Time for a new calendar!

No stamping at all!

Slip into a CD Case,

wrap it with a ribbon 

and count the months 

until Summer!

Sunflower Thank You

I received this beautiful 

thank you card from

Judy Sumner.

I can't take my eyes off of it.

I think it is fabulous.

Thank YOU, Judy.

 

Peaceful Christmas

One last Christmas card.

 

Hope your Christmas was as

peaceful as this card.

(Inspired by LeAnne Pugliese.)

Hello, dear friend!

From the stamp set,

Moving Forward.

(Inspired by Linda Callahan.)

Merry Christmas!

Some things need to be believed to be seen!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Jolly Bingo Bits Christmas Card

Embossed Ornament Card

(Inspired by Loll Thompson.)

Easy Events Merry Christmas

(Inspired by Penny Thomas)

Addiction to Punch Samplers

A gift from my sister, Penny Thomas.

Winter theme.

Another beauty by Penny.

Spooky Halloween.

I used a wedding invitation to made a special gift.

I guess you could say I am now hooked on these 

amazing samplers. 

You would think it would be hard to come up with

ideas to fill such a tiny square,

only 1 3/8"!

But it's really fun to try!

I am participating in a 

Valentine's Day Sampler swap,

so stay tuned to see more!

Click on the photos to get a closer look.

Rudolph Box

This little guy is 

2" wide by 1" deep and with his antlers 4 1/2" high.

You can fit two or three little flat mints inside.  

How cute is he?

(Inspired by Jo Dumbleton)

Happy Hour Merry Christmas

(Inspired by Tara Bourgoin)

Tasty Little Gift

I saw this idea on 

Pinterest

and thought it was just too cute 

to pass up.

I whipped up a batch of

Texas Roadhouse Butter,

(recipe on Pinterest),

and placed some in these adorable

little jars.

Added some Christmas cuteness,

put it in a little box with a tag

and 

now I have a 

tasty little gift.  

Pilgrim Card

I didn't get this made in time for 

Thanksgiving.

But I thought it was so cute

I wanted to show it to you.  

The collar is made with the 

Bigz Clear Large Scallop Square.

Isn't it cute?

(Inspired by Julie Pitta)

Two Tags Gift Card Holder

Christmas Box

Too pretty to give away!

Holiday Gift Card Holder

Woolen Hat

(Inspired by Carrie Gaskin)

Ornament Tag

(Inspired by Tanya Alley.)

Christmas Blessings

I participated in a 

Christmas Card swap recently.

This card was my entry.  

I was inspired by a card made by 

Judy Sumner,

in a shoebox swap

seen on this blog, 

September 12.

I loved how she used the embossed 

edge as a snow drift. 

Thanks, Judy.

I love how you think 

outside of the box! 

Blinged Santa 3 X 3 Card

3 X 3 Christmas Thank you

No words needed

I think that says it all.

Pink Christmas

Who said Christmas has to be
red and green?
 

The pretty card above was made by one of the
very talented Demonstrators at the last
T.O.P.I.C.S.
weekend retreat.  
The accenting Glitter Paper really makes it
POP!

Coffee Cup Gift Card Holder

Fellow stamper and sweet friend,

Kathy Boxdorfer,

recently gave me a

gift card to my favorite coffee place

in a card very much

like the one above.

I loved it so much I copied it

to use as gift holders for 

Christmas. 

Thanks, Kathy!

In more ways than one!

Santa Tag

Lately, I seem to be drawn to tags.

Couldn't resist making

this Santa version.

(Inspired by Lisa Lara.)

Elf Feet!

I attend the T.O.P.I.C.S. annual weekend

retreat in Texas every year.  

It is a blast and reason enough

 be become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

I was so inspired by all the lovely women there and 

what they made.

I thought these two versions of Santa's elves' feet 

were so adorable.

The top one is a 3 x 3 card and used the 

Curly Label Punch to fashion the shoes.

Below it is the same idea using the 

Top Note Die. 

When I see them I hear jingle bells!

Top Note Santa Tag

This is yet another way to use the

Top Note Die with the Big Shot.

What a cute little tag to include with a

Christmas gift.

Plenty of room to add a little note,

or a 

Ho Ho Ho!

(Inspired by Deanna Fioresi.)

Christmas Paper Towel Basket

This little basket is perfect for 

a little bag of chocolate Kisses or

M & M's.  

It's made from a paper towel

or toilet paper roll.

Cute!

Winter Sampler

 

I am completely addicted to the 1 3/8" sampler

that my sister, Penny Thomas,

introduced to me before Halloween.

(Check out three examples 

on this blog September 23, 24 and 25.)

I was really excited to participate in a

'Winter' sampler with the 

T.O.P.I.C.S. team.  

I think it turned out so pretty and 

'wintery'.

 

My swap is the lower right corner.

I'm already thinking of a 

Valentine Sampler!

Snowman Tea Light

A few punches, card stock, a

battery operated tea light,

and voila'

a snowman appears!

He looks so cozy!

(Inspired by Becky Roberts)

No-Sew Paper Snips Holder

While spending last weekend in St. Louis, I attended a Demonstrator event put together by Sally Nusbaum.  

(I am a HUGE fan of Sally.  She is an amazing person.)

Most of us participated in a swap.

The No-Sew Paper Snips Holder, seen below, was my swap. 

The fabric used is retired, but can be found on the 

Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack for $.99!

I used the Petal Cone Die to cut my fabric

and the Big Shot Fabric Adhesive Roll and my iron.

Putting it together was a snap!

I added a little button and slipped in my 

snips.

No-Sew!

Quality time with the Pieces of Heart Team

Last weekend I was able to spend lots of time with some of my favorite people 

in St. Louis, my Pieces of Heart Team members.  

I was invited to Jayne Singleton's house to visit while they were

making Valentine cards for the troops.  

That is a cause that is very near and dear to Jayne's heart and I so enjoyed being there with them. 

While I was there, Jayne pulled out a luscious birthday cake for me!

I wish I had remembered to take a picture while I was there, 

but take it from me, the cake was awesome.

The next day, Jayne, Judy Sumner and Mary Taylor were hosting 

a customer appreciation open house that I attended too.  

They are so good their customers.   

They had three make and take projects for them to do while filling up 

on all kinds of goodies.  

I was so busy visiting that I only made one of the projects.

It was offered by Mary Taylor and can be seen below.

I just love it and have already CASed it!

Mary gave me the little cocoa envelope, seen below, before I left. 

It is just adorable and even included a little chocolate-covered

peppermint stick!

What a cute little holiday gift.

Thanks, Jayne, Judy and Mary!

You guys are the best, and I miss 

being with you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

Recently, I celebrated a birthday.

It was my 39th.....

Anyway, I received so many pretty cards

that I wanted to show them off.

 

This was made by my friend,

and talented stamper,

Phyllis Phegley.

This pretty card is from Mary Ellen Cope.

I loved all the elements Kathy Boxdorfer added to this card

Wow, this card is so elegant.

Fellow T.O.P.I.C.S. member,

Vicki Myford, sent this.

Cute birthday banner made by

fellow T.O.P.I.C.S. member,

Benedicte Richard.

I just love this card.  

It reminds me of LEGOS!

Made by Patty Schnell.

This is a darling card just by itself!

But it has an 'interactive' element to it!

The front panel raises up to reveal 

a velum window.  Behind the window

you can place a little battery operated

tea light!  

Adorable!

Made by the very talented

Judy Sumner!

Thank you all so very much 

for remembering my birthday. 

Receiving your cards made it

that much more special.