Category Archives: Christmas

Merriest Moments: the Most Wonderful Time

For someone who doesn’t really care for poinsettias, I certainly have used them often this year! The images in Merriest Moments (happily, not retiring) are not too big and not too small, and the sentiments are excellent. (The one on … Continue reading

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Encircled in Warmth: Joyful Season

Note: The Encircled in Warmth stamp set and Red Velvet 12″ x 12″ Paper Pack are retiring and only available through January 3 or while supplies last! Once again this year, we have had wonderful holiday Designer Series Paper, and … Continue reading

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Sparkle of the Season: Noel

Talk about a surprise! I never expected to see Sparkle of the Season and the coordinating die set, Seasonal Swirls, on the July-December 2021 Mini Catalog Retiring List! Often I am stubborn about buying another floral bundle, or stars bundle, or … Continue reading

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Christmas Season: Joyful Christmas

There’s something about pinecones I just can’t resist. Ever since we have lived in this house, I have nestled pinecones in and amongst my collection of inexpensive spooners and other footed glassware for the fall and winter mantel in the … Continue reading

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Merriest Moments: Thinking of You

This couldn’t be more different from yesterday’s card using the same stamp set. OK, it could, but you’ve got to admit this version is big on drama! This die cut from Merriest Frames is stunning on Blackberry Bliss — or … Continue reading

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Merriest Moments: Joy

See a scrap, make a card! In this case, I had the small, rectangular, ferny die cut from the Eden die set sitting on my table, purposeless. What if … To create the roundish shape, I simply trimmed and bent … Continue reading

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Christmas Season: Season’s Greetings

As I’ve said before, my goal for Jingle Jump* cards is that they take only about 10 minutes to complete. Sometimes I’m so in love with a design that I don’t want to make it any easier, but this one … Continue reading

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Christmas Quilt: Ho Ho Ho

It’s a day off from school for the 5th grader, but he is at home today. We will have him tomorrow, and I have a list started of activities for us, including craft projects. I know how quickly a full … Continue reading

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Evergreen Elegance: Noel

One of my favorite holiday color combinations is green and gold. This combo says “elegance” to me — and never mind that Evergreen Elegance is the name of the stamp set with this beautiful evergreen! This is another Jingle Jump … Continue reading

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Heartfelt Wishes: Happiest Holidays

I love designing for my annual Jingle Jumps, and it’s especially fun when I can start with a sample from one of the Stampin’ Up! catalogs. (Don’t miss the final JJ weekend October 22-23!) You’ll find my inspiration on page … Continue reading

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