Letters From Santa

The beautiful patterns in the Letters From Santa DP speak for themselves! Add to it the greetings from the Merry & Type stamp set and you have a perfect pair. These four standard-sized cards and matching basket will have everyone wanting to create this amazing gift set!
Date: Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 OR 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Cost: $20
Location: My studio

Please email me to sign up for this class: dixiefinn@neo.rr.com


Supplies
• Stamp Sets: Merry & Type
• Ink: Early Espresso Classic ink
• Paper: Whisper White CS, Riding Hood Red CS, Old olive CS, Early Espresso CS and Letters From Santa DP
• Accessories: Sticky Strip, SNAIL adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, 2-way glue pen, mini glue dots, paper cutter with scoring blade, grid paper, paper snips, bone folder, Stampin’ Mist and Scrub, Basic Pearls, Old Olive 5/8" Satin ribbon, Antique Brads, Decorative Label punch, Scallop Trim Border punch, Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter Paper-piercing tool and Whisper White medium envelopes

Christmas Buffet card #1

Hello. This is the first of the cards that will be available for you to create during the Christmas Buffet on Saturday, December 4th from 10-4. The cost of this card will be $1.50 and you can make as many as you like during the buffet. RSVP and $20 deposit required by Wednesday, November 24th to save your spot. Scroll back to see pictures of the 3'D items and the Christmas house. Enjoy!

Christmas projects buffet

On Saturday, December 4th I will be holding a Christmas Projects buffet. The time will be from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Coffee, water, and light snacks will be provided. I will be posting the projects over the next few weeks with the cost of each. Please RSVP with your projects and payment as soon as you see something you like or RSVP with a $20 deposit which will hold your place. Space is limited to 12. Reserve now. There will be cards, teacher gifts, boxes, 3-d goodies, and much more. I can't wait to spend the day with you creating your Christmas cards and gifts.

Christmas Album class

Hello. I'm pleased to say all the kits for the Love Birds albums have been purchased. I am putting together another one using the Christmas Simply Scrappin Kit. I'll post pictures when it is finished. I am going to have an all day Christmas stampin event on the first Saturday in December. I will have Christmas cards and small gift projects. I will also be offering the new album. I will be posting projects over the next few weeks. The event will be from 10-4 and you can make as many of what is offered as you can. I will have prices with the posts. I look forward to seeing many of you then. If you are long distance, the Christmas album kit and directions will be available for $30 which will include shipping.

Day 12 Secret Elf

Good Christmas Morning. The last gift my wonderful elf gave to me was a box of Brownie mix from her home state of Utah. My fabulous Elf was Paula. She truly spoiled me and I appreciate it. Merry Christmas to all of my friends and family this 2009. Enjoy!

Secret Elf day 10

Good morning from very very cold New Hampshire. We are spending Christmas with our wonderful daughter and son-in-law. My fabulous Elf sent me wonderful adhesive. I love the tin it was contained in. Her packaging is my second gift each day. Just wonderful. Enjoy!

Secret Elf day 9

Today my wonderful Elf gave me a handmade box filled with CHOCOLATE. You can't go wrong giving me chocolate. Thank you elfie.

Secret Elf Day 8

Today is day eight and I received the most wonderful Burt's Bees hand lotion. It will keep my hands from chapping this winter. Thank you Elfie.

Secret Elf day 4, 5, 6, and 7

Thursday was day 4 of the 12 days of Christmas swap. My secret Elf gave me a container of Corduroy buttons. I just love buttons and will put these to good use.


Friday was day 5 and I received the most soft gloves. With winter upon us they will be put to use everyday. Thank you Elf

Saturday was day 6. The gift I received was an altered Altoid tin with a Starbucks gift card inside. She knows me well. I live on Starbucks Caramel Machaitto's.

Today is day 7 and todays gift is a beautiful box with a spool of SU's green grosgrain ribbon. Always need that. I have such a fantastic Elf, she gives me everything I want.

My pictures are in reverse order, but they still show you the wonderful gifts. I am so spoiled.

Enjoy my gifts.

Secret Elf Day Two

Good morning. I am so far behind with my postings. Can't seem to get things under control. Here is the picture of my day 2 gift, Stampin'Up's wonderful treat bags. You can purchase these in groups of 5. It was full of wonderful Caramel Creams, next to chocolate my favorite candy. Enjoy!

Secret Elf Day One

Good evening. A group of swappers anonymous at Stampin Addicts do a Secret Elf gift exchange for the 12 days of Christmas. Here is my day one gift from my fantastic Secret Elf. I just love it. The music is so soothing and reflects the season. Her creativity is wonderful. Enjoy!

12 Days of Christmas Sale

Sizzix Dies

For 12 days only, you can get discounts on select Big Shot dies and materials.

