Have an Ice Day!

I realize much of the country is experiencing some frigid temperatures, with more to come over the next few days, but that is not me.  One of the things I appreciate about Southwest New Mexico is the timid temperatures throughout each of the four seasons.  It was a high of 65 degrees today and absolutely beautiful outside.  I know...some of you are jealous, right? 

Using this Mojo Monday sketch, I created what I believe to be an ADORABLE circle card.  I was pretty pleased with the results and have not made a circle card in quite some time.  

I used the Frosted paper packet (from Close To My Heart), to include the zip strip (from the top of the sheets of paper) to create the horizontal accent, and incorporated some Blush Cardstock.  Three Pink Glitter Gems, some 3-D Foam Tape (love this stuff), and a Banners Dimensional Element later and here is what we have!  

Regardless of the temperatures, this stamp set is absolutely adorable.  I have used it several times to create cards over the last couple of months.  All but one of the images on this stamp set are good beyond the Christmas season.  I love stamp sets with versatility.

This stamp set, Warm Wintry Wishes, is only available through Hostess Rewards.  It is just $8 in Hostess Rewards Dollars.  This is the last month to get this exclusive stamp set.  Consider hosting a Party, Workshop or Online Gathering to get it in your hands.  If you have any questions on how this program works, please contact me.  (I have also opened up a Mystery Hostess Gathering on my website, entitled Papercrafting Month PROMO.  You can place an order this month and be entered in a drawing to win the Hostess Rewards - a minimum of $25 as long as the Gathering total reaches $150.)

This is a corporate-created card, using several images from this stamp set and our exclusive Cricut Artbooking cartridge.  Talk about CUTE!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and "have an ICE day"!

24 days until Christmas!

Can you believe Christmas 2013 is almost here?  I do not know about you but I can definitely measure how fast a year is going by judging the pace of the school year and this one...is going WAY FAST!

I am excited to post, on this first day of December, a fun Christmas card I made using a stamp set called "Wintry Wishes".  It is exclusive to Hostesses.  Isn't it cute?  I have grown to think penguins are adorable so was thrilled to get this stamp set and create with it.

I used our NEW Sparkle & Shine Paper Packet which is one of the products that was released through our Holidays from the Heart Gift Guide that was released in October.  You can still get your hands on it!  I will be sharing more artwork using this paper packet in my December newsletter and throughout the month.  It is perfect for your Christmas cards or layouts.  

I paper pieced the penguin's scarf and earmuffs.  If you do not know how to do that technique, I simply stamped the penguin image not only on the white cardstock, but also on Tulip cardstock and the striped B&T.  I cut out the respective pieces and glued it onto the full image.  Too fun, right?!

If you have followed me for long, you already know how much I love our Ribbon Trim and CTMH came out with a Red Ribbon Trim with these Christmas products.  WOOHOO!  I also put a Bitty Clear Sparkle on the center of the snowflakes and then used Silver Glitz Glitter Gel to bling up the outer parts of the snowflakes.

This card pattern came from one of our How-To Programs, Make It From Your Heart, Volume 2.  It is well worth the $7.95.

Here is a card made by the CTMH Art Department that also showcases this stamp set.

If you would like to get your hands on this stamp set or one of our other exclusive hostess sets, you simply have to have Gathering sales that total just $150.  See if a few of your friends need some products and you can earn a minimum of $25 in FREE products with just $150 party total.  You can also enter to win $25 in hostess credit by placing an order through my website.

In honor of Cyber Monday, I am offering a Cyber Special through the end of the day (MST), Saturday, December 7th. View my blog tomorrow (Monday, December 2nd) for complete details.  Click HERE to place your order through the link located on the bottom right of my webpage titled, "Cyber Week".  If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Have fun preparing for Christmas and stay warm!