Snowflake Joy

Hello all,

Got a late start to the day.  I just couldn't get to sleep last night.  Sometimes I get my days and night mixed up and have quite the challenge getting back on track.  Oh well, it will pass quickly enough.  At least I have plenty of time to plan new cards.

This card has been running around in my head for a few days now.  I am really enjoying my new stamp set Endless Wishes.  I just love the snowflakes and there are so many words to build phrases.

This was another quick and easy card to produce.  Another Christmas card for the list.

Stamp set:  Endless Wishes (#136829)
Paper:  Old Olive (#100702), Whisper White (#100730) and Season of Style (retired)
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler (#126966), Crumb Cake (#126975),  Old Olive (#126953) and Pear Pizzazz (#131180)
Misc:  Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#119246) and Circle Collection Framelits (#130911)

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.  Just a reminder, I am in a contest to beat my November 2013 sales this month.  This would be a great boost for me in the beginning of my 'new' year.  I you would like to help me make my goal click HERE to shop with me 24/7, or click on any of the item #'s above to go directly to that item.  I would love the opportunity to serve you as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Also, click on any of the following links for these wonderful specials:
Weekly Deals good through November 17, 2014
New stamp set - Banner Blessings
Give the Gift of Creativity with a Paper Pumpkin subscription

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Love to Create - #144 - Anything Goes
Love to Scrap - #41 - Bling It On!
Creative Card Crew - #74 Christmas Joy
Clear It Out Challenge - Anything Goes - Use Stash 3 of one thing
Sweet Sunday Sketches - SSSC244
 

Again, thanks for stopping by for a visit.  Have a terrific evening!

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Christmas Greetings

Me again with another Christmas card.  This is a new stamp set, Endless Wishes, for me and I am having fun playing around with this set.

I love snowflakes and snowmen.  I have a collection of snowmen that stay out most of the year.  They look cuddly.  However, none of the snowmen (icemen) I have made ever looked cuddly.  Where I live we don't get snow suitable for snowmen making, we get mostly ice ... oh well!

Stamp set:  Endless Wishes (#136829)
Paper:  Whisper White (#100730) and Gold Foil (#132622)
Ink:  Old Olive (#126953), Pear Pizzazz (#131180) and Real Red (#126949)
Misc:  File Tabs Edgelits (#133729)

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:
Christmas Stampin' All Year Long - #36 - Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - #202 Keep It Flat
Pile It On - #45 - Special Occasion
Sister Act Card Challenge - #82 - Anything Goes
My Perfect Life - #45 - Always a Christmas Card
Alphabet Challenge - T is for Traditional Christmas
52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown - November Color Challenge

Again, thanks for stopping by for a visit.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Christmas Banners

Hello my Crafty Friends,

Happy Wednesday!  It is bright and cold here in North Texas.  The North wind has been blowing for two days now.  Maybe tomorrow I will have a chance to acclimate a bit more.  Monday night our temperature dropped more than 30 degrees.  It was quite a shock.  Normally we get a few days to acclimate, but not this year.  Well, let's get on to the creativity!

I used a sketch from Operation Write Home (it will be shown below).  I really liked the sketch and combined it with a Red and White challenge.

I think it turned out really well.

Stamp set:  Wishing You (retired)
Paper:  Real Red (#102482), Whisper White (#100730) and Fresh Prints (retired)
Ink:  Real Red (#126949)
Misc:  Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine (#123125), Chalk Talk Framelits (#129983), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430) and Dazzling Details (#124117)

Did you see the post about Announcements?  Well, you may want to go back and see it.  The Weekly Deals, Paper Pumpkin Gifting promo and our new stamp set Banner Blessings are featured.  Hope you will check these deals out.

As always thanks for stopping by for a visit.  If you are interested in any of the products used for this project click HERE to SHOP with me.  Or, you may click on any of the item #'s above for a direct link.

This project is entered in the following challenges:
Christmas Stampin' All Year Long - #36 Anything Goes
Hiding In My Craft Room - #173 / Just Use Scraps
Pile It On #45 - Special Occasion
showCASE Your Style - #1 - Tic Tac Toe

Operation Write Home #242


Again, thanks for stopping by for a visit.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Announcements!

