Stamp with Heather

Upcoming CLASSES and CLUBS!

Here is the list of my upcoming classes and events!  If you'd like to attend a class I'd love to have you, please email me to confirm or ask any questions (adamsum@yahoo.com)!  I am super excited to stamp with you!

• Wednesday January 25 - Club Night at my House (everyone welcome...just RSVP)
• Tuesday January 31st - Valentine's Fun - Come make 5 fun projects (and a bonus!) for those that you love!  Included in the class fee are all the supplies you need, plus a roll of the ruffled Riding Hood Red Ribbon!  This class is limited to 8 people and each attendee will be receiving a special thank you:)  1 pm class or 7 pm!

 

Looking for Quick and Simple?

This could be your solution!  This Sale-a-bration set lends itself well to quick and simple!  You could pick any of the greeting and any colour combintation and whip this card up in no time!  I do like that I used the same number of pennants as letters in the word celebrate...silly I know!

Again, inspired by the Brights!  I just used the tip of my pennant punch and punched out one of each colour.  I attached them to the card front using Tombow Glue on the top edge but not the bottom so I could flare them up a bit.  The "celebrate" is stamped in StazOn and then coloured in with the Brights markers.  I created the card front on Whisper White and then mounted it onto a Whisper White card!  

Fun, clean, simple and quick!  Who can ask for more??  Thanks for stopping by!  Enjoy your day!

Take care,

Heather

Elementary Elegance

Hola!  It's the weekend and can you believe we don't seem to have too much on the agenda (yet!)  I'm sure it will get busy but a few more hours in my jammies will be wonderful!

This stamp set from Sale-a-bration was NOT top of my list but boy am I glad I've stepped out of my comfort zone!  I LOVE this set!  It's BEAUTIFUL!

I used Crumb Cake (sponged with Crumb Cake) some Early Espresso and Pool Party on this card!

Can you see the other new product...the jumbo pearls....I haven't used them yet and I love them!  They won't take away from the little pearls, but on the right card they sure offer the wow factor!

I wish we carried the pleated ribbon in Crumb Cake, although it's fun to pleat your own ribbon with sticky strip and ribbon.

I hope you like this card as much as I do!  Thank you so much for stopping by to say hi today!

Take care,

Heather

MDS Blog Hop Day!

I really do love MDS...are you surprised by that statement?  It's just versatile and I've used it for SO many things!  As I'm here in San Antonio I got to thinking how much I use and rely on MDS.  Here's just a short list of things I've done using My Digital Studio:

• scrapbooks
• short story books for the kids
• kids projects
• bag toppers
• cards
• journals
• advent calendar
• banners
• tags
• candy wrapper covers
• flyers
• newletters
• blog header and decor 
• quilt
• tshirt
• labels
• AND SO MUCH MORE!!!!

Amazing!  Had you told me I'd use it for these things and more before ordering it, I wouldn't have believed you and now I can't stop!!!  OK, enough of my babbling, I know....onto today's page!  The majority of this page is done using the Modern Details DSP and kit!  It is so funky and fun!  I know they aren't traditional Christmas colours but I figured that my shirt had enough pink and red tones that I could pull it off for this page!  I hope you like it!!!!  

I'm excited to hop around and see what the other ladies have in store for you!!!    Thanks for stopping by!

Take care,

Heather

 

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Rochelle Gould 

3. Mandy Grant

4. Julie Leblanc 

5. Amber Meadows

6. Cindy Schuster

7. Erica Shaw

8. Heather Summers (that's me:)

9. Alesha Walls

10. Holly VanDyne

 

Dare to Dream

What a great statement....Dare to Dream!  Maybe that should be my motto for my downline meeting tonight....Dare to Dream...why not!

I am super excited for my team event tonight!  It feels like forever since I've seen so many of my "Stars" so tonight will be a ton of fun!  I can't wait to share our Leadership experience with my team and have some fun!

In the meantime, this card was fun to stamp...I was inspired by the Brights collection again....maybe it's the sunshine that's putting me in the Brights mood!  I loved pairing the stamped images with the buttons....quick, simple and sweet!  What do you think?

I hope you have a wonderful Thursday and I'll be back with a little MDSing tomorrow!!!  Thanks for stopping by!

Take care,

Heather

Pillow Gifts

Mid week already!  I love Wednesdays, they are always so busy but lots of fun!  Emma has dance class, the kids come to the gym after school, wrestling and club tonight!  Whoo hooo!!!

I forgot to share with you my pillow gifts from last week.  Whenever my team and I travel to a Stampin' Up! event we exchange a little handmade something that we call Pillow Gifts.  It's a fun way to start the stamping experience!  I'll share what I received (they were amazing gifts, thank you ladies!) in the near future (have to take pictures of them still).  In the meantime this is what I made.

I used the new Twitterpatted fabric (so sweet!) to make these wristlets to hold your keys.  They were fun to put together and were well received.

I got the idea for this project HERE.  I used these metal rings from Michaels(in the sewing section) as I figured we could hook our key chains onto this ring and now you have an easy to find and easy to hold.  Rather than using the batting as suggested on the blog I found it, I used some strapping I had that I had purchased at Fabricland.  I'll try and shoot a video on how I put these together (but don't hold your breath as my "to do list" is rather long right now:)

Don't look too carefully at the stitching (my sewing machine didn't like how thick the fabric was). but this gives you an idea of how it is assembled.  Basically you have two pieces of fabric, one with the strapping in it, sewn on top of each other.  Then you sew it into a circle (use a zig zag stitch) and make sure you put the metal ring in the circle before stitching it together.

Then pick some sort of "wrap" (ribbon, fabric...whatever you like) and sew it over the seam.  And voila....you have a cute key wristlet!  Hope you like it!

Alrighty, off to "start" the day!  I hope yours is as fun as mine will be!  Take care,

Heather

A "real" scrapbook page? What?

GUESS WHAT.....breath, breath, breath!  Today is not only My Digital Studio Download day BUT it's also the beginning of Sale-a-bration!  How awesome is that!?!?!

OK....so when was the last time you saw a "real" scrapbook page on my blog!  It felt AMAZING to create a traditional scrapbook page and I have to say I'm thrilled with the result.  These are photos from Cole's second birthday...aren't they ADORABLE?!?!?  I had fun using the Brights Designer Paper Pack with the corresponding ink colour using the new Sale-a-bration stamp set!  (by the way are you excited about this year's Sale-a-bration!?!?!)

I hope you like my page today and maybe, just maybe you'll be seeing more traditionals pages in the near future!  Have a GREAT day!

