "Sister's Reunion - Birthday Celebration!"  You see four of the six sisters gathered have birthdays in August and several of our cousins also share the same month so, we celebrate them all.  Those present were my 94 year old Aunt Sister, yes that is what we call her.  My 85 year old Aunt Ouida, my Mother who celebrated her 81st birthday, my Aunt Winnie celebrating her 78th birthday and my Aunt Janice.  My Aunt Kitty was still in rehab for her recent heart surgery, but we all celebrated with her another day her 75th year.  It was a grand time.  There was some miscommunication in that we wound up with two full sheet cakes and a half sheet cake for 17 people ... "Let them eat CAKE!!!"  As with great reunions that have great cooks there was plenty of wonderful food for our gala.  We all had a terrific time celebrating and continued to do so for the remainder of the week.  Well, now it is time for a Christmas card.

This week at CASE-ing Christmas we are CASE-ing Mynn's card.  Here is my take on her card:

 

Here are the details on my card:

All items are Stampin' Up! products unless otherwise stated.

Stamps:  Winter Wonders (snowman) by Autumn Leaves and Sheltering Tree (sentiment)

Card stock:  Island Indigo and Whisper White

Ink:  Island Indigo, Real Red and VersaMark

Misc:  Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim, Banner punch, Frosted Sequins (retired), Embossing Buddy, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, D'Vine Swirls Embossing Folder by Cuttlebug, Stampin' Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue and SNAIL adhesive

This was a quick and easy card to make.  I really like it when a card comes together the way it was pictured in my mind.

Now it is your turn to join in on the fun at CASE-ing Christmas #29.  We celebrate Christmas every month on the 25th with random prize drawings.  For your chance at winning create a card for the challenge and link up by the 20th.

This card is entered into the following challenges:

Creative Card Crew - #95, Christmas

AAA Cards - #47, Spectacular Embossing 

Crafting When We Can - #102, Anything Goes

Christmas Stampin' All Year Long - #55, Anything Goes 

613 Avenue Create - #139 Anything Goes + Twist: Create Your Own Challenge, A2, Christmas Sequins

Get Creative Challenge - #22, No Printed Paper

A Gem of a Challenge - #152, Do you want to build a SNOWMAN? 

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.  

Blessings and Happy Crafting,

Belinda

Bootiful Rain

It’s me again!

This is another product of my playing around .  This card is also CASE’d from page 80 in the 2014-2015 Annual Catalog.  I changed the orientation of the patterned paper, made a banner instead of a tag and only added 2 additional banners. 

Here are the details (all products Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise stated):

Stamp sets: Bootiful Occasions

Paper:  Lost Lagoon, Midnight Muse (retired), Tangerine Tango, Whisper White and Flowerpot Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Midnight Muse (retired)

Misc:  Banner Framelit Dies, Banner punch, Tangerine Tango Baker’s Twine, SNAIL Adhesive and Stampin’ Dimensionals

This card is entered in the following challenges:

Sister Act Card Challenge - #102, Anything Goes

Addicted to CAS – Code Word:  Showers

Monday Morning Challenges - #5, Colorful Creations (at least 2 rainbow colors)

Creative Card Crew Challenge - #85, Use a Sentiment

Crafty Hazelnut’s Patterned Paper Challenge – Anything Goes w/patterned paper

{PIN}spirational - #138, Anything Goes

Crafty Creations Challenge - #287, Seeing Spots (use dots)

Monday Mood Board - #9

Have a wonderful day!

2015 Occasions Catalog, click HERE

Clearance Rack – up to 80% off, click HERE

Weekly Deals through April 20, 2015, click HERE

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.  Please leave a comment and let me know you were here. 

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda 

Crazy Birthday Spots

Happy Friday!

I have been playing around at the craft table again and having a blast.  I CASE’d another card from the 2014-2015 Annual Catalog.  This one is on page 80.  I changed the orientation from portrait to landscape and changed the colors and images. 