Happy 'Ruby Tuesday,'

No, not the restaurant, this is a phrase that my hubby uses every Tuesday ... "Are you having a Ruby Tuesday?"  I think he got it from a song.  He can sing most any song from memory ... amazing!

I have a lot of announcements to share today.  First is Paper Pumpkin.  If you have not experienced Paper Pumpkin this is a great time to try it out.  Click on the flyer pic and you will be taken to a new link about gifting subscriptions for the holidays.  This is a perfect gift for your crafty friend or for a friend who has admired your creations and wants to try making something but doesn't want to invest in ALL the stuff you need.  Paper Pumpkin is a small kit that includes everything to finish multiples of a project except adhesive and scissors.  It is a great little break from your normal routine ... it takes about 30 minutes to put together.  Here are some other ideas for purchasing and gifting Paper Pumpkin:

• Purchase two prepaid subscriptions for 1 or 3 months and share a crafting retreat with a friend, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, etc.
• Girls night out - purchase a 1 month subscription for the 'girls' and have a crafty night together.
• Purchase for a crafty friend.
• Purchase for your 'Secret Santa', or 'Secret Sister.'
• Purchase as a RAK (Random Act of Kindness) for someone.
• Purchase several one month subscriptions for a Birthday party activity.
• Purchase several one month subscriptions for Mother/Daughter event.

1 Month Subscription - #137858 - $19.95 (shipping included)
3 Month Subscription - #137859 - $59.85 (shipping included)
6 Month Subscription - #137860 - $113.70 (shipping included) - save $1 per month
12 Month Subscription - #137861 - $215.40 (shipping included) - save $2 per month

Announcement # 2 - New Photopolymer Stamp set - Banner Blessings
This is a wonderful stamp set.  I can see endless possibilities with this one. 

Click HERE to see more.

Announcement # 3 - Weekly Deals - Click HERE for the Weekly Deals.

1/2" Circle Punch Price: $5.95 $4.46	7/8" Circle Scallop Punch Price: $12.95 $9.71	Blushing Bride 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Price: $8.95 $6.71	Brights Designer Buttons Price: $7.95 $5.96
Daffodil Delight 1/2" Ribbon Seam Binding Price: $6.95 $5.21	Window Frames Collection Framelits Die Price: $26.95 $20.21	Wonderfall Kit - Digital Download Price: $7.95 $4.77

As always, thanks for stopping by for a visit.  I hope you have a wonderful afternoon and evening of crafting.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Thankful For You

Wow!  This card was a breeze to put together.  I CASE'd it from the Stampin' Up! Annual catalog, page 72.  I used a different stamp and punched out my hearts instead of stamping them.  I spent the most time choosing the colors with my Color Coach (#130118).  The Color Coach is a terrific tool.  I use it when I can't decide which colors to use for a design.

I am really pleased with the outcome on this card.  The Bermuda Bay is showing up a little light in this pic.  I really love how the Cajun Craze Classic Ink looks on the Cajun Craze cardstock.

Stamp set:  October 2014 My Paper Pumpkin (click HERE to find out more about My Paper Pumpkin)
Paper:  Bermuda Bay (#131197), Cajun Craze (#119684), Crushed Curry (#131199), Sahara Sand (#121043) and Soft Suede (#115318)
Ink:  Cajun Craze (#126965)
Misc:  Small Heart punch (retired - substitute heart from Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack #133787)

This was a quick and easy card to put together.

Remember, I would love to have you as a customer.  Click HERE to shop with me 24/7, or you may click on any of the item #'s above for a direct link.

As always, thanks for stopping by for a visit.  Let me know you visited by leaving a comment ... everyone enjoys comment love.

This card is entered in the following challenge(s):
Hiding In My Craft Room - #172 - Fall Colors
Operation Write Home - November ODBD Challenge - Hearts


Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

A Little Holiday Cheer!

It's me again.  I have another Christmas card.  The colors are non-traditional, quite a change for me.  That is why we work with challenges, to stretch our creative boundaries.

I had a hard time getting the stamping to show up.  In person it looks great, but the flash may have bounced off the Very Vanilla to obscure the Baked Brown Sugar ... oh well.

I also played around with the scalloped circle of the Circle Collection Framelits.  I used it to make the Christmas Tree.  I had seen this done with scalloped punches and thought I would try it too.  To give it a bit of depth, I sponged with edges with Crumb Cake.

