Totally Tess

Check out this new set! Okay, so I really didn't have to get this one, but I love it! This set is in the back of the new mini and of course they made her have red hair in the mini so of course it made me want to get it even more!

This set comes along with all the great SU supplies that we use and the girl can even wear an apron like I do at my events. Then the basket just topped it off. I am a crafter that loves to carry my things in a basket...if only I could find one big enough!

I can't wait for you to have a chance to use this set. Oh, I almost forgot. Check out the corners behind Tess...that is the new corner punch! I love it!

Have a wonderful last few days of 2009! My next post will be all about the New Year and my upcoming events!

Happy and Goodbye 2009!

"I will bring that group through the fire and make them pure. I will refine them like silver and purify them like gold. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, 'These are my people,' and they will say, 'The Lord is our God." Revelation 19:1-21

Calendar Blocks

Look at this cute calendar! Now, I saw this idea on one of my blogs that I check. I loved it so I had to make one for myself.

For this project I used our Decor Element Blocks. They are awesome and I would use them again. They are very sturdy. I also used two calendar kits. This way I could use the calendar side and then the pretty side for the sides of the blocks.

I ran the calendar pieces through my Big Shot using texture plates. I then cut out several coordinating Big Shot pieces to decorate the sides. I just love how it all came together! This would have made great Christmas gifts, but I just didn't get mine made quick enough. You can only get the calendar kits until January 4th, but the Blocks will continue into the New Year.

I hope this inspires you to make some!

Happy Creating! Britni :)

"Those reclining at the table with Him began to say to themselves, Who is this man who even forgives sins?" Luke 7:49

Merry Christmas!

I hope you have a blessed Christmas and New Year!

New Punch!

Here is the new punch. I got one so we can try it out and see what we think. I took a picture from several angles so you can see how it looks. We will for sure be using this in January! I can't wait to give it a try. I am wondering if these might not be easier on our hands and wrists! Oh do we remember the trouble we were having at December Card Club with the snowflake...that is a hard one to punch!

Well, this is the last of the previews...hopefully next time you see any of this it will be in card form or you will actually be touching it!

:)

Don't forget about my contest to win the stamp set. You have until Christmas Day to answer the question!

New Stamp Sets

Check it out! Get excited! I know I am really excited to get into these sets. I didn't even take time to put them together. I wanted to get them on here so you can see them! We have some great sets coming up in the new mini. I just could not resist to get some of them. I splurged a little, but it is all for you and so that you can try these out and see what you like. If you can see the top two, those are my fave right now. I love the little animals. Then Totally-Tess is adorable...I can't wait to use that one.

I hope you are enjoying this little preview. As I said all of this is starting in January. Let's just get through the holiday first, right? Then we can think about new items. :)

New! New! New!

Oh my goodness! I can't wait for you to see this paper in person. This is the paper that will be in the new mini coming out in January. It is just in time for some Valentine fun! I hope you can see the details! It has glitter on it! For those of us that love glitter but don't really like to get it everywhere...here is the answer. I know my mom will love this paper (She loves glitter!).

Now check out those brads! I see a card coming along, but I just don't have time to put it together right now. I can't wait for you to be able to use these products! I got them all for you!!!

Alright...well since it is so close to Christmas time I am going to do a giveaway. See the hostess set below that is what you will be able to win (if you win and already have this set...we will work something out). All you have to do is leave me a message on my blog and tell me one homemade gift that you made this Christmas season to give to someone special! I can't wait to read all about them!

Jumbo Binder Clip

Here is a great teacher gift or stocking stuffer. It is so quick and easy. All you need are some Jumbo Binder Clips. I added some DSP to the black part. I then used my Scallop circle punch and circle punches to layer my flowers. I then tied some ribbon to keep it all together and bring the colors together. For this project I used our wonderful in-colors. (sorry the picture isn't the greatest. I run out of wonderful daylight sometimes before I get my pictures taken.)

Now what do you do with this you ask....well you can use it as a recipe holder, a picture, holder, or anything that is light weight that will stay in there.

Let me know if you have any questions of how I put this together.

Happy Christmas Planning! Britni :)

"I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being." Ephesians 3:16

Gift Pack

Looking for another quick gift project? Here is a great idea! All you need is a small notepad and a pen. Cover the notepad with some pretty paper or paper you have stamped. Add some ribbon. Then place paper inside the pen (the kind that twists out and has tube that paper can go in). Then gift wrap it all together with a matching tag! You are set and ready to go. This is also a project that you make several at one time pretty quickly.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Happy Gifting! Britni :)

"Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift." 2 Corinthians 9:15

More Coasters!

Here are some beautiful coasters! Several of these are winter/Christmas which would be a great for a hostess when you attend a Christmas party!

These coasters were done by Maggie, Shani, and Tina. Each of them were very creative and came up with something new and different.

Well, we have come to the end of the coaster feature. Next week I will also have another great gift idea as Christmas quickly approaches. Have a wonderful and blessed weekend.

Happy Creating! Britni :)


"He will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work." 2 Timothy 2:21

Crystal's Coasters!

Crystal loves her Halloween! As you can see these coasters were a work in progress as I took pictures of them. I love to see the artist at work!

My coaster class is one of my favorite because you have to figure out what to do rather than have my sample to copy!!! I love to see what everyone comes up with. Do you have a Halloween lover that you are looking for a gift? Well, here are some great coaster ideas.

She was also working with Dasher for a few of her coasters.

Happy Gifting this December! Britni








"We should not trust in ourselves but in God." 2 Corinthians 1:9

Mom's Coasters!

My mom had some specific people in mind when she was making her coasters. She wanted to make some for the secretaries at the elementary school and the principal. The eagle turned out great. She then wanted to make some for her brother and sister-in-law so they are the recipients of the Farm Life coasters.

Now my favorite of the evening were the Basic Black Medallion coasters. I liked them so much that I had her make me some, too. I love how the Medallion fills the entire coaster and you can see all the great details.

Let me know if you need helping making some coasters. Happy Stamping! Britni :)


"Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12

Coasters with Fall Pictures

Starting today and going through next week I will be showcasing the work of my coaster class. Coasters are also a wonderful Christmas gift. All you need are Stazon or Craft stamp pads. Then bake them in the oven and then coat them. Let me know if you have any questions.

Several of the ladies at my class decided to use Lovely As a Tree to decorate their coasters. Take a minute to check these out and maybe you will be inspired!

Happy Stamping! Britni :)


"The son of man did not come to be served, but to serve." Mark 10:45

Cute Mini Sticky Note Pad

What a cute gift! That is what I thought when I saw these. I had company over the Thanksgiving weekend I ran out of time to make something for the two young girls that visited. Well, lucky for me I was able to go to a craft show and my upline, Georgia was there. She had a wonderful booth set up and these were something she was selling. How adorable are these Build-A-Bears?

They girls loved them and were excited that sticky notes were inside!!! What a great surprise.

This is just another great quick gift idea and even quicker if you get it at a craft show!!!

Happy Christmas Crafting! Britni :)

"Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth." Colossians 3:2