Emma and Snowman

Here's a sweet card I created using "Emma the Hugger" from Fred, She Said. I went with soft pastel tones this time, and really like how it turned out! My sketch is from the Happy Monday Challenge over at Crafting with Deedee's Digis blog.

What If Wednesday - Fawn

Today is the "What if? Challenge" over at "The House That Stamps Built" and I created a pretty card  with  "4212-I, Fawn" and "8615-E, Best gifts" stamps by Repeat Impressions.

You can read all about the Challenge on the The House that Stamps Built blog! Check out the rest of the design teams magnificent creations for the sketch challenge!

 

 

Lovin' from my Oven...

Here's a cute project I created using "Lovin' from my Oven" and the "Recipe Card" images from Deedee's Digis.

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At Midnight Madness, we are starting the New Year off with new additions to the Design Team!! Make sure you check out all of their blogs and get inspired in the weeks to come with exciting sketches by Priscilla!!

The Midnight Madness Design Team is as follows: 

CHARLOTTE (Senior DT)
DARSIE (Senior DT) (this is me)
DENISE (Senior DT)
GUNN  (Senior DT)
LINDA (Senior DT)
PHYLLIS (Voting coordinator)
PRISCILLA (blog owner)

BONNIE

DAWN

GURO

JEN (Sponsoring Coordinator)

LORIE

MARSHA

REBECCA

RENEE

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to my family and friends!! A special card using a tag I purchased at Michael's! May you have a Happy New Year as well!

Merry Christmas Eve!!

The tree is decorated, the presents are wrapped, and you're getting excited for the big day!! I made two cards for today! My first card uses a cute new image from Meljen's Designs called "Santa's Cookies". My second card is a sweet stamped image from House Mouse Designs.

Polar Bear Matchbox...

Well, there are only 2 days left til Christmas! I have finished up all my wrapping, and crafting, but just have to show you this darling candy box I created using the Match Box #1 - Large Die Cut from Creative Cuts & More! It is so easy to put together and decorate! Once you're done decorating, add some patterned paper to any flavor of Hershey's Nuggets and tuck them inside the matchbox. A cute gift to leave on a co-worker's desk, for a teacher or in a stocking!

CASE Wednesday - Poinsettias

My card today is doing double duty! It is for the Belli Challenge featuring "Anything Christmas", and also for the House that Stamps Built "CASE Wednesday" where we copy a fellow designer's card!

Here is Makiko's card:

and Here is my version:

Santa, I can explain...

How many times have we heard that? Not by me, of course (big smile)! I created this too cute card using the Empty Pockets Shrugger Digi Set by Fred, She Said. My sentiment is computer generated.

Stamp of the Week - Champagne Bottle

Repeat Impressions "Stamp of the Week" is on their blog "The House that Stamps Built", and the "3811-H, Champagne Bottle" is the featured stamp! Make sure you visit their blog for the special offer on this stamp! The details to this offer is only available on their blog! Also, check out the rest of the design teams' fabulous creations with this versatile stamp. I used the "1133-F, New Year" for my sentiment. 

I used the Candy Box die cut from Creative Cuts & More for my party favor for New Year's Night! They have just released a fantastic Calendar Kit that you can work on through the year to give as a gift for next Christmas!

Holiday Sunday - Beauty of the Season

Here's a pretty card I created using "Beauty of the Season" by Deedee's Digis. This turned out so pretty with the white poinsettia leaves and the pink/purple and green background! All of Deedee's Christmas Digis are on Sale for only $1 through the month of December! Here is where you can find them!

Golden Ornament...

Here's a pretty ornament we made in my card class a few weeks ago! The center section spins on elastic cording, and the ornament is cut using the Heirloom Ornament die from Spellbinders!

What If Wednesday - Santa's Friend

Today is the "What if? Challenge" over at "The House That Stamps Built" and I created a pretty card with "2019-I, Santa's Friend" by Repeat Impressions. My sentiment is "8915-D, Christmas Wishes".

You can read all about the Challenge on the The House That Stamps Built blog! Check out the rest of the design teams magnificent creations for the sketch challenge!

 

 

Christmas Elf...

Here's a too too cute card I created using "Happy Little Gnome" by Meljen's Designs! He's got the cutest face EVER!!! If you buy, let them know I sent you!!

Merry & Bright...

Here's a fun Christmas card I created using "Merry & Bright" from Deedee's Digis and it's perfect for so many! It's great for Penguin lovers, or for that person who always has to untangle the Christmas lights each year!! This would be great for my sister, Robin, as she loves penguins and I made her untangle the lights for my house!!

Noel Wreath...

I just purchased some new digi images from Meljen's Designs and created this pretty card for her "Red, Green and Gold" Challenge! My sentiment is by Inkadinkado and my paper is from the Christmas Combo stack from Die Cuts with a View! My punched strip is by Martha Stewart! Stay tuned for more cute cards using her images!

