Simon Says... PARTYYYYY!!!!!

This weeks challenge at Simon Says Stamp is to show us your PARTY!!!!!! Tis the season...so let's bring it on!!!!!! I made a whole party set for you to see!!! I used 2 Magnolia stamps I've had forever & never inked up (I know, it's a tragedy!!!). I made a card & 2 wine bottle tags as a gift for friends!

Here is the card:



And the wine bottle tags:

Head over to the challenge blog to see what the other Design Team members have created for you!!! I hope you will join us this week!!!!! Also, with great sadness, the SSS dt is saying good-bye to Anna, who is leaving us. It has been a pleasure and an honour to work with such an amazing, talented person!! We will miss you Anna!!! Come back & visit!!!

And, before you leave me, you have found the HIDDEN SSS blog candy this week!!!!! One lucky winner who comments on this post will win a jar of Baby Pink Flower Soft!!!!! Good luck!!!!

This week you have an extra week to join this challenge as the DT is taking a week off to spend with our family & friends!! So, you have until Jan. 6 to play with this challenge!! Have fun!!!!

Chris

Easel calendar

I cannot for the life of me remember if I posted this calendar or not...if I did, bear with me & SORRY! If I didn't.....you're in for a treat!!! I bought this easel jewel case calendar kit at a small LSS 2 summers ago & it sat in my tub of "things to alter" until Oct. Crazy eh? I finally decided to make it & sell it at my first craft sale way back in Nov. It sold really quickly - I only wish I had bought more!!! I only know it is from Pine Cone Press & not even sure which store I got it from!!! Boo hooooo!!!! Anyway, here it is:

Front view



Side view

First 4 months decorated

Next 4 months decorated
Last 4 months decorated

It is a neat idea, and I'm sure it could be made with CD jewel cases - if anyone knows how, let me know!!! I might give it a try one day when I have some time!!!

Thanks for popping by! Have a GREAT week!!!!!
Chris

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - Photo Inspiration!

This weeks challenge at Incy Wincy Designs challenge blog is a PHOTO for you - for inspiration!!! HERE is the photo we would like you to take some inspiration from.

It can be the colours, the swirls, the circles, the marbles, whatever inspires you to create!!!

Here is a bookmark I made using some of the colours from the marbles. This is Chelsea & you can get her at the Incy Wincy Shop!!

Head over to the blog to see what the other DT members have to inspire you with!!!!! The prize this week is donated by YOURS TRULY!!!! So, head over there, get creating and enter to win some RUB ONS and a baggie of CHARMS!!! I might even throw in some extra things JUST because it is Christmas!!!! This will also be the last challenge until Jan. 4 - we are taking a little break so we can all spend time with our family and friends!!! So that means this contest will run until Jan. 3 - you have an extra week to complete this challenge so NO EXCUSES now!!!!

Thanks for stopping by - have a great week!!!!
Chris

Corrosive Challenge - BLING it on!!!!

This weeks challenge at The Corrosive Challenge Blog is BLING IT ON!!!!! So, I made a sparkly Christmas ball card. I cut the circles with a Creative Memories circle cutter thingy that I borrowed from a friend - I think it is 6 inches in diameter. I attached them at the top with the little hook circle, added a ribbon, a button and some gold thread. The DP is some retired SU Holiday paper I had in my Christmas bin! The sentiment is from a Papertrey Ink set.

Head on over to the blog to check out the other DT's projects & to see what the prize is this week!!! Janet always has something great up her sleeve!!!! Thanks for stopping by!!! Have a great week!!!
Chris

Some news!!!!

Hey everyone!! I was going to wait to share my news with you but I just can't hold it in!!! LOL I'm terrible with secrets!!! LOL I DO keep them, it just KILLS me though!!!LOL

I was asked by Penny to be on her Design Team for CREATIONS BY PENNY! I, of course said YES!!!! Her designs are so cute!!!! Penny has been a follower of my blog for awhile & I never realized she had her own line of digi stamps....SO glad I found them!!!! I have printed off a whole bunch & am going to get started colouring them up for you to see!!!! So stay tuned!!! Or head to her store & check em out for yourself! She has lots of freebies to get you going too!!!!

Happy Saturday!!!!

Chris

Hanglar & Stanglar.....such cuties!!!!

This is an accordion mini purse - inside of it are packets of Apple cider.

A birthday card - needed to make some "guy" cards to have on hand!!

Nothing fancy today......been really tired and really cold...winter has set in early here and it has been realllyyy cold!!!! UGH!!!! Stay warm & if you are somewhere HOT, please send some sunny days this way!!!! I have 3 1/2 days of work left until Christmas vacation - can't wait!!!!!

