Monthly Archives: December 2010

2010: A Recap!

With the new year fast approaching I thought it would be fun to look back at things I made in 2010 and pick out my Top 5 crafty things made.  So with no particular order in mind, here we go! … Continue reading

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It’s Your Day

What started as a card for a Paper Crafts Magazine pub call, it ended up not being for it after all!  The call is looking for more ‘girly’ things and this is more unisex and could easily be used for … Continue reading

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Miss You

While bouncing around Etsy yesterday I came across a really cool looking necktie.  Of course I can’t find it again, but it was striped and silky and just looked cool.  My card today is inspired from this cannot-be-found-again necktie! I … Continue reading

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PTI: December Blog Hop!

For my project today, I used left over bits of patterned paper and matched them up with images and sentiments using Tiny Treats: Christmas to make gift card holders.  I made quite a few so I should be all set … Continue reading

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Mint Motif: Just Thinking of You

I hope everyone enjoyed Christmas Day.  We don’t exchange gifts until New Years weekend as that’s when my step-son will be here, so I have another week of waiting!  I love giving/wrapping gifts, so waiting is always the hardest for … Continue reading

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Mint Motif: Glitter Tree

I absolutely love how versatile stamp sets can be; you just have to think outside the box a bit.  Sometimes I will challenge myself to use a stamp set in a way other than what is obvious.  Sometimes with disastrous … Continue reading

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Joy Ornament

I am absolutely smitten with the My Minds Eye collection I Believe.  I love the colors, the images, the sparkle – everything about it!  I’ve used it again today to make this cute ornament. Ornaments are really easy to make … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays

I’m toying with the idea of trying out for the Spellbinders 2011 design team.  I thought I would play with some of my Nestabilities in an attempt to make something fabulous for my application.  Here is a card that did … Continue reading

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Clear & Simple Stamps: Love You

The December release from Clear & Simple Stamps is one of my favorites.  Icons I and Icon Extras feature clean, classic designs and 30 coordinating sentiments.  They are a match made in heaven! I made a simple banner card using … Continue reading

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Mint Motif: Merry & Bright

I think my favorite cards to make are Christmas cards.  Valentine’s Day is a close second, but I just love Christmas images so much, especially with a bright color combo! My card uses three different Mint Motif stamp sets – … Continue reading

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