Notes From Patience

Welcome back. Today, I want to show you a couple of alternative projects using the Cozy & Bright Christmas kit.  I recently had a class featuring this kit.  I was able to show the class that it is okay to make something different than what the kit was designed for.    Take a look at the photos and let me know what you think.  Above, I used a gift bag, fuzzy cut the greenery from the bard base and embellished with sequins & ribbon. Below is a card originally designed by fellow demonstrator Rose Ward, I just added my own spin to her fabulous idea!  And take a look at the next picture...... Did you happen to look at the envelopes in this kit?  I cut up one of those envelopes to make a wonder inside to the card above.  LOVE! BELOW IS A SPLIT FROM CARD! Cut that card in half and make a Christmas ornament or gift tag.  I used the to: & FROM: from Celebrate with Tags Stamp Set to make a gift tag.  Whether you are a beginner or seasoned crafter, this Cozy & Bright kit is sure t

Welcome Back everyone. Today's post is all about the cat, frog & witches!    I recently had an In-Person Card Class where I featured all three stamp sets.  Just take a look at what we made.  My friends loved it! I was able to coordinate different card stocks with specialty papers and added Stylish Shapes die for my image and the result was wonderful.    I typically do not do Halloween but Stampin' Up! makes the cutest stamp sets, I just had to jump on board.  I even made a Christmas Stamp set in to a fall/Halloween card!  Just take a look.  Ok, Let's start with this cat.  The image is from North Pole Mischief.  I used fall colors that worked very well with my other two cards.  I used a card base of Mango Melody and plaid paper from Gingham Cottage 12x12 assortment. I stamped my images on Basic White Card stock using the Deckled Rectangle dies.  I also added the Granny Apple Green paper layer from the Celebrate Everything pack of paper (only available when you spend $150

Santa’s back in a fun and easy tag kit to spruce up your Christmas gifting! The Love, Santa Tag Kit has everything you need to create 12 whimsically designed tags. That means you’ll find printed die-cut tags and labels, sequin embellishments, pink and white baker’s twine, an exclusive stamp set, a Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot, and more in this all-inclusive kit! You can sleigh ride right in without the prep work.  Christmas gift giving will be fun with these tags made up all nice and cute.  That’s right—figuring out how to dress up your gifts this year is no longer a “Claus” for concern! But don’t relax too soon as these products are based on availability! Details: Kit contains enough supplies to create 12 tags - 3 each of 4 designs. Includes printed die-cut tags, decorative die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and pink baker's twine. Features an exclusive stamp set and Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot. Finished tag size: approximately 2-1/2" x 4-3/4" If you