This is a double post from my blog www.bestillmycraftingheart.blogspot.com

I always have the desire to make an amazing holiday card and this year I had an excuse! I joined a swap group...sometimes having that deadline forces me to be creative. Love the excuse!
I varied a few of the items in the process of designing this card as is my usual ADD crafting process...so you will notice not all my snowflakes are the Serene Snowflakes stamp set. The Designer Series Paper I used is actually the last couple sheets of a retired pack, use any set that is has the coordinating Riding Hood Red paper, Stampin' Up makes this soo easy to coordinate the papers and card stocks.


Happy Crafting!


As for the supplies:
Stamps
     Four the Holidays 116921
     Serene Snowflakes 115438
Ink
     Riding Hood Red 111836
     Versa Mark 102283

Card Stock

     Crumb Cake 120953 (previously Kraft)
     Riding Hood Red 111348 (the texture CS would look amazing too!)
     Baja Breeze 111352
     Naturals Ivory 101849
Accessories

     Mini Jingle Bells 124116
     3/8" Velvet Stitched Ribbon 125637
     Crochet Trim "Victoria" 5/8" 118481
     Linen Thread 104199

     Basic Rhinestones 119246
Punches/Die Cuts
     Jewelry Tag 117190
     Northern Frost (Sizzlit Strip) 120901

Ruffly Wreath

I posted this on my other blog as well but since it is made with a Stampin' Up product I get to share it in both spots!
I used the 3" circle die cut from Sizzix to cut out allllllll those felt circles! what a great project!

be still my crafting heart...

As this blog has been a Stampin' Up! Exclusive project site I am adding a blog to my menu...All the crafting sewing and musings of me. If you care to take a peek or follow allong I would love to have you come and see what other projects I create.

http://bestillmycraftingheart.blogspot.com

Happy New Year!

Rag Bag Bonanza!

I saw these wonderful bags made and couldn't help myself! I have kinda gone nuts on them. the base shape is the Scallop Square Stampin' Up! Clear Bigz Die (115950, 21.95) I have certainly gotten my money worth from this one! We did this bag as a class for Super Saturday and I have others clamoring for another class which I will be scheduling shortly.
I am still playing with my options of style and size...I have made 3x3, 3x2, 2x2 and a bitty pocket that is just 2x1 and fits all my fitting tools in it when I go for a sewing consult or fitting. Having lots of fun with it and have more to make but here are a few I have made. I have kits available so you can make your very own for $15...ask me what colors I have available.

apple tree

How simply cute! and yes I so say so myself. Primary Colors simple tree... and a greeting we can all use time and again.

Matchbook Card Set

I am having a little fun with my favorite new Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper "Newsprint" I am pretty sure I could use this paper on every project I do for a year and wouldn't get sick of it! So cool and versatile.
These great little sets are being featured in my next class as well as in my August workshops...schedule yours today so you don't miss out!

My sister in stamping always has such wonderful ideas I used her card holder tutorial for the matchbook card holder...thanks Becky!
http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com/2010/07/matchbook-3x3-card-holder-tutorial.html

Last Chance Lists Are In!

There are some big changes a comin' so if you are an SU fan and you have a favorite color you might want to check this list VERY Carefully! There is color Renovation afoot and it will be in effect on July 1st so stock up on your favorite Card stock and ribbons while you can. And don't forget to take a peek at the stamp sets that are bidding us a fond farewell.

Stamp Sets
http://204.228.150.61/2010lastchancelist/LastChanceStamps_0510_US.pdf

Accessories...includes all retiring colors!
http://204.228.150.61/2010lastchancelist/Retiredaccessories-USENG.pdf

Contact me for any questions or to place an order. You may also order online on my website... www.stinkincute.stampinup.net

I will be posting more crafties very very soon...let me get past tomorrow! :)