Paper Pumpkin Holiday Box

Ok....I don't know how many of you subscribe to the monthly Paper Pumpkin kit which usually comes in the cute signature orange Paper Pumpkin box?  Well, this month's kit will arrive in this adorable blue special holiday edition box.  Super cute right?!?  And for those of you who aren't familiar with Paper Pumpkin ....it is a monthly subscription service by Stampin’ Up!  Each box includes everything you need to make a stunning project that you'll love to show off and share with all your friends and family.  It's super fun because every month it's a surprise what you'll get inside your cute box with projects like cards, gift packaging, home décor, and more.  If you'd like more details please feel free to leave me a message and I'll gladly answer any questions you may have.

Seasons Greetings & Happy Holidays!

~ A Spooky Treat for YOU ~

Happy fall everyone!  The weather is finally changing from HOT California summer temperatures to well...not so hot!  I mean let's face it...most of California is warm pretty much all year round with a few exceptions but believe it or not we are finally hitting mid to upper 70's temperatures which is a welcoming change from the unbearable triple digits that we've been having.  Anyway...I made a couple Halloween tags for a swap that I was in this month and thought I'd share them with you.  I hope you like them.

Trick or Treat

.....another creation I had made for the Halloween tag swap that I participated in.

Say Hello to the Holidays!

You all have to see what's inside the new Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog...it's a MUST!!!  So much fun goodies and lots of definite eye-candy!  My favorite time of the year is fast approaching and I can't contain myself.  Please be sure to grab a copy and mark down what you want on your holiday wish list....I'll take one of everything please!  - LOL

Christmas Came Early This Year!

My preorder from the new upcoming Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog has arrived. Do you see anything that you like...what's your favorite?  My favorite is the Halloween stamps and the SUPER CUTE "Home Sweet Home" thinlits die set that has a coordinating stamp set.  Please check back later to see what I've created using these fun goodies.

Yummy Treat Box Surprise

Everybody loves a little chocolate treat once in a while right??  For today's creation I made a cute little slider box that fits 3 little chocolate treats inside.

Thinking of You

Today's card I created for my hubby.  I will be leaving on vacation without him so I wanted to leave a little card behind for him to find on the bed that will let him know that I am thinking of him and that he will be missed while I'm away.  I know the pink background cardstock isn't your typical "manly" color to use but I grunged it up a bit with a splatter mark stamp.  That made it dirty and more masculine right???  -LOL

Totally Grateful

Today I tried stepping out of my comfort zone by using more than 1 or 2 stamp images on one card.  I like the look when I see others doing stamped layered images on card fronts but I would usually stick to the basics when creating my own.  Anyway, in this particular card I used 4 different stamp images and I was quite pleased with the way it came out.

You're a True Friend

  Ok...I have a secret confession to make....shhhh!  Don't tell anyone!  Here goes....
I have over 100+ Stampin' Up! stamp sets and probably 75% of those are in pristine condition that have NEVER been inked on....NOT even used once!  I am a definite collector!  I have envisioned what glorious creations I would make if I had this or that stamp set.  Once I receive the stamp set, I gawk over the images for a while and then it gets filed away with the rest of my lonely stamp sets ....never living up to it's full potential of what she was put here on earth to do...to be stamped with and used as a tool to create a true work of Art!

So...I've decided to get out those stamp sets and put them to good use!  I will create works of Art and allow my stamp sets to live up to their true full potential.

Wine...Anyone?

Ok...I am NOT particularly a fan of Wine but the stamp set, "Mixed Drinks" has some cute sayings and various beverage glasses that I had to add to my stamp collection!  This is a super cute stamp set that I can see making many fun cards with....it's very versatile!