Wednesday, December 31, 2014

GENTLE PEACE - SU! NATIVITY STAMP SET - GORGEOUS

I'm not sure how I got away without sharing this gorgeous stamp set.  It was truly one of my favorites this Christmas season. Since Christmas is not quite over - I'll share it now.  I made these 2 cards using this set and my SU! Blendabilities Markers to color in the stained glass.  I made 2 slightly different ones and gave one each to the ladies who come to our workplace each Monday and pray with us and distribute Holy Communion.  I wanted them to have these special cards. Not even family members received these cards.  The coloring is so easy with Blendabilities so I may just make these cards for next year for family and close friends.

 
     Gentle Peace Photopolymer Stamp Set 139523
Price: $15.95
This beautiful Christmas set will work well with Blendabilities for a gorgeous stained glass look. Recommended clear block sizes are A, F, & H (not included in the set).

Our photopolymer stamps offer a versatile all-clear stamping option. You'll find that our photopolymer is top-quality and gives a perfectly stamped image every time. The stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks and are easy to place just where you want them. And best of all, you get to enjoy tons of images for a great price!

Set Quantity: 4
 

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

HOLIDAY CARDS FROM THE STAMPIN SISTAHS - GREAT CARD IDEAS AND A FEW PHOTOS

Just before Christmas, we had our holiday card exchange with the Stampin Sistah's and craftin friends.  I'm sorry it's taken me a week to post them.  But...here they are and they are super fabulous ideas.  As we head towards New Years and the Epiphany (Jan 6th), enjoy the cards.  If you didn't send yours out yet, you still have time.


By the way, these framelits and the coordinating FESTIVE FLURRY stamp set that Cindy used is on the Clearance Rack for END OF YEAR SU! CLEARANCE until Dec. 31st or while supplies last.









And here are some photos from the event.



Monday, December 29, 2014

MDS MONDAY - HAPPY MILESTONE BIRTHDAY TO MY SISTER CHRISTINA

Today is my sister Christina's Birthday - and it's a milestone.  
Happy Birthday Christina.  Love you Dearly!  


Here's an MDS page featuring all of us at her surprise party given by her husband and children this past Friday.

MDS Supply List

Background
     Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Grad Party - designer series paper\Grad Party - 2

Stamps
    Owl Occasions\Owl Occasions - gift 3, Color = 169,216,196
    Owl Occasions\Owl Occasions - gift 3, Color = 229,131,91
    Owl Occasions\Owl Occasions - gift 3, Color = 252,216,213
    Owl Occasions\Owl Occasions - gift 3, Color = 203,232,220
    Owl Occasions\Owl Occasions - gift 3, Color = 252,216,213
    Owl Occasions\Owl Occasions - gift 3, Color = 191,191,109
    And Many More\And Many More - happy birthday, Color = 230,WATERMARK 255,255,255

Punches
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Sweet Shop - designer series paper\Sweet Shop - 9
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Sweet Shop - designer series paper\Sweet Shop - 1
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Sweet Shop - designer series paper\Sweet Shop - 2  

Sunday, December 28, 2014

DECEMBER MEMORIES

December is coming to a close but there's still time to place those memories you've taken in a book you will have forever.  Or, you can make a memory book for someone to cherish.  This is a great idea by one of the SU! artisan's.  It's a fun craft to do on a winter day.  You can place pictures, memorabilia, journaling, and more inside.  I'm sure your December was as jam packed and filled as mine. It's one of the busiest months of the year. Now that it's winding down, let's start our winter crafting.


December Memories: WinterJOY 2014

Do you ever think about what you did last December? I do . . . nearly every year!
And just think—all the good memories, all the activities, and all the cherished moments will be gone if we don´t capture them with pictures.
If you‘re not the type of person who wants to try and do your own version of Project Life—that´s okay! There´s no need to capture every single moment . . . but it‘s great to see pictures from past years and remember what you‘ve done during the Christmas season. 
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All you need is a small album with space for photos and a little journaling.
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For my WinterJOY 2014 Album I used the All is Calm Specialty Designer Series Paper. I really love the colors.
I strengthened the cover using two Canvas Creations sheets; I sewed both layers together using a sewing machine.
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Then I created pages using Whisper White Cardstock and White Vellum 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock. As you can see, I purposely made the sheets in different sizes . . . to add a little interest!

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After arranging my pages, I sewed them to my cover. I always use a straight stitch to secure the pages. (And don’t worry—nearly all sewing machines can sew paper as well as fabric.)
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To embellish my pages I used cards from the Hello December Project Life Card Collection and the Hello December Project Life Accessory Pack.
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Add a little journaling describing the cookies you baked, how big the tree was, and which gifts were under the tree.