Take care,

Heather

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT TODAY'S DOWNLOADS AND THE NEW SALE-A-BRATION ITEMS!

Petal Cone Die

It's Monday!  Life is back on track...heading to the gym today with Cole, club is just about ready for tonight, lunches were made and kids are happy!  Now just to catch up on laundry and cleaning:)  Wish me luck with that HUGE mound!  Truly Adam is amazing and while I was away he keeps the house tip top for me, thank you!

Today's creation is inspired by my downline and friend, Renee!  She created a super sweet birthday hat for me so I took her idea and made it into a box!  

I used the Petal Cone die in Melon Mambo and stamped the star image all over it from Sale-a-bration (which starts TOMORROW!!!)  I stamped an additional star on Whisper White and cut it out.

The bottom of the box is just lined with the Lucky Limeade ribbon....love this ribbon!  Before assembling the box, I twirled some 1/8 strips of cardstock and attached them to the inside panels of the petal cone die.  These would make super cute party favour boxes and come together really quickly!  Hope you like it!

Have a great start to your week!  Thanks for stopping by!

Take care,

Heather

I'm Home!

YAY!  What a great little getaway I had...thank you Stampin' Up! for always stepping it up and providing us with amazing training, events and fun!  Leadership was no exception and I learned a ton and am so excited to share with YOU my customers and friends and downline!  I can't wait!

It's the Twitterpatted DSP again!  I know...beautiful!  This card uses Lucky Limeade, Pool Party and Whisper White.  It's a very soft colour combination and I think it just pops!

Aren't the words beautiful on this card...it's a new stamp set in the mini catalogue.  I love that they can be prettied up, or used on a simple card!  I think you'll agree:)

Well, I hate to keep today's post short but I'm off to play with the kids and just hang out!  (although I do have some work to do for club tomorrow...AHH!!!)

I hope you have a great day and thank you for taking the time to stop by!

Take care,

Heather

Sale-a-bration Stamp Set

Hello from San Antonio!  Actually, I may be mid flight as you are reading this as I'm heading home today!  Usually we stay for an extra day when we are at a stamping event, but this year I decided to get home and spend some time with my family this weekend!  It's always crazy busy when I get home on a Sunday so I wanted to get home and spend a great family day with them tomorrow instead:)

Can you tell what DSP inspired this card?  I sure miss last year's paper, the orange and pink one...yummy!  So, I had to create a card with that colour palette in mind.  This card actually uses two of the Sale-a-bration stamp sets (the words are from the second set).  Aren't they pretty?

Here is the supply list for this card for you:

• Rose Red - 5 1/2 x 4 1/4, 2 1/4 x 2 1/4
• Pumpkin Pie - 4 x 5 1/4, 4 1/4 x 2 3/4
• Peach Parfait - 3 3/4 x 2, 4 x 2 1/2
• Whisper White - 2 1/8 x 2 1/8
• DSP - 3 3/4 x 3
• Accessories - Peach Parfait ribbon, Pearls
• Ink - Peach Parfait, Rose Red (rock n' rolled!)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Hope you've had a great week!  Take care,

Heather

MDS Blog Hop Day!

Happy Friday to you!  I hope you are having a great week!  This week's blog hop is a fun one!  My friend Mandy picked a sketch to use as the starting point for the challenge this week!  I was a little intimidated when I first saw the sketch and wondered how I would piece it all together.  BUT then I started working with it and fell in LOVE (thanks Mandy!)

I thought I'd do a page maybe for each of my kids and put them in my scrapbook frames with my favourite photos of them from 2011.  I'll share the other pages if in fact this happens:)

In the meantime, here is Cole's page.  I tried to gather pictures that had different expressions as he is full of them!  I think one of my favourites is number 4.  It was taken at the CN Tower and Cole couldn't stop staring at the airport on Toronto Island.  Fun!

Anyhow, I hope you enjoy the hop today and I can't wait to see what everyone did with the sketch!  Thanks for stopping by today!

Take care,

Heather

CLICK HERE to see this week's downloads

 

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Rochelle Gould 

3. Mandy Grant

4. Julie Leblanc 

5. Amber Meadows

6. Cindy Schuster

7. Erica Shaw

8. Heather Summers (that's me:)

9. Alesha Walls

10. Holly VanDyne

 

Leadership Make and Takes

WOW!  Last night's Manager's Reception was amazing!  We watched the Chinese Acrobats of Hebei last night after a nice "meet and greet" social event!  It was WONDERFUL to connect with friends and even make some new friends at this event!  I will be sharing photos in an MDS page sooner than later:)

In the meantime....we sure are getting a fun package of supplies for our Leadership Make and Takes this year!  I will of course share with you the projects we will be making BUT I got to make some fun projects using the supplies and putting my own twist to them!  As an Artisan winner I got a fun box of goodies back in November to create some projects for the display boards!  I hope you like what I have to share wtih you over the next few weeks!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the colours in this Designer Series Paper selection!  Isn't it beautiful?  The colours are so soft and feminine and they just make me happy!

The flowers are die cuts that layered so nicely on top of one another.  I did "crinkle" them together to make them pop a little more, although not necessary!

Here is a brinf summary of the supplies:

• Blushing Bride - 6 x 3 socred at 3
• Baja Breeze - 1 3/8 inch square punch (4)
• DSP - 1 1/4 inch square punch (4)
• the banner and the flowers are from the die cuts

I hope that you are enjoying your week!  It's amazing to be here in San Antonio and I will share details with you over the next few days!!!!

Take care,

Heather

 

love you

It's BEAUTIFUL....San Antonio is what I'm talking about!  We had a blast yesterday (even on the plane ride:)  I'll fill you in with details and photos so I don't make you read it twice!  Just know we are here safe and sound and looking forward to a great three day Stampin' Up! event.  Today we have make and takes and then the Managers Reception tonight!  Can't wait!!!

In the meantime I thought I'd share a sweet and quick little card that came together SUPER fast!  Here is a supply list:

• Wisteria Wonder - 4 x 6 scored at 3
• Whsiper White - 3 7/8 x 2 7/8, cupcake punch (for the clouds) x 4 (dry embossed)
• Wisteria Wonder Bakers Twine (YUMMY!!!!!  It's in the mini!)
• DSP - it's actually embossed (the dots are popped up....it's new too!)
• P.S. I Love You stamp set with Wisteria Wonder ink
• clothes pin....that's it!

I can see making a TON of these for Valentine's Day even as a bag topper (or sider....that might be neat to put a cello bag to the right of the image) with some Oreo Truffles in it for the teachers at school maybe...obviously will switch up the greeting though:)  What do you think?

