CELEBRATE 2012!!!

Happy New Year to all my blog readers! It has been such a blessing to have so many wonderful readers visit my blog and leave comments of support and encouragement. And I have met many new friends who continually add such joy to my life. Thank you all!!

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I used the current WM sketch challenge to make my card. Another plus this year has been joining in these weekly challenges! There is so much fabulous inspiration from the Mischief Makers and others who join in on each challenge. This week's sketch from Claire uses a star:

And here's a link to view all the other entries. There's still time to join the fun! I used the star from WM's Seasons of Love, stamped it with Amuse slate ink and covered with glitter. IRL it is SO bright and sparkly! The penquin is from PTI's Tiny Treats-Christmas. The paper in the background is actually black and white (Black and White Basics-PTI). I colored all the dots red! The only bling is a single large rhinestone. I wanted to keep it simple.

Enjoy your weekend and stay safe! Wishing you all the very best in 2012!

HUGS,

Sharron

A Year in Review

Hi all--hope everyone had a fantastic holiday! And are you now ready for the end of the year celebrations? I was inspired by Terry when I visited her blog and decided to participate in Karin's A Year In Review blog hop. I did one last year and really enjoyed taking time to review my blog entries and to revisit some successes--and some failures--before venturing in the new year. A huge thanks to Karin for getting this started. 

I reviewed posts for each month of 2011 and picked one from each month that was a favorite, or one that was most memorable! There were several months with very few posts. Resolution for 2012--try to be more consistent and post more often! If you wish, you can click on the month to connect to my original post. Thanks so much for stopping by. I would love to see your favorites too so be sure to visit Karin's blog so you can join in the fun!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year's weekend!
Sharron

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Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #77

This looks like one of those sketches that I could use again and again! Today I wanted to use it for bookmarks. I like to make tags, especially for the grandkids presents and thought a tag/bookmark combo would be perfect. They could end up having a useful purpose and not just a tag! Actually this would be a fun addition to other cards in the future--coordinated bookmarks for birthdays and other special occasions!! I used a combination of patterned papers and embossing, being sure to end up with at least two layers for durability. Since they are in fact tags too--see last photo for how I incorporated names.

Love this tree paper--lots of fun colors to work with so I'm sure I will use it again. The embossing is Plaid--one of my favorites!

This is for our four-year old granddaughter so candy canes work great. I wasn't sure what to put in the circle and then decided on the candy and yummmmy sentiment!

And I couldn't leave out something made with Nordic Winter!!!

Here is the tag on the back. They can be left on or removed after Christmas. I used Tiny Tags dies from Papertrey. It is so handy to keep a bunch of them cut out and ready to use.

Well, still lots to do. We are having an early Christmas this weekend and going to see the granddaughters' Christmas programs. I will post the Supply List this evening.

Hugs,

Sharron

Supplies

Card 1--Stamps: A Cottage Christmas (WMS)

Cardstock: Simply Chartreuse, Pure Poppy, Spring Rain, Vintage Cream (PTI)

Patterned Paper: Be Merry Trim the Tree (My Mind's Eye)

Additional: Half and Half Dies (PTI); Plaid Embossing Folder (Sizzix); Limitless Layers 1 3/4" Dies (PTI); Copics; Divine Twine; Eyelet (American Crafts); Amuse Ink

Card 2--Stamps: Candy Jar Christmas Fillers (WMS)

Cardstock: Aqua Mist, Ocean Tides, Stamper's Select White (PTI)

Patterned Paper: I Believe Thin Stripes (My Mind's Eye)

Additional: Half and Half Dies (PTI); Circles Embossing Folder (Sizzix); Circle Punches (1 1/4", 1 1/2"); Inks (Amuse, Memento); Divine Twine, Eyelet (American Crafts); Copics

Card 3--Stamps: Nordic Winter (WMS)

Cardstock: Pure Poppy, Stamper's Select White (PTI); Blue-source unknown

Additional: Half and Half Dies (PTI); Limitless Layers 1 3/4" Dies (PTI); Divine Twine, Eyelet (American Crafts); Ink (Memento); Silver Detail Embossing Powder (Ranger)

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #76

Wow, another marvelous sketch for this week's WMSC from the super talented Claire!

I found this ribbon at Michael's when they were having a huge holiday ribbon sale. It reminded me of none other than the FABULOUS Nordic Winter set--which I am so tempted to use on everything I make!! The ribbon is however printed on one side only so the pattern is lost on a tied bow (or at least one I would tie!)--hence this version. I also ended up flipping the sketch. I tried it the other way but liked the deer image better this way. And lastly, I love Nordic images with plaid!

So how are you doing with your holiday plans? Thankfully I have everything ready to mailed. Well, almost ready--I have everything purchased but not completed wrapped! But I'm making progress. My plan is to have everything done by next Monday so I can then concentrate on making cookies and getting cards mailed.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

And as always, thanks so much for dropping by,

Smiles.......

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Nordic Winter,  Candy Jar Christmas Fillers (WMS)

Cardstock: Pinefeather, Stamper's Select White (PTI)

Patterned Paper: Christmas Time (Paper Pizazz)

Additional: Ribbon (Michael's); Bells from Stash; EK Success Scalloped Scallop Border Punch; Tag Sale #3 Die (PTI); Cottage Ivy and Rhubarb Stalk Ink (Memento)

Playing With WM Little Box Labels!!!

Hi all, I have been MIA a bit for the past week or so. Just trying to make some headway with Christmas gifts that need to be mailed. Much of our family lives out of town so we have a significant amount of mailing to do. I started on some tags for last week's WMSC. We never use name tags and so I thought tags using the sketch would be okay. However, when Claire posted the details on the tag contest, I decided to wait and use them now.

I like to have two types of tags--the ones that can be tied on a gift and also ones that are mini cards where I have more room to write a note. They need to be quick to make with simple designs so I chose Little Box Labels and Spellbinders Labels Five to do some easy cutting and stamping. Be sure to check Claire's post here to see how she used this set. I love her version using Festive Foliage. There are just endless possibilities!!

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For such little creations I had SO many supplies out---you should have seen the mess! I kept getting out more and more sets to try different images--fun but messy! These used sentiments from Christmas Cottage. A complete list of supplies is below.

Here's a photo of the backs. It helps to stamp "To" and "From" or a short message. I also left enough twine on the end, after tying bows, to be able to tie these on a package.

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Here are the mini cards (approximately 4" x 3 /12"). One of the cool things about this label stamp is that you can flip it so the circle is at the bottom or at the top. And there are lots of options of images that fit inside too!

Happy Holiday Preparations to All........

Smiles,

Sharron

Supplies

HANGING TAGS

Stamps: Little Box Labels, Cottage Christmas, Candy Jar Christmas Fillers (WMS); Tiny Treats-Christmas, Love Lives Here-Holiday (PTI)

Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Ocean Tides (PTI)

Additional: Ribbon (PTI Pure Poppy Satin, American Crafts Green); Twines from Divine Twine and The Twinery; Glitter (Stampin' Up); Copics; Dew Drops: Inks (A*Muse and Memento); 1" and 1 1/4" Circle Punches

MINI CARDS

Stamps: Little Box Labels, Twas the Night Before Christmas, Candy Jar Christmas Fillers (WMS)

Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Pure Poppy (PTI)

Patterned Paper: Stripe (A*Muse); Gingham (S-E-I Silver Valley)

Additional: Inks (A*Muse and Memento); Glitter (Stampin' Up); Dew Drops