Happy Dancing

Happy Dancing

Friday, December 19, 2014

PIN IT FRIDAY FAVS:
Christmas Thank Yous

I'm taking the rest of December off from blogging and will return on Friday, January 2nd with another Pin It Friday Favs post. Happiest of holidays to you and all good things to come in 2015!

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The gifts are starting to come in and I needed some thank you cards...so here are a few I've been making with my new Stampin' Up set called Endless Wishes.


INK: SU Island Indigo and Going Gray 
* Frost White (by Color Box)
DIE: Nesties Small Classic Circles
TREE STAMPS: SU Pennant Parade

The picture really doesn't do it justice as the final touch of the glitter paper tree trunks and the gems in the snowflake centers really make this card pop! I cased this card from the Pinterest pin below:

Scraps'! by Diana #Stampin'Up! #endlesswishes #festivaloftrees Stampin' Up!
Click HERE for Original Pin

I like the simplicity of the card below using the same set (and the matching envelope, too):

Endless Choices with 'Endless Wishes' — EZPeasyCards
Click HERE for Original Pin

I had some Christmas paper left over that I almost threw out because of the pattern...but it worked out well for my cased version!


INK COLORS (BY STAMPIN' UP):
Crumb Cake
Real Red
Soft Suede

The card looked pretty blah and it needed some bling! The Xmas Red Stickles on the DSP did the trick!

INSIDE VIEW

Stamp set for sentiment
puchased at JOANN'S:
Hero Arts CL351

(Brand new set...had it for months and
 just now used it for the first time! 
WHY was I saving it so long?
Oh! yeah...because I have so
much stamping stuff already that
I forgot I bought it months ago!)

...and lastly...I found this card:

Click HERE for Original Pin

I did a fusion of my top two cards and came up with this version:


Oh! My goodness! I just had an epiphany when I realized that I could line my envelopes with medium weight designer scrapbook paper (DSP) that coordinates with the card AND that are patterns I wouldn't necessarily use on card fronts! Also, if I ever give these blank cards as gifts, a separate piece of card stock placed over the bumps/gems wouldn't be required to send these cared in the mail! Twice the benefit gained from one piece of envelope liner DSP and happy dance is now in progress ^__^ Here's an example:


...and this very busy DSP that probably would have been tossed right into the circular file serves as a liner that compliments my gray and blue card:


I'm taking the rest of December off from blogging and will return on Friday, January 2nd with another Pin It Friday Favs post. Happiest of holidays to you and all good things to come in 2015!

Friday, December 12, 2014

PIN IT FRIDAY FAVS:
Gift Giving Ideas

I've found some wonderful gift giving and wrapping ideas on Pinterest for the holidays! One of my favorite blogs to follow is IT'S ALWAYS AUTUMN and here's a pin with THIS LINK that will take you to some super clever wrapping ideas for small gifts or treats:

BEST DIY Christmas how-to package treats and gifts
Click HERE for Original Pin

...and here are a few other ideas for gift giving:

Cute package
Click Here for Original Pin

How about this for a gift:

Hot Cocoa Mix Ornaments | DIY Holiday Gift Ideas for Best Friend | DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Women
Click HERE for Original Pin
TERRIFIC Patchwork Frame Video Tutorial by Serene Stamper
Click Here for Original Pin
The video tutorial for this gift is terrific and the frame was bought at the Dollar Store!

a l l . w r α p p e d . u p
Click Here for Original Pin

❥Washi tape gift wrap
Click Here for Original Pin

Tutorial on creative ways to give money as a gift
Click Here for Original Pin

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Click Here for Original Pin

I also posted this DIY flower idea recently:

Attach this flower to a gift or gift bag * So easy to follow tutorial * I added green leaves to mine * DIY Paper Napkin Flower - Gift topper
Click HERE for Original Pin

...and I wanted to add a few how-to tips. Costco's white cocktail napkins are the perfect size and weight to make these flowers:


The leaves were made by scoring a piece of 2" wide card stock at one inch, folding along the score line, using my bone folder along the fold line, then cutting out the shape below. (You can also use a sliver of an oval or circle punch, too.) Any shape and size of leaf can be created using this technique:


A paper that has a textured pattern on it (vs. smooth) gives the leaves a professional touch!

Monday, December 8, 2014

PJ AND COOKIE PARTY PICS

It's the most wonderful time of the year!...and the start to my holiday season always begins with a PJ and cookie party! Pics of merriment follow:


Me, Marbell, Jimena and Rina

Marbell, Jimena and Rina

Me, Meg and Kelly

Fran and Judy

Rachel, Mel and Tiffany

Niki, Alice, KT, Katie, Nancy, Christie and Tara

Nancy, Kelly, Meg, Judy and Fran

Tara and Michelle





Here's a photo review of the goodies that went home with the guests:


















For more info. on making these snowmen and the Grinch pills, click HERE.