A fun little project before the holiday

I found these 5X5 flat plaques at Crafts Direct in St. Cloud and I knew I want to do something with the Flower Sacks from October Afternoon. I also knew I want to do some sort of a tree.

I have been thinking about this project for a few months.

I finally had time to make it.

It was SUPER easy!

I glued a sheet of OA Figgy Pudding on the front of the plaque and distressed it with distress ink.

Starting at the bottom of the tree I used the largest flowers.

I cut out one wedge of the flower so it would be able to flatten out.

I then fan-folded the the flower on the scallops. (See photo it will make more sense).

I should have taken step-by-step photos... but hind-sight is always 20/20 :)

I topped it off with a star. Added a few gems and added rub-ons to the background.

Santa Baby

Are you ready for Christmas? I finally got all my shopping done yesterday.

For the Cuttlebug spot today we are asking you to create anything with Santa on it!

Here is my card. I used a ATC that I just made for trading club.

This is a great way to use up those ATC's that you get. just layer than and glue it to the front of a card.

**Update, I've had a couple people ask about the ATC. ATC is Artist Trading Card. They are 2.5" X 3.5" and to be deemed a ATC they need to be on a card just that size.**

The background: I ran a piece of paper through the Cuttlebug. Using the debossed side of the paper, I inked up a brayer and brayed over the paper. The ink stayed above the embossed snowflakes. Isn't it a cool effect?

Recipe:

Solid Paper: Red- Archivers

Pattern Paper: Snowflakes-October Afternoon

Solid Paper: Red- Archivers

Stamps: Santa-Inkadinkado, Celebrate-Stampin Up

Embossing Folder: Snowflakes from QuickCutz

Die Cuts: A Muse Studio

Other: Gems, sprINKlers (from October Afternoon), Stickles, Tinsel trim (Tim Holtz), Tiny attacher, Crepe paper, Christmas Paper Tape and Stamping Up clip

We'd love for you to play along at The Cuttlebug Spot.

See it really did snow, a lot!

Gingerbread House contest

The contest is still going... but here is our house (Jon and I were partners this year.)

A Bears Gotta Keep Warm

You can vote for your favorite here: at the Gingerbread House Off Blog

It's Cuttlebug Tuesday!

Happy Cuttlebug Tuesday!

Today we are asking you to make a Christmas card

This is a hybrid card. I used my Holiday ATC from the latest trade as the main focal point of this card. I ordered this set from Stampin' Up a while ago. I just love the vintage look of the santa.

Here is my card....

Recipe:
Cuttlebug folder—Snowflakes by QuikCutz

Punches—Martha Stewart Branch punch
Ribbon—May Arts
Stamps—Stampin' Up Santa, Merry Christmas and Tim Holtz Post Card

Paper—Vintage music paper, Cored'nations-red, Papertrey Ink-kraft and green
Ink—Distress Ink (walnut, tea, vintage photo, brick and pealed paint) and Papertry Ink Fresh Snow
Other— ScorTape, Mark Richards gems, Copics, Stickles, Crackle Accents and Frost mist

Don't forget to stop by The Cuttlebug Spot Blog and play along with the DT

2011 Minneapolis, MN SU Convention

SU Convention.

I survived without being talked into becoming a demonstrator. I attended as a guest to my demonstrator, Erica. It was a lot of fun. We got to the convention center about 8:30 and sat in a waiting area ate a breakfast sandwich from Dunn brothers. We sat at a table with Ramona from Aberdeen, South Dakota. She came all the way by herself. She will be leaving with a couple new friends. We did a little card trading until it opened. Once the doors opened trying to find a place to sit was a challenge we made our way to the front and we finally found a table with 3 ladies already sitting there, we asked if we could join them, they said yes.

We put our items down and headed to the middle of the room to do a little more trading. It was so much fun to see what other made. I got A LOT of inspiration from all the creative gals.

here is Shelly the owner of Stampin' Up

The convention center full!

Here is Erica, Ramona and me.

Shelly's latest creation.

Here is my card that I created for trading.

I made about 80 of them and came home with about 8.

I also made a 3-D project to trade, I forgot to take a photo of it.

Super cute cards—for inspiration.

I was surfing this morning and came across the Hero Arts blog, which I have not visited in a while. Boy! Some super cute cards out there!

This one by Lisa

This one by Teresa

This one is by Michelle

Do you have scraps? …of course you have scraps!

I bet you have scraps especially after making your Christmas cards, right!?

For the Cuttlebug spot today we are asking you to use your scraps!

My card is all scraps!

The background: I ran a piece of paper through the Cuttlebug. Using the debossed side of the paper, I inked up a brayer and brayed over the paper. The ink stayed above the embossed snowflakes. Isn't it a cool effect?

Recipe:

Solid Paper: Blue- Archivers

Pattern Paper: Snowflakes-October Afternoon

Ink: Navy-Momento, Light blue and Red-A Muse Studio

Embossing Folder: Sizzix Flower and Snowflakes set

Die Cuts: A Muse Studio

Other: Gems and sprINKlers (from October Afternoon)

We'd love for you to play along at The Cuttlebug Spot.

October Afternoon Santa Sack #3

Yes, it is a sneak... Don't you love it! Look at all the yummy stuff. So what do you see? I think I see some... HOLIDAY STYLE!

It will go on sale Friday 11:00 a.m. CST

$39.99 is the cost plus S&H

Shipping and Handling will be as follows— flat rate per Santa Sack.
Continental USA/APO-$10.00
Hawaii/Alaska-$15.00
Canada-$18.00
and all other Countries $35.00

For more info go to the OA Blog. Here is the info for Week 2's sale