Well, I'm off for a busy day here in San Antonio!  I hope you have a great day....thanks again Mom for making this possible!

Take care,

Heather

 

Twitterpatted Designer Series Paper...LOVE IT!

It's an exciting day today!  I'm on my way to San Antonio with some of my closest friends!  Stampin' Up!'s Leadership starts tomorrow and we are going to have so much fun!  Today we'll arrive just after lunch so we'll have the afternoon to explore..not to worry I've packed my camera and I'll be sharing!!!  If you have any recommendations for either restaurants or things to do in San Antonio right downtown (at the Convention Center) I'd LOVE any suggestions you may have!

In the meantime, this card was completely inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest made by Amanda Mertz.  I switched up the card colours but the layout is the same. 

My colour combination is Soft Suede, Island Indigo and Cherry Cobbler (with a splash of Pool Party).  The DSP is called Twitterpatted and is in the current mini catalogue...it's BEAUTIFUL!  You will love it!  I love that I can use a few of the patterns as well for "man cards".  

The other elements on this card are jewelry tags in the library clip....love it!  The bow is two pieces of Cherry Cobbler tied together and then glue dotted on the back of the clip.  The edge of the card is dry embossed using the Simply Scored tool as well.

I appreciate your stopping by my blog today!  I hope you have a great day!

Take care,

Heather

Grandma Day!

Happy Monday to you!  It's stamping with Grandma and friends today!  I can't wait!  I love going to my Grandma's retirement home and crafting with her and some of her friends.  I have made some simple cards this month (which I'll share with you soon:) as I have Cole with me today so he may be a handful and the ladies do require a LOT of assistance sometimes so we'll see how we do!  Wish me luck and a whole lot of fun!

Today's project is completely inspired by my GREAT friend Missy Shipman!  I can't wait to see her this week so this post is for her!  This is one of the projects we did at the Tea for Two class last week.  It's a slider package that can hold a tea bag as well as a special greeting inside.

The package is made using the Fancy Favour Box...notice the scallop on the top of the box.  Rather than using the entire box, you only use the front panel (and include about 1/2 an inch tab around on each side) and the back panel.  Attach them together using the tabs and you have a sweet little packet.

Are you loving this DSP yet?  It's called Enchantment and will be FREE starting on January 24th when Sale-a-bration returns!  Can't wait!

The other little sneak peek is the brad on the top...do you see it in the scallop flower?  Isn't is ADORABLE???  Again, it's some free product coming at the end of the month!!!  Get excited as there are some AWESOME options this year!!!

The "neat" thing about the slider card is that the two tags die on the inside doesn't come all the way out.  It is kept captive in the holder so this sweet package all stays together.  I will be sliding a little tea bag under the ribbon in the back and a special little note under the ribbon on the front.  Can't wait to share this with a friend!

Alrighty, have a WONDERFUL day today...make it special for you and those around you!  

Take care,

Heather

Patterned Party

Good morning to you!  I had a "card emergency" here this past week!  At Christmas I always give away a ton of cards to family in friends in little card packs as just a little something special!  Well, I must have given away EVERY birthday card I owned so this past week I had to get some birthday cards together and here's one of them!  (It's also the card we did at the Strathroy club....thanks again ladies for a fun night!!!)  

The base of this card is River Rock...not a colour I use very often, but I should!  I used the "man" DSP that I just love to man up the card a bit.  I like all the little layers on this card (again inspired by my friend Carrie Gaskin over at Artistic Avenger).  I used the stamp set Patterned Party on this card.  The pattern strip at the top is stamped in River Rock.  The next layer is the new dry embossing folder (hearts) from the mini catalogue.  Love this idea of being able to put it in the middle of my card!)  Then the paper is pleated and sewn.  Lastly, the strip of DSP on the bottom is torn and just offers a little "base" or "grounding" for the card.

I stamped the image in Early Espresso on the Very Vanilla layer.  Then on scrap paper I stamped the balloons in Cajun Craze, Not Quite Navy and River Rock.  Then I cut them out and mounted them (some are popped up).  The edge of the Very Vanilla layer is scalloped with the Decorative Label Punch (which of course matches the Cajun Craze Decorative Label underneath the Vanilla layer.)  I sponged the layers with Early Espresso just to "man" it up a little.  

For the greeting I stamped the pattern strip on the banner in River Rock and the greeting is in Cajun Craze.  And that's it....a "manly" birthday card.  Hope you like it!  Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful Sunday!

Take care,

Heather

 

You're my TYPE!

This set is ADORABLE!  I was trying to make a "man" card with this one so I didn't want to "bling" it up too much!  I have my friend, Carrie Gaskin to thank for this layout!  She had a super cute card on her blog that I loved and I've switched it up but thank you Carrie for my starting point!

This card uses Basic Grey, Basic Black and Daffodil Delight.  The typewriter is stamped in the Grey.  I then stamped it again on a different piece of Whisper White and cut out the paper.  Then I stamped the greeting on the paper and when I attached it to the card front, the bottom of the page is attached directly on the card front and the top of the page has two dimensionals high so it looks like "real" paper:)  Fun, eh?

I used the Colour Spritzer tool on the front of the card.  This is a tool I really should use more often than I do.  Do you forget about your tools sometimes?  I should take pictures of my tools (like my crimper or the spritzer) and hang them by my workspace just to remind me to use them:)  Fun idea....but the reality is probably something I'll never do!

The tone on tone is the "Carrie" touch.  I loved how she used the Tasteful Trim Big Shot die on the card front using the same colour...she's so smart!  Well, I hope you've liked my card today!  Busy day around here....hanging out with the kids (and of course Adam too:)

Have a wonderful day!

Take care,

Heather

My Digital Studio Blog Hop

It's that time again....Friday!  This first week of back to school FLEW by!  The kids did great adjusting to being back at school, although Nathan was EXHAUSTED each night.  I'm not sure he was up past 6:30 at all this week....

For the My Digital Studio blog hop this week the theme is basically whatever!  So I thought I would try and get a little caught up on my Christmas scrapbooking (still have a TON of pages to go!)

I love this page as it's a the grandkids all together.....Adam's sister's children and ours.  There are two more cousins but they live too far away we don't get to see them very often:(  This was Christmas morning at our house.  All the kids piled on the couch and were relatively cooperative!  I used a ton of different elements on this page...if you have any specific questions let me know!

In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this week's blog hop!  Thank you for making a pitstop here today.  Enjoy your weekend!

