Rubber Redneck

Sure Do Love You + My Inky Friends Design Challenge

Something new and exacting to share with you all today! My Inky Friends is now hosting challenges over on the blog! The Challenges will be inspired by the inspiration in the Stampin' Up! Catalogs! I sure hope you join us by playing along with the very first challenge! The first challenge is a sketch and runs Dec. 29- Jan. 12, 2018. Play along and upload your link on My Inky Friends. Please note my blog post is early today so the link might not work till a little later in the day :)

Here is my creation I created to play along with this challenge. It uses one of the new bundles in the Occasions Catalog called Sure Do Love You Bundle.

This will bundle will be available January 3, 2018

Rubber Redneck Quick Shots:

• Cut the base of the card out of Rich Razzleberry card stock. Ink one of the hearts from Sure Do Love You Stamp Set in Rich Razzleberry and stamp onto the card base. Repeat until you have several hearts stamped. Ink a smaller heart in VersaMark and stamp onto the card base giving it a tone on tone look. Repeat until you have as many hearts as you want.
• Cut 2 different patterns of the Painted with Love Specialty Designer Series Paper.
• Cut some Love Mini Tinsel Trim and attach to the card.
• Cut a piece of Whisper White card stock. Ink the stamp from Sure Do Love You Stamp Set in Rich Razzleberry and stamp onto the center of the Whisper White card stock.
• Ink the heart greeting stamp from Sure Do Love You Stamp Set in Powder Pink, Melon Mambo and Calypso Coral. Zip the image through the Big Shot with the Lots of Love Box Framelits die cutting it out. Attach to the front of the card.
• Ink the banner image from Sure Do Love You Stamp Set in VersaMark and stamp onto a piece of Whisper White card stock. Pour Gold Embossing Powder over the stamped image. Tap of excess and heat set with the Heat Tool. Attach across the front of the card.
• To finish add some Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

On the inside add some Whisper White card stock and a piece of Painted with Love Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Supplies Used
Stamp: Sure Do Love You
Ink: VersaMark, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Calypso Coral, Powder Pink
Paper: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Painted with Love Specialty Designer Series Paper
Acc.: Big Shot, Lots of Love Box Framelits, Love Mini Tinsel Trim, Rhinestones Basic Jewels

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Rubber Redneck December Customer Promotions: Snowflake Sentiment

Their is only a few days left to earn my December Customer Thank You Gifts!! Thank you all for your continued support! If you have placed orders for this month already with me your orders do qualify for my customer promos. They will be mailed out the 1st week of January. Visit my Customer Promotion Page for details.

How do you receive these gifts? Place an order on-line with me or through me using the hostess code below and receive each gift with qualifying orders placed December 1-31, 2017.

(Please Note: Don't use the hostess code below if your order is $150 or more. Your order will qualify for it's own hostess benefits and you will still qualify for my monthly customer benefits. Only good through me Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Holly Krautkremer)

December Customer Card + PDF Tutorial

Place an order through my Stampin' Up! On-line Store from December 1-31, 2017 and receive this card and a free mini pdf when you use the hostess code above. I will email you the mini pdf and mail out the card 1st week of January.

If you would like to join my monthly newsletter email list please email me at [email protected] I send out a monthly new's letter with Stampin' Up! Sales, My Promotions and etc. I don't share your email addy with anyone!

December Customer Product Thank You Gift

Place a $50 order (before shipping and tax) on-line with me or through me from December 1-31, 2017 and receive my gift package bundle!

What is included in my gift packaging bundle

2 - Acetate Card Boxes
2 - Mini Pizza Boxes
5 - Stripped Treat Bags
5 - Clear Tiny Treat Boxes
5 - Gusseted Cellophane Bags

Don't forget about the Year-End Sales Event!!

Ends Jan. 2: Special deals on select retiring and surplus items while supplies last.

Download the Year-End Sales Event PDF

Don't forget to reserve your STAMPARATUS! The window closes on December 30, 2017. Read all the details HERE.

