Let it snow banner

Happy New Years Eve. Sorry for the lack of posts, still recovering from a Resp. infection.

Today's post is the Let it snow banner. It was created with Bella Bleu designer paper. The background color is Not Quite Navy cardstock. The snowman from Two Dudes was stamped in Not Quite Navy ink. The ribbons were Kraft and Very Vanilla Taffeta. Assorted brads, some from a local store were used to finish. I will post a few letters at a time over the next 3 days. Enjoy!

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!

Day 11 Secret Elf

Check out this fantastic gift for today. Can you believe how creative she is. What a great idea. I am going to put this on my desk and send cyper hugs to her everyday. 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!

Red Patterned Pines take two

Good Morning. Here is another version of the Red Patterned Pines card for my Stamp a Stack on December 5th. I have two spots available. Call or email your reservation today. Remember, this wonderful stamp set is FREE with a $150 workshop order. Enjoy!

Birthday card

Good evening, here is another card using the same layout as the last post. This card uses Soft Suede cardstock and Designer Paper. Enjoy!

Birthday swap

Good morning. My friends at SA recently held a birthday card swap. For the next few days I'll be showing what was created. This one is mine. It uses crushed curry and Razzleberry Lemonade Designer paper. The cupcake is from the level 1 hostess set. Enjoy!

Heat tool holder

Good morning. Here is another necessity that hubbie made. These heat tool holders free up both hands to hold your projects. They are $10 each and I have four left. Call or email to purchase yours. I will give you one with your $100 order either with me or online at my Stampin'Up! website. Enjoy!

Update to yesterdays post. There are now 3 punch holders available.

I've added more retired stamp sets and other products to my sale table. All items are $5. You must come to my home and choose your items, no mailing available right now.

Enjoy!

Punch Holder

Good Morning. I have 4 of these fantastic punch holders that hubby made. They are $20 each and the first 4 people to respond will have a wonderful place to store all your punches and see what you have, and more importantly, which ones you need. Call or email today. The holders are 16" wide and 48" high. So local only as the shipping costs would be high. There are two holders side by side in the photo. Price is per holder. Enjoy!

Red Patterned Pines

Good evening. As promised here is another Patterned Pines Card Buffet card. The original was by Chat aka nitestamper.

Supplies: Whisper White, Real Red, Old Olive cardstock,Old Olive and Merry Moments DSP. Real Red ink. Real Red dotted 5/8" ribbon. 1 3/8 and 1 1/4 circle punches and the Modern Label punch. Patterned Pines and Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp sets.

Enjoy!

More Christmas cards

I'm sorry I haven't posted for a few days, but I'm busy creating more cards. I'll take pictures and begin posting again on Thursday night. I am so appreciative of all of you that follow my blog. Because you do, I am having a blog only discount. Call in your order of $150.00 or more and tell me Happy November. You will save 10% off your order plus you can pick one of my retired stamp sets when your order comes in. Or place your order on my Stampin'Up! website and get the same special when you email or call with the code words.

I can't wait to hear from you and give away retired stamp sets. Enjoy!

Patterned pines last card

Good morning. This is the last card we did using Patterned Pines. The base was Whisper White and the color was Old Olive cardstock and ink. White grosgrain and olive taffeta ribbon completes the card. The sentiment is from Heard from the Heart stamp set. Enjoy!

Patterened Pines continued

Good evening. Here is another case from Connie Babbert. I love the elegance of this card. It is so beautiful and so easy. I love using our Gold Cardstock. This card will be part of the stamp a stack class. Enjoy!

Patterened Pines take three

Good morning. Here is another version CASE'd from Connie Babbert. I love the simplicity of this card. It, too, will be part of my Stamp a Stack. I will post class details on Saturday. This card uses Old Olive cardstock and Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry ink, and is on a Whisper White base. Silver or Gold elastic cord completes the card. Enjoy!

Patterened Pines, take two

Good morning. Here is another version of yesterday's card. Instead of the button, I used the silver elastic cord to make a bow. Such an easy card I'm going to use it in my Christmas Stamp a Stack. Enjoy!

Patterned Pines

Good morning. Todays card is a case from Meg Loven. It uses Brocade Blue and Whisper white cardstock. It uses Brocade Blue Ink. I ran the edge thru the embossing folder and added taffeta ribbon and a button tied on with silver elastic cord. The stamp set is Patterned Pines, a level 1 hostess set from the Mini. This stamp set is free with a $150 workshop. Call today to schedule yours. Enjoy!

First Christmas Card

Good afternoon. My good friend MaryR from StampinAddicts created a wonderful card and of course I had to case it. I used Rich Razzleberry and Always Artichoke for my card. The Ribbon is Rich Razzleberry dotted ribbon.

Thankful banner

Good afternoon. Here is the full picture again and the supplies. The base cardstock and the letters are Soft Suede. The Designer paper is Autumn Traditions. Various brads, buttons, and ribbons were used. I think you can figure those out from the picture. Enjoy!

Last two pages

Good morning. Here are the last two pages from the Thankful Banner. I hope you have had fun putting your banner together. Let me know if you had any problems. I have 2 kits left for purchase. They are $20 if picked up, $24.95 for priority mailing. I will post the full picture and supply list tomorrow. Enjoy!