Stamp set:  Christmas Tagables (Photopolymer #134623)
Paper:  Early Espresso (#119686) and Very Vanilla (#101650)
Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar (#131174) and Crumb Cake (#126975)
Misc:  Bitty Banner Framelits (#129267), Circle Collection Framelits (#130911), Glue Dots (#103683) and Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430)

This card is entered in the following challenge(s):
Christmas Card Challenges - No Embellishments
Merry Monday Christmas - #133 Rustic Christmas


 I had fun playing around with this card.  I hope challenges inspire you to play around with paper and ink too!

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.  I appreciate your coming by and hope you will leave me a comment letting me know what you think of my little card.

Just a reminder ... I am in a contest to raise my 2014 November sales from that of last year.  This would really help me get my 'new' year started off with a bang.  Click HERE to shop with me 24/7.  If you want to go to a direct link to a product, click on any of the item #'s above.  Thanks for you consideration!

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Celebrate!

It's time to CELEBRATE!!!!!  I made a cute little Birthday card.  It could be used for just about anything depending on the sentiment you put on the inside.  I chose to make mine a Birthday card.  I always need Birthday cards.

Stamp set:  Endless Birthday Wishes (Photopolymer #137553), August 2014 My Paper Pumpkin and October 2014 My Paper Pumpkin (click HERE to find out more about My Paper Pumpkin)
Paper:  Basic Black (#121045) and Whisper White (#100730)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black (#) and Melon Mambo (#126948)
Misc:  Strawberry Slush Thick Baker's Twine (#135637) and Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430)


Are you starting on your Christmas shopping?  Or, are you one of those people who have everything ready to wrap already in the closet?  Well, I have a great gift giving idea for you.  My Paper Pumpkin is a wonderful gift for your crafty friend, sister, daughter, mother and anyone on your list.  You can purchase a prepaid subscription for them for a month, three months, six months or twelve months.  This is great for those friends who love the cards you make but don't want to invest a lot of time in creating a few cards or projects.  Each Paper Pumpkin that lands at their door will give them a 30 minute crafty break.  Everything is included in the box except scissors and adhesive.  For as little as $19.95 + tax per month it's a wonderful gift.  Click HERE for more contact information if you have questions.

Also, remember that I am in a contest to raise my November 2014 sales.  I would really appreciate your business.  Click HERE to shop with me 24/7.  Or, you may click on the item #'s above for a direct link.

This card is entered in the following challenge(s):
Crafting When We Can - Theme: Black and White as main colors
Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes Birthday
Crafting by Designs - Anything Goes

As always thank you for stopping by for a visit.  I do love your comments.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Warm Winter Wishes

Happy Friday Crafters,

My, my, my, this week has flown.  It has been a good week.  Full of accomplishments and that is always a good thing!

I am playing around with Bootiful Occasions stamp set again.  This time I made a Christmas card.  I just love the 'fur' on this fashionable boot.  Here's to 'Warm Winter Wishes.'

I think that the circles are a fun change to squares and the patterned paper lends itself to the circles.

Stamp set:  Bootiful Occasions (Wood #131967 or Clear #126597)
Paper:  Baked Brown Sugar (#131296), Cherry Cobbler (#119684), Old Olive (#100702), Whisper White (#100730) and Season of Style DSP stack (retired)
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler (#126966)
Misc:  Circle Collection Framelits (#130911), 1/2" Circle punch (#119869), Regal Candy Dots (#130932), Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine (#123125) and uni-ball Signo Gel Pen (#105021)

This card is entered in the follow challenge(s):
Crafty Calendar Challenge - It's All About Christmas
Glitter n Sparkle Challenge - #109 - Anything but a Square
52 (Christmas) Card Throw Down - November - Sketch


Okay Crafters, I have been advertising all week about my goal for this month.  I need to sell more this month than I did in November 2013.  I am asking for your help.  Please click HERE to shop with me.  I would truly love to have you as a customer.  You may shop with me 24/7.  You may click on any of the item #'s above for a direct link to that product and begin your shopping experience.  As always, thank you 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

Christmas Gifts

It's me again.  I have another card to share.  Have been busy tonight.  The creative mojo is flowing tonight and things are coming together fast.  WooHoo!!!

 

This is a Mojo Monday sketch used by Christmas Stampin' All Year Long.  It is an easy sketch to work with and the possibilities are endless.  I used two oldie but goodies on this card.

