The Stockings Were Hung in My Studio With Care ... and Some Tips On Creating Your Own

The stockings were hung in my studio with care ... in hopes that my customers would soon be there ..... to see and enjoy what I love to create and share.  Ok, I may be an artist but a poet ... not so much:)  I loved making my stockings this year ----- 31 stockings, in fact.  Warning:  If you decide to get these thinlits dies, they can be very addictive.  Just sayin' ... You have been warned.  We had a wonderful, wonderful time at my class last night and they were delighted with all the stockings.  Enjoy today's post .... and then ... go create something beautiful!  But wait!  There's more!  Be sure to check out my tips if you plan on making some stockings.  There's even a link to a video to help you.

Now, talk about a photo challenge!  As you can see, they're everywhere!

A closer view:

My curly-headed baby:)

Helpful tips:
- Some people use Tear and Tape Adhesive for this project.
- Some people use Fast Fuse Adhesive.
- I think both work well.  I used my Fast Fuse, simply because it was out and handy.
- The funny little 'slot' thinlit piece can be used to give more dimension to the jingle bell.
- Some people used it to cut an opening for their ribbon.  I just punched a hole for it.
- I found that the heavier DSP and the regular DSP both worked worked well for this project.
- The only thinlit that I needed to cut using my Precision Plate was the snowflake.
- Click here to see the latest Stampin' Up! video on making these fun stockings.

The 'banner' hangs behind the bar where I do the bulk of my stamping and paper crafting.  It's so much nicer to work in a happy and inspiring work space.

UP NEXT:
November 18 -- Christmas Retreat
     10:00-3:00 / $45.00 / 18 Cards: 6 Designs - 3 Cards Each
     Fee includes materials, light lunch, and a ton of fun. 
NOTE:
We are having a TON of conflicts come up with this date.  I may have to go to 'kits only' for this class.  I'm thinking that there is NO 'good date' in November for a big Saturday class.  I will have to rethink this for next year.  I only have a few kits remaining, so sign up fast to reserve yours.  In your kit, I'll have everything you need to create your 18 cards.  If you sign up for just the kit, I'll adjust your class fee (to remove lunch expense for you).

December 11 -- Scraps and Prayers Class:
     5:30-7:30 / $15.00 / Christmas Cards and Tags

- Thanks for stopping by my corner of the blogging world.

- Come back often for more creative inspiration.

- Let's create something beautiful today.

Who Knew There'd Be Curls!

I've lived with curly hair all my life.  And yes, that means going to high school on the bay of the Atlantic Ocean and having the sea mist add to the curl each day ... in the era of sleek, straight, puffy hair.  You learn to be tough!  I have learned to not 'anger the beast' and let it do its own thing.  Good morning, hair, what would YOU like to do today?  Well, once you let it do its own thing, life is sooooo much easier.  Imagine my delight when I realized I could curl our new Copper Ribbon?  Squeal!!!  Take a look.

How did I do the curling?  Simple.  I used the edge of my bone folder and slid it down the ribbon, just like you do with curling ribbon and a blade of your scissors.  It curls really easily.

I can't wait for my guests to see all the stocking I made when they come to my Open House/Christmas Party tomorrow.  I'm ready for a party!

If you live in the area, please RSVP that you're coming to the Open House/Christmas Party.  You'll have a ton of fun!!!

If you cannot attend the party, but would like to place an order to qualify for my special 'perks' you can do so, through my website, online.  Use this Hostess Code and you will be included in our order.  Your own order will be sent separate - directly to you!
HOSTESS CODE ---   9QEY2V9Q  

Some of what you can expect when you're here:
- Fall ideas and inspirations --- cards, decor and 3-D projects...  just a tiny taste.
- Christmas ideas and inspirations --- cards, decor, 3-D projects, and gift ideas...
- Refreshments, of course...
- Make and Take projects...
- A special gift for those placing orders of $25. or more...
- A special coupon for those placing orders of $25. or more...
     The coupon will be for a discount toward my 2017 Christmas Retreat Class!!!
- My Christmas Boutique, where you can shop for gifts and stocking stuffers...
     Bill will be my cashier and I will help with the party.
- Prizes and/or coupons may be earned for participation in various activities...

Remaining classes / events for 2017:

November Classes / Events:
November 5 -- Open House Christmas Party / 2:00-5:00
November 13 -- Scraps and Prayers
     5:30-7:30 / $15.00 / Home Decor Project for Christmas
November 18 -- Christmas Retreat
     10:00-3:00 / $45.00 / 18 Cards: 6 Designs - 3 Cards Each
     Fee includes materials, light lunch, and a ton of fun. 

December 11 Scraps and Prayers Class:
     5:30-7:30 / $15.00 / Christmas Cards and Tags

- Thanks for stopping by my corner of the blogging world.

- Come back often for more creative inspiration.

- Let's create something beautiful today.

An Elegant Deer is Always Welcome

Today's card comes from a stamp set in the Christmas section of our Annual Catalog.  As soon as I saw him, I fell in love with this deer.  He is whimsical and elegant, all at the same time.  I've seen a lot of cards created that were similar to mine, because the deer just begs to live on an oval background piece, be embossed in gold (or silver) and live on the most gorgeous papers ever to come our way.   I kept my cards very simple, letting the deer and the DSP be the stars of the show.  I tried a little bow at the bottom of the oval, but liked it best without.  Simple elegance is always good:)

I still have two more cards to share with you that we'll be making at my Saturday Stampers class this week.  I finished them all and just love them.  Come back to see my super elegant Fall card and my spinner card ... for Christmas.  Like I keep saying, this is going to be one of my best classes.

Remaining classes / events for 2017:
October Classes:
October 21 -- Saturday Stampers
     1:00-4:00 / $20.00 / 2 Fall AND 4 Christmas

November Classes / Events:
November 5 -- Open House Christmas Party / 2:00-5:00
November 13 -- Scraps and Prayers
     5:30-7:30 / $15.00 / Home Decor Project for Christmas
November 18 -- Christmas Retreat
     10:00-3:00 / $45.00 / 18 Cards: 6 Designs - 3 Cards Each
     Fee includes materials, light lunch, and a ton of fun. 

December 11 Scraps and Prayers Class:
     5:30-7:30 / $15.00 / Christmas Cards and Tags

- Thanks for stopping by my corner of the blogging world.

- Come back often for more creative inspiration.

- Let's create something beautiful today.