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There will be plenty of space for photos. And they don´t have to be perfect; just use shots from your smartphone or a Polaroid camera.  J
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For my cover I used All Is Calm Designer Washi Tape, Frosted Sequins, and some Rhinestone Basic Jewels.
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I hope this post inspires you to do your own December Memories album. It´s really easy. All you need to be sure to include are the things that matter most to YOU!
Kerstin Kreis
2014–2015 Artisan DesignTeam

All is Calm Specialty Designer Series Paper (item # 135823)
Canvas Creations (item # 129375)
Whisper White Cardstock (item # 100730)
White Vellum 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock (item # 101856)
Hello December Project Life Card Collection (item # 135831)
Hello December Project Life Accessory Pack (item # 135833)
All Is Calm Designer Washi Tape (item # 135844)
Frosted Sequins (item # 135835)
Rhinestone Basic Jewels (item # 119246)

Saturday, December 27, 2014

OUR YEAR IN MEMORIES - MDS PHOTO MONTAGE

I just wanted to share with you our family's year of memories.  It was such a huge year for us.  So many activities, including JP's Confirmation, JP's graduation from 8th grade with the Patrick J. Bennett Jr. Scholarship, a fun trip to Marco Island in Florida - one of our favorite destination spots to visit, lots of Orioles games with a division winning title for our team, JP starting high school and being accepted into the CHC Art Program, and so much more we couldn't possibly include it all.

I put together a photo montage using SU! My Digital Studio and sent to all of our relatives and friends with our Christmas card this year.

Thursday, December 25, 2014

MERRY CHRISTMAS - MY HANDCRAFTED CARDS AND STAMPED ENVELOPES FOR MY STAMPIN SISTAHS AND CRAFT FRIENDS GATHERING


I wish all of you a very 
Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year.

Here are my cards and stamped envelopes that I made specifically for the stampin sistah's and my craft friends.  The stamp set I used on the card is WONDROUS WREATH and I used the coordinating framelits to die cut  the stamped wreath and the JOY! Lots of glitter and spritz on my card and glimmer paper!  The wreath is 2 step stamping to get the multi colors.  SU! clear photopolymer stamps make this technique really easy and fun.  I made 15 of these wreaths in less than 40 minutes.  (the entire card from start to finish took much longer, but the stampin and die cutting was pretty easy!)
 The glitzy stone in the center of the wreath is a large clear
rhinestone that I colored with one of my Blendabilities
markers by SU! and then painted with gold glimmer.
 More glitz on the inside.

Every envelope is personalized.  I used a SU! stamp set 
from last year for the angel and the sentiment.
The alphabet is an older SU! alphabet.

Have a wonderful day with family and friends.  I am so blessed to have you in my life - even if I don't know you personally.  Your comments and personal emails to me supporting my blog are much appreciated.  All the Best!

IT'S CHRISTMAS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!  
JOY TO THE WORLD - THE SAVIOR REIGNS!



Wednesday, December 24, 2014

MORE SECRET SANTA GIFTING - A SU! WRAPPED BOX AND SU! WEEKLY DEALS

I had so much fun with SECRET SANTA at work this year.  I wrapped her final gift in this gift box from SU! and added designer paper and a tag.  I didn't check off any of the list.  Can anyone guess what was inside the box?

If you have extra money left over or are receiving money for the holidays, head on over to SU!  There's more added to the CLEARANCE RACK (CLICK HERE)- with items up to 80% off including some current items from the Holiday Catalog.  Also, here are the weekly deals and they are pretty good.  I'm tempted to spend a little cash early as a SU! Christmas gift to myself.  Be the Star has been on my WISH LIST for sometime!

WEEKLY SU! DEALS!

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!
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Be The Star Wood-Mount Stamp Set Item # 135731
Regular Price: $28.95 US/$35.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $21.71 US/$26.96 CAN




Oh My Goodies Wood-Mount Stamp Set Item # 134087
Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN




Blushing Bride Baker'S Twine Item # 134577
Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$3.95 CAN




A Fitting Occasion Wood Stamp Set Item # 131952
Regular Price: $37.95 US/$46.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $28.46 US/$35.21 CAN




Squares Collection Framelits Die Item # 130921
Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN




Chocolate Chip 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130014
Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN




Chalk Talk Framelits Die Item # 129983
Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN




Midnight Cheer Ensemble - Digital Download Item # 132916
Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN