Countdown to Twelve Days Of Creative Christmas

                                                                   

The time is drawing near!

Twelve Days Of Creative Christmas will soon be here!

I've been happily crafting, and sewing, for the

Joyful Holidays upon us!

Twelve Days Of Creative Christmas will

spotlight 12 days of delightful Christmas Ideas for 

HOME and FAMILY! 

 Chocolate and Candy Canes are on the list!

(photo credit/inspiration: Martha Stewart)

Come along!

BELIEVE in the magaic of Christmas!

I will see you all on November 1st

Happy Halloween!

Pumpkin Parade

Can you believe October is coming to a end?

This last week of October brings a lot Halloween Fun!

Check out these Spooktacular Pumpkins!

(photo credits: Pottery Barn, Better Homes and Garden,

Woman's Day)

Wishing you all a Boo-ti-ful Fun Halloween Week!

These Adorable Pumpkins were made with

STYROFOAM BALLS-embellished with

crepe paper, Halloween and polka dot ribbons,

and Ric Rac!

My little witch and Motor Cross Dude!

SEW FUN!

Happy Halloween!

House Mouse Sleepy Stocking: Clean and Simple Christmas Hat

Hi and welcome to my Blog :-)

I made a clean, quick and simple card using just the hat and one of the sentiments from my House Mouse 'Sleepy Stocking' set.  This particular set isn't up on Fat Cat's Card Corner's website yet, but keep an eye out - I'm sure it will be soon (there are already some House Mouse sets listed here).   I coloured the hat with Prismacolor and Derwent Coloursoft pencils plus OMS, then added some Polar White FlowerSoft - I LOVE the texture that the FlowerSoft adds - it is such cool stuff!!

The main image panel is up on 1mm mounts (dimensionals).  The ribbon is a much brighter green IRL - more like Irish Green - but being sparkly, it was rather difficult to photograph.  The green and red cardstock underneath the main image panel is also a bit brighter IRL.

The embossing on the white cardstock is a Cuttlebug Embossing folder called:  Season's Greetings  although my cardstock was smaller than the folder, so some of the writing isn't on my cardstock.

Lastly, I added a green pearl either side of the sentiment, and a red pearl to the diecut snowflake on the ribbon.

Although I have already made a card for the SCS Inspiration Challenge IC253 - see this link for the deets - I was so inspired by the John Lewis Department Store, that I made another card.  This card was inspired by this red and white Christmas ornament here.  I really liked the red & white combo and the red border, which made me think of my new Eyelet Nesties and how I could layer some red cardstock underneath to make a border.  I did end up adding the green cardstock layer and the green ribbon - the card ended up needing a little "pizazz".  I would love to get the round Eyelet Nesties one day - I think I would use them alot - in fact, I would love to see similar Nesties but with snowflakes or stars instead of the circles.  Oh well, it's nice to dream.......

Thanks again for stopping by - hope to see you again soon!

Jocelyn

Card Recipe:

Stamps:  House Mouse Sleepy Stocking JSHM006 unmounted rubber set

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Cuttlebug, Snowflake #2 die, Season's Greetings embossing folder, Spellbinder Eyelet Nestabilities, sparkly green ribbon, Bow Easy, FlowerSoft Polar White, Aleen's tacky glue (for FlowerSoft), 1mm mounts, Prismacolor pencils, Derwent Coloursoft pencils, OMS, paper stumps, Kaiser pearls:  red and green, Cardstock:  red, green, KW Doggett "Knight" white

Punches:  Stampin' Up corner

SEW HAPPY!

Welcome Friends!

My son brought me the mail today.

A large brown envelope sent AIR MAIL

 was waiting in the pile!

I had no idea what my son was actually bringing me!

I opened the large brown envelope,

to my surprise SEW MAGAZINE arrived!

What a SEW HAPPY DAY!

DECK THE HALLS is on page 62

 and my Halloween Quilt is on the inside front cover!

WAHOO!

Inside this great SEW Magaine you will find

Sewing Patterns and Sewing Projects, Christmas Quilts, Christmas Ideas,

Gift Ideas, Childrens patterns, and the best part...

few advertisements with a free sewing pattern in every issue!

What a FUN SURPRISE!

I'm so honored.

I share the page with Moda Bake Shop!

Thank you SEW MAGAZINE!

THANK YOU NIKKI!

I LOVE your magazine!

Halloween Pumpkins

Select Halloween Pumpkins Reduced and Ready to Ship!

Priority Shipping!

SALE begins Today!

You will receive your pumpkins in plenty of time for

Halloween and many seasons to come!

My workshop is clearing the shelves and making way for

Christmas!

ENJOY!

Tony's Stocking

The interesting thing about Tony’s Stocking – a shippable, corrugated cardboard box shaped like a Christmas stocking -- is that it goes right through the mail, as is, no wrapping, no tape.  Just stuff it and ship it.  The best thing is there is no extra charge for shipping this unique shape.  When was the last time the box you shipped it in delivered as much excitement as the gift inside?

Tony’s Stocking, a unique, patent-pending stocking-box, is the innovative invention of Cathy Staller, whose son, Tony, is in the Air Force. When Tony was stationed away from home his first Christmas season, Cathy crafted a special stocking-shaped box out of cardboard and duct tape, filled it with goodies, and sent it  to him. Despite its “homemade” appearance, that first stocking brought so much joy to everyone who saw it that we decided to make it available to everyone. Nothing reminds us more about family and home than the traditional holiday stocking. Last year, hundreds of Tony’s Stockings were stuffed by volunteers and shipped to our troops overseas.

Tony's Stocking can be found at ShipShapeUSA.
 
Spread joy this Christmas, before your presents are even opened!

Tony's Stocking

* Made in the U.S.A.

* 90% Solar-powered manufacturing

* Recycled and recyclable materials

* Ships via USPS, UPS, FedEx, and more

* No extra shipping charges for unique shape

* Retail price: $5; wholesale pricing available

* Branding and customization available

 

Happy Holidays!

If you LOVE HOLIDAY DECOR, especially

FALL AND CHRISTMAS...

You will LOVE TAI PAN TRADING!

(I'm sure many of you know what I'm talking about!)

Unfortunately, I don't live close to a Tai Pan Trading Store,

(maybe that is a good thing!)

When I visit Utah,  I visit Tai Pan!

The Fall Tablescapes were bursting with

bright orange pumpkins,

Tall twigs and beautiful avocado green dishes!

The store is like one huge Eye Candy Store!

I can't get enough of it!

I get excited for Christmas when I walk inside!

The theme of each Christmas Tree was carried out beautifully!

My mind was running a million miles with all the

Holiday Ribbon, Adorable Stockings, Garland, Ornaments,

Christmas Dishes, 

Table top Decor, and more!

When I found the perfect Tree with gorgeous Candy Cane INSPIRATION...

My camera battery went dead!

I tried to sketch in my mind  the beautiful decor

that I wanted to remember and take HOME with me!

Twelve Days of Creative Christmas will

highlight some new ideas that I can't

wait to share!

I LOVE CHRISTMAS!

My Christmas Trees are anxiously waiting!

Yes, I know Halloween must come first!

Halloween is great too!