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Card class Inspiration card – Hope you Made the Nice List

By KariV on November 14, 2013 in Paper Crafting

I have been completely inspired by Jennifer McGuire in the 2013 Holiday Online Card Class. Take a look:

When you open the (uncommon) side-fold card, you will find…

A clever little saying….

“Ho, Ho, Hope you made the nice list!”

I tried a new technique on the “fur” by using Liquid Pearls and then adding Distress Stickles glitter in Rock Candy while it was still wet. I love the extra dimension it gives the card. The black band reminds me of Santa’s belt! Love that Paper Smooches stamp. 🙂

Supplies used:
Stamps: Santa – Santa Paws by Paper Smooches; Mistletoe – Hang Ups by Paper Smooches; Ho Ho Ho Sentiment – Grand Holiday Greetings by My Favorite Things
Color: Derwent Inktense colored pencils
Other: Liquid Pearls in Opal, Distress Stickles Rock Candy Glitter, Red Baker’s Twine by The Twinery

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Taste Test Tuesday — Take our Hot Chocolate Survey

By KariV on November 12, 2013 in Taste Test Tuesday

We have an exciting Taste Test Tuesday coming up! It’s our Hot Chocolate Challenge and we want to hear from YOU.

In our research and testing, we’ve found more hot chocolate brands to try and that MUST be included in our challenge. We will be bringing the results to you soon! But for now, help us out by taking the SURVEY to tell us your favorite hot chocolate mix. And do you prefer marshmallows or whipped cream (or neither)?

Click here for the Hot Cocoa Survey. It’s only 2 questions and will just take a minute.
Thanks for your help and input.

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Dose of Sunshine Monday — Pecan Tassies

By KariV on November 11, 2013 in Dessert, Holidays, Recipes, Thanksgiving

Happy Monday! I’m SO excited for Thanksgiving this year. My very favorite day of the year is the day BEFORE Thanksgiving, because that’s the day my Mom & I spend the entire day baking, cooking and getting ready for Turkey Day. One of the things we make is homemade pecan pie. And my grandmother has a nice twist on pecan pie that I just love.

Announcing: a much requested recipe…my grandmother’s Pecan Tassies.

I’m over at Mom Endeavors with the full recipe and instructions; go check it out here.

Have you ever had a mini dessert bar for Thanksgiving? I think this would make a great addition to a mini dessert table spread, along with these Mini Pumpkin Pies. What else would you add?

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Home For the Holidays — Stripe Challenge

By KariV on November 10, 2013 in Paper Crafting

What do you think of lime green and pink for a Holiday card? I have another striped card for you today! This time, I tried my hand at wreath-making (on a card). I used the “Hang Ups” stamp set by Paper Smooches to create a wreath all my own.

Have you seen this stamp set? There are so many fun elements to play with!

So I used those pine needles and the holly/mistletoe elements to make a wreath! I love it.
Oh, and the little bird came from this set, too…He’s nestled right in the middle of the wreath — It’s like he made himself right at home!

The “Home for the Holidays” sentiment is from “Merry Motifs”

I used liquid pearls for the berries, and some distress ink for shading. Green glitter tape finishes it off! I’m kinda enjoying the change with the lighter Christmas colors.

Joining the Paper Smooches Stripes Challenge here.
Also linking up to Simon Says Stamp Challenge here.

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It’s a Big Deal card

By KariV on November 10, 2013 in Paper Crafting

This week the Paper Smooches Trend Watch Challenge was STRIPES! That’s when I had to get creative. I couldn’t find any whole pieces of striped paper in my stash, nor did I have a stripey stamp to use. SO…here’s my paper-piecing striped card.

This is from the stamp set by Paper Smooches called “Think Fast” and I have been anxious to try it out! Big red stripes of paper and a giant sub sandwich, ice cream, and clear embossed drink make up a fantastic card.

I used some Distress glitter on that ice cream cone to make it shine. And a little red stripe of paper for the drink.