2014 Christmas card collection - recycle

Its safe to say that I was a bit behind this year, since by July, I usually have a good idea and draft of  the Christmas cards that will be sent no later than December 10.  By September, not only did I not have an idea in my head on a Christmas card, I was getting pretty low on supplies. 

 

This was the first of the bunch that I made, however only had enough materials for about 10 cards, and these were mainly hand delivered, not many of them were mailed. 

 

I loved the glittery snowflake, but ran outta the pearls, so the 12 I made were going to have to be enough, of this one. 

 

This was my husbands idea... "stockings", since I haven't really done anything with them before. I made 6 before I was finished with the dsp, and wasn't really liking them with some of the other paper I had in my stash. 

 

These were put together on a whim, and though they were fun to make, I quickly learned that my ribbon colors matching some of my paper was limited. I made it thru with 14 cards ... pretty impressive.

 

After two, I didnt like this.. wasn't sure where to go with it, so it went into my stash... who knows what may come of this next year. 

 

 Finally, the ornament cards. These were simple and lovely that i had enough  materials to make about 24 of them.  With just a sampling of DSP in the center, and some  score marks along the edges, it was perfect. 

 

Whether with the burgundy color, or greens I really liked them with the vanilla. 

  

Of course there is one card that I do not have a picture of and its my white on white with cardinals card.. I will have to see if I can get someone who received to send a picture to me... dang nap it! I cannot believe I didn't get one! ... that is what happens in the rush! 

Thank you for stopping by! I wish you and your family a happy new year! 

Little Lani's Horse

My niece celebrated her 5th birthday with a horse party... It was fun, but wish I would have remembered I could have worn my cowboy boots.. oh well!  The kids had some of those blow up fun play yard items to play in, an Easter egg hunt and this fun little Cowgirl poster that we got our picture taken in! ... 

 

Yes, I have no shame... of course, I had to squat into the hole. 

My dearest niece, Lani Violet with her newest "pet" - Tessie...

 she nehs, walks and lights up.

Last... my rockin'  Horse card  ... I love the way it turned out ! Now I wish I made two of them so I had one for the stash... oh well. The main is freehanded cut, and I added some stickles to it. I used marker for her eye and lashed, with a splash of glitter for her eyeball.  Of course the Stocking Punch was her body and ear.

  

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Skating Saturday

It might be the 3 of December, and I look pretty good on my Christmas goodies to purchase, but I am way behind on my cards, cookies/baking and decorating. I decorate the tree like I imagined I would. I didn't even look to see if I have enough flour and sugar to start baking. I did however pull all my Christmas stamps out and look at them so I could begin the task.

I fell in love with the idea of ice skates. In my little world, I someday be able to skate without issue, however I know the hard truth .... its not likely to ever happen. Its my handicap! I do admit it!

 I used the polkadot and the Northern Flurry embossing folder for the backgrounds. I sprayed some Vanilla Smooch Spritz on the Northern  Flurry and skates.

I punched the skate blades out with half the Word Window punch, I used part of the Snowflake punch for the connectors on the blade. The Stocking punch in Crumb cake for the bottom of the skate and then the skate itself. I pierced the area where you tie up the laces.

Stamping 411

Go ahead, play along with the Color Inspiration at Stamping 411, you won't be disappointed!

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Christmas Stocking

The power of the Christmas stocking:

Christmas stocking tradition comes from Germany in the 16th century. German children would hang their socks by the fireplace to dry after washing them. On Christmas Eve, St. Nicholas would fill these stockings with five gifts designed to stimulate each of the five senses.

A typical stocking can be filled with:

1. Something to eat -- fruit, or candy
2. A toy or toys that make noise
3. An item that is visually pleasing like jewelry, cuff links, or a coloring book
4. An item with a good scent such as cologne or perfume
5. Something soft (modeling clay or a soft toy, mittens, socks,)

  

Due to my wild German side, you will find all 5 things in your stocking thought they aren't hung at a fireplace for a few reasons.

1. I do not have a fireplace, or even faux one.
2. 1SGT is an Environment,Health & Safety professional
3. See Number 2.

I do know that people celebrate the tradition of stocking differently, many may not even know why they put stockings out... How do you celebrate?

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Happy December 2!

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Its the great pumpkin....

I am a gardener. I pride myself in all the fruits of my labor... and when I do not have good crop, it breaks me down.. its alot like parenting! ... only I get to eat the end results.. {thats just bizarre}... anyways.. I digress... I have been planting pumpkins for about three years.  Its been a joy! I can have my own great pumpkin - right in my own yard.  {insert Charlie Brown theme here}.

This year however, we have had so much rain over the growing season, that NOT ONE of my jack-o-lanterns  survived. NOT ONE!!! I have these really cute little pumpkins that we will eat {making dishes like Stuffed Pumpkin, or THIS }}.. mouth is watering now.. yes, I guess I am a foodie!   I am sure if I had this difficulty, then so did many other farmers.

So in the meantime, I get to have pumpkins via paper, but my search for the great pumpkin is on... I will attend a few fall festivals in the next few weeks to see what I get to carve this year...

I used the Stocking punch for the leaves, go ahead -look at the punch -  you will see it.. I know you will. Used my Oval punches for the pumpkins and my great attempt in the look of a old barn.  I used cardstock in the colors of Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard, Red Riding Hood, Cajun Craze.

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Hug the ones you love!

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