Rubber Redneck Quick Shots:

• Cut the card base in Crumb Cake card stock. Ink the stamp from Snowflake Sentiments Stamp Set in Crumb Cake Ink. Stamp onto the Crumb Cake card stock. Repeat until the entire card base is covered.
• Cut 2 different patterns of Quilted Christmas Designer Series Paper (I sure will miss this paper when it retires on Jan. 2). On the red pattern ink the stamp from Snowflake Sentiments Stamp Set in Real Red ink and stamp onto the DSP. Repeat until the entire piece of DSP is stamped on.
• Ink the stamp from Snowflake Sentiments Stamp Set in Garden Green and stamp onto Whisper White card stock. Zip the Whisper White card stock through the Big Shot with the Layering Squares Framelits die cutting out the card stock.
• Ink the snowflake image from Snowflake Sentiments Stamp Set in Real Red Ink and stamp at the top of the Whisper White card stock. Repeat till you have 3 snowflakes.
• Using the Big Shot and the Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits die cut out the Crumb Cake card stock getting those gorgeous snowflakes. Glue to the card front.
• Add some 5/8 Burlap Ribbon across the bottom and finish by adding some Faceted Gold Gems.

Supplies Used
Stamp: Snowflake Sentiments
Ink: Real Red, Garden Green
Paper: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Quilted Christmas DSP
Acc.: Big Shot, Swirly Snowflake Thinlits, 5/8 Burlap Ribbon, Faceted Gems Gold

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Family Gifts: Christmas Countdown Day 9 + 10

Hello crafty friends,

I hope all of you had a Merry Christmas! We've been pretty busy around here, we still have a few more family christmas to do. lol Lots to share and their will be several blog posts a day till I get all caught up, some sneak peeks from the Occasions and SAB Catalog, wrapping up the christmas countdowns, and my December Daily Album.

But first blog post for today is Day 9 and 10 of the family Christmas countdown gifts. Which features several box ideas that I will be sharing how to make down the road, be sure to subscribe to my blog so you don't miss out on anything! If you would like to see all the Christmas countdown gifts check out my Family 25 Days Christmas Countdown Board on pinterest, follow me on pinterest so you don't miss out on anything!

Day 9

Build a snowman day....this has been one of my favorite things to do since I was a kid! So I came up with some fun gift ideas and a fun craft project to do indoors this year.

How about a decorated electric tea light. Cute right? I found this general idea on pinterest. So fun and easy to do too. I made the hat using the Big Shot, Everyday Jar's Framelits and Layering Squares Framelits. Stamped the images from the retired Stitched With Cheer Stamp Set and used the Holly Berry Builder Punch. Use a sharpie to draw the eyes on the tea light.

Of course it needed a little box to hold it. I filled the box with tinsel another awesome use for that stuff!

The lid I created for the box. I just die cut out the center with the retired Perfect Pines Framelits. Then added a piece of Fabulous Foil Designer Acetate over the opening so the snowman could peek through :)

The adults got snowman poop boxes. lol I made this using the Big Shot, Layering Circles Framelits and the Jolly Hat Builder Punch. It fits the tic tac containers. (This was one of my husbands favorites to give his siblings. lol)



I wanted some sort of crafty thing that the families could do so we created build a snowman kit using glue, cotton balls, card stock, and pipe cleaners. I am going to be sharing this hole project in Jan sometime along with the printable we created so be sure to come back for that one.

Every family recieved some sort of fun gifts we purchased that had a snowman theme. I found these really cute snowman picks for everyone. Everyone's gift was different to match kid's ages.

Here is the card we put in Day 9 Gift. It uses the retired 25 Days stamp set.

Day 9 Christmas Tag. I used the Big Shot, Perfect Pines Framelits and the retired 25 Days Stamp Set to create them.

 

Day 10

December is the biggest month for pictures so I hunted down some cute little picture holders.

How stinkin cute are these?

Here is Day 10 card we put in the gifts. It uses the retired stamps 25 Days and Tin of Tags Stamp Sets.

Day 10 Gift Tag uses the same stamps as the Day 10 card plus the Big Shot, Layering Squares Framelits, Wrapped in Warmth DSP, Candy Cane Lane Baker's Twine, Baker's Twine Trio Pack.