Two more pages

Good morning. Here are the next two pages for the Thankful banner. If you have any questions putting your kit together, please let me know. I have several kits left, call to request yours. Enjoy!

Next two pages

Good morning. Here are the next two pages of the Thankful banner. I still have 6 kits available for purchase. Call or email if you would like one. I am working on the Christmas one and you can RSVP your seat in class now. Enjoy!

First Two Pages

Good morning. Here is a close up of the first two pages of the Thankful Banner. Kits should be arriving by Thursday so you will be ready to assemble. I will post the supply list on Thursday with the last two letters. Enjoy!

Thanksgiving Banner

Good morning. Between some of my ladies heading to Florida for their winter homes and High School sports I only had my downline Celia at the Banner class yesterday. We caught up on so many unfinished projects and began creating the Christmas Banner. Soooo because of the lack of attendance I have 8 kits available. The kits are $24.95 including priority shipping. IF you live close by the cost would be $20.00. Call or email me at dixiefinn@neo.rr.com to place your order.

Today's picture is the whole banner. I will be posting 2 pages at a time for the next few days so you have an example to help you finish your kit. Enjoy!

My first MDS card

Good morning. I just love our new "My Digital Studio". I've finished my certification program and one of the requirements was to create and print a project. Mine is this Halloween card. Some of the greatest uses is you can create calendars or albums and have them finished and professionally printed and bound. A fantastic gift that will be so personal.

I also use it to "create" my projects first to see how the finished project looks before I cut into my cardstock and Designer Paper. Saves a lot of wasted time and product.

Now for some exciting news. Between now and November 30, 2009 host a workshop of at least $400 and get My Digital Studio for 50 percent off the retail price (retail price: $79.95; promotional price: $39.97) when you use your free hostess dollars!

AND I will be having a FREE MDS beginners class sometime in December. You get MDS for half price with your workshop and a free class on how to use it. How fantastic is that!

Enjoy!

Colorful flowers

Good morning. I wanted to share a little color this dreary day. I put my Christmas Cactus on the deck all summer and when I bring it back in in September it usually rewards me with wonderful color a month later. Enjoy!

October Blocks

Good evening. I love this set of October blocks. I used the On Board Lots of Letters (109182) and retired Halloween DSP. I had a friend cut the blocks the same size as the letters. I used Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie reinkers to color the blocks. These are so cute and don't take up storage space. Call or email to order your supplies. Enjoy!

Turkey Treat Cup

Good morning. Don't you just love this time of year. Halloween is my favorite, not for the candy or trick or treating, but for the change in leaves and the chill in the air here in Northern Ohio. And I love Stampin'Up! stamps for Halloween. My next favorite is Thanksgiving and the project I have to share today is a case from Connie Collins at Constantly Stamping. I love our new treat cups (12 for $2.95, item number 116802) and you can see how creative you can be. These would be cute for place holders at your Thanksgiving dinner. Call or email today for the supply list and to place your order. Beginning next week I will have the full supply lists following each project. Enjoy!

Halloween triple treat

Good morning. This little treat packet is from CreationsbyPatti. She is such a talented stamper. My treat cups are empty because we used all the candy in the treat boxes I showed you earlier. How cute would this be filled with 3 different colors of M&M's or candy corn. For instructions and to place your order call or email today, or better yet click the order now button on the side of this post. Enjoy!

Halloween slider

Good morning. Here is the last Halloween swap card I have to share. It uses the slider technique. I hope you have enjoyed these swaps. If you would like to order the supplies to make these cards call or email me. Enjoy!

More Pumpkins

Good morning. Cold here in northern Ohio. Where is our fall? Today's swap card was made by Pamela Clarke. I love the dimension. Sorry about the poor picture quality, my camera reacts to too much white I guess. Call or email for your list of supplies and to place your order. Enjoy!

Pumpkins

Good morning. Here is another swap card with wonderful pumpkins. This card was created by Stacy McCain.
If you would like to order the stamp set for this wonderful card, click on the shop now button.

Enjoy!

Another swap card

Good morning. Today's card was made by Paula Wright. I love the stacked pumpkins.

To get the supply list and to place your order, call or email me today. Click on online order to place your order on my SU website. Enjoy!

Another swap card

Good morning. Here is another swap card. This one was created by Jen Dickson.

Call or email to get the supply list and place your order. Also, click the October deals of the week to see this weeks specials. Big Shot Dies!! Can't beat getting them at a discount. Also, if you order online from www.dixiefinn.stampinup.net you can order from the clearance rack. Super deals available only online.

Enjoy!

Another Swap Card

Good morning. I have another swap card to share. This one was created by Sara Kobe. I put a watermark on the card, but it isn't showing up. Email or call for a list of supplies to add to your order. Enjoy!

* Host a workshop between now and November 30th totaling $250 or more and choose any one item* from the 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog for only $10!
*Offer excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio.

On October 1, when My Digital Studio is released to customers, this offer will become even sweeter:

* Host a workshop of at least $400 and get My Digital Studio for 50 percent off the retail price (retail price: $79.95; promotional price: $39.97) when you use your free hostess dollars!

Swap card

Good morning. I was in a Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas card swap. For the next few days I am going to share their wonderful creations. Everything is SU only. This first card was created by Trina Caraway.

Email or call for additional information or to order the products for the cards shown. Enjoy!