Take care,

Heather

CLICK HERE to see this week's downloads

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Rochelle Gould 

3. Mandy Grant

4. Julie Leblanc 

5. Amber Meadows

6. Cindy Schuster

7. Erica Shaw

8. Heather Summers (that's me:)

9. Alesha Walls

10. Holly VanDyne

P.S. I'm still LOVING you!

Well good morning to you!  I hope your week is going amazingly well!  I'm sure it is!  I'm super excited for my Tea for Two class tonight...first "class" of the New Year and should be so much fun!

So, are you still loving me?  Are you getting sick of this set, because I'm not!  I LOVE IT!!!  Even more than this set, I am loving all the embellishments from this mini catalogue...check out the strip of embossed hearts....SO CUTE!!!!

The bottom of the card is created using the wheel in the mini catalogue, the hearts on the circles are stamped in Early Espresso.  This card truly is simple to put together....to simplify it you can use your pokey doodle (paper piercer) and mat pack with a gel pen.  That would make the card doable anywhere!  The sewing is just an fun "step up".

Have an AMAZING Thursday!  Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Take care,

Heather

Gnome Peeking

Gnome peeking today on this amazing Wednesday morning:)  I have to admit that this wasn't a MUST from the new mini, but I am so happy to have it!  Check out the little "gnome dude", he is ADORABLE!!!  I was in a colouring mood the other day and this is the perfect set to satisfy that need:)

Check out the adorable little buttons...aren't they sweet!?!?!  They are from the mini adn they come in Baja Breeze and Blushing Bride.  I stamped the images in Staz On ink on watercolour paper and then coloured it in using a wide variety of markers.

The card is done on Pear Pizazz with Old Olive.  The DSP is NEW from the mini (LOVE it!) and then the Baja Breeze ribbon is just laid on top of the layers....fun, hey!

Well, sorry for the quick post but off to get things done today...maybe the final Christmas stuff will get put away today (and then again, maybe not....)  I hope you have a WONDERFUL day!

Take care,

Heather

 

 

Off to a great start and another trip to the Tea Shoppe

Good morning to you!  Well, we've survived our trip to Toronto (we headed there for the weekend), laundry is caught up, house is clean (er) and the kids had a great start to their school week!  YAY!!!!  AND to top it off, guess what today is???  It's MDS download Tuesday, don't forget!  Check them out HERE....

In the meantime, here is today's card!  I LOVE the tone on tone in this card using the Very Vanilla.  The doily in the background is a NEW sizzlit that is ever so delicate and beautiful!  I'll admit it did take a little while to poke out all the little pieces an details but it was worth it (yes, that's coming from me...the LAZY stamper!!!)  I only used a little more than half of this doily on the card.  The bottom piece of Very Vanilla is a strip of card stock dry embossed in the Brocade foler (I think).  

The card is Riding Hood Red, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla (with a splash of Calypso Coral).  I stamped the cups in the three ink colours and cut them out.  The bottom two tea cups are popped out with dimensionals.  I'm excited to share a video with you on how I've been using the ruffled ribbon and attaching it to my card fronts.  

In the meantime I hope you have a WONDERFUL day and I'll "see" you again tomorrow!

Take care,

Heather

CLICK HERE to check out the newest mini catalogue!

Happy Monday To You!

Good Morning to you!  WOW, did this morning come hard and fast!  It's Monday, it's lunches, it's snow suits, it's buses AHHH!!!  Can we get the holidays back again:)  Kidding!  Emma and Mark were pretty excited to see their friends today...we'll see how Nathan does!  I'm excited for my Strathroy club tonight and to get back into a routine!  

Today's post is hard to share today as you have to see it IRL (in real life!)  It is a scratch and sniff.....the chocolate on the strawberry is actually embossed with our new Vanilla embossing powder!  It is SO YUMMY.....I'm in LOVE!  Anything Vanilla is amazing, so this just makes me SO happy!!!!!

This box is perfect for treats for the upcoming "love day" (that's what my kids call it).  My friend Renee made me four chocolate dipped straweberries in a box like this for Christmas....so sweet and yummy!  Of course chocolates would be perfect in here as well....or a box of cards, tags, anything you can think of!

You can't see it in the photo, but the box is wheeled with the new wheel in the mini catalogue as well!  

Hope you like this!  Have a great start to your week!

Take care,

Heather

Tea Shoppe Take Two

OH NO!!!  Only one more day of Christmas vacation!  I have had a wonderful two weeks with my family but am so ready for some routine back in our lives!  I really enjoyed having this extra week after Christmas this year, we had some nice down time!  (including some stamping time for me:)

So onto today's card...Tea Shoppe Take Two!  I am having so much fun with this set and the Designer Series Paper...it's FREE from Sale-a-bration this year!  Are you loving it!?!?!  You'll get more sneak peeks soon, not to worry!

In the meantime, let me tell you a little more about this card.  It uses the scallop circle punch as the base of the card in Soft Suede.  The circle is done with the clear circle die in the new Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper.  The tea cups are all one stamp but I cut them out and mounted them on the 1 1/4 inch circles (sponged with Soft Suede).  This is another one of the cards we're making on Thursday at my Tea Shoppe class...hope you like it!!!!  I've got a couple of spots left if you're interested:)

I hope you enjoy your day and thank you for stopping by!  Have a wonderful Sunday!

Take care,

Heather

P.S. I Love You

It's true...I love each and everyone of you that stop by my blog and check out the daily posts!

How sweet is the greeting on this card?  "I love the "u" in us."  How sweet!?!?!  I love that and this greeting made me want the set...crazy, I know!

This card uses the stamp set, PS I Love You, the new Riding Hood Red Pleated Ribbon (so yummy!), a new wheel and some basic colours.  This card truly is simple and clean and I love it!  I got the idea from a card on Pinterest, and have "Stampin' Upped" it:)  I hope you like it!!!

This is one of the cards we'll be making at my Valentine's class on January 31st!  Here are the details for that class (email me if you'd like to come!)

• We will be using the NEW stamp set PS I Love You as well as the new embossing edge folder (you'll love these!) and so much more!
• Included in this class is a roll of Riding HOod Red ribbon and five projects (and maybe a sixth surprise project!)
• There are two price options for this class, please email me for details if you're interested!!!

I hope you're weekend is off to a great start!  Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by!

Take care,

Heather

MDS Blog Hope is Back!

YAY!  I have missed MDSing and sharing it with you!  I have had a few days this week to sit down and catch up a bit on my scrapbooking!  I am not CAUGHT up, but certainly have gotten a few pages done (I have about 20 more to do in my July to December book...wish me luck!)

