10 Ways to Love

Wishing you a 

blessed & happy

New Year 

filled with an abundance 

of Peace, Joy and Love!

Frosted Wonderland

Saturday Greetings!

I have been away from the computer/blog for the past few weeks, enjoying some lovely family time. I'll be back in full swing for next week's Inspire Me Fridays linky party...see you then!

Joy's Life stamps (oh Christmas Puns) - embossed

Spellbinder snowflakes dies, Stickles, Kaisercraft gems,

Encore silver ink, Ranger clear embossing powder

Lynn & Kimberly doubled dog dared us to create a frosted wonderland this month! 

-Frosted Wonderland!

Here are this month's Dare-takers:

1. Lynne Kirsch
2. Miriam Meserve
3. Lucy Kelleher
4. Maria Matter
5. Lisa Peters
6. Anita Cannon
7. Janet Smith
8. Lisa Woodward
9. Crafting Vicky
10. Edwina Brown

...and this month's Dare sponsor:

 I hope you enjoyed my 'white-out' card!

Wishing you a  

Happy New Year,
abundant with peace, joy 
and much love!

Wishing you 

all the blessings of Christmas 

as we celebrate the birth of 

our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!

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Inspire Me Fridays - Holiday Break!

Welcome to Inspire Me Fridays!

As 2012 draws to an end I want to thank each of you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your fabulously creative talent with us each week.  I have learned SO many wonderful new things over these past two years!!  Thank you!

Here are this week's featured artists...

Christmas house @ Little Honey Bee Studios!
absolutely beautiful Norma!!!

stamped canvas bag @ Chick-n-Scrap!

great idea for packaging your 

reindeer food Jessica!!

snowflake inspired card @ Karon's Krafty Korner!

frosty & beautiful Karon!

Victorian Christmas cards @ Kym's Crafty Cards!
gorgeous cards Kym!!

Healthier Holiday Fudge@ My Sister's Pantry!

looks delicious!!

hand made dresses @ Sew Fantastic!

these adorable dresses make me 

smile Julianne!!

Congratulations everyone! Be sure to grab your featured button & display it proudly!

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Inspire Me Fridays will be on break 
throughout the Christmas & New Year holidays!

Enjoy this Blessed season!

love & hugs to all!

Have a Glittery -N- Bright Christmas!

Christmas Blessings!

The Joy's Life dt are creating glittery-n-bright projects this week!

Here's mine-

Joy's Life stamps (Wintry Puns) -embossed

glitter cardstock!

Cricut: Stretch Your Imagination cart, pg 53 <holly> 2.75"

Merry Christmas!

shared with -
CAS-ual Fridays!

Digital Tuesday Challenge - saying good-bye!

Happy Tuesday!

This is a bittersweet posting today...
this is my last Digital Tuesday design team post.  

I've had the honor to serve on the Sr. DT for the 
last 4+ years; to be part of a lovely team of ladies 
whom I will miss greatly.  Thank you all for the 
friendship & support you've given me throughout 
the years!!

Our challenge, for the next 3 weeks (over the holidays) 
is to use "layers" on your project!  I do hope you'll 
join us...Digital Tuesday!

kraft cardstock, Teresa Collins design papers (Noel),

Stampin' Up sentiment (Peaceful Season),

Versamark, Embossing powder, Stickles,

vintage digital image from The Graphics Fairy.

Merry Christmas!

Peaceful Blessings!

Inspire Me Fridays 89 - Anything Goes!

Welcome to Inspire Me Fridays!

Do you need some inspiration?  Then you've come to the right place...browse any of the Inspire Me Fridays link ups for tons of inspiration, tutorials, recipes, sewing creations along with plenty of DIY projects! 

Thank you ALL for making this a wonderful resource for our crafting community!!

Christmas card @ My Crafty Outlook!
a beautiful vintage card Hazel!

dried flower Christmas tree canvas @ Artsy VaVa!
stunning artwork!

Christmas tree card @ I'm Black Martha!
such a fun design Rachelle!!

fabric ornaments @ Scraponique!
so cute, makes me want to pull out my sewing machine!

pumpkin pie @ Clover House!

looks delicious & super easy!

Congratulations everyone! Be sure to grab your featured button & display it proudly!

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Now onto party #89


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Link up suggestions- 

• Cards, scrappy layouts,  any paper craft,  sewing projects,  needle crafts,  home decor,  recipes,  DIY projects,  remodeling photos,  Cricut projects,  Garden projects, etc.

