Throw Back Thursday - Hershey Nugget Snoman

Hey there friends! I had a FUN workshop yesterday...such a GREAT group of ladies! They are so forgiving and kind! First, I forgot my black pieces of cardstock for one of the layers on a card...then I had a FULL BLOWN HOT FLASH! They forgive my mess ups...laugh with me as sweat drips from my brow...and they make teaching my classes FUN!! LOVE YOU LADIES!!

Well..it's my first Throwback Thursday and I've chosen a snowman project!! Not my Curvy Keepsake snowman that I had so many requests for that I made my first of only two tutorials (hopefully, as I get more organized, I'll add more). One of the gals at my class yesterday said to me...remember that snowman with the nuggets that you made...I want to learn how to make that again...SOOOO, in honor of Linda...here is my Throwback Thursday!!!

Last year my daughter and I made THIRTY of these to give to her classmates for Christmas! It was such a FUN project to do with her and all the kids LOVED it!

This was created with the Snow Place stamp set and the Snow Friends framelits from 2015's Holiday catalog, address labels, and Hershey Nuggets! You'll also need some glimmer and bling!  

Here are the measurements to create the box. Once you have it all put together, stamp your images on the center of your address labels (stamp while they are still on the sheet...so much easier...ask me how I know!!) and then wrap them around the Hershey Nuggets. Decorate however you'd like your snowman to look...a top hat, a beanie...your creativity is the limit! 

This is how my daughter and I packaged them last year. We had to cut our cellophane bags to fit. This years 2" X 8" cellophane bags are the PERFECT bag to wrap them in!  Tie them with a bow...staple them with a tag...again, your creativity is the limit! 



If you don't have this stamp set, you can draw the face on and use REAL buttons...that would be SO CUTE!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Have a WONDERFUL day!  I hope you find time to get out there and create during this BUSY time of year! 

~Today's Thought~

Cable Knit Beanie and Treat Box

Hello friends! Well...I'm headed down the mountain for my workshop today, but before I leave, I wanted to share one of the projects we will be making!

A gal in the class sent me a pin from Pinterest of a really cute beanie card...I wanted to incorporate it into my class, but wanted it to be my own too.  So here it is!  I cut an oval using the Layering Ovals framelits  and cut the bottom off to create the beanie shape.  Next, I ran it through my Big Shot using the Cable Knit embossing folder.  I added a back (I'm going to show you how in one of my first videos) to make it a small card.  I used Red Glimmer paper and the Holly Berry punch for the bow on top and I tied a Mini Jingle Bell around the bow using Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine.  The bottom is trimmed with Whisper White Mini Pompom trim. 

The cute Clear Tiny Treat Box is filled with Peppermint Kisses and tied with Real Red 3/4" Stitched Edge Ribbon.  A perfect combination!

Here is my inspiration!  Thanks Sandy for sending it to me!!! Isn't it cute?!?!


Well that's it for today!  I'll be back tomorrow with my first Throwback Thursday.  Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you have a TERRIFIC day!

 

~Today's Thought~

 

 

Teach Me Tuesdays!!!

Hi everyone! I'm getting ready to start my TEACHING videos for TEACH ME TUESDAYS on my blog!  I'll be starting these videos mid January! I would love to have comments from you on what you might like to see...so put on your thinkin' caps and comment below or email me!  

  Teach Me Tuesday

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you'll share what you are interested in learning, or what you've ALWAYS wanted to try, but didn't know where to start...I sure do look forward to hearing from you!

~Today's Thought~

"Make-It Monday" Jolly Friends

Good Morning and Happy Monday! I hope you had a FABULOUS weekend! Are you ready for Christmas....getting close? I don't even know whose coming to Christmas dinner! My PLAN...prepare for everyone to come and if they don't all make it, I'll have lots of leftovers! WORKS FOR ME!!

I've decided I'm going to get organized at my blogging...starting today!  So on Monday's, I'm gonna share a "Make-It Monday".  I also want to start making videos so my plan is to start a "Teach Me Tuesday" where I will have a video of a technique or a how to. That will be coming in January. I'm also going to incorporate a Throw-Back Thursday...to showcase some of my favorite, or more popular creations. I hope you like this idea...I think it will help me get my blogging done every week and you will have lots more ideas to inspire you! 

If you get my emails, you'll still get the "Make-It Monday" emailed to you along with any Stampin' Up! specials or specials of my own, that are going on that week...so be sure to sign up for my emails!  

"Make-It Monday": Jolly Friends card created with Stampin' Up! products
All images © 1990-2016 Stampin’ Up!® 

Image & page number of the full stamp set shown below the project instructions.

