I had a few ideas that I wanted to experiment with. . . . one of which was I wanted a bigger snowman to put on my door. . . while this guy didn't make the cut for my door, I thought I would share him with you!

At just over 12 inches tall – he might be just right for you!   I used the 3 1/2", 3" and circles die.  For the Hat, I used a portion of the smallest pennant from the pennant die.  He is cute. . . . don't you think?

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Here's a little hint – get your glimmer paper now!   On page 41 of the mini catalog, you will find silver and red glimmer paper.  Now, we have had the great quality glimmer paper forever – now we have it in silver!   Do you wish you had it in other colors?   Hmmmm – I will show you how to make that happen!   One of my customers mentioned to me that she wanted glimmer paper in other colors and asked me if it could be colored. . . . I tried a stamp pad but, that didn't work to well but, without giving up, I used a re-inker!   Yep – it's the bomb!!!!   Here's how.   

Choose your color of re-inker – you want to go MUCH darker than you think you will need.  You'll also need an aqua painter, paper towel and if you are impatient like me, an embossing gun (of course ours is the best!).  Unlike water coloring, you will want to use plenty of pressure on your aqua painter to spread out the color.  Our quality glimmer paper performs super fantastic with when it gets wet.

When you are done coloring your entire piece of glimmer paper – blot it gently on the paper towel.  I say gently because you don't want to blot off the entire amount of color.  Then – if you are patient set aside to dry – if you're like me, take your embossing gun and dry it – only takes a few seconds.  It's pretty cool – no warping of the paper, etc!!! Thanks to the great quality glimmer paper.  An voila!  you have glimmer paper – in this case blue!   Here's the card I did at my workshops this week!

Isn't it cute!!!!!  Here's what I used on this card;

Cardstock & Ink;  Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush DSP & Ink, Wild Wasabi DSP, Chocolate Chip cardstock, Black ink, Real Red Marker, Peach Parfait Marker, Silver Glimmer paper, Whisper White cardstock

Punches:  2 1/2" circle punch (tree and glimmer paper), Jewelry Tag punch (tree base), 1 " circle punch (greeting), Scallop edge punch

Stamp Set:  Merry Winter

Enjoy & Blessings today and always!

Wouldn't this look great on your tree or as a tag to top off a special package?

I used the Simply Scored tool to make it – scoring every 1/2".  Love the little extra scalloped edge.  I'm busy in my stampin' spot creating ideas for upcoming classes.  Make sure you reserve your spot!   Today is the holiday card buffet and my guests should be arriving shortly – can't wait for the fun to begin!

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I know that many of you are starting to think of those holiday cards, gifts and home decor ideas.  Why?  Because you've all been calling and emailing about my holiday schedule.  So, I thought I would highlight it here for you.

Sat, October 29 Holiday Card Buffet - See a plethora of holiday cards – and make as many of them as you want.  This class is designed to give you ideas of what you want to make for your holiday cards – or just expose you to as many holiday card ideas as you can stand!   Cost is $15 for 12 cards with an order ($25 without).  You can add as many cards as you like at $1/card.  There are a couple of spaces open for this class.  9am

Hostess Club - Nov 1, 2 and a Woodbury group on Nov 3 – This gives you a consistent girls night out each month plus exposure to a ton of ideas – with the big bonus that you get hostess benefits once every 6 months!  6:30pm

Craft show in Cottage Grove – Saturday November 5 9-4pm Come check out my pre-made ideas!

Big Shot Class – get your holiday gift giving game on with this class – I will focus on holiday give ideas using the Big Shot.  Cost is $10 for 4-5 projects.  (unless you have free classes from me!) 6:30pm

Chicks, Chocolate & Cards – this monthly customer favorite class will focus on holiday cards.  You'll make 12 cards – 3 each of 4 designs.  Cost is $15 with an order ($25 without).  Thursday, Nov 10 6:30pm

Advent Calendar – Check it out here!   Cost is $25.  You'll get all the pieces, parts and more to make this beautiful holiday decoration!  You will add your own frame (12 x 12) and you're set!  9am

Banners!  Check out this cute idea - wouldn't it look cute in your home?  In this class you'll make 2 banners – a holiday and a winter one. . . . more to come on this class which is scheduled for November 15 at 6:30pm

Holiday Gift Giving Class - more to come in the near future on this class as well.  You will make 5 projects in this class that you can recreate at home.  These gifts are designed to be simple but cute, replicatable and perfect for teachers, co-workers, friends and neighbors.  Saturday November 26 9am

Holiday Tags & Trinkets - Saturday, December 3.  Watch my website for more on this class which will give your packages the perfect finishing touch!  In fact – here's a preview!

Wouldn't this be so cute on your packages?  He's just so stinkin' cute!!!!

Have a great day everyone!  Blessings,

Here's a few more holiday cards to tempt your creative bug.  Come check them out on Saturday at the Holiday Card Buffet!

I love the simple look with Vanilla and Gold.  Both of these cards use embossing – if you look closely at the second card, you'll see that the rhinestones are not in the same color we sell in the catalog. . . . want to know how to make them in any color you want?  Hint:  it involves a marker.

I started on my annual coaster calendars last night . .. . a couple of months done.  The dilemma every year is how many to make – Mary at MDK sells them like hot cakes – I hope that 30 will make it! 

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I had a little time to play last weekend. . . . and tried to post but, accidently deleted it prior to getting it posted – which caused a little frustration on my part – and I gave up!  So, back to the creations. . . . I was experimenting with holiday cards for my Holiday Card buffet on Saturday – there's still room if you are interested!  Check back this week and if you are coming let me know which cards you want to make!

So what do you think of the first 4?  From the top left we have Build a Blossom, Dasher, Merry Winter and Festive & Fun.  The fun starts at 9am – let me know if you are interested! 

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I’d love to have you on my team – we are a growing team that loves to have fun. We have all kinds of demonstrators – hobby to business builders. . . there’s room for you. Let me know what questions you have. Sign up on my website today!

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I am lovin' them!   Don't know what I like better – the cookies or the stamps!   hehe!

Here's one of the cards we will be making at my card class tonight.  I had a last minute cancellation so if you are looking for a fun activity tonight – complete with friends and chocolate – give me a call!

This sample is copied directly from our Idea Book & Catalog.  This set is called Faith in Nature and is one of the Hostess items.

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This fall weather has me thinking more about the holidays.  Many of you have been admiring the Countdown calendar. 

You will be able to make this at an upcoming class along with many other cool ideas!  Check out this line up!