DECEMBER 2016 BLOG HOP

Fun...BRIGHT...Cheerful!

That is what this image said to me!!!

I use Filigree Border to mimic the Rosette Border at the top.

Lots of star dies In Hawaiian Shores and Lovely Lady.

The new Wish Big die was the perfect sentiment for the color palette.

                                               

I used Lizzie's MIM technique to dry brush a soft background to avoid stark white.

I feel like I will be doing that, a lot!

Happy Holidays to everyone!

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan

Create Along With Us December 2016

Create a project utilizing inspiration you've seen during release week. Your project must use at least one Papertrey product.

How much fun was it to see our SWEET Dawn McVey back in action!!!

I missed her SO MUCH! We needed her color and spectacular florals back!

Mine is less of a literal interpretation than I usually do,

Much more impressionistic...

My Go-to when I want a spray is Garden Grace.

I LOVE that set. 

I needed to stamp the flowers separately because i used both Pure Poppy and Hawaiian Shores, so it is a bit harder to fill it in as evenly...for me anyway!

Dawns card is GORGEOUS!

Mine turned out pretty well!

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan

MAKE IT MONDAY #269: EMBOSSED + OUTLINED BACKGROUNDS

Create a project utilizing your take on the challenge. Your project must use at least one Papertrey product and an embossed + outlined background.

I do not own Copics. I do not color! These challenges that require use of a marker like a Copic are hard for me.

Most of my markers are old. I have a few Zigs but like my markers they are bright colors and are too dark for outlining!!!

So...

I finally found a light green one that worked with Simply Chartreuse...

I used The outline image from Floral Sketches...because I LOVE itso much!

I did sponge the top of the panel like Betsy did. 

It really doesn't show up in real life...It looks so much darker in the picture..

It is time to get busy making cards for the Church conference in February, so I used a sentiment that works for that.

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan

MAKE IT MONDAY #268: DOUBLE-LAYER TAGS

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Create a project utilizing your take on the challenge. Your project must use at least one Papertrey product and a double-layer tag.

How adorable are Dawn's tags?

First of all, how awesome is it to see her back in action?

We missed you sweet Dawn...

So I sound like a broken record...but I had another INSANE week!

I had my bible study small group at my house for lunch on Tuesday, and a card sale here on Friday.

I sold another $628!!!

I will donate $4000 for the year! That will dig 2 of the smaller wells!

Thank you Jesus for all of the VERY generous women who support my little mission!!!

Now, on to my last minute effort for a layered tag...

Lizzie's Basic and Window Cut tags seemed to be a no-brainier...

Could not have been quicker...I absolutely adore Dawn's Peaceful Pinecones...

It is a timeless image I never grow tired of!

Made a gorgeous tag!

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan

NOVEMBER 2016 BLOG HOP

Great picture...little time.

So not my best work...

I just ran out of time...

My sink clogged up after a lot of cooking yesterday and I can't get a hold of my plumber...

That's my excuse... Oh and we are dog sitting two rambunctious Labs...

Very cute...very busy!

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan

CREATE ALONG WITH US: NOVEMBER 2016

Create a project utilizing inspiration you've seen during release week. Your project must use at least one Papertrey product

I cannot wait to get Wrap it up die set for this very reason. I LOVE Betsy's letterbox!!!

ABSOLUTELY adorable!!!

The woman's conference at my church is coming up in February and Betsy's box inspired me to make a Valentines one to sell at that conference.

I used Pure Poppy and Stampers Select card stock.

I have these heart rhinestone stickers and the felt heart sticker in my stash,

I LOVE Big Basics dies: Love You.

It was a PERFECT choice for Valentines!

After I photographed the box, it made me wonder if  people give gift cards for Valentines...

I suppose I could make a few with the slot and gift card envelope...or just a place to write a note...

anyway, I took my cue from Betsy and didn't add the envelope!

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan

MAKE IT MONDAY #267: ASSEMBLY LINE CARD-MAKING

Create a project utilizing your take on the challenge. Your project must use at least one Papertrey product and assembly line cards.

This was a timely challenge.

One of my dear friends ordered a dozen Thanksgiving cards.

I played catch-up all week after spending so much time getting ready for my sale.

So I finally made it to my craft room today...

I absolutely adore Autumn Adornments Stamp Set.

I use it any chance I get.

So it was a perfect choice.

The felt leaves and acorns were from my stash...

Made making 12 cards MUCH faster.

A dozen cards...all done while watching the Chiefs squeak out a win!!!

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan

My Christmas Sale

I had my annual Christmas sale for my A Cup of Cold Water mission fund.

It was a raging success.

I sold just shy of $2200!!!

I am grateful and very humbled by the turnout and the amount invited guests purchased.

Here are some pictures...

The first few pictures are at my house lined up, stacked up on my dining room table...

All Through the House lighted boxes.

I think there are 57 of them

46 Post and Parcel boxes.

Each one includes an envelope and Gift Card holder

I made a dozen lighted snow globe jar toppers.

Gable boxes

For some reason out of order,,, a shot of a table FULL!!!

Gable boxes, Christmas Tree Change Up

LOTS of pillow boxes

Gift Card Folders

More fall pillow boxes

Favor It Star

Another view of my table

Decorated Gift Bags

LOTS of bottle tags

These pictures are at my friend Ann's BEAUTIFUL home!!!

These are mostly Birchbox or Target Beauty boxes.

I decorate them and sell them...LOTS of them

A shot of the displays...

Ann's dining table

Cards, cards, cards...

more...

Pillow boxes and Matchboxes

CARDS

I haven't taken pictures of what it left.

There is not a lot...

Thank you Ann for hosting the amazing event!

You helped provide MANY cups of cold water!!!

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan

MAKE IT MONDAY #265: LAYERED DRY BRUSHING

Create a project utilizing your take on the challenge. Your project must use at least one Papertrey product and layered dry brushing.

I have some old making  Memories paper paint. I think I bought it after watching Miss Ashley Cannon Newell make a card...YEARS ago,

So, that is what I used.

I didn't have a household paint brush handy, so I used my largest art brush.

I found it difficult to get as much paint off as Lizzie did.

I do like the results and it was pretty quick.

so, I made several panels.

I should get out all of the colors and make more panels.

Easier than stenciling...great texture.

I pulled a Diana K and made more than one card.

She is SUCH and overachiever!!!

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan