What have I been doing? Part 2

I've been putting my MDS journals to good use lately, in working on my class plans.  I cannot physically work a long time in my studio, so I work with pen and paper.  I've written down ideas of things I want to make for my Prairie Treasures booth, too.  So many ideas... so little time.  I cannot understand at all why some people get bored being at home.  I just won't have it!

I designed these journals using My Digital Studio and had them printed up for me.  I've used them a lot.  It's more fun to stay organized when you have cute journals:)

The bulk of my planning has gone into upcoming classes.  I can't wait to share some of my ideas with you!

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Guessing Game, Part 3

Today, we continue my little guessing game with another card that was inspired by a previous project of mine.  One look and I'm sure you can guess how I came to be inspired for this card design, too.  This card has a special feature to it and lots of gorgeous glimmer.

Did you guess?  This card design was inspired by my Winter Frost framed project, shown in the last photo today. 

... ready... set... open...  The special feature for this design is a card that is attached to the top flap and slides up when you open the flap.  There is room below the stamped message to write a note and sign the card.  Love it!

 ... and my previous card...

Did you guess yet?  My design inspiration came from the lower left square.  Even when you design something yourself, it can still guide your design inspiration for future projects.  Fun, right?!

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come back soon for more design inspiration.

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A Mini Album for Christmas

I often have friends telling me that they wanted to make a scrapbook for a Christmas gift but ran out of time.  I may have just the solution for you.  Today, I'll share the mini album that we'll be making at my next Scraps and Prayers class.  This could be used for a Christmas gift, a brag album, or adapted for a birthday or other special occasion... even a special vacation trip.

This album has a Cherry Cobbler cover with a beautiful 3-D snowflake on it.  The pages are made with several of our Tag A Bag gift bags and more Cherry Cobbler CS.  It's fun and easy to make and has pockets for additional photos or journaling.  It ties shut with some of our Chevron Ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by.  Don't forget to sign up for my next classes and my Christmas Open House.  I have a lot of stamping fun waiting for you!

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Winter Frost Snowflakes... a Closer Look

Let it snow... anytime... if the flakes look like our Festive Flurry snowflakes.  I decided to make my snowflakes double-sided, so I'd never have to worry if they turned around while hanging from their beautiful silver ribbons.  I used shades of blue, soft gray and silver, with a tiny touch of bling.  I wanted them to coordinate with the Winter wreath and the 'Joy' banner I made previously.  I love how they turned out and plan to make a lot more of them.  We'll be making one at my Christmas Retreat.  Scroll down to see alternate dates beyond this weekend.

I took this shot to try to show how dimensional they are, but it's still a little difficult to see.  The silver ribbon is sandwiched between the 2 snowflakes that are attached back to back.

Up next for November AND December:

ALTERNATE CHRISTMAS RETREAT DATES ---

                    --- CONTACT ME TO SET UP A SCHEDULE:
Christmas Retreat / $45. fee includes all materials you'll need to complete all your wonderful projects. / Includes snacks.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24  (2:00...)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29  (TBA)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30  (10:00...)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1  (2:00...)

Saturday, November 23:
3-card class at Forsyth Library / 10:00-11:30 / Call 217-877-8174 to sign up.
We'll be making 3 pretty cards for the holidays.  Think snow, snowflakes, and snowmen:)

Sunday, November 24:

Stamp A Stack for Christmas / 3:00...

There will be 5 designs / ALL NEW CARD DESIGNS.  

Choose how many of each you wish to make and pay your fee to register by Nov. 23.

Make   5 cards for $15. / 1 of each design

Make 10 cards for $25. / 2 of each design

Make 15 cards for $30. / 3 of each design

Make 20 cards for $35. / 4 of each design

Make 25 cards for $40. / 5 of each design

Monday, November 25:

Friends and Family Night at the Wildflour / 5:00-8:00

Special sale at my Prairie Treasures booth!!!

Monday, December 1:
Seriously Christmas / 6:00-9:00 / $45.
We'll be making a great variety of projects for Christmas. 

Friday, December 6:
Friday Night Cards / 6:00-9:00 / 5 cards for $15.
We'll be making all Christmas cards.
Get a friend to sign up and you both get to make the bonus card. 

Sunday, December 8:
My annual Christmas Open House / Customer Appreciation Event / 2:00-5:00
Come by and share in some Christmas cheer with us.  Get a friend to sign up, too!!!
Refreshments / Displays / Christmas Boutique / Special Ordering Promotion / Make and Takes / Fun, fun, fun!!!  This is a no fee event, but you need to RSVP by December 7 to attend.

Monday, December 9:
Scraps and Prayers / 6:00-8:00
We'll be making an adorable little Christmas album. 

Thanks for stopping by.  Be sure to mark your calendars for the classes you'd like to attend.  

Winter Frost Cards... a Closer Look

Let's take a closer look at my Winter Frost card set.  We'll be making these at my Christmas Retreat.  Scroll down to see optional dates to attend.  I made a box for them, using our new Punch Board.  I just love it when you can find multiple uses for a tool.

The box holds all 4 cards AND their coordinating envelopes.  I've used our Winter Frost DSP and a multitude of stamps, punches and embossing folders.  Our new Festive Flurry stamp set and coordinating framelits work perfectly for the embellishment on the box.  I needed to start with a 9" square for the box, so I used our Smoky Slate CS and did all the scoring and punching with our Punch Board.  In the class, I'll share how to make the hexagon border around the stamped and punched hexagon shape.

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Snowflake Frame

I love making most anything with snowflakes.  They are pretty much instant art.  I found this wonderful frame on sale and knew immediately that it would become a home for a beautiful snowflake project.

My color story:
-Bermuda Bay
-Pool Party (ribbon)
-Smoky Slate

I didn't realize it until I started the project that this is one of those frame where the backing is partially attached and the glass does not come out at all.  I was going to attach the snowflake directly to the Smoky Slate CS.  I changed my plan and attached it directly to the glass.  The Frosted Finishes snowflake is the perfect touch to finish off the center of the snowflake.  I think it turned out pretty well.  The only difficult part was trying to get a photo of it with the wind blowing the ribbon.

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