SC253 Glitter Swirled Tree

I had a chance to complete the sketch challenge over at SCS this week.  I really liked this one too!  Here it is:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is my card.  I call it Glitter Swirled Tree because I used my Stardust Pen to outline the swirls on the tree and the word Christmas and the swirl below it. You can’t see it in the picture though.  I couldn’t get the lighting right to get it to show up.  It looks really pretty in real life though!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamps:  SU! Snow Swirled, SU! Christmas Punch

Paper: Black, Rich Razzleberry, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Basic Grey DP- Fruitcake

Ink: Always Artichoke, Black, Stardust Glitter Pen

Accessories:  SU! Wide Oval punch, Square and Oval Nestabilities, SU! Slot Punch, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder- Christmas Ornaments, Ribbon, Dimensionals

Until Next Time…..Happy Creating!

My FIRST 100% Homemade Pumpkin Pie!

After seeing Amber’s post about her homemade pumpkin pie, I just had to make one too.  I know people that have roasted their own pumpkin but I thought that was too much work!  It’s really not a lot of work, it just takes time.  Those that know me, know that I’m not home a whole lot so TIME is not on my side!!!  BUT…..I found a break in my schedule and decided to give it a try!!

These first two pictures are of the pumpkin cut, the stem removed, and then scraped and put in the pan to roast.  I added 3 cups of water to the pan and covered it with Aluminum Foil and roasted it in the oven at 350 degrees for about an hour.

After the pumpkin had cooled, I scraped the flesh off the rind and put it in my food processor to puree.  Next to that is a picture of the first pie crust I have made since trying when I was MUCH younger and still living at home.  I could never get the crusts to turn out and not tear.  I left the pie making to my sister cause she was good at it!

Once the crust was made, Gabby wanted to help me mix up the pumpkin pie filling!  She enjoys cooking in the kitchen with her Mama!!  Mama likes it too!

Here is the finished pie!  It was delicious, especially with lots of whipped cream!!!!

About a week after making this pie, I used the other pumpkin that I had.  I used it to make 2 more pumpkin pies and pumpkin bars!  They were great too!!

The website I used for my info is Pick Your Own.Org

Until next time….Happy Cooking!!!!

RIP and Pumpkins…..

I have a couple of things that I didn’t get posted in October, but I’m going to post them anyway! The first thing is a cute little “Graveyard” that a parent in my daughter’s class made for everyone. I thought it was cute and creative and thought someone might like to use the idea for next year.
She started with a brown lunch sack and cut it off short. Then she used her fence punch and punched all around the top. Fill it with candy and a gravestone and ta-da! Very cute and not a lot of time!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second is my little pumpkin basket that I made from a tutorial in the SCS Weekly Inkling! I believe it was week #177. I had purchased the pillow box die cut and had never used it. I was glad SCS gave me a reason to use it! It is adorable and you can find the tutorial over at SCS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With talking about pumpkins, I just realized that I didn’t post my HOMEMADE pumpkin pie!  I’ll save that for the next post!  Have a fabulous weekend everyone!

SCS TLC245 Double Emboss Challenge…

WOW!  I’m so glad I checked out the technique challenge for this week!  Lynn sure picked a great one!  This was a lot of fun and also very educational all at the same time!!  This challenge uses the Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder, Die Cut and Chipboard. If you don’t have chipboard you can cut a cereal box or anything similar for the chipboard.

I realized the lighting isn’t the greatest for this card, but I wanted to make sure you could see the embossing, since that’s the focus of this challenge!

I used a light purple frost cardstock that I got at Archiver’s and layered that onto Eggplant.  I added a little pink just for some contrast too!  I have inserted the YouTube video that guides you through the entire process!  Give it a try and post a link in my comments to your card!  I’d love to see what you come up with!!

 

 

Until Next Time……Happy Creating!!

A Couple More Christmas Cards…

In my attempt to get back in the flow, I’ve continued with the Delightful Decorations stamp set.  This first one was inspire by Dawn McVey!