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Jolly Friends (P: 142112) & Snow Place (P: 139738)
• Inks: Archival Black (140931), Crumb Cake (126975), Versamark (102283)
• Paper: Basic Black (121045), Crumb Cake (120953), Sahara Sand (121043), Real Red (102482)
• Other: Star Framelits Dies (133723), Paper Snips (103579), Sponge Daubers (133773), Gold Metallic Thread (138401), Festive Embossing Folder (141471), Fast Fuse (129026), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements:

• Card Base in Basic Black: 4 ¼” x 11” and scored at 5 ½”
• Crumb Cake Mat: 3-5/8” x 4-7/8”
• Basic Black Mat: 3-5/16” x 4-9/16”
• Sahara Sand Mat: 3¼ x 4½

Instructions:

1. Stamp images onto a scrap of Crumb Cake cardstock using Black Archival Ink. Cut it out and sponge the edges using Crumb Cake ink and a sponge dauber. Set Aside.
2. Stamp the stars from Jolly Friends onto the Sahara Sand mat using Versamark ink. Then stamp the sentiment from Snow Place at the bottom in Archival Basic Black ink.
3. Using the Stars Framelits Dies cut a star out of Real Red Cardstock. Then emboss the star using the Festive Embossing Folder.
4. Using Fast Fuse adhere the Crumb Cake mat to the card base.
5. Using Fast Fuse adhere the Sahara Sand mat to the Basic Black mat.
6. Use Dimensionals to adhere the Basic Black/Sahara Sand piece on top of the Crumb Cake mat on the card base.
7. Put Dimensionals on the back of the Moose. Coil Gold Metallic thread around your fingers and place it on the star. Adhere the Moose onto the star using it to hold the Gold thread in place.
8. Adhere the Star/Moose to the card using Dimensionals.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a TERRIFIC DAY! Let me know what you think about the changes I'm making...even if you think it's a BAD idea! I need feedback!

~Today's Thought~

Occasions!!!

Oh my...it's been a week since I've blogged!  I've been so busy with my mom's stuff, doctors appointments, work, classes....I hope to be back at it on Monday!

Today...I wanted to get you excited though...my box came Wednesday night!!!

You are gonna LOVE this catalog!! 

Please contact me if you are not in one of my groups and I will send you one!!!

Enjoy your weekend!!

~Today's Thought~

Candy Cane Lane Gift Bag

Hello friends! I can't believe it's December already! This year has gone by WAY TO FAST and I only have two Christmas presents purchased (one I can't remember where I hid it because I got it two months ago...YIKES)! How's your December going???  Well...I've decided I'm NOT going to STRESS...I'm going to ENJOY!!!

Today I'm gonna share one last project from my November workshops.  I made this for a Facebook Hop in October, but forgot to share it on my blog and the Christmas version is so cute I had to share it!

To make this cute gift you'll need your FAVORITE designer paper. I chose Candy Can Lane from the Holiday Catalog. Cut a 3 1/2" x 12" piece of paper and score it at 5 1/4", 6 1/4" and 11 1/2". Cut a shape in the bottom half using framilts or a punch (I used the Layering Circles Framelits). Fold at the score lines. Fill 3" X 6" Gusseted Cellophane Bag (item 141704) with your gift or candy. I used Puff Peppermints to match the designer paper. Finally staple it into the designer paper so it shows through your opening.  I added some ribbon to the top and some Bakers Twine on the side with a Glimmer star that I cut using the Starlight Thinlit dies. 

These come together so quickly and are a FUN gift!  I hope you'll give this project a try! Post a photo in the comments if you do!!


Well....thanks BUNCHES for stopping by today! I hope you have a FANTASTIC weekend! I hope that our family gets to go Christmas tree hunting and I get to start decorating! 

Don't forget about the CLOSEOUT sales that are going on NOW! I need to go shopping too!

~Today's Thought~

Christmas Pines and Delicate Ornaments

Good morning everyone!  HAPPY DECEMBER 1st!!! Today's EXCITEMENT...YEAR-END CLOSEOUTS!!! Be sure to check these out...some items are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST ONLY!

Click here to view CLOSEOUTS!

I also have another workshop card that I would like to share with you today!

First I used the Christmas Pines stamp set to stamp the pine needles in Garden Green ink and sponged over them with Pear Pizzazz ink. I cut the ornament out of Real Red Glimmer Paper using the Delicate Ornaments Thinlits. I also cut the ornament top from Silver Foil paper and attached it with Multipurpose Glue.  I added a few Basic Rhinestones to finish it off.  The card base for this card is Soft Suede with the next layer being Real Red and then Whisper White...a GREAT color combo...give it a try with your favorite stamp set!

On the inside of the card I stamped some more pine needles down in the corner and added a few more Basic Rhinestones.  The sentiment is from the Forever Evergreen stamp set and I stamped it in Real Red ink. 

Well I hope I have inspired you just a bit today! 

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a FABULOUS day! 

Hope you find time to create!!!

~Today's Thought~