It's soooo easy! CLICK HERE to shop my store & have your order shipped directly to you. You can choose 2nd Day Air shipping and have your order in 2 business days, too!!

You can also click on the Holiday Sale button on the right side of the blog. Happy Shopping!!

Sweet Treets Cup HO

Good morning. Happy Sunday to you. Today's project is another sweet treet cup. AND look to the Occasions mini beginning on January 5th for HEART shaped cups...I'm so excited.

Anyway on to the project. I used a 6" by 6 3/4" piece of Real Red cardstock. Score on the 6 3/4" side at 3" and 6". My DSP was cut 2 3/4" by 6 3/4". The slide piece is 2 1/2" by 6". I used the 1 3/8 circle punch to cut the pull out area and the Round Tab punch for the puller (is that a word?) I mounted the H from the Alpha Big shot letters and then cut thru all layers with the 1 3/4" punch. This takes alot of strength so be careful. You then put glue dots around the top outside edge of the cup. Do not remove the adhesive from the back of the cup. Put the cup in place and then using sticky strip adhere the side and bottom together. Fill with your favorite candy and push the insert piece in place to hold the candy. Enjoy!

Christmas Candy holder

Good afternoon. Sorry for the lack of posts, I am trying to take pictures and get the supply lists together.

This candy holder uses the Movers & Shapers Holiday Windows. The cardstock was cut 3.5 X 11 and placed on the left side of the die. It took a few tries to get the cutout exactly where I wanted it. I then used a sharpie and marked the box around the die so I knew where to put it the next time. Have the opening at the bottom so your ornament is facing in the right direction. I used the 3 snowflakes from the Serene Snowflakes stamp set and versamark. Then embossed with clear embossing powder. I used the scalloped punch on the top edge and put a piece of 3.5 X 1" of striped DSP from Merry Moments. 1/4" real red grosgrain completed the project. I used the Delightful Decorations stamp set to stamp to and from and mounted it to the piece left from the cutout. Enjoy!

Sweet Treats Class

Good evening. I held a Sweet Treats class last night. As soon as I get the pictures taken I will post them.

I have 6 kits available for the card holders we did this summer, info here. I'll post information and pictures tomorrow. The cost is $18.50 and includes a completed holder and shipping. They will use retired Designer Paper and will be a pot luck item.

Enjoy!

Last letters Christmas Banner

Good morning. Here are the last three letters for the Christmas Banner. IF you would like a kit for this project please contact me. The kits are $20 if picked up at my home or $24.95 shipped directly to you.

I am cutting back on my classes and will be creating more kits. Check out my Stampin'UP! website for more information. I will also post the information here. I should have those scheduled by the middle of December.

Enjoy!

Next three letters - Christmas Banner

Good afternoon. As promised here is the supply list for this years Christmas Banner.

Papers: Real Red, Gold, and Old Olive cardstock, Christmas Cocoa Specialty and Merry Moments Designer Series Paper.

Ribbons: Sleigh Bells, Gold Elastic Cord, 1 1/4" striped (retired), 3/4" Real Red Polka-Dot Grosgrain. Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain.

Punches used: Photo Corners, Star, Large Star, Ornament.

Accessories: BRADS: Gold, Star, Real Red Bold Bright, Fresh Favorites II colored buttons, Library clips. The letters were cut with Real Red using the Bigshot.

Today's picture is of the next three letters. Enjoy!

Christmas Banner first pages

Good morning. I hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving. If you left early to shop I hope you got the bargains you wanted.

Here are the first pages of the Christmas Banner. I really liked the way this one turned out. I used our Designer papers, which are available until June 30th. I also used the Christmas Designer Paper from the Holiday Mini that is only available until January 4th. I will be posting the supply list tomorrow. This project is Stampin'Up! only. Enjoy

ETA: the paperclip on the ornament was used to hold it in place for the picture.

Christmas Banner

Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving. We have two meals to attend today, so I will be in a Turkey coma by tonight. My friend Marge makes the most fantastic Pecan Pie you will ever taste. Food aside you, my friends, make me most thankful. I appreciate each and everyone of you. I hope you all have an enjoyable day today.

On to the banner. This is the full picture. I will post 3 days at a time for the next several days and will post the full supply list on Saturday. IF you are interested I will make kits. The cost is $20 if picked up locally and $24.95 if you are out of town. Let me know. Enjoy!

Christmas Banner

Good afternoon. Sorry I've been missing, I've been fighting an upper respiratory infection. I'm finally feeling semi-normal again.

I worked on the Christmas Banner this morning, I'll show bits and pieces during the week and will post the supply list on Saturday. Here is the cover. Enjoy!