I had fun making this page using the NEW download this week (Number One Kit) and it is just that...NUMBER ONE!  I love it!  I love the colours, the rustic feel and all the bits and pieces to the kit!  Have you checked out the downloads this week?  I hope so as they are awesome!

This page is of Nathan and Cole from this fall when they were just out playing in the leaves.  I love the pictures that Adam took that just highlight their expressions and the fun they have together!

I can't wait to see what the rest of the MDS blog team have in store for you this week!  Have a great Friday and make sure you check back tomorrow for another fun NEW product card!

Take care,

Heather

CLICK HERE to see the new SU supplies!

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Rochelle Gould 

3. Mandy Grant

4. Julie Leblanc 

5. Amber Meadows

6. Cindy Schuster

7. Erica Shaw

8. Heather Summers (that's me:)

9. Alesha Walls

10. Holly VanDyne

Tea Shoppe

Happy Thursday to you!  THURSDAY...our time off is going by far too quickly!  It makes me sad, but again structure and routine isn't a bad thing either:)  I am so excited I had time to stamp yesterday and take some photos!  So I've got some blog posts ready and also two classes for January!  With the kids home this week, and going to Leadership mid month, it will be a busy month!  I want to run about 12 classes with all the amazing new products, so I suppose there will be more in February:)  ANYHOW, in the meantime, here is part of one of my classes:

TEA FOR TWO

• Thursday January 12 - 7 pm
• We will be making five FUN projects (3 cards and 2 3D items)
• This class is perfect for anyone that LOVES tea or has a tea lover in their life!  I am so excited for this class!
• There are two options for this class:
•     OPTION 1: $30 which includes the five projects, a roll of lucky limeade ribbon and a package of pearls
•     OPTION 2: $65 includes the five projects, the stamp set in clear (Tea Shoppe), a roll of lucky limeade ribbon and a package of pearls (this cost means there is no class fee and you are simply paying for product)
• Please bring with you a sponge and brown ink (I used Soft Suede) to this class if you can as well as scissors and adhesive

The stamps in this set are super sweet and classic!  I can't wait to make this box with my kids' classes for Mother's Day.  I think they would also make a perfect "just for you" gift....for a secretary, friend, neighbour, teacher etc.  Can't wait!  I hope you can join the fun...email me at adamsum@yahoo.com if you care to join the fun!  This class is for 8 people and each attendee will receive a thank you gift you won't want to miss out for coming!!!!

Hope you have a great day!  Take care,

Heather

I Scream, You Scream ... we all scream for the NEW MINI!

I completely forgot to remind you yesterday to check out the super sweet MDS downloads!  Who doesn't love Tuesdays....MDS download day!  It really is that exciting to me!

I needed a super QUICK birthday card this week and VOILA, this came together in MINUTES!!!  I love the new stickers in the new mini (that matches some DSP and also stamps!  LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!)

Here is a quick summary of the card:

• Whisper White - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4, 1 3/8 inch circle
• DSP - 5/8 x 5 1/2
• Calypso Coral - 1 1/4 inch circle dry embossed
• Pool Party - 1 inch circle with a heart punched out of it
• Other - NEW fun stickers (border strip and milkshake), dimensionals, check out the brad...it's from the upcoming Sale-a-bration options!

Well, hate to keep it short, but time to get the day started!  Enjoy your day!

Take care,

Heather

A Manly Card for you

I fell in LOVE with a new word set you will see SOON in the upcoming mini.  I'm not sure what sold me on it, but I love the fonts, and the graphics that go with it.  I also like the "a la carte" stamps in the mini....lots of images which equates to lots of fun!

This card uses the "manly" DSP that I'm not really sure I've used but was excited about as soon as the catalogue was released back in July.

I thought this card would be cute as a "just because" card for Adam from one of the kids.  I wish I had more of these on hand and that I used them more often...so this is a good start, right?

Well, I hope you're week is off to a good start!  I must say the kids are pretty excited about the "white fluffy stuff" on the ground!  I think it'll be an outside day today, can't wait!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Remember, today is the LAST day you can order your stocking punch (it DOES NOT carry over) and any other products from the Holiday mini!  Have a wonderful day!

Take care,

Heather

Another Kite Card

Today's agenda...relax, clean, nap, clean and maybe get dressed:)  What a life, eh?  We had a fun weekend, but busy:)

This card was fun to put together...quick and cute.  The card base is Blushing Bride (4 x 8) and then some NEW DSP (4 x 1), the decorative label punch in Crumb Cake, the greeting on a postage stamp punch and the clouds are from the cupcake punch.  Check out the new buttons too....cute, eh?  This card is jam packed with some NEW product!  It's a "simple" and fun card but full of details:)  

Hope you like this little tease!  Have a WONDERFUL day and thank you so much for stopping by today!

Take care,

Heather 

Happy 2012!

WOW, can you believe it!?!?!  It's 2012!  Well, we had a fun night of family and games.  A house full (16), LOTS of food, games (euchre, Risk, Just Dance 3 - yes, I rocked this one!, and so much more!)  We've got family here until Monday so it should be another fun day!

I thought this card would be an appropriate way to start off the year....love you!  What a great concept!  Let's hope this upcoming year is full of love and friendship!  Sounds like a great goal to me!

Here is a quick "recipe" for this card:

• Pink Pirouette - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4
• Soft Suede - 5 3/8 x 4 1/8, 1 x 3
• Whisper White - 5 1/4 x 4, 7/8 x 2 15/16
• DSP (scraps) - Beau Chateau
• other - Houndstooth Embossing folder, Subtles brads
• What's new????  Valentine's stamp set (forget the name....LOVE the greeting!), AND the hearts are cut with a new stackable cutter system...can't wait to share in a video!!!

Remember, that the current mini expires January 3rd....have an order going in on Monday if you're in "need" of anything!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL day!  Thanks for stopping by and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Take care,

Heather

hAppY nEw yEAr's EvE dAy!

WOW.....2011 drawing to a close!  So many things have happened over the course of this past year!  

• Cole has started a program that has him interacting with kids and other adults other than me and it's going great
• Nathan is now loving school
• Mark had a fun and successful football season
• Emma continues to love cheer and is starting to like dance
• Adam has grown his wrestling club in ways he never dreamed
• Stampin' Up! continues to be a huge part of my life and that's thanks to all of you!
• Our family went on some amazing trips together....Chicago, Alaska, Pittsburgh and the cottage
• The list can go on, but truly we are just so blessed to have a such supportive familes and a wonderful life!  I am looking forward to another great year to come!

Today's card was a fun one to put together. I think my favourite product from the upcoming mini are the edgelet dies.  Check out the edge of this card....isn't that cute?  You can do that on any of our card stock in the comfort of your own home:)  FUN!!!  There's another edge I'll share later this week with you as well!  You're going to LOVE it!  I will shoot a video on it for you as well soon!