Supplies Used
Stamps: 25 Days, Stitched with Cheer, Tin of Tags
Ink: Real Red, Emerald Envy, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight
Paper: Silver Glimmer Paper, Red Glimmer Paper, Fabulous Foil Designer Acetate,Presents & Pinecones DSP, Brights DSP, Wrapped in Warmth DSP, Whisper White, Basic Black, Soft Sky, Pumpkin Pie, Pool Party,
Acc. Big shot, Layering Squares Framelits, Layering Circles Framelits, Everyday Jars Framelits, Perfect Pines Framelits, Holly Berry Builder Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Banner Triple Punch, 1/8 Handheld Circle Punch, Rhinestones

 

Family Gifts: Christmas Countdown Day 7 + 8

Happy Friday!

I am back with Day 7 & Day 8 Christmas Countdown Gifts. Another box idea that I will be sharing how to make down the road, be sure to subscribe to my blog so you don't miss out on anything! If you would like to see all the Christmas countdown gifts check out my Family 25 Days Christmas Countdown Board on pinterest, follow me on pinterest so you don't miss out on anything!

 

Day 7

Everyone needs a special handmade box with a very special gift inside.

I created this box out of last years Presents & Pinecones Designer Series Paper from the 2016 Holiday Catalog. I made the boxes different too for each family.

Inside an ornament that hubby and I created! Every Christmas tree needs a special handmade ornament! We used the silhouette to cut out gold vinyl. We found clear ornaments at the craft store and filled them with tiny pine cones. I used ribbon and a red bell from my stash of crafting stuff. To make the box a little more festive we filled it with pine cones.

We made two different designs the manger and the buck.

Sorry the picture isn't great we had a heck of time getting pictures of them.Then on the back we put the year, name, and on my brother's we added our first christmas since they just got married. This was the first time I attempted something like this and they were overall very easy and fun to make! We were going to make deer ones for our tree this year but the craft store where I got them can't keep the ornaments in stock. lol

Here is the card we put in the gift. I used the retired 25 Days and Stitched with Cheer Stamp Set. I made these different too for everyone.

Tags for outside of the package all made different too. I used the Santa's Sleigh Stamp Set, Santa's Sleigh Thinlits and retired 25 Days Stamp Set. The tags were all made out of my scraps of card stock great way to use up those scraps.

Day 8

We found some really cute Santa Pants.

Are these not adorable? We filled them with Christmas sprinkles to use on the holiday baking.

Here is the card we created to go in the gift. I used the Oh, What Fun Stamp Set and retired 25 Days Stamp Set.

The tag for the package. I used the retired 25 Days Stamp Set, retired Wrapped in Warmth Designer Series Paper, Big Shot, Layering Ovals Framelits and Banner Triple Punch. I made all the tags different too.

Supplies Used
Stamps: Santa's Sleigh, Oh What Fun, 25 Days, Stitched with Cheer
Ink: Real Red, Garden Green, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red, Wrapped in Warmth DSP, Presents & Pinecones DSP, Silver Glimmer Paper
Acc. Big Shot, Santa's Sleigh Thinlits, Layering Ovals Thinlits, Banner Triple Punch, 1/8 Handheld Circle Punch, Silver Metallic Thread, Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine, Cucumber Crush Thick Baker's Twine, 3/8 Silky Taffeta Ribbon, Candy Cane Baker's Twine, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Brigth's Enamel Shapes

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Family Gifts: Christmas Countdown Day 5 + 6

Morning crafty peeps,

Christmas continued countdown fun this morning! Some of you where asking about directions on the boxes/containers. I will be sharing how to create them with current product in the coming months so that's when I will be posting the directions, video's and free downloadable project sheets on how to create them :) so be sure to subscribe to my blog so you don't miss out on anything!

Day 5

Baby it's cold outside.....

December is usually cold here so what better way to stay warm but with Hot Chocolate and the adults got something to give their hot chocolate a little zip. lol The container was from Hobby Lobby and these things ROCK to hold little goodies in! These would make a great gift for coworkers, neighbors, and friends too!