The small print...

If you would like to be featured, please make sure to 
link back to my blog or post my button on your blog.  
By linking up, you're giving me permission to post 
your photo as a featured project.

Faux Flocking - Sweet Christmas Wishes!

Happy Friday!

I have a sweet card to share today.

Joy's Life clear Sentiment stamp sets - Oh Christmas Puns, 

Everyday Occasions & Holiday Occasions

Stampin' Up design paper, baker's twine,

Stampin' Up chalks, Kaisercraft gems.

This is an older technique I haven't used it in years!!

Simply stamp your image in Versamark (your pad should be juicy!) then dust it with your pastels (chalks). The effect gives you a suede or flocked look.  Give it a try!

All this week, the Joy's Life design team has been showcasing different techniques, check it out!

Have a super duper day!
Blessings!

I shared today's card with -
Aud Sentiments Challenge Charisma Cardz Craft Us Crazy Paper Crafting Journey Creative Belli Freshly Brewed The Perfect Sentiment Countdown to Christmas!

I wrote this post while designing for Joy's Life.

Embossing with Distress Inks - tag

Happy Tuesday!

We have a new challenge for you today
@ Digital Tuesday...Summer Lovin'!

Kraft cardstock, Cuttlebug emb. folder,

Tim Holtz distress inks, twine, vintage book page,

The Cottage Market digital butterfly,

Teresa Collins stamp sentiment/

I rubbed some of my distress inks directly onto my embossing folder, spritzed a bit of water over it, then placed my tag & embossed!  What a fun technique!!

Wishing you a lovely day!
Blessings

Snowman Soup in a Jar!

Happy Friday!

I hope you've been enjoying all the Christmas projects this week!

Here's a holiday favorite, Snowman Soup!

It's all in the layering!

Scoop into a jar of your choice...

1. 1 cup powdered milk
2. 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3. 1 cup granulated sugar
4. 1/2 teaspoon of salt
5. 1/2 cup of mini choc. chips
6. 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy

That's it!

This mix will fill a 1-quart jar (12 servings) but if your containers are different sizes, just keep the ratio of ingredients consistent.  

To prepare: "Mix contents in a large bowl. For each serving, place 1/3 cup of cocoa mix in a mug and stir in one cup boiling water." Store remaining mix in airtight container.

Joy's Life stamps
sentiment & image (Oh Christmas Puns)

I really enjoy giving home-made gifts...especially from my kitchen!!

Come join our Hand-made Christmas gifts hop today!

The hop starts with Shannon @ My Scrappy Creations, she's our hostess and has all the hop details!!

Thanks so much for stopping by, I hope you were inspired!
your next stop is Angela!

Find the full hop list here.

Enjoy your day!
Blessings!

My snowman soup was...

Inspire Me Fridays 88 - Anything Goes!

Welcome to Inspire Me Fridays!
Come share your creations with us...let's inspire one another!!

Here are this week's featured artists...

Cookies Make Everything Better!

Happy Thursday!

**Drool Alert!** 

Welcome to our Cookies Make Everything Better blog hop!

I have a yummy project to share today! A fun hostess/neighbor/office gift, maybe!


Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar!

These are so quick & easy to make!!

Simply mix in a bowl:
1 2/3 cups of flour, 
3/4 tsp of baking soda,
1/2 cup of sugar.

Scoop 1/3 of the flour mixture into your 1-quart Mason jar. Then add 1 1/2 cups of choc. chips. Your next layer is 1/2 cup of pressed brown sugar, adding the remainder of the flour mixture on top of that.  

yep, that's it!! if you need more detailed directions, Elizabeth from Bump Smitten provides a step by step tutorial along with free printable labels! Thank you Elizabeth!

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Bring a glass of cold milk & join us for a Cookie hop!

The hopping starts with Lisa @ Honey Bearz Designs, she's our lovely hostess with all the hop details and PRIZE info!

SU! cardstock, Joy's Life stamps

Thank you so much for stopping by, your next stop is Christine @Hot Berry Designs!

Find the full hop list here.

Enjoy your day!
Blessings!

I shared my project with -
A Crafty Soiree,

 

Visions of Sugarplums event - Day Three!

Happy Wednesday!

Welcome to the Visions of Sugarplums event, day three!  Are you ready for even more Christmas inspiration & give-aways??  I hope you're enjoy this week long event!!

