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I cannot believe there are only 9 days until Christmas. I need to finish my shopping. I also still need to address and send my Christmas cards. Thanks to my Paper Pumpkin kit, I have some cards ready to go! The November kit was so lovely and festive. Plus, I have seen so many wonderful alternatives. I hope you will share your creations over at the My Pumpkin Challenge . The Design Team has shared some beautiful cards this week. Be sure to take a peek! I hope you have your ducks in a line this Holiday season. I hope to catch up this weekend. Thanks for stopping by.

Paper Pumpkin to the rescue! Do you need some holiday cards? Grab your latest Paper Pumpkin and get creating. The November kit was a festive kit. After you make the cards, use the stamps and any leftovers to make more cards and gift tags. Do you need some ideas? Be sure to head over to the My Pumpkin Challenge . The Design Team has you covered with ways to change up your kit. Don't forget to share those lovelies with us! Thanks for stopping by!

It’s time to get ready for Christmas! This project would make a wonderful gift, and anyone would love to receive it. While you’re at it, make one for yourself, too. The tutorial includes a decorated box with a window, and has five compartments to hold 20 tags and a Christmas ornament. It also includes four different tag designs, and five are made of each. It includes a little Christmas ornament, too. The project features the Snow Place and Embellished Ornament Stamp Sets, along with their coordinating dies. This festive project was created by Christy Fulk . To see this tutorial, head over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the October projects. There are so many wonderful projects. If you have a moment, head over and leave Christy a comment on her project! Thanks for stopping by!

I am happy to share the project I created this month for Craft Project Central ! This festive set includes a trio of lit Christmas dioramas, a box full of assorted gift tags and a set of matching cards. This compilation is the perfect way to start the Holidays. The dioramas make a joyous centerpiece when used together or make lovely individual ornaments. The gifts tags make gift giving a breeze. This set makes the perfect gift for your neighbor, teachers and friends. Of course, be sure to make an extra to keep for yourself! To see this tutorial, head over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the October projects. There are so many wonderful projects. Do you enjoy creating new projects or do you need ideas for your classes? Then Craft Project Central is perfect for you! Be sure to check it out. Thanks for stopping by!

Sometimes you do not need wrapping paper to make a gift pretty! I was able to use one of the tags from the November Paper Pumpkin kit to make this gift festive! The letters to spell out joy were from a past kit, everything else was from the November kit. I wrapped the baker's twine around the box so it secured the box closed so there is no peeking! Quick and easy, don't forget to write a message on the back of the tag!  I hope you will stop by the My Pumpkin Challenge for more inspiration! Feel free to share your creations there as well. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas. Thanks for stopping by!

In my household we believe in the magic of Santa. My son is 12 years old and my daughter is 10 years old. We believe in the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy too! (Coincidentally, the Tooth Fairy will also be making a stop at my house tonight, and I am guessing my daughter will leave the Tooth Fairy a treat along side Santa's cookies and milk!) I am sure my son is old enough to understand how Santa works, but I think he understands our unspoken Christmas tradition. I knew the magic of Santa would not be revealed in my household, I pretty much figured it would be leaked at school........ As my daughter and I were driving to the store last week she asked me if Santa was real. Sigh. I told her that I believe in Santa. She thought about it for a few minutes quietly. I then asked her why she was asking and if she heard something different. She said yes, a girl at her school told her Santa was not real. My heart sunk. I asked her how she responded to that remark. My daughter replied,...

November 22, 2013: "Mom, how long until Christmas"? Me: "A lil over a month away." November 25, 2013: "Mom, what day is Christmas again"? Me: "Silly goose! December 25th"! "Oh yay, I forgot, one more month." December 1, 2013: "It is almost Christmas"! Me: <mentally freaking out just a little> December 5, 2013: "Twenty more days." Me: <noooooooo> December 8-11, 2013: (We finally decorate our Christmas tree) December 17, 2013: "Mom, one more week til Christmas Eve"! Me: "Yes ma'am, you are correct." Mommy is not quite ready for Christmas. Did I mention I have not made my Christmas cards yet? I like to think I work well under pressure! Stay tuned. Let me me share My Pumpkin Challenge card for this week. I added some Real Red card stock to make this card. The kit alone is lovely, so it does not take much to step it up a notch. I hope you are having fun with your My Pape...

I am really loving this My Paper Pumpkin kit!! It is lovely. The garland is my favorite. I think I will learn how to use a sewing machine so I can make more garland! Here is the card I created this week. I was able to make this card using only the items that came with the kit! I just cut the bottom off the pre-cut NOEL banner and made chevrons. I also sponged the edges of the NOEL with the Real Red ink that was included in the kit. Have you been busy making Christmas cards? Or maybe you have already sent yours out! I am behind and need to get moving! I will share my card soon. I hope you will head over to the My Pumpkin Challenge to see what else the talented Design Team has shared this week! I also wanted to share a couple of stories I read online this week. The first story is about a Christmas list written by a young boy in 1915. Read the story here .  The second story is about a Christmas list written by a little girl this year, her father recaps her list. I though...

December is here! Are you getting ready to celebrate the Holidays? The November My Paper Pumpkin kit was perfect for Christmas. So this month we will "Celebrate Christmas" at the My Pumpkin Challenge ! The kit was so lovely, be sure to follow us all month long for Christmas inspiration! I am in love with the stitched star garland! It is so pretty and festive! I deconstructed the NOEL banner to make my card. Be sure to head over to the My Pumpkin Challenge to see what the Design Team has created today! P.S. Are you ready for Cyber Monday? The following items will be on sale tomorrow only. 30% off Don't miss out on these amazing deals. Plus, you still have time to take advantage of the Holiday Sale!  Envelope Liners Framelits Dies (item 132172)  $26.95  $18.87  Expressions Thinlits Dies (item 132171)  $24.95  $17.47  Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent (item 132159)  $14.95  $10.47  Snowflake Season Simply Sen...

 I cannot believe Christmas is tomorrow. What a memorable year this has been! I know sometimes December can be a hectic month, but as I sit and reflect I know that I am truly blessed! I have two beautiful kids, a wonderful family, a loving and supportive boyfriend and the best circle of friends a gal can ask for! Last night me and my kiddos made some holiday treats, we watched football and enjoyed some quality time together! I love lazy Sundays! We even stayed in our jammies all day......so comfy! We cannot be the only ones who do that, right? Take a peek at a few of the Christmas items I have been working on. I made this wine tag for a friend. I think they are my new favorite thing! Wine is a universal gift and you can make a wine tag for any occasion! (I left the space at the bottom of the tag so she could write her own personal message.)  I love snowflakes. I am especially loving this color combination too! (Soft Suede and Very Vanilla)...

I just wanted to share my Christmas card for this year. I really like the red/turquoise color combinations I have seen everywhere this holiday season, so I thought I would incorporated those colors in my card using Stampin' Up! products. Stampin' Up! products list: Christmas Greetings stamp set Serene Snowflakes stamp set Pool Party card stock and classic stampin pad Real Red card stock and classic stampin pad Very Vanilla card stock (for the photo) Dazzling Details I stamped the snowflakes in Pool Party and added Dazzling Details to the center of each flake. I love Dazzling Details! There are so many fun things you can use it for. I used my Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to line up the title and quote on my card. Such a great tool to make your cards look perfect. I also used Picnik  to edit the photo of my kids. I was able to find the cool border, similar to a photo booth and change the colors so they looked a bit retro. Well now it is t...