I knew as sson as I saw this stamp set I had to have it!  I love the "antique" typewriter (those were Emma's words....antique...seriously, I took typing class in grade 9 on a typewriter...am I that old?)  Anyhow, old or not, I love it!  

The colour combination on this card is Pool Party, Soft Suede and Cherry Cobbler...yummy!!!  I hope you like it!  Have a wonderful day and a safe night!  I'll see you next year:)

Hugs,

Heather

You Send Me Soaring....

Friday already!  One week has passed since school break started...wow!  Time is flying by!  We've got Adam's brother coming tonight for the weekend with his family, should be fun and busy!  Not sure yet how we will be celebrating New Years but it will be a house full of cousins....sounds like games and snacks to me!

I am LOVING this colour combination that is inspired by some new DSP coming your way in January!  It's main colours are Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze and Pear Pizazz.  And the best part is we have this beautiful new pleated ribbon in those colours as well!  Don't you love the ribbon...it comes like this, you DO NOT have to sew!  I know you're going to love it!

There are lots of layers on this card for you, but I think that's what makes the sweet simple stamped image pop!  I thought the greeting for this card is adorable, and one you can use for so many thing...friendship, family, thank you....great to have on hand!  This stamp set comes with about 8 different kite patterns (I may be wrong on the number here) but I picked my favourite checkerboard, layered it on Riding Hood Red and popped it up.  The clouds and strings are stamped with Baja Breeze.  

I hope you like today's card and are as excied as I am about the upcoming mini!  To all my local customers, I'll be posting my class list here this weekend and there's a twist....I've got some special thank yous to the first 8 that sign up for each class this month!  Can't wait...hope you're as excited as I am!

Have a WONDERFUL day!  Take care,

Heather

I stamped!!!

WOW, what fun!  I snuck away with Nathan to my craft room (sorry, studio) yesterday and got in a few minutes to stamp!  Boy did it feel GREAT!  I was so excited to create with all the fun new products that are coming soon to a demonstrator near you:)  (the new mini begins January 4th - save your pennies, it's AMAZING!)

When I buy new products I make a rule with myself that it doesn't get put away until it gets used.  It seems like a silly rule, but I don't like too much clutter or mess and want things put in their spot...so this gets me using my product!  

Today's card was my "warm up".  It's a simple layout but lots of details. The big stamp is actually one stamp, but I cut out a cupcake wrapper from the Soft Suede DSP, the top of the cupcake was cut from a stamped image in Calypso Coral, the cherry is a punched circle in Real Red with Crystal Effects all over it.  The heart again, was cut from the Calypso Coral stamped image.

It's hard to see in this photo, but the paper on the bottom is actually "puffy".  The hearts are raised (embossed) and so yummy!)  Hope you like today's card!  See you agian tomorrow with another stamped image!

Have a great day!

Take care,

Heather

Pure Joy!

I hope you have had a fantastic week so far!  I have to be honest in saying I haven't had any time yet to get into my craft room and do any paper crafting in over a week!  That makes me sad, BUT it's been so worth it!  We've been having so much fun together building Lego, playing games and just hanging out!

BUT late at night when Nathan and Cole are snug in their beds and the work is done, I like to snuggle up on the couch and dust off the laptop and do some MDSing.  I love these photos of Cole!  He was SO SO SO excited opening any or every present...socks, tractors, books all go these funny and fun faces!  Thanks for making it so fun Cole!

I also thought I'd share a little non stamping video of Cole!  Hope you like it!  Will do my best to find my craft room today!

Have a great day!

Heather

 

On the first day of celebrations.....

Happy Tuesday to you!  I hope that you have been having some relaxing days and wonderful experiences with family and friends!  Our festivities aren't over yet!  YAY!  We get to have our turkey dinner today and I can't wait!!!!  Adam's dad makes the BEST stuffing around (as well as lots of yummy sides!)  Should be great!

In the meantime, I thought I'd share some photos with you!  These pictures are from the 24th with my mom and Bill.  We love having them over on Christmas Eve for some treats and time together.  I love that Emma and Mark picked out some fun holiday treats for them at the school store this year...very cute, and thoughtful!

This page uses a combination of the Day in the Life stamp set and Trim the Tree embellishments.  I may add a little more detail to this page (like journaling or buttons) but in the meantime, here is the two page spread:)

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Thanks for stopping by.

Take care,

Heather

Boxing Day Already!

Where did Christmas Eve and Christmas Day go????  What I truly love about this season is that our family is so blessed to have lots of family to celebrate with and today is no exception!  I will share pictures of our celebrations soon, but in the meantime I've got another meal to prep:)  We had Adam's family here yesterday which was SO much fun!  I am lucky to have such a great extended family, the kids get along great and it was such a relaxing day!  Today we have my step mom, step sister and Grandma here for brunch!  Can't wait!

Today's card is one that I made with my Grandma at the nursing home with 15 of her closest friends:)  It was lots of fun and I cut extras as I knew they would make great after Christmas cards (for thank yous or for winter wishes:)  I have my friend Becky Roberts (Inking Idaho) to thank for this one....she's my inspriation on this and let's be honest so many projects!  She is a GEM!

This is a fun interactive card for any age!  hope you like it!  So if you're like me and didn't quite get all the cards out that you had intended to, maybe this one would work!  OR make some with your munchkins to send out as Christmas thank yous!  Have fun with it!  Enjoy your Boxing Day and I'll see you again tomorrow!

Hugs,

Heather

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

It's HERE!!!  MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!  I want to wish each and everyone of you the Merriest Christmas and the Happiest of Holidays!  

I hope you enjoy making memories as we celebrate the season with family and friends!

I appreciate all of your support, kind words, thoughts and encouragement over the course of the last year!  I look forward to another great year to come!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Take care,

Heather

Santa Gift Card Holder

Well, what happened to yesterday....it's gone!  It's Christmas Eve!  Can you believe it?  We are SO SO SO excited around our home!  Today my mom and Bill come over for our Christmas time together, which I love!  It'll be fun with an "active" one this year, although I'm sure it won't take him too long to get it!  Can't wait!  Not to worry, there will be about a million photos!!!!

Are you looking for an EASY PEASY last minute gift card holder?  Hope this can help you out!  I used one of the Stampin' Up! long envelopes for this little "card".  I simply folded the envelope in half.  Then I put the glitter paper on the front panel and the flap.  The buttons are 1/2 inch circles in Basic Black.  The belt is a 1 inch strip of Basic Black cardstock, and then the buckle is the Silver Glitter Paper (1 1/4 inch square).  The middle of the buckle is a 3/4 inch Basic Black Square.  Then the belt simply acts as the belly band that keeps the card closed.