Peace on Earth Sleigh...

I have created an elegant centerpiece for my Christmas table using the 3D Sleigh die cut from Creative Cuts & More! This was surprisingly easy to make using glitter paper, and some sparkly greenery and poinsettias for accents! I just love how you can order whatever color paper you want for the die cut, then all you have to do is tape it together with Killer White Tearable Tacky Tape that they have! The sky is the limit in decorations for it! 

I had my card party play with the sleighs and they created some of the most beautiful sleighs I've seen! Once you're done decorating, you can fill this little sleigh with just about anything: cookies, candies, small packages or greenery like I did!!

Belli Challenge - CASE Wednesday

My card today is doing double duty! It is for the Belli Challenge featuring "Anything Christmas", and also for the House that Stamps Built "CASE Wednesday" where we copy a fellow designer's card!

Here is Michele's card:

And here is mine! I am using "8906-L, Snowcat Snow Globe" from Repeat Impressions!

Stamp of the Week - Divi Divi Tree

Repeat Impressions "Stamp of the Week" is on their blog "The House that Stamps Built", and the "2409-M, Divi Divi Tree" is the featured stamp! Make sure you visit their blog for the special offer on this stamp! The details to this offer is only available on their blog! Also, check out the rest of the design teams' fabulous creations with this versatile stamp. I used the "3903-H, Friends like you..." for my sentiment.

Holiday Sunday - Joy Wreath

Sorry for the late posting, but I've been swamped with family, friends and just having a fabulous time!! Here is an ornament I created using one of the pre-colored wreaths by Fred, She Said! and the new Heirloom Ornament Nestabilities!

Gingerbread Boy & Girl...

Here's a cute card I made this morning using the "Gingerbread Holidays" digistamp set from Deedee's Digis!

What If Wednesday - Christmas Teddy

Today is the "What if? Challenge" over at "The House That Stamps Built" and I created a pretty card  with 2007-I, Christmas Teddy and 428-G, Joy to the World stamps by Repeat Impressions.

You can read all about the Challenge on the The House that Stamps Built blog! Check out the rest of the design teams magnificent creations for the sketch challenge!

Midnight Madness - Christmas Stocking

It's Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge and we've got 3 sketches Fancy or Plain for you to try this month! My image "Christmas Stocking" is by "priscillastyles" and it's just too adorable!

Christmas Ornament..

Hi! It's been a while since I've put up a post, but my girls and my sister are visiting for the Thanksgiving Holidays and I've just haven't had time!!  I created this ornament a while ago using JustRite Stamps!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! At this time of year, we express Thanks for our bounty, but this is a practice we should do year round! Try and remember to BE THANKFUL always!

I had lots of fun creating my project for you today! Who doesn't love pie?? I love pecan pie, but my family loves pumpkin most! I've already got mine baked and cooling with whipped cream waiting in the fridge. Now, if I can keep my daughter's out of it until after dinner!!  I created this darling pie take home box from the Cake Slice Box - Large from Creative Cuts & More and Tim Coffey's "Fall" paper stack. Remember, you can get 10% off your purchase if you type in my code at the end of your shopping: CC&M10Darsie

I used the adorable digistamp "Turkey Day" for my pie box from Deedee's Digis!

Belli Challenge - Christmas Robins

CLICK HERE for my CASE Wednesday post!

It's Belli Challenge day, and our challenge this week was to put something with an R on our creation! I am using Red, Robins, and Ribbon for my card! My Robins are part of the Christmas Birds Series from Fred, She Said! I created this Waterfall card using an exclusive diecut from Creative Cuts and More. When you pull the tab on the card, you'll see more birds!

 

CASE Wednesday - Penguins

The House That Stamps Built has started something new and fun! One of the  team's designers will create a card, and the rest of the design team and participants are to CASE the card. To CASE a card is to create a new card using the same layout, colors, etc. of the original card. I volunteered to be the first designer to be CASEd, and here is my card for it! Here is Dana's card that we had to case!

And here is my version of her card! I used 8813-J, Candy Cane Penguin, 8909-I, Candy Cane Orb and 8915-D, Christmas Wishes!

Midnight Madness - Turkey Time

Its Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge Day and I am showcasing an image from I Did It Creations, our Weekly Sponsor! I printed the turkey on Cryogen White, a fabulous paper from Paper Temptress, our Monthy Sponsor. Our other Monthly sponsor is "priscillastyles" Store.

Stamp of the Week - Christmas Kitties

Repeat Impressions "Stamp of the Week" is on their blog "The House that Stamps Built", and the "6214-I, Cat With Kittens" is the featured stamp! Make sure you visit their blog for the special offer on this stamp! The details to this offer is only available on their blog! Also, check out the rest of the design teams' fabulous creations with this fun and versatile stamp.