In the Hot Chocolate Box

2 mugs mainly those where for the adults
Really fun stir sticks and straws in Christmas colors found these at hobby lobby
Peppermint sticks found these at Target
Hot Chocolate Packets (you can buy these in the bulk and it will save you some $$)
1 mini alcohol bottle most liqueur stores sell these and their perfect for little gifts

I of course made a little box to hold the hot chocolate packets. It uses the retired stamp set Candy Cane Lane. Isn't this fun! I will be sharing how to make this box in January sometime so be sure to stop back. Supper easy to make!

This is the card we made to slide into the gift. Uses the retired Candy Cane Lane and 25 Days stamp sets.

One tag design for the outside of the gift. I used the 25 Days Stamp Set and the Outdoor Adventure Framelits to create this.

Here is the other set of tags. I was trying to use up scraps and stuff from my stash of goodies. This also used the 25 Days and the Outdoor Adventure Framelits.

Right now the Outdoor Adventure Framelits are in the clearance rack at a discount!!!

Day 6

Sense hubby and I have been dubbed elves we wanted to include some elves in the gift some how. This is what we found.

Ha Ha aren't these AWESOME! We both saw them right away and busted out laughing. Got them at Hobby Lobby too.

One of the cards we made to go in the gift. This one uses the Number of Years and retired Stitched with Cheer Stamp Set.

Another card this one uses 25 Days and  Retired Stitched with Cheer Stamp Set.

Gift tags created with the Number of Years Stamp Set and retired Stitched with Cheer Stamp Set used up some more scraps!

We also found these cute bags that went with the elves. lol That gift was a lot of fun to put together.

Supplies Used
Stamps: Number of Years, Candy Cane Christmas, Stitched With Cheer, 25 Days
Ink: Early Espresso, Real Red, Emerald Envy, Delightful Dijion, Gable Green, Glorious Green
Paper: Candy Cane Lane DSP, Presents & Pinecones DSP, Basic Black, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Real Red card stock
Acc. Big Shot, Outdoor Adventure Framelits, Banner Framelits, 1/8 Handheld Circle Punch, Brights Enamel Shapes, Dazzling Diamonds, Rhinestones, Candy Cane Lane Baker's Twine, Baker's Twine Trio Pack, Candy Cane Lane Washi Tape, Presents & Pinecones Washi Tape,

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Family Gifts: Christmas Countdown Day 3 + Day 4

Hey Peeps,

Back with my last blog post for the day ;) Another batch of Family Gifts for their Christmas countdown. I am pinning everything to my Family 25 Days Christmas Countdown Board on pinterest too.

Day 3

It's important to write those letters to Santa so how about these AWESOME Santa Letter Board!! I made a couple of different ones so they weren't all the same. lol

The directions below are for this one but all the paper is the same measurement for all of them. Some of the product you can still purchase but some has retired. We picked up the frames at a craft store and then painted the frames. They took 2 coats.

To Create this you will need the following supplies:

• Hot Glue Gun
• Big Frame Board (I got this at a craft store)
  
• Delta Red Paint
• Foam Brush
• Stampin' Up! Supplies

Rubber Redneck Quick Shots:

• Cut 1 Sheet of Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper 11 3/4" x 11 3/4" for the background. I modgepodged this to the board.
  

Create a pocket:

• Cut 1 piece of Basic Black card stock 1" x 11 3/4" score at 1/2", fold on the scored line and attach the bottom of the board inside.
• Cut 2 pieces of Basic Black card stock 1" x 4" and score at 1/2" on each side. Glue each piece to the the sides of the board towards the bottom inside.
• Cut 1 piece of the Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper in a different patter 5" x 11 3/4". Glue the dsp to the basic black card stock that is facing up forming a pocket.

Decorate:

• Cut a piece of Gold Glimmer Paper 1" x 11 3/4". Slide so it goes into the pocket and glue to the board. This helps break up the patterns of the paper.
• Die cut out the Gold Foil Sheet using the Big Shot and Santa's Sleigh Thinlits.
• Stamp the deer in Tuxed Black Memento Ink onto Kraft card stock. Zip through the Big Shot with the Santa's Sleigh Thinlits. Color the reindeer hooves in using the Basic Black Marker.
• Stamp the trees in Emerald Envy onto Emerald Envy card stock. Zip through the Big Shot with the Santa's Sleigh Thinlits. Add Dazzling Diamonds to the tree.
• Assemble your scene and attach with Stampin' Dimensionals. I used the Baker's Twine Trio Pack to make reins.
• Hot glue the Kraft Rope around the edges on the inside and hot glue a reindeer to the top right corner.

Awesome right? These were a blast to make but they do take about 2 days because of the painting. The Santa Letter slides right into the pocket. The Santa Letter I found on Pinterest and posted the PDF here for you all if you would like to print your own.

Download Dear Santa Letter

The cards for my side of the family we put on them Redneck Made Elves Inc. My family is always making fun of me and calling me a redneck and hubby said he felt like a elf so we decided to be silly one night while making gifts. This is what happens when you go on little sleep and inhale fumes. lol

I of course couldn't just keep them the same. lol

The gift tags to go on the packages. I made these using the Big Shot and Merry Tag Framelits. These were fun to make.

That was it for day 3 gift! I really loved them and hope everyone did to.

Day 4

Was games for each family we found some cute games at Target and of course I forgot to take a picture of that too so all I have to show is the cards and tags we made.

Cards were made from Basic Black and Whisper White card stock. I stamped the number in real red. I took the stamp from Oh, What Fun inked in Versa Mark and poured Silver Embossing Powder over it and heat set it.

Tags for the outside of the packages. I used the Big Shot, Layering Square Framelits, Banner Triple Punch, This Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper and some misc dsp, 3/8 Glitter Ribbon and Rhinestones.

Supplies Used
Stamps: Santa's Sleigh, Number of Years, Cookie Cutter Christmas, 25 Days, Stitched With Cheer
Ink: Real Red, Old Olive, Emerald Envy, Memento Tuxedo Black, Versa Mark
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Emerald Envy, This Christmas DSP, Gold and Silver Glimmer Paper, Gold Foil Sheets, Brights DSP
Acc. Big Shot, Santa's Sleigh Thinlits, Large Number Framelits, Merry Tag Framelits, Many Marvelous Markers, Cookie Cutter Punch, Banner Triple Punch, 1/8 Handheld Circle Punch, Dazzling Diamonds, Silver Embossing Powder, Rhinestones, Metallic Sequins Assortment, 3/8 Glitter Ribbon Combo Pack, Kraft Rope Trim, Baker's Twine Trio Pack, Candy Lane Baker's Twine, Candy Lane Washi Tape, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy

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Watercolor Christmas Project Kit

Hey my stamping friends I am back with another fun item; the Watercolor Wishes Project Kit item #144649 from our Holiday Catalog. It coordinates with the Watercolor Christmas Stamp Set (W) item #144835 (C) item #144838 (sold separately). Both items can be found on page 34.

The Watercolor Wishes Project Kit makes 20 cards, 5 each of 4 designs. Perfect for last minuet Christmas cards! This kit is retiring and has been marked down 20% too!

Once you've complete the cards in the kit you'll have a great stamp set to use for future Christmas cards! I just love the font in this set.

Here are the four different designs the kit makes. Simple and easy to make!

I also created some a little more stepped up by adding on some additional embellishments and changing the layout on some of them. I still wanted to keep them simple and not use a lot of product.

Card #1 I stepped up by stamping on the red card base. I inked the stamp from Watercolor Christmas Stamp Set in Real Red and stamped directly onto the card base. If you do this one thing to note they need to set and dry for awhile the pre printed card bases don't soak the ink up quite as fast as regular card stock. Then instead of the sequins I added some Metallic Enamel Shapes to the card base.

Card # 2 I stepped this one up by stamping on the pr-printed red card stock. I inked the stamp from Watercolor Christmas Stamp Set in Real Red and stamped directly onto the card stock. Then I added some Gold Faceted Gems randomly onto the card.

