This card is fashioned after a swap I received at Regionals. There was no name on the back – but it is a cute card! I changed the ribbon and the ribbon placement but the rest is pretty much as it came to me. 
Supplies
Stamp sets – Serene Snowflakes, Hand Penned Holidays
card stock- Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler,Very Vanilla
Ink – Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler
Etc – Snowburst embossing folder, Cherry Cobbler seam binding, Scallop Trim punch
Did you have a nice Thanksgiving? We did! We went to see Wicked last night – it was so wonderful! We even got most of the Christmas decorations up. And now everyone is on their way back to their homes. I have eaten enough to keep me full until I see everyone again at Christmas! Enjoy! Hugs, Fran
Category: Holidays
A Case of a Case
I needed a masculine birthday card so I cased my own case! Actually I still had some pieces cut for this card and decided I could shake it up and make a birthday card. I used Bring on the Cake to suit the occasion – 
The flames of the candles are made with the Create a Cupcake punch.
I hope my US readers enjoy Thanksgiving and hope that everyone is having a wonderful week! I have family here from out of town and am already enjoying the time I get to spend with them. Hugs, Fran
Bird Punch Clips and Ornaments
I made a little ornament/decoration out of the Bird punch- similar to what I did with the Bat punch earlier. I put it on fishing string and made an ornament. 
I used 6 punches in Whisper White and then embossed a piece of Shimmery White with the Petals embossing folder and punched 2 more from that. On the second one I separated the wings with little pieces of Dimensionals.
You can’t really see the wings in this photo – it’s hard to photograph white on white. Then go over the bird with a Two Way Glue pen and add Dazzling Diamonds. Another idea is to put on of the birds on a clip and attach to a package – 
The box is covered at the bottom with Holly Berry Bouquet DSP and the top is brayered with Real Red ink, covered with Tombow Multipurpose glue and Dazzling Diamonds – lots of Dazzling Diamonds!
Have you seen the Online Extravaganza yet? Lots of deals – especially today! I’m shopping! Enjoy – Hugs, Fran
Snowman Tag
There’s a great tutorial on splitcoast for telescoping cards. I used it to create a telescoping snowman tag. Here he is closed –
And here he is open –
The bottom part is the scallop circle punch and the 1 3/8 circle punch.
The middle part is the 1 3/8 and 1 1/4 circle punch with 1/4 coal buttons.
The head is the 1 1/4 and 1 circle punches – with a word window punch hat brim and 1/4 circle punch eyes.
The nose and arms are free handed. Now all he needs is a string through his hat and present to sit on! Enjoy! Hugs, Fran
Traditional Tree
This is the same, traditional tree that I made in the assembly video. Since I didn’t have another bucket, I went on a search for another container. What I came across is a small, Christmas box that ended up being an exact match to Riding Hood Red! 
I added some Old Olive satin ribbon and a few tags from Tiny Tags on a Vintage Trinket pin.
I promise to show you something else tomorrow! I’m just having too much fun with these trees 
Enjoy! Hugs, Fran
Bling Tree
Here’s a totally different take on the Medallion Christmas Tree – bling! I made this one with the First Edition Designer Series paper and Champagne Glass glitter. (The cutting and assembly for this tree can be found here.) 
I applied the glitter with Tombow Multipurpose glue after the medallions were made – but before they were assembled. 
The star on top is an ornament. I just snipped the loop off the top and hot glued it down. The base is a hurricane candle holder tied with Whisper White organza ribbon. Tomorrow I’ll show you another “look!” Enjoy – Hugs, Fran
Sounding Case
I was out of town for a few days and was slightly shocked to find that there are places in this great country where there is no internet! I must be very spoiled. Time did not allow me to search for a restaurant or coffee shop – so I was out of luck! So here’s a card cased from the Holiday Mini that’s a bit late being shown – 
I used the Medallion background stamp instead of the Letter Press behind the main image. The rest is just like the mini!
Supplies
Stamp Sets – The Sounding Joy, Medallion
card stock – Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Pool Party
Ink – More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler, Versamark
Etc – Gold embossing powder, Cherry Cobbler seam binding, Boho Blossom punch, pearl, Scallop Border punch
Enjoy! Hugs, Fran
More Regional Projects
This is a project from the Louisville Regionals – and it probably seems a bit early. Made with the Petite Pocket die, the little book holds notes (or gift cards!) They used the stamp set You Are Loved from the Holiday Mini – I used Delightful Dozens and Best Friends Forever. 
Each pocket is cut slight smaller than the next. They are attached together with the ribbon. My goal for this weekend is to remake this in a Christmas theme – and keep this one for Valentine Day. Hope you’re having a great start to the weekend! Hugs, Fran
Sharing a Creation
I have some of the most talented friends! This is what my stampin buddy, Susan Harris, did with the set 25 & Counting and the Peek a Boo Frames Big Shot die – 
She hand painted this – each dog belongs to a friend of hers! It is truly amazing and I just had to share. Enjoy! Hugs, Fran
Contempo Cobbler
This card is one we did for my last Stamp a Stack. I cased the idea of the trees in the oval punch from someone – and I’m so sorry I can’t find the name (hate it when I do that! If it was you, let me know!) We did end up adding a Cherry Cobbler bow to this at the SAS – just not in the photo. 
Supplies
Stamp sets – Contempo Christmas
card stock – Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Old Olive DSP
Ink – Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Etc – Wide Oval punch, rhinestones
It’s a full day of stamping around here! Morning and evening card classes – the best! Hope you’re stamping today, too! Enjoy – Hugs, Fran