Chock-Full of Cheer Mittens

Mittens always make me think of my Grandma since she was always bundling me up for those cold winter days in Wisconsin where I grew up. As she wrapped the scarf around my neck I was always worried I wouldn’t be able to move.  The memory makes me smile every time I think of myself and my siblings waddling out of the house to go play.

So when I saw the Chock Full of Cheer stamp set with its cute little mitten and the matching Mitten Builder Punch it made me think of those childhood memories. How about you? Do you have a special memory that includes mittens?

Here is a great card made with the Chock Full of Cheer stamp set that I received during a Regional swap from Karen Paramore during the Chattanooga Regional earlier this fall.

Chock-Full of Cheer

And another card that uses our Mitten Builder Punch. Remember when your mittens were attached like this with a cord so you wouldn’t lose one? Hmm…maybe I’m dating myself. Maybe Beth Siegel who gave me this card remembers them too.

Mitten Builder Punch

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New Digital Downloads Come to Town

I’ve had the best time this morning distressing in the kitchen and am in the full swing of the holiday spirit finally. After all how couldn’t I be since I’ve already got 5 batches of cookies baked and have hummed and sang along with my favorite crooner of the season, b b b…Bing. There just isn’t anyone who gets me going like Bing Crosby singing White Christmas at this time of year. A guilty pleasure of mine since when my husband and children catch me singing (in tune I’m sure) they roll their eyes tell me I’m soooo out of date and I have to pull out the country Christmas, Dr. Demento, Dr. Elmo, The Chipmunks and last but not least the Barnyard 7 singing Christmas songs. I know, I know, we’re an eclectic group of music lovers! But at least I’m beginning to win my daughter over with Glenn and his Christmas swing.

Any hooow…. Have you seen the NEW Digital Downloads just released today? You’re going to love them. There are some great Digital Downloads that can be used for last minute gifts and tags. Why not check them out?

Color Me Christmas Designer Template (item #132818  $3.95)

Color Me Christmas

Every Reason & Every Season Designer Template (item #132847  $3.95)

Every Reason Every Season

Book Buddies Designer Template (item #132814  $2.95)

Book Buddies

Folded Friends Designer Template (item #132846 $2.95)

Folded Friends

No Peeking Stamp Brush Set (item #132849  $5.95)

No Peeking

Winter Memories Stamp Brush Set (item132850 $3.95)

winter memories

Check out our FREE 30 Day Trial of our wonderful MDS2 if you have some time this holiday season – you’re going to fall in love with it!

Back to the kitchen for me right now. I still have some time with Bing left before the family comes home and another 3 batches of cookies I want to bake!

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Gingerbread Cookies – mmm

I’ve had a slow start with my baking this year due to some family emergencies. But I’m happy to say that now my daughter has gotten her CT I’m ready to get in the kitchen and distress while I wait to hear the results.

While I’m cranking the tunes and baking I thought I would share this fun gingerbread card. I’m sorry to say that the demo who gave this to me didn’t include her name.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Scentsational Season

Inks:  Early Espresso, Gumball Green

Paper: Be of Good Cheer DSP, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green and Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Square Die, Holiday Collection Framelits, Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine, Jewelry Tag Punch, Owl Builder Punch and Rhinestones Basic Jewels, Paper Piercer and Stampin’ Pierce Mat

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Twelve Weeks of Christmas

12 Weeks of ChristmasYou can still get the last two weeks of my 12 Weeks of Christmas Newsletter. Each newsletter contains a special project just for those of you whom are on my mailing list.So why not sign up today! Just fill out the information on the right hand side of my blog to request my newsletter now and then sit back and enjoy the 12 Weeks of Christmas projects that arrive in your mailbox on Wednesday every week.

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Get the Ornamental Elegance Kit–While Supplies Last!

ornament kit

The ornament on the cover of our holiday catalog is such a hit that Stampin’ Up! is  making it available to you–just in time to deck the halls with terrific trimmings you’ve made yourself! They’ve simplified this fun project so that you can quickly and easily achieve the same results.

In addition to the kit, all you need is a glue gun, scissors, and adhesive. (Our Anywhere Glue Sticks [104045] are perfect for assembly.) Want greeting or place cards to go with those ornaments? The Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set (W 128048/C 128051) gives you perfect coordination. Fancy a little sparkle and shine? Sprinkle on our Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter (102023)!

Take advantage of this amazing offer–just in time to create 10 heirloom ornaments–or stunning tags to attach to a special neighbor gift.

The Ornamental Elegance Kit (132832) is $14.95 and includes:

ornament kit

  • Die-Cut Cardstock Elements
  • Cherry Cobbler 3-1/2″ Scalloped Tulle Ribbon
  • Natural Linen Thread
  • Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons
  • Large Pearl Basic Jewels

Order these now so you will have plenty of time to make them for Christmas gifting–or for your family tree! Available while supplies last.

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New Tuesday MDS Downloads for December 4th!

Celebrate the good times with MDS2 and the new downloads that are available today. They’re alot of fun so why not check them out? They’ll make Christmas ideas quick and easy – and you still have time to order your professional print products and get them back in time for Christmas too!

Happy Hour Ensemble (item 132721) $9.95

C is For Coloring Swatchbook Template (item 132813) $12.95

C IS_FOR_COLORING_

Let’s Be Jolly Framable (item 132819) $2.95

LET'S_BE_JOLLY

Holiday Wrap Kit (item 132820)

Holiday Wrap kit

Light Heart Christmas Postcard Template (item 132913) $2.95

Light Heart Christmas Postcard

If you didn’t see our FREE download just for you last Tuesday click HERE to see all the details and get yours today.

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Color Spritzer Stand

Are you in love with our Color Spritzers? I know I am and at $2.95 for 2 you can get one for each color!

My son has taken over our garage with his wood working tools this past month or so and has been building away getting his set up just so. So when he saw all my Color Spritzers laying on the table in my studio he asked me what they were for. I could see his mind working away on a way to store them for me – he found the answer quickly.

color spritzer

So here is his design. He made the Color Spritzer Stand for me to hold an entire color collection – Isn’t it great! No more hunting for the right color I need. I used my trusty label maker to write the color on them as I fill them so they are all organized and easy to put back into the right holder.(No OCD here right?)

Here is a picture of both the Color Spritzer Stand he built for me and the old marker holders he and his dad made when he was younger. These were great for the kids – no markers rolling off the table and falling on the floor to dry out or have to pick up. The kids teachers loved them since we always gave them a set for their classrooms each year when school started.

color spritzer

Click HERE to see the great Heat Tool Holders for me last Christmas too

Want some of your own Color Spritzers (item #126185) just let me know or place your order at my online store.

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