Then when you open the envelope it looks like this.  You can of course add your greeting and embellish the inside OR just hand write a little something.  QUICK and EASY!!!!  So stop reading my blog and go make 50 of them!  Kidding, but maybe this can help with that last minute gift you have.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Holiday Season and a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Thank you for stopping by today on this busy day!

Take care,

Heather

Moving Card

Happy FRIDAY to you!  Can you believe we are TWO days away!!!  HOW FUN!  We are pretty excited around here!  Today is Christmas party for Cole, craft in Emma's class and some more baking!  Can't wait!!!!  I will be back this afternoon with my final day of Adam's avent and MDS blog hop.  BUT to start off the day I thought I'd share a NON Christmas card...what!!!!  I know, but I thought it was cute and you'd like to see it!  

It actually could be a cute Christmas card with a message like "from our house to yours".  But let's be honest, if you're not done your cards they just might not get done:)  (I haven't finished all mine...need to make some new years cards I guess!)

Hate to cut this short, but must get the kids to the bus.  Check out the video for all the details and I'll be back later today!

Have a great day!

Heather

 

Were you wondering where I was?

Well, today's post is for a special friend, Anne, that celebrates a birthday tomorrow!  I wanted to share a project I made for her, but couldn't do it too early in the day JUST IN CASE she checks my blog:)

The first part of the project is the card and bag.  Thanks to Ruth Bingle for this amazing bag idea...I LOVE IT and use it all the time!  Seriously, you need one sheet of cardstock and a brown paper bag.  I cut about 5 inches off the top of the bag and then attach a half sheet of cardstock to the front and back of the bag....voila.....a package!

And the card, was inspired by another friend, Diana Gibbs!  I LOVED her swap from Founders and knew I had to share this idea for a special friend!  Isn't it a GREAT card?  Thank you Diana!  Now the card is actually attached to the front of the bag with a clear envelope (I cut the top of the envelope off so the card just sits inside...fun, eh?)

One of the projects I made for Anne, is a tea holder.  Anne LOVES her tea and I always tease her that when we travel she has her little plastic bag with tea bags and sweetners inside.  So, when looking on Pinterest one day I saw this adorable idea!  CLICK HERE for the tutorial on how to make this little tea wallet.

The finished folded size of this holder is 5 x 3.5 or so.  Opened up, it's 5x7.  I was amazed at how cute and quick this came together and I think Anne liked it:)  I sure did and think I'll be making more!  I used the Spice Cake fabric on this, just sewed together strips of fabric on the outside for a "quilted look".  The rest of the instructions are on the link above and very easy to follow!  Have fun with it!  Now, there are four pockets inside, perfect for a few different tea bags and sweetners, but I thought a Roll up the Rim (for Tim Hortons' cups) and a gift card might be a little more fun:)

I hope you had a great day and I'll be back tomorrow!

Take care,

Heather

 

 

Adam's Advents.....oops:)

I forgot to post yesterday's cheesy advent gift for you!  So I guess, today's your lucky day and you get two:)  I love the idea that some of you are already planning to use this as a countdown to Valentine's day...how sweet is that!?!?  Maybe I'll have to come up with a new one for my kids for Valentines....hmmmm....remind me:)

So this first tag says, "Our life may sometimes be a circus, but I'm glad we're in it together."  This tag was SO easy to make as I just used a section of the Big Top Birthday DSP and voila.....I was done!  Cute, eh?

And the second tag says, "If you were a burger at McDonalds, you could be called McGorgeous."  I know, I know....that one is BAD!  But Emma made me do it:)  At the time of taking pictures I didn't have the treat for this one, but I simply tied it to a package of peppermint "patties"....close to a burger, right?  

Hope you like today's cheesy lines.  I do have other things to share....just wondering if I have the time to post them today!  It's field trip day with Nathan, can't wait!!!  Feel free to check back as I may be back:)

Hugs,

Heather

Happy Tuesday!!!

You know what Tuesday brings....NEW Digital Download day!  There are some super fun new punches that are on my "must have" list!  A new alphabet punch set and another two pack o' punches!  FUN STUFF!  Click HERE to check out today's downloads and remember, that digital downloads are INSTANT!!!!  Order now, receive now!  Just another thing I love about the digital world!

Today's creative post isn't a long one as I shot a video for you to show you just how quickly these little gems come together!  I've got Christmas baking on the agenda this week and these bags are perfect to house 8 or so cookies!  LOVE IT!

I hope you have a fantastic Tuesday!  Lots on the "to do" list today....let's see what gets accomplished!!!!

Take care,

Heather

 

Adam's Advent Day 8

Happy Afternoon to you!  Can't say it's been a productive day, but Cole and I have had some fun:)

Today's gift is "Life without you would be un"bear"able" and then it's attached to a bag of teddy bear gummies.  Cute, eh?

Aren't you loving this "softer" side of me:)  Kidding!  Anyhow, hope the rest of your day is fantastic!

Take care,

Heather

Our Weekend was SNOW MUCH FUN!

Happy Monday to you!  I hope you have had a great weekend!  Ours was SNOW MUCH FUN!!!!  Between two family Christmases, the fun snowfall and of course delicious food, we had a great weekend!

I think it was very appropriate that we were welcomed with a beautiful blanket of white snow on Saturday morning!  The kids were SO excited and it meant they would be outside for hours while I got some dinner plans ready!  My boys especially LOVE to be outside (and don't notice the cold!)  They had fun rolling snowfalls and building a fort.  

I was glad we had some new fresh snow for us on Sunday so I too could go out and play with my boys!  Hey, we learned something new......if it's cold enough and you blow bubbles outside (you know the "summer" bubbles) they freeze....SO FUN!!!!

I'll share some pictures of that with you on a future MDS page:)  In the meantime, have a WONDERFUL day!!!  Take care,

Heather

(don't forget to check back later for Adam's treat of the day:)

What have I been up to?

Let me start by saying yesterday was FANTASTIC!!!  I had a great time with my family and I think the kids did as well!!!  You know you'll see photos soon on my MDS pages:)  Well, I certainly can't share everything right now as some people read my blog and I can't spoil their surprises....right?  BUT I can share something with you I made for Nathan.  He has been asking for slippers, so I thought I'd try making him a pair:)

I used the Vanna brand yarn (because it was on sale....no other reason than that...I don't know much about yarns...I also liked the flecked colours).  When I crocheted the yarn, I used a double strand (so I bought two balls of the same yarn and when I crocheted, I had two strands of yarn for each stitch).