Card #3 I inked the stamp from Watercolor Christmas Stamp Set in Emerald Envy and stamped down the side of the card base. I changed where the banner was placed on the original card layout. I also stamped the little tree on the tag in Emerald Envy and added a Metallic Enamel Shape to finish.

Card #4 I flipped the card horizontal first. The greeting was stamped in Emerald Envy instead of in the Memento Ink Tuxedo Black. I personally liked the Emerald Envy on this card than the black. Then I added some Metallic Enamel Shapes to the card base.

Just these few simple changes really stepped up the cards!

Here is a video Stampin' Up! put out on the kit

 

Family Gifts: Christmas Countdown Day 2

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Day 2 Gift:

Some of you where asking me how did I get this all done with what we've been going through. I did not do these this year this was part of the gift I gave last Christmas to be open this Christmas, it was part of our Year of Gifts for our families. I shared some but not all so I didn't give the gift away. Thus why it is using the retired Holiday Catalog Product from last year ;) Day 2 was Christmas Fun Foam Kits that I forgot to take pictures of. lol I found these while I was cruising an isle looking for ideas for the little ones.

However I do have a picture from my cousin of her little guy with his completed project. Once again someone saved my bacon! lol

One thing I really like to do is create customer wrapping paper. You can do it if you plan ahead that is the key :) I purchased a roll of Kraft Wrapping Paper from Hobby Lobby. I usually stock up on this around Christmas time because that is when they have there wrapping paper at 50% off. To create my wrapping paper I used the Oh, What Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set item #140386 from the main catalog.

Tip~ One thing to note is be sure you are stamping on a hard surface. I was working on one of our tables that I thought would hard enough but as you can tell one of my Happy Christmas didn't ink good enough because the table gave.

Rubber Redneck Quick Shots:

• Roll out the amount of wrapping paper you need. Ink the stamp from Oh, What Fun Stamp Set in Real Red ink and stamp onto the wrapping paper. Repeat till  you have the entire piece stamped on. You can add more images if you would like I just liked the Merry Christmas on it. That's all it takes!

Tip~ Let your paper dry before wrapping your gift it only takes a few minuets to wait.

This was the day 2 tag label I created.

• Zip a piece of This Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper through the Big Shot with the Layering Circles Framelits. These are on sale!!!
• Cut a piece of Whisper White card stock and zip through the Big Shot with the Banner Framelits. Stamp your 2 onto the top in Garden Green Ink. I used the retired 25 Days Stamp Set and retired Metallics Glitter Tape.
• Ink the stamp from Stitched with Cheer Stamp Set in Real Red and stamp onto a piece of Whisper White card stock. Zip it through the Big Shot with the Bunch of Banner Framelits die cutting it. Attach all of your pieces together with Stampin' Dimensionals.
• Punch a hole at the top with the 1/8 Handheld Punch and tie some Candy Cane Baker's Twine through it. Add a Rhinestone Basic Jewel.
• Attach to your package and use wrapping ribbon to finish decorating.

This was the card we created to go inside the packaging with the gift.

Supplies Used
Stamp: Oh, What Fun, Stitched with Cheer, Retired 25 Days of Christmas
Ink: Real Red, Garden Green
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, This is Christmas
Acc.: Big Shot, Bunch of Banner, Layering Circles and Banner Framelits, 1/8 Handheld Punch, Candy Cane Baker's Twine, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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Quick Family Update + More

Morning all :)

Lots of things to share but first a quick update on the family :) November Dad had a couple of more surgeries. One of the surgeries was to see if the infection was gone and good news it appeared to be so the doctors went ahead with the other surgeries. All the surgeries went good. Hubby and I took some time off from working to hunt... I hunted 1 day and next morning woke up VERY sick suddenly. lol Their is something very nasty going around and lucky me got it! I spent the next 3 weeks very sick. I got better just in time to head down for my check up at the Mayo (5 hours from us) where I got bad news. My body has adjusted to the meds for my Rheumatoid Arthritis...UGH now everything that's been going on with me make sense. lol