 

Here are the details (all products Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise stated):

Stamp sets: Crazy About You and Endless Birthday Wishes

Paper:  Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White and Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Strawberry Slush, Memento Tuxedo Black, 2013-2015 Stampin’ Write Markers (Coastal Cabana and Strawberry Slush)

Misc:  Chalk Talk Framelit Dies, Banner punch, Hexagon punch, Coastal Cabana Thick Baker’s Twine, Mini Glue Dots, SNAIL Adhesive and Stampin’ Dimensionals

This card is entered in the following challenges:

Hiding in My Craft Room – HIMCR#195, Super Scrap Saturday

Top Tip Tuesday – 3 of Something - Banners

Get Creative Challenge - #12, Must include a TAG

Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge – Anything Goes

Through the Craft Room Door – Anything Goes

Fresh Brewed - Birthdays

Crafting for all Seasons - #100 Milestone Celebrations

Crafty Creations Challenge - #287, Seeing Spots (use dots)

Stamp and Create – Anything Goes

Have a wonderful day!

2015 Occasions Catalog, click HERE

Clearance Rack – up to 80% off, click HERE

Weekly Deals through April 20, 2015, click HERE

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.  Please leave a comment and let me know you were here. 

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda 

Too Much Pie

Good Afternoon Crafters,

It is a dreary day here in Texas.  We are expecting lots of rain over the next two days.  We sure do need it … plus rain is free.  I just love the way things are so fresh after a good rain.

I have another Thanksgiving card for you this afternoon.  The stamp is from 2014 October Paper Pumpkin kit.  ‘There is no such thing as too much pie.’  What a whimsical sentiment.  I enjoy pie during the holiday season.  What is your favorite pie?  For me it would be between Silk Chocolate pie, Pumpkin pie and Crumb pie.  My Grammy made Crumb pie during the holidays.  It is a family favorite.  Here is my card.

Stamp sets:  2014 October Paper Pumpkin

Paper:  Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Real Red and Very Vanilla

Ink:  Cajun Craze

Misc:  Banner punch, Squares Collection Framelits, Small Heart punch (retired) – substitute Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, and Stampin’ Dimensionals

This card is entered in the following challenges:

Come and Get It Challenge – Thanksgiving Traditions

Sweet Sunday Sketches – SSSC245

{PIN}spirational  - #127

Just a reminder, I am still working on my goal to bet November 2013 sales.  I truly would appreciate your order during this challenge month.  Click HERE to shop with me 24/7.  Or, you may click on the individual items above to be taken directly to that item.  And, don't forget to check out these specials and new items.
Weekly Deals
New Stamp set - Banner Blessings
Give the Gift of Creativity - Paper Pumpkin - this is a great gift for a crafty friend or someone just getting started in stamping.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda 

Thankful Banners

Me here again with another CAS creation.  This was super quick and easy ... other than the bows.  If I could tie bows in Baker's Twine faster it would have been SUPERSONIC quick!

I think that these banners are just adorable.  And I love Stampin' Up!'s Banner punch.  They can be used in a lot of ways.

Stamp set:  My Paper Pumpkin and Banner Blast (retired)
Paper:  Baked Brown Sugar (#131296), Hello Honey (#133678), Mossy Meadow (#133676), Real Red (#) and Tangelo Twist (#133677)
Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar (#131174), Hello Honey (#133643), Mossy Meadow (#133645),  Real Red (#126949) and Tangelo Twist (#133646)
Misc:  Banner punch (#133519), Tangerine Tango Baker's Twine (#134578) and Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755)

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.  If you would like to purchase any of the items listed above please click HERE and stop and shop with me.  I would be honored if you would allow me to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  Or, if you wish to check out any of the items I used for this card click on their item # for a direct link.

Remember to check out these specials:
Weekly Deals
New Stamp set - Banner Blessings
Give the Gift of Creativity - Paper Pumpkin - this is a great gift for a crafty friend or someone just getting started in stamping.