Stamp set:  That's the Ticket (Wood #131946 or Clear #128075) and Wishing You (retired)

Paper:  Old Olive (#100702), Whisper White (#100730) and Season of Style DSP stack (retired)

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler (#126966), Mossy Meadow (#133645) and Old Olive (#126953)

Misc:  Ticket Duo Builder punch (#126883), Brights Candy Dots (#130931), Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine (#123125), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430) and Season of Style Washi Tape (retired)

This card is entered in the following challenges:

Not Just Cards Challenge - #5 - Anything Goes 

Top Tip Tuesday - Chevrons - My top tip is to keep alcohol wipes on your desk for quick clean up.

Christmas Stampin' All Year Long - #35

 

Again, thanks for stopping by for a visit.  If you would like to purchase any of the items used on this card click HERE to shop with me.  Or, you can click on any of the above item #'s for a direct link.  As I stated on the last post, I am in a contest to beat my November 2013 sales this month.  It would be a great start to my 'new' year.  Thanks for your support.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,

Belinda

Happy Happy Happy!

Hello Crafters,

I hope you had a wonderful Wednesday.  It has been drizzly and damp here.  I stayed in and recovered from all the going of the last few days.  It was nice to just relax a little.

I cooked tonight ... SHOCK!!!  I usually 'nuke' most things or cook soup or something that can simmer on the stove with little to no interaction.  I pulled some spices down (chili powder, ground cumin, cinnamon, garlic, salt and pepper) and patted it onto skinless, boneless chicken breasts and baked them.  I know it is not much as far as cooking goes.  It was delicious.  I 'nuked' some brussels sprouts and reheated some beans to round out the meal.  Well, enough of that ... on to the good stuff.  No, not dessert!  A new card.

Another Christmas card for the box.  I used a sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch!  It was a really easy card.  I love the little flowers.  They remind me of poinsettias.

Stamp set:  Endless Birthday Wishes (Photopolymer #137553) and Petite Petals (Wood #133152 or Clear #133155)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip (#102128), Pear Pizzazz (#131201), Real Red (#102482), Whisper White (#100730) and Flowerpot DSP (#133698)
Ink:  Real Red (#126949)
Misc:  Petite Petal punch (#133322), Regal Candy Dots (#130932), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755) and Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430)

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Crafty Catz - #253 - Anything Goes
My Perfect Life - Always Christmas Card - Week 43
CAS(E) this Sketch! - #98









 Thanks for stopping by for a visit.  Hope you enjoyed my latest card.  If you are interested in the products used in this card please click HERE to shop with me 24/7.  Or, you can click on any of the item #'s above for a direct link.  Would love to have you as a customer!  BTW, I am in a contest to raise my November 2014 sales over my November 2013 sales.  I would love to win this one and start my 'new' year off with a bang!  Thanks so much for your consideration.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Happy 'Boot' Day Patchwork

Happy Tuesday,

Did you go vote today?  I hope you exercised your Constitutional Right!  It was a rainy, stormy day here in North Texas.  I am so thankful for the rain.  Thank you Lord for providing for us.

My sister came by to help me with a ride to the market.  We had a good time gathering our groceries and visiting with people at the store.  My cupboard is now stocked up with soup and soup ingredients for the cooler weather.

I wanted to participate in a challenge that required a patchwork element for today and came up with this card with the aid of a sketch from Create with Connie & Mary (see below for sketch).

I CASE'd the patchwork element.  It was very easy to recreate and quick relaxing, much like real quilting.  Here are the details:

Stamp set:  Bootiful Occasions (Wood #131967, Clear #126597)
Paper:  Sahara Sand (#121043), Whisper White (#100730) and Moonlight DSP (#133701)
Ink:  Blackberry Bliss (#133642), Hello Honey (#133643) and Baked Brown Sugar (#131174)
Misc:  Hexagon punch (#130919), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430) and Rhinestones from stash

This card is entered in the following challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks - #218 - Anything Goes
Creative Knockouts - #61 - Patchwork Pretties
Create with Connie & Mary - CCMC327


Thanks for stopping by for a visit.  If you would like to purchase any of the featured products click HERE to shop with me 24/7.  Or, click on any of the item #'s above for a direct link.

Have a terrific day.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda