Accordian Tag Merry Christmas

This is my rendition of the amazing paper crafter Sharon Johnson's Accordian Tag Christmas. This lady is so talented and I have learned so much from her. This adorable greeting is all one piece, approximately 4 1/2 inches tall, and 48 inches long. Perfect for a mantle, window sill, buffet, or picture ledge. And not only did she create this, she also designed a box to hold it folded together and ready to give as a wonderful gift!

I didn't have exactly the same supplies as Sharon so mine is slightly different. But that's the joy of it - there are so many ways to make it 'your own'. Different stamps, different punches, different colours. I hope to make several more for friends.

Sharon has all the directions on her blog. Please tell her I sent you!

http://notimetostamp.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/11/26/box-for-accordion-project/

http://justritestampers.blogspot.com/2008/11/day-five-with-sharon-johnson-justrite.html

I plan to make one for Valentine's and Easter and Spring and Birthdays... Another great idea Sharon! Thanks for sharing!

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!

Yes, it's true... Stampin' Up! is having a BIG SALE starting Wednesday, November 26 only until December 1st. It's so special that even we Demos don't know what's included except that there are bundles of products up to 50% off. Just check my Stampin' Up! site : (http://www.attherookery.stampinup.net/), tomorrow (Wednesday) around 3 pm Atlantic time, to see what's available. Here's hoping it's something you really like!

And if you need someone to play Santa Claus, just send me an email carolmatthews@ns.sympatico.ca listing what you want and the contact information (name, email, phone) of the people who need to know. I'll make sure they find out exactly what you would like to see under your tree this year.

Happy Stamping!

Carol

Today's Favourite Christmas stamp set

This card is totally CASEd. (Copy And Share Everything, or something to that effect). I thought it was so beautiful that I didn't change a thing, unfortunately the photo doesn't do it justice.

I want to thank Lisa Hensley for creating it, as simply looking at it brings me delight. I hope you enjoy it too.

Here are the details:

Stamp Sets: Winter Post, En Francais, Frames with a Flourish
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Old Olive, RHR, Brocade Blue, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Brads, dimensionals, Pretties Kit, Alpine ribbon originals, chocolate twill ribbon, Accents & Elements

A Cardinal Christmas Card Class

These cards are copied directly from page 19 of the Holiday Mini Catalogue using the "A Cardinal Christmas" stamp set. I love Cardinals so this set was immediately on my list of 'must haves'. You can colour the image with markers (that what I used on this card), or watercolour it with the Wonder Crayons. If you do watercolour I suggest you use watercolour paper as it makes your job easier and looks much better in the end.

The Holly card is 3x3 and I 'stamped off' (stamp first on scrap paper and then on your card) the holly directly on the Very Vanilla cardstock and then I stamped it on cardstock and cut it out and attached it with dimensionals over the original.

Now I'm back to my stamp room to create more Christmas cards, so be prepared to see a variety because I love Christmas (have I mentioned that already?).

Cheers
Carol


A Cardinal Christmas # 111760 Set of 4 Die Cut stamps $28.95

Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit

Invite the warmth and coziness of the holidays into your home with Stampin' Up!'s Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit. This kit has everything you need to create beautiful handcrafted ornaments, so you can relax and enjoy the process.

See all that's included for $58.95

These are the Designer Series Papers, chipboard die cuts, and stamps included in the Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit. In fact there's even more...

The kit comes with:
Holiday Collection stamp set (six stamps)
Four 12" x 12" sheets of die-cut chipboard
Eight 12" x 12" sheets of die-cut Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 4 double-sided designs)
Four 12" x 12" sheets of Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 2 double-sided designs)
Two 12" x 12" sheets of Whisper White card stock
25 yds. Silver Metallic cord
10 yds. 3/8" Whisper White taffeta ribbon
Pretties Kit brads (20)
Stampin' Dimensionals
Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (1/2 oz.)
Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive
Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Spot
Old Olive Craft Stampin' Spot
Uninked Stampin' Spot
Whisper White Craft Ink refill

Everything you will need to create dozens of decorations. Great for a family gathering, youth group, or seniors' organization.Contact me (carolmatthews@ns.sympatico.ca) OR shop directly through my Stampin' Up website (http://www.attherookery.stampinup.net/) to order your kit today and start planning your Christmas craft night!

Offer valid until December 31, 2008 or while supplies last.

Samples from a Tag Swap

A while back I participated in a Christmas Tag Swap. I made 50 tags (Yes, I can't believe it myself!) in five different designs and sent them off. It was more time consuming than I had anticipated, but a few weeks later when 50 new and inspiring tags arrived in my mailbox I was glad I'd done it!. I want to share them with you so you can enjoy and be inspired as well. Here we go:

Now these cards are all different sizes even though they look somewhat the same in the photos. Just consider the size of the stamp or punch used and it gives you a better idea of the size.

Some of these I will use as samples for workshops, some I will use on my Christmas gifts, and some I will use on the front of cards. So many possibilities!!

Isn't the little envelope just the cutest thing!

Isn't this just gorgeous!

That's all for now! Thanks for visiting!