Today’s project is another Big Shot Project. This is the Matchbox template from page 201 of the Idea Book and Catalog. I used Night of Navy and Bording Blue Cardstock. The stamp set is Christmas Punch (Hostess Set) using Night of Navy ink. The gift tag image has a poinsettia image in the middle, but [...]
Entries from July 2009
July 30, 2009
Christmas in July Day 6
Today’s Christmas card uses the new Big Shot Scallop Square Die (page 199 IB&C). It is a special type of die — it is clear! You can see through the plastic to see exactly where you are cutting your paper. I have not purchased any of these before, but I am really liking the “clear [...]
July 29, 2009
Durango to Silverton Train Ride
If you are looking for Stampin’ Up! stuff, you may want to go to the next few posts. We had some “lag time” at the house today while the gang was watching a movie, so I decided to post a few photos (for the grandparents mainly) and to share our gorgeous scenery with you.
We rode [...]
July 29, 2009
Christmas in July Day 5
A little note: I just realized that the post for yesterday didn’t “post” when I thought it would and we were out and about ALL DAY LONG…….so make sure you check out the post for Day 5…..I posted it last night.
Hello friends! We are still having a fabulous time in Colorado. We rode the train [...]
July 28, 2009
Christmas in July Day 4
Today’s card is a card that I made last year at a retreat that another demonstrator had here in the Central Texas area. Lindsey Blackhurst (Stamp with Linz) came up with some of the cutest projects, and I loved this card! The red in this card is Riding Hood Red, and the green is Kiwi [...]
July 27, 2009
Christmas In July Day 3
Hello friends! I hope you enjoy this project idea. I purchased the Red Tin at Target for $1, but I have purchased tins like this at other places, too. Wal-Mart usually has them with the seasonal items, but sometimes they have things etched in the sides. I try to find the plain ones, and then [...]
July 26, 2009
Christmas in July Day 2
Today’s project features a new item that I bet many of you have “overlooked” in the new catalog. This is one of the “Treat Boxes” from page 159 in the Idea Book and Catalog. There are 5 per package and they are only $3.95!!!!! Can you believe it? You do not have to glue, punch, [...]
July 25, 2009
Christmas in July Day 1
First things first………if you are planning to be in my Stamper’s Ten Club Class this year, we will have our “organizational meeting” on Tuesday, August 18th at 6:30 p.m. We will draw names to see what month you will be the hostess and discuss all the “particulars” about the upcoming year. I have heard from [...]
July 24, 2009
Vacation Bound!
Good morning friends! We are leaving town today…….heading to Pagosa Springs Colorado and the surrounding area. I have never been before and I am super excited! I have prepared 12 posts for you to enjoy while I am gone to Colorado and then to Salt Lake City for Stampin’ Up! Convention. You will enjoy the [...]
July 21, 2009
Stamps for Sale!!!
The following stamp sets are retired and I would like to sell them to you so I can buy more new stuff! I will ship them to you in a a Flat Rate Box depending on the size or amount of sets purchased. Please contact me if you would like to purchase at jdderrick@sbcglobal.net. Most [...]
