National Bathtub Day

Amazing Birthday, Cards, Challenges, Framelit Dies, My Digital Studio
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Amazing Birthday 03

Just in case you’re celebrating National Bathtub Day tomorrow, I thought I’d share a card!  The challenge is to make a card for “another” holiday in December – and I chose this one.  Using the Bokeh technique, I created a bubbly background with Island Indigo, Marina Mist and Pool Party inks.  The sentiment is from Amazing Birthday.  To make the bubbles on the tag, I used my Stampin Mist and Dazzling Details bottles as stamps.  Then, since it was out, I added Dazzling Details to some of the bubbles.

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The inside sentiment was created in My Digital Studio.  To play along with the Creative Crew, upload your own “holiday” card using the keyword CCREW1214HF CreativeCrew SUO.  To see all the projects for this month, head over to the Splicoast Creative Crew Gallery.  Hugs, Fran

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Christmas Through the Window

Cards, Challenges, Christmas, Framelit Dies, Holiday Mini, Ornamental Pine, Uncategorized
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Ornamental Pine 05 05 front

 

Another challenge card for the December Creative Crew on Splitcoast!  This challenge was to create a window on your card.  I used the Window Frames Collection Framelits – perfect!  The card size is a 5 x 5 and has Ornamental Pines stamped behind it.

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The candle on the front was hand cut and the flame is from the Bird punch.  I “dripped” Dazzling Diamonds down the side of the candle.

Ornamental Pine 05

The garland under the candle is made with he branch in the Bird punch – just like the flame.  Tie a bow with the Cherry Cobbler seam binding and you have a pretty window card. Play along by using the keyword CCREW1214CF, CreativeCrew, SUO.  Hugs, Fran

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Project Life Ornaments

Challenges, Christmas, Holiday Mini, Project Life
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Project Life Ornament

One of the December Creative Crew challenges on Splitcoast is to use Project Life in any kind of project.  I used the Hello December Accessory Pack, the wooden embellishments to be exact, and created some ornaments or package tie ons.  The first one used the “joy” embellishment.  I painted it white, sprayed it with adhesive and rolled it in Dazzling Diamonds.  When that was dry I attached a fishing line down the middle of the “O” and added a snowflake from the Frosted Sequins with a rhinestone in the center.  Hang it from some Lost Lagoon ribbon with a jingle bell tied to the ribbon with silver ribbon.

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I also made one with “Noel.”  Hope you’ll play along with Creative Crew this month.  Use the keyword CCREW1214SF, CreativeCrew, SUO or SUM.  Hugs, Fran

Deck the Paws

Big Shot Star Framelits, Cards, Challenges, Christmas, Festival of Trees, Holiday Mini, Hot Diggity Dog, My Digital Studio
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The Creative Crew challenges on Splitcoast this month start with using non-traditional colors on a Christmas card.  I used Melon Mambo, Black and Tempting Turquoise – that’s non-traditional!  These pups from Hot Diggity Dog have just spotted the perfect tree!  The sentiment was done in My Digital Studio2.  Play along using the keyword CCREW1214DF, CreativeCrew, SUO

Tree Punch Tag

Christmas, Holiday Mini, Scalloped Tag Topper
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Tree Punch 01

This little tag is based on a card I saw on Pinterest.  I used the Tree Punch on a piece of Under the Tree DSP.   Create a 2 x 4 1/2 tag and punch it with one of the tag topper punches. On the tag piece underneath, I wrapped pieces of white satin ribbon and added pearls colored with Cherry Cobbler Blendabilities.  Top with a star and tie a piece of Cherry Cobbler seam binding and you’re good to go.

Don’t forget that the Holiday Extravaganza Doorbusters start today!  Check out the list here – Online_Extravaganza_Products_US  Hugs, Fran

It All Starts Tomorrow

Online Extravaganza, Sneak Peek
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It’s an Online Extravaganza!  Starting Monday, November 24th through December 2nd, Stampin Up is offering some great deals on select products and bundles!  Some are doorbuster – so get online early to place your orders!
Plus you can join my team starting Monday and get 5 % cash back on your December sales!   Plus, you get a 25 percent discount on the Starter Kit with all the same great products included!  Interested?  Let me know!

Boxes and Bows

Big Shot Rosette Die, box, Christmas, Holiday Mini
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Box Punch Board 01

Today is my Bags and Boxes class and here’s one of the projects we’re making.  This box is made with the Box Punch Board using the Under the Tree Designer Series paper. The “bow” is a rosette made with the Rosette die and the snowflake on top was die cut from a coaster using a retired snowflake die.

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It’s almost time to think about packing!  Hugs, Fran

Thanksgiving Table

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Holiday Invitation 01

This sample was shown on a demo site – and I changed it up a bit to fit my Thanksgiving table.  The end size of the place card is 4 x 4 and I’ll add names to them next week.  I’ve made then to stand up  and hold a cello bag with treats (do we need treats after Thanksgiving?)

Holiday Invitation 01 side

 

So here’s how to make your own!  Start with a 4 x 10 1/2 piece of Early Espresso and score at 4, 4 1/2, 5 and 9.  Fold according to the photo.  Stamp a 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 piece of Crumb Cake with the Hardwood Background stamp in Early Espresso and adhere to the front.  Die cut a leaf from the Autumn Accent die in Cherry Cobbler and sponge the edges with Early Espresso.  Use the Holiday Invitation stamp set and stamp the leaf in Early Espresso.  Stamp Give Thanks on a 1/2 x 3 1/2 piece of Very Vanilla and sponge the edges with Crumb Cake.  Mount the pieces onto the flap and add some twine or ribbon. Your guests will be impressed!  Hugs, Fran