Stocking and tags Day two

Happy Tuesday! Today we have some warm and fuzzy stockings for you... lol Well at least I do, this set is called Fancy Labels. I made a fun little stocking cocoa gift set for the boys teacher. I have added some marshmallows into a clear box and used two of the tags in the set for the front. The stocking set can be found from Lauren Meader here. I have been meaning to try this and finally got a chance.

Below is a candy bar that I wrapped in Basic Grey Eskimo kisses paper, added some felt snowlakes that Linda sent me. Thank you Linda, I made the little tag with mytag punches from SU. I used the sentiment and a flourishes from the Fancy Labels set. This is great for some of the neighbor kids that the boys like to play with. And it doesn't cost a whole lot. :0)

Below is some more images and sentiment from the Fancy Labels set. I made this little tag tin set full for my mom since she gives out a lot of homemade gifts for the ladies at church. I gave her a lot of ribbon to use on each since she always likes to trim them down after she adds them to the gifts. I have jewels on them, and you can see the side view of the tin at the bottom as well.

Now the girls have some wonderful ideas for you as well the girls from Friends of Flourishes Blog team. So you have double the surprises today. Be sure to check them out:
Christine
Julie
Latisha

Becca Feeken

Betty Wright

Cindy Haffner

Dee Jackson

Kimberly Crawford

Makiko Jones

Silke Ledlow

Your chance to win this set today over on the Flourishes newsletter. See you back here tomorrow!

We Three Kings Sneaks Day 1

Welcome to Day one of Flourishes week full of all things wrapped up nice and pretty. Flourishes Nov. stamp sets are all about those gift ideas you have been meaning to start! So to start I wanted to share my Three Kings with you. This is them pulled together as they will sit on the table. I used the new set called Christmas Bouquet. The template for these three kings can be found on SCS here. I used a sentiment from the set and some ribbons with jewels to dress them up.

Here is a photo of the three seperated out. The are filled with some candies as a surprise for those that pick them up.

Below is the bigger image in the set of the Christmas Bouquet. I made a little set of 4x4 cards and a cute little basket to hold them in. I have a few cards with a vibrant yellow background rather than the red in the basket as well. This is a great little last minute gift that I always am needing.

Now be sure to check out the other creations the girls have come up with to wrap up your season with:
Christine
Cindy
Julie
Latisha
Laura
Leslie
Important Deets:
All sets available Friday 13th 10pm Central time
Release party over on SCS Friday Night at 9 pm Central time
You have a chance to win this set today over on Flourishes Newsletter. See you back here tomorrow with more sneaks.

Got snow...

***Flourishes Pre-Challenge post is below this post***
Totally Stampalicious has two new sets released TODAY! Yes you can purchase these sets today, no waiting this month... Whohooo... I have two for you today. This set is called Snowmen and its so so FUN and CUTE. I love snowmen, I went with some got snow for this card and a fun layout. I added some liquid applique for the added snow and swiss dots folder for the background. isn't he darling?

For this little angel I used a clear box and added some lifesavers that were pinks and purples for a girly girl touch. I added some stickles around the border hard to see in the photo and some jewels for her buttons. Isn't she totally cute?

Check out the blog for the other new set Willameana, now that is one fisty little girl. I will have some samples for you next week with her. hee hee Now don't forget about the $100 gift certificate challenge going on. Read all the details here!!!!
Hope you have a great day!

Blue satin sashes

Happy Friday! It is time again for Flourishes Pre-challenge. This is your chance to win all of the new releases that we will start showing you next week. My how the time flies when you are having fun! Check out the newsletter for more info. Here is a snippet for you regarding the challenge:
***As we continue the Christmas card making season, we wanted to share a few of our Favorite Things! To be in the running for the challenge, all you have to do is to be inspired, in some way, by the words of this decades old Christmas favorite from the Sound of Music! Be sure to tell us which line of the music inspired your card! See the words to the song below this card.

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple struedels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things

So based on those words and looking at my card do you know what line I choose? Yep the Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes. I pulled out my Flourished Christmas set for this one. I love this fancy image, added a few pearls, some satin ribbon and a frame around. Now lets see what you make! Check out what the girls picked out in the song:
Christine
Cindy
Julie
Latisha
Laura
Leslie
Be sure to check out all the new goodies we got. We have COPIC COLLECT 2 NOW!!! WHohooo... Oh they make it so easy for you with these collections. I love it. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Believe today

Good morning! I made a little 3 set of cards using the Santa, I Believe set from Flourishes. I used one of the sentiments from the set, and I also used the little holly image from the Dove and Holly set. I really like how these turned out, very simple but have a little flair with the ribbon and brads. I colored the celery one a little more on the softer side for the holly.

Below here I have another card I made a few of for my flat rate mailers (one stamp postage) for Christmas. I used the Christmas Wreath set for this one, added a few jewels and popped up the panel on dimensionals. I also scored two lines above the sentiment but its hard to see in the picture. Thanks for stopping by, hope you all have a wonderful day!

WT237 Out of my Box Notes

So you are probably wondering WHAT is she doing with this card... right??? right.... Well I thought I would attempt a challenge WT237 Step out of your box over on SCS. And yes this is way out of my box. lol I do like how it turned out and then I sorta don't. I hate cards like that when your not sure if you like it or not.
I used Christmas Music for the background, roughed and torn the edges then sponged them. Added a little ribbon to the corners and some primas. Be gentle in your comments please...
And some fun stuff coming your way from Totally Stampalicious this Friday. So be sure to keep on the look out. AND did you know you have a chance at winning a $100 giftcard to their store? Check it out!!! You don't want to miss your chance.
Have a wonderful evening!

Happy 5th Birthday CDS

Today is Clear Dollar Stamps 5 year anniversary. And to celebrate we are showing you the Birthday Celebration set. From Now till Nov 5th. This set will be on sale for 11.99 rather than 14.99. But wait.... theirs MORE.... (I sound like an infomercial hee hee) Check out Lori's blog for the Great Candy Caper. All the details, prizes and info is there. Be sure to check back each day on Loris blog for your chances with the Great Candy Caper.
As for my card. I went with the girlie girl side and did pinks and the sweet butterfly in this set. I sent this to a lady who turned 81 this week. I hope she likes this. Have a great day!