Chris

Fabulous Friday Freebie #21

The winner or Berry Tilda & the Bitty Bag of Prima Flowers is.......... MARY LOU!!!

Congratulations Mary Lou! Please email me your mailing address & we will get those out to you soon!!! THANKS to all who played along!!!!

This week the theme of the prizes is BROWN!!!!! I LOVE BROWN with all colours......it makes such pretty colour combinations!!! So, one lucky person will win a bottle of Caramel Latte Fun Flock, "Sepia" Archival Ink pad, a pack of Bo Bunny Bodacious Brads in Chocolate Brown, a spool of Heidi Swapp ribbon in ROOTBEER FLOAT, AND a clear Inkadinkadoo stamp set called COOKIES OF LIFE...all valued at over $15!!!!! WOW!!!!!!

ribbon fun flock

stamp set

brads ink pad

This will be the LAST Fabulous Friday Freebie for the year! We will resume the Freebies in January!! Thanks for playing along !!!!!

Have a SUPER holiday - stay safe and warm!!! BUT please come back and visit my blog - I will still be here!!!!!

Chris

Stamping Sisters in Christ Guest Designer spot

I was asked to represent Simon Says Stamp for another challenge at the Stamping Sisters in Christ challenge blog and again, I am HONOURED to! This time of year makes me thankful for what I have and count my blessings. One thing I am very blessed with is to be a part of the Simon Says Stamp family. Their kindness & generosity fills my heart!!!! Simon Says is sponsoring their challenges once a month, so if you want to win some GREAT prizes head on over to the blog to check it out!!!!

The scripture this week is from Matthew 6:21, which reads "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Kristine gives a really great reflection on the entire scripture reading about storing up our treasures in heaven. You should go check it out!!!!

Sooooo, the CHALLENGE this week set by Kristine, is to use crafty "treasures" on your card or other project... in other words, BLING IT UP! (ie. bling = gems, pearls, dazzling diamonds, charms, etc.) I have used rhinestones, a charm, shimmery ribbon, silver cord, and a whole lotta stickles!!!! I hope it is "BLINGY" enough!!! LOL This House Mouse stamp can be purchased at Simon Says Stamp, as are the Nestabilities, the rhinestones, the stickles, and the charms.

Thanks for stopping by!!! I hope you have a great weekend!!! Only 1 more week until Christmas!!!!
Chris

Simon Says.....Merry Christmas!!!

The more I look at this card, the less I like it!!! Not sure why, but I think it is that big flower in the top corner...it seems to be taking away from the cute mice!!! GRRR!!!! I wish I could have a "redo"...LOL

Anyway, the challenge this week at Simon Says Stamp challenge blog is "MERRY CHRISTMAS" - so very fitting as the big day draws nearer!!!! As always, there is a $25 shopping spree up for grabs for one lucky entrant!!! It cuold be you!! So head over there, check out what the otehr DT members have for you, and get crafting!! ALSO, if you come back on Friday, you can have a chance to win my Friday Freebie prize!!! So, lots of chances to win!!! You really should check out the Simon Says Stamp group on PCP - I am running a 12 Days of Christmas contest...12 prizes, fun trivia, games, etc. PLUS a GRAND prize!!! All you have to do is be a member of the group......and know the answers of course (or know how to use Google!! LOL)

About the card:
Card base is from a box of premade card bases from Michael's
House Mouse stamp is from Simon Says Stamp
Poinsettia flower is from Simon Says Stamp (Prima Chrismas ball)
Snowflakes are from the dollar store
Sentiment is from an unknown stamp set I've had forever


Have a great week!!! I have only 5 1/2 days of work until we get Christmas break! I CANNOT wait!!!! Thanks for stopping by! See you on FRIDAY!!!! ;-)
Chris

Wine bottle tags.....

I made a whole bunch of wine bottle tags to sell at my last craft fair last weekend (which did NOT happen because of the weather!!!) Guess I will keep them for next year! LOL

Here are the 10 that I made:
image from Nikki at Graphix& Designs (digi)



image from Incy Wincy Designs (digi)



image from Victoria Case (digi)

unknown image (sent to me in an image swap)

Gorjuss Girls image

Gorjuss Girls image

image from Bee Crafty (digi)

image made from 1 mini snowflake stamped in different colours, red stickles for berries; "joy" sentiment unknown (was in my Christmas stamps without a company name on it)

image from Victoria Case (digi)

image from Victoria Case (digi)




That's it!!!! Thanks for looking!! HAVE a great day!!!!

Chris