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Glitter n Sparkle Challenge - #110 Autumn Colors (Brown, Green, Orange, Yellow and Red)
Craft Your Passion - #239 - Something beginning with B
The Pink Elephant - TPE #276 - Technique CAS
Cardz 4 Guyz - #44 - Thanksgiving or Thankful
PDE Linky Party - Banners
CAS on Sunday - #46 Ribbon or Twine

Again, thanks for stopping by for a visit.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Happy Big Day!

Hello Crafters,

Can you believe that it is Thursday?  I sure am amazed at how the time flies at the crafting table.  I have been playing with ink and paper for quite a few hours today.  It has been good to just play around and not have a deadline in mind.

I made two cards with the Chalk Talk stamp set and Framelits.  I really enjoy working with the All Abloom DSP stack.  It is so versatile and pretty.  Just the thing for today's cards.

I love the color pink, so Blushing Bride made the perfect base for this arrangement.  The Strawberry Slush Thick Baker's Twine really makes it pop!

Stamp set:  Chalk Talk (Wood #130631 or Clear #130634)
Paper:  Blushing Bride (#131198), Mossy Meadow (#133676), Pistachio Pudding (#131294), Strawberry Slush (#131295), Whisper White (#100730) and All Abloom (#133703)
Ink:  Pistachio Pudding (#131177) and Strawberry Slush (#131178), 2013-2015 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Strawberry Slush) (#131260)
Misc:  Chalk Talk Framelits (#129983), Strawberry Slush Thick Baker's Twine (#135637), Banner punch (#133519) and Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430)

I had stamped the centerpiece of this card and knew that I had to work with Island Indigo and Pistachio Pudding.  This was just too much fun playing around with all the colors and shapes.

Stamp set:  Chalk Talk (Wood #130631 or Clear #130634)
Paper:  Daffodil Delight (#119683), Island Indigo (#122923), Pistachio Pudding (#131294), Whisper White (#100730) and All Abloom (#133703)
Ink:  Island Indigo (#126986)
Misc:  Chalk Talk Framelits (#129983), Hearts a Flutter Framelits (#130159), Banner punch (#133519), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430) and up-cycled ribbon





These cards are entered in the following challenges:
Artistic Inspirations Challenge - #116 - Anything Goes - Happy Birthday
My Craft Creations Challenge - Anything Goes
Sentimental Sundays - Anything Goes
Cut it Up - #57 - Use more than one tag (must be a die cut)
Addicted to CAS - Code Word:  Tag
Get Creative Challenge - #1 - Anything Goes with a twist - Stitching
Perfectly Rustics - #35 Stitching
Deconstructed Sketches - #176


Thanks for stopping by for a visit.  I really appreciate your support.  This month I am in a contest to beat my sales from November 2013.  This will also help me to start my 'new' year off with a bang, so if you are interested in any of the products listed click HERE to shop with me.  Or, you can click on an item # and be taken to a direct link.  I would love to serve you as my customer.  Again, thanks for stopping by for a look-see.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Have a Great Day!

Hello Crafters,

Just getting my day started off early this morn.  Hope you have a great day planned, we do and are ready for the fun!  Just a reminder card to send some sunshine into someone's day.

This is a great all occasion card or encouragement card.  I chose the bright colors for that purpose.  Here are the details.
Stamp set:  Endless Birthday Wishes (#137553)
Paper:  Daffodil Delight (#119683), Whisper White (#100730) and All Abloom (#133703)
Ink:  Tangerine Tango (#126946)
Misc:   Banner punch (#133519) and Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430)

This card is entered in the following challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks #214 Sunshine!
Avenue 613 - Challenge #92 - Anything Goes

If you would like to purchase any of the products used in this card you can SHOP  by clicking HERE or on any of the item #'s above.

As always, thanks for stopping by for a visit.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda