Just Magnolia Christmas Card

So I posted...no, I TRIED to post this earlier today and put up the wrong card.  OMG I didn't even clue in!  Thanks Tanya!!  What a clown I am.  BROL!  So I'm gonna try again.  This is the RIGHT card now.  Oi vey!! 

Just Magnolia Week 85 Christmas Cards

I was so happy with how it turned out! The challenge is a Christmas card and I used Tilda Holding Ornament stamp along with Bo Bunny papers. And don't ya just love those holly leaves? I cut those and my sentiment with my Silhouette. LUV THAT THING!

12 Days of Christmas

 DAY 7

Today's project is "all I want for Christmas is... My Emos!" Incorporate any Emo with your Christmas project today, and use this color combo:

Purple, Lime Green, and Turquoise!

Using  Bo Bunny's new winter line made this challenge nice and easy for me!

So go on over to Simply Betty Challenges and check out the rest of the details as well as great inspiration from the ladies!!  OH and of course, check out the prize!!!

New Release!!

Kat Mandu and Friends Release

at Simply Betty Stamps!

Isn't she cute?!!  Check out the new line of digi stamps and pick your favorite over at Simply Betty Challenges where all the girls have done a fabulous job of showcasing all the  different images.  

I did use Friday Sketchers sketch but left off a little detail, which I noticed AFTER I finished my card.  LOL!! 

Stamps: Tori
Paper: Bo Bunny "Winter Frost"
Embellishments: Silver Stickles, Michael's Recollections brads, Silhouette flocked white snowflakes, Hero Arts felt snowflakes and lace from Wild Orchid.
Ink: Copics

3rd Day Of Christmas SBC Style

Welcome everyone to the 12 Days of Christmas... with the Simply Betty Twist! These 12 days are going to be a bit different! For starters, one winner will be chosen on the next challenge, the prize will be given out right away!  Wahooo!!

Enter all challenges for a chance to win a Guest DT Spot for January 2011! That one person will be chosen by popular votes and as mentioned as long as all challenges have been entered by this person!

This 3rd day's challenge is:

O Christmas Tree

O Christmas Tree

Your branches are so dead and scratchy

HOWEVER......my tree is more creepy cute the anything so I may have missed the mark a smidge.  LOL!

Check out Simply Betty Challenges for more details, prize info and DT inspiration.  They are kickin some serious butt!  

Stamps: Rio Trimming the Tree SBS
Paper: My Mind's Eye "I Believe"
Embellishments: Webster's Bloomers, Michael's foil presents, misc ribbon, Dollar Store gems and sentiment is printed by Silhouette and covered with Platinum Stickles.
Punches: Wow I didn't use any!!
Ink: Copics

Christmas Chocolate

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge "A Time For Giving" has asked everyone to create anything but a card that you would give away.  I made a chocolate bar cover for a TBD challenge awhile ago and she loved it so has now asked me to make another one for her.  I think she's starting some kind of collection.  CUTE!

And she won't eat the chocolate cuz she says the wrapper is too nice.  YOU GUYS!  IT'S LINDT CHOCOLATE!!  I'm not sure how she's managed but so far it's still intact. 

Stamps: Magnolia snowman stamp
Paper: Bo Bunny Winter Frost
Embellishments: Wild Orchid flowers, Stardust Stickles, Eva self-adhesive pearls and dollar store fringe ribbon.
Punches: Lacey cirlces nestie, MS icicle punch, Quickutz circle nestie and EK Success snowflake punch.
Ink: Copics

Christmas Baskets

A few years ago I use to work for a company where suppliers would bring in huge gift baskets full of goodies at Christmas time.  These baskets were GORGEOUS!  I just couldn't bring myself to throw them away so I started making christmas baskets.  I have evolved into making them with battery-operated LED lights (thanks Sheri!!) and making them portable for parties or dinners elsewhere, where a plug-in may be tough to find.

Anyway, here are a couple I made this week.  They take me about 2 1/2hrs ... just as long as a card!! 

Basket without lights on

Basket with lights on and unfortunately super blurry.  Sorry!!  And now the basket is gone of course.  LOL!

Basket #2

The pinecones I get from various yards and by the time I'm done, these cost me about $15 to make.  They are great for gifts!!