My dad was scheduled to have his last major shoulder surgery on black friday and they where gonna have to go down on thanksgiving since the surgery was scheduled for early morning. So we decided to have Thanksgiving at my brother's new house. I left Rochester and booked it to my brother's new house it's about a 2 1/2 hour drive it took me 5 hours. THUD Traveling the day before Thanksgiving I don't recommend wow so many accidents and crazy drivers. Thanksgiving Day arrived my parents and hubby headed down to my brothers. Here is the turkey cutting the turkey. Hahaha

Later that day Hubby and I had to head home because of the dogs and farm. The next morning got up did chores and got on the road to head down for dad's surgery. Another 4 hour drive one way. lol Dad's surgery was supposed to take 3 - 3 1/2 hours they were done in 1 1/2 hours! It went really good and the infection was defiantly gone. FINALLY 10 months and it's gone. Hubby and I booked it to go back home. Another fun day of crazy traffic. Dad was in the hospital for a couple of days had some serious pain but otherwise he was doing good.

Next day for us was our niece's birthday party! Hubby and I were exhausted and the poor guy a few days later got sick. He ended up getting what I had only it got so bad it spread to his eyes. Didn't know that could happen and wow peeps that is miserable! So December started off with another sicky. lol

I turned the big 40 and my gift to myself I woke up sick with another cold. ROFL Finally today I feel like this crud is going away. Dad saw his doctors and everything is healing good he can now start moving his arm around a little. Woo hoo! We are getting their peeps!

Customer Update

• I know many of you placed orders in November and I am sorry I haven't gotten your thank you gifts out getting so sick really set me back. I hope to have stuff out in the mail next week. Along with the new Occasions and SAB catalogs to those that have placed orders! Thank you all for being supportive and so understanding!!
• Club members your gifts and project packets will be going out in Jan I don't think I will have stuff done before Christmas. When I mail out packages I 'll let you know.
• Christmas cards won't be happening this year I haven't even been able to start them. I am planning on doing something in Jan. (or at least I hope to lol)
• My  Downline Team: in January sometime I am hoping to start back up our monthly training stuff for you ladies as well. As always if you need something you know how to get a hold of me :)
• I will also be posting a little more to my blog here trying to get back into the swing of things. 

 

The Stamp Review Crew: Christmas Quilt

 

Welcome to another The Stamp Review Crew Hop!! We are a group of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators who will be bringing you lots of ideas for one particular stamp set twice a month!! The 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, you can hop along from one blog to the next gathering all kinds of inspiration for one Stampin' Up! stamp set. Please note the blog doesn't officially start until Monday December 18, 2017 so some of the links may not work.

We are featuring the Christmas Quilt Photopolymer Stamp Set item #144793 from the Holiday Stampin' Up! Catalog. This is part of the Quilted Christmas Suite in the catalog. It also has a matching dies called Quilt Builder Framelits Dies item #144673. You can purchase these items together and save 10% and you'll want to get them soon as they are on the holiday retiring list.

If you are following the hop in order you just arrived from Cindy's BLOG where she showed you all something fabulous! I was excited to feature this bundle when I saw it in the catalog it was one of my must haves as my grandma loved to quilt and taught me how to quilt too. Lots of fond memories of our time together.

In this suite their is an embossing folder too called Quilt Top Textured, it is AWESOME! I zipped the Lemon Lime Twist card stock through the Big Shot with it. Add some Quilted Christmas 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper, stamped my images, placed a Stitched Felt Embellishment with some Silver Metallic Thread and some Rhinestone Basic Jewels and boom masterpiece created ;) I wish quilting was that fast! lol

Close up for you. Lots of layers this is one of those cards I would hand deliver.

I kept the inside simple. Stamped the greeting in the set and added the little stitched image (I adore that stamp so much). Across the bottom some Lemon Lime card stock and Quilted Christmas 6 x 6 Paper.

I hope you like this project. Now you'll want to hop on over to Mike's BLOG where I know he will have some awesome to show you!

 

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