Here's my share today...

My sweet hubby created this rustic box for me to fill with festive things for the holidays!  

I tucked a vintage cardboard old world Santa behind the greens and glued Scrabble game pieces to a glitter-taped clothespin. It clips right onto the pine bough. too cool!

For my snowy candle, I filled a pint mason jar half full of salt (or use Epsom salt), wrapped some jute twine around the top and put a tea candle inside. (I used a battery operated tea light) And added some candy canes and an antique glass Christmas bauble with flocking.

Seeing all these pretty trinkets makes me smile!

Here are the blogs you'll want to visit today-

Lori -http://lorihairston.blogspot.com/

Lisa - http://minkimpressions.blogspot.com/

Maria - http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/

Lauren M. http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/

Ira - http://irascreacorner.blogspot.com/

Sandy - http://simplysandy-sandy.blogspot.com/

There will be fabulous sponsors throughout this week long event so be sure to comment on all the blogs. Each comment is an entry for the give-aways!!

Here are today's sponsors...
$20 gift certificate for My Time Made Easy,

1 set of choice at Digital Paper,

1 set of choice at Moonlighting by Mary,
1 set of choice at Paper Sweeties.

I hope you enjoyed my project today! This is my last post for the Visions of Sugarplums event, I'm participating in other hops Thursday & Friday and didn't want to overlap posts.  Thank you Lori for having me & being flexible with my schedule so I could play along!!
Blessings!

Merry Christmas!

I shared today's creation with -

Visions of Sugarplums - Day Two!

Happy Tuesday!

Be sure to check out our new Digital Tuesday challenge this week, we're looking for some non-traditional Christmas ideas!

Now onto day two of the Visions of Sugarplums event!  Are you ready for more Christmas inspiration and give-aways??

I created a vintage ornament to share today.

If you saw my post yesterday, I was creating cone shaped trees.  Well, I decided to use one of my cones to make this vintage ornament.  too fun!

I dipped the cone in two different glitters & added a pearl to the bottom. A little bling, some trim and a vintage text banner help to make the season bright! My vintage cut out is from The Graphics Fairy and is backed with more of my vintage text to give her a finished look!

Here are the blogs you'll want to visit today -

Lori -http://lorihairston.blogspot.com/

Lisa - http://minkimpressions.blogspot.com/

Maria - http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/

Debbie - http://debssimpletreasures.blogspot.com/

Mitra - http://mitralee.blogspot.com/

Beatriz - http://iralamija.blogspot.com/

There will be fabulous sponsors throughout this week long event so be sure to comment on all the blogs. Each comment is an entry for the give-aways!

here are today's sponsors...

1 set of choice given by Moonlighting by Mary, 1 set of choice given by Iralamija, and 1 set of choice given by Paper Sweeties.

I hope you enjoyed my project today, I'll be sharing again tomorrow! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Blessings!

Merry Christmas!

Visions of Sugarplums event - day one!

Welcome to the 2nd annual Visions of Sugarplums week long event hosted by Lori Hairston! This year Lori has a sweet co-host, Lisa Minkler, they will be sharing wonderful holiday inspiration everyday!  They have a fun week planned for us & I'm honored to be part of it!!

Here's my share for today!

I created some fun trees using ribbon, twine, tinsel (some antique jewelry) & crinkled paper.  They are quite addictive once you start!

They're super easy too...and free if you use what you have on hand.

Simply roll some heavier cardstock into a cone. Use tape or staples to secure your cone shape, be sure to trim the bottom so it stands level.  Then start gluing & wrapping! too fun!

Here are the blogs you'll want to visit today-

Lori -http://lorihairston.blogspot.com/

Lisa - http://minkimpressions.blogspot.com/

Ira - http://irascreacorner.blogspot.com/

Lauren H. - http://www.thepastonaplate.com/

Maria - http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/

Sandy - http://simplysandy-sandy.blogspot.com/

Regina - http://reginaeaster.blogspot.com/

There will be fabulous sponsors throughout this week long event so be sure to comment on all the blogs. Each comment is an entry for the give-aways!

here are today's sponsors...
Regina at The Cutting Cafe will be giving away 3 sets of choice,1 set of choice from Moonlighting by Mary, 1 set of choice from Paper Sweeties! 

I hope you enjoyed my project, I'll be sharing again tomorrow.  Thanks so much for stopping by!
Blessings!