I stamped the ornament with Pretty in Pink and punched it out with the SU! ornament punch.  I added some Crystal Effects and glitter to make the icicle appearance.  I did the same for around the patterned paper as well!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamps:  Delightful Decorations, Verve- Ornamental Christmas

Paper:  Pretty in Pink, DP

Accessories: Crystal Effect, Glitter, Ribbon, Dimensionals, SU Ornament Punch

The second one I made for the Color Challenge last week over at SCS!  The color challenge was to use Kraft, Black and Mambo Melon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamps: SU! Delightful Decorations, Verve- Ornamental Christmas

Paper:  Kraft, Black, Mambo Melon, DP

Accessories:  Martha Stewart Border Punch, SU! Photo Corner Punch, SU! Ornament Punch, Ribbon, Crystal Effects, Glitter, Dimensionals

Until Next Time….Happy Stamping!

Calling All Jessica Sprague Fans!

Jessica is offering a FREE Holiday Class.  You can register now, for free, and the class runs from Nov 16-23.  Check it out!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Razzleberry Christmas Joy!

Since I’ve been away from my craft room so long, I knew it would take a little bit to find the “mojo” that I was enjoying so much before!  So, where is the best place to find Mojo???  SplitcoastStampers of course!!!  I have several stamp sets that haven’t even been used and they are screaming at me!  So, to get back in the groove, I cruised the gallery and am casing a few things to get me going!!  Here is the first card I made.  This card is 5″x5″.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Delightful Decorations (SU)

Paper:  Rich Razzleberry, SU Cottage Wall DP, Vanilla

Ink:  Old Olive, Orchid Opulence

Accessories:  Ribbon, Silver Cord, Circle Punches, Dimensionals

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Am I Really Back????

….well that’s a good question!!!  Several times in the last few months I’ve made some time to stamp and I would think this is it….I’M BACK!!!  Then life continues to get in the way and it’s another period of time before I get to stamp again!  Well, I’m hoping that I can get a little more into it each week!  In about another month or so, I will be having surgery and I will have at least a couple of weeks that I won’t be able to drive, so I will be “stuck home”!  I’m hoping that will get me back into the swing of things!

This past week I did take the time to create a couple of things.  Of course my mojo has long taken a vacation so I’m doing a little CASING to get my mojo flowing again!  Oh how I have missed Mojo!!!  LOL!  Anyway, I wanted to share the bread box that I made for some teachers at school and I filled them with Banana Bread!  Definitely a favorite of all our pregnant teachers!!!!

The template was created my MJ Price-Williams!  It is so easy to create and soooo cute when it’s done!

MJ’s blog is called Techno Stamper!  I will link to it here so you can check out all the cool things that she creates!

Also here is her tutorial in case you can’t find it on her blog!

Paper Bread Box

 

Supplies:

8-1/2 x 11 chocolate chip cardstock

BasicGrey patterned paper

Sticky Strip

Scor-Pal

Scissors

Ribbon

I hope this finds you having a wonderful fall day!  I will try to post again soon!!!!!

Stampin’ Up!’s Retirement List Available NOW!!!

Here are the PDF files that list out the retiring Decor Elements and also the Stamp sets.

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Here is the Retiring Accessory list.  Remember these items are first come first served.  When they are gone , they’re gone!

Last Chance List – Accessories This list will be updated each business day by 4:00 PM (MDT) with availability information. Keep in mind that last-chance accessories are available while supplies last. For this reason, the accessories list is offered for informational purposes only rather than as a promotional tool. 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Available 111879 RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA 7.95 0.25 5.96 Available 111277 RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available 110730 DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available 107272 PUNCH KEY TAG 15.95 0.25 11.96 Available 113980 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available 111375 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8″ 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available 112010 DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available 113991 TASTE OF TEXTILES 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available 101399 STIPPLE BRUSHES 6.95 0.25 5.21 Available 112092 BUTTON BOUQUET 7.95 0.25 5.96 Available 112139 NOTES CAROUSEL II 11.95 0.25 8.96 Available 111336 NOTES SCALLOP II 11.95 0.25 8.96 Available 111840 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT 2.95 Available 111841 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO 2.95 Available 111843 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE 2.95 Available 111839 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED 2.95 Available 111842 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS 2.95 Available 112161 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Another Bow Tying Video

One of the things that I struggle with the most, but love to use is Bows. I sometimes waste a lot of ribbon trying to get it just right. I am always on the look out for bow tying videos. Here is one by Gina K. It is about 8 minutes long, but she has some great bow tips! Enjoy!

http://stamptv.ning.com/video/ribbon-ways-to-make-cheaters

Here is another one that is quite unique! Have you ever tied a bow using a fork?? Well, if you haven’t, then you need to check out this one too!

http://dianagibbs.typepad.com/stampin_with_di/2008/06/lets-fork.html