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Holiday OCC: Day 1

By on November 13, 2014 in Christmas, Holidays, Paper Crafting

I just love the online card classes by Jennifer McGuire and Kristina Werner. This is the first Holiday class I’ve taken from them, but I’m having a blast! On day one, we learned a bit about making cards that are easy to replicate. I was completely mesmerized by Debby Hughes’ take on “dip dyed” tags, that I had to try it out.

Here’s the card I made:

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She always does such cute small cards (this is 3 1/2 x 5″). I used some gold ink to splatter on the background. I used the Simon Says Stamp “Eliza” snowflake– one of my absolute favorites!! See all that detail? Then I “dip-dyed” that snowflake in gold sparkle embossing powder. Awesome.

Supplies Used:
Dies: Simon Says Stamp “Eliza” snowflake; Savvy Stamps “Joy”
Other: American Crafts twine; Mr. Huey’s gold spray; Neenah Solar White 80# paper;
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Halloween Time

By on October 31, 2014 in Halloween, Holidays, Paper Crafting

I had such a fun time making a few Halloween cards this year for my out-of-town nephews. I even made one for my grandma! Here they are:

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Here’s to a safe and fun Halloween!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Mama Elephant
Dies: Mama Elephant
Ink: Distress Inks, Distress Markers
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Happy 4th of July!

By on July 4, 2014 in 4th of July, Paper Crafting

Happy 4th of July to all my friends in America! It is a beautiful day to celebrate and today my little Paper Smooches monster wanted to get in on the fun. So this card was born:

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I used my distress inks and distress markers to watercolor. You may not be able to tell in this picture, but there are embossed stars behind that little monster. Isn’t he cute?

Joining up with the Paper Smooches challenge.

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Christmas Tags (free printable)!

By on December 19, 2013 in Christmas, Freebies, Gift Ideas, Holidays

It’s less than a week until Christmas! Do you have all your gifts wrapped?

About this time of year I’m searching for some gift tags…and this year I MADE some to share with you! So head on over to my guest post for the 25 Days of Christmas and score some free printable tags.

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I know I still have so much to do! Here’s wishing you a stress-free, fun-filled Holiday Season!

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Dose of Sunshine Monday — Pecan Tassies

By 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.

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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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