I watched THIS VIDEO on how to create the bottom of a bootie, and modified it a bit for Nathan's foot size.  I chained 17 stitches and used a 5 mm hook.  

Then for the body of the shoe, I watched THIS VIDEO to make the body of the shoe.  Because my shoe is a little larger, I used 18 stitches (rather than 16) when working on the toe of the shoe.  I also added a row of single crochets on the toe to add a little more surface area.  (I did this after the first row).  

The two videos shoe how to make a bootie (without the ankle component).  SO, I just did some double crocheting rows above the pattern I used to make it my own, and a little more snuggie for Nathan.  

He then picked the button colour he wanted on the flap on the side of the shoe.  What I like about the button is that I can adjust this as his foot grows.  These boots are a little large right now, so the button is on a little farther back than I thought it would be, but as his foot grows I can move the button for him.

Well, I hope you like my "non paper craft" post today:)  I wanted to share with you what I've been up to!  I've been having fun creating handmade gifts and treasures for friends and family!  I hope you have a FABULOUS day today!  

Elf Box

Happy Saturday to you!  I hope your day is off to a great start!  I can't wait, we have another family Christmas today....we're hosting my family here today!!!  YAY!  

• turkey in the oven - check
• stuffing made - check
• dessert made - check
• cookie trays ready - check
• beans cut - check
• sprouts ready - check

We are in good shape.....I won't share the list of still yet to complete though:)  Actually we're in great shape!

Today's project is very similar to the elf utensil holders (that will be on my table today:) using the Pillow Box Die.  Here is a quick supply list:

• Old Olive - pillow box die
• Basic Black - 5 1/2 x 1, 3/4 x 3/4, itty bitty punch pack
• Shimmer Silver Paper - 1 1/4 x 1 1/4
• Real Red - scallop circle
• Whisper White - 1 3/8 inch circle
• DSP - I just cut it using the Big Shot die and it was about 1 1/4 inches tall

Hope you like it!  Enjoy your day!

Heather

Catch up Friday!

Happy Friday to you!  I don't know what your week has been like, but ours has been a whirlwind of activity!  Today is no different...can't wait....craft in NAthan's class, Emma's concert, craft in Mark's class and the first of many family Christmases!  WHOO HOOO!!!!

So, I know I "owe" you quite a few things....so today's post will be a little longer than usual:)  Yesterday's cheesy advent gift for Adam was "I'm glad that we are so "cheesy" together!" and I attached it to a bag of cheesies:)  Cute, eh?  It's funny as I didn't give Adam this until later in the evening and he thought I forgot:)  So he really is enjoying it and does care:)  What I lvoe is how quickly these all come together using MDS!!!!  Isn't it GREAT????

Next, the other day (just scroll back to check it out) I shared this little card box and matching cards with you!  I've had a lot of requests to share the dimensions.  I'll do my best (but no promises) to get a video, but in the meantime, here are the details on the box and cards:

The box dimensions are:

4 1/4 x 11 scored at 3 1/8, 3 7/8, 7, 7 3/4 then the end is scalloped

The other dimensions are 1/2 inch on both sides of the box

The card dimensions are:

3 x 6 scored at 3

card stock 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 (crumb cake)

then I used a piece of 2x2 DSP under the snowflake punch:)

And now I thought I'd share with you today's cheesy Advent gift for Adam....."I'm stuck on you" attached to a piece of gum.  Nothing too fancy about this tag...just a little festive.  Hope you like it!

Well, I must be on my way and packing up for a fun day of crafting!  Cant' wait!  I hope you have a GREAT day!

Hugs,

Heather

WOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!!!

Can you tell I'm excited!  I do have a crafty project to share today but I had to share this first!

Up to 80% off NEW CLEARANCE ITEMS starting today!!!!!

I am SO STINKIN excited!!!!  I will be placing an order TONIGHT at 6 pm if you would like in my FIRST of a few Clearance rack orders (if it's after 6 pm tonight, I'll be placing another order this weekend!)  I will expedite the order I place today so we have it in great time for Christmas!  These will make AMAZING stocking stuffers for the crafters in your life (or even you!)  There are Big Shot Dies, Punches, buttons, ribbons, new papers and so much more!!!  CHECK IT OUT and remember to email me before 6 pm tonight!

Have a great day!

Heather

Day 5 of Adam's Cheesy Advent

Here is today's cheesy gift for Adam.  He LOVES Reese Peanut Butter Cups WAY more than the Reeses Pieces, so although the tag would make more sense on the pieces, he got cups:)

Corny, I know!  HOpe you like it!

Have a great night!

Heather

Merry Christmas Box Set

Good Morning to you!  I hope you having a great week! I'm super excited to say I am DONE my Christmas cards!  WOW, that's a first...it's only mid December!!!!  Now, to actually mail them:)

Today's post is a quick one as I've gotta get the munchkins to the bus!  These were fun card sets I did with my downline at our christmas party and I've since made a whole whack of them....cute, festive, thoughtful and inexpensive...perfect for lots of people!!!

The cards are all 3x3 and I did 5 in the In Colours.  I will try and come back with dimensions this afternoon, but I wanted to make sure you had something pretty to look at this morning:)

Hugs,

Heather

Cheesy Advent for Adam - Day 4

Happy Tuesday to you!  I think today might just be one of my favourite lead up days to Christmas....it's the Kindergarten concert at school!  I LOVE LOVE LOVE this concert!  I went last year even when I didn't have a child in Kindergarten!  I can guarentee you that I will have a permanent smile on my face tomorrow, may shed a few tears and just be pushed over the edge into FULL ON Christmas spirit!  I can't wait!

Nathan was adorable about this concert.  He was asked to come to school in his Christmas best.  So, he went upstairs (on his own) and was trying on clothes that he thought may be his Christmas best.  I walked in on him wearing one of Cole's button down shirts, trying to figure out how a tie works and a pair of track pants.  Oh how I wish I had a camera!  So sweet!

Alrighty, I know you didn't come to hear me babble on and on about today's exciting day!  You came to see a crafty project!  Well, I'm not done editing my video for today, so I thought I'd start with the Advent gift for Adam.  This one I'm sure is no shocker, but I had to do one with "nuts".  So, today's cheesy advent is "I'm NUTS about you" with a bag of peanuts!  

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I may just see you again later (after the concert:)

Take care,

Heather

OH, how can I forget...don't forget to check out today's downloads!  It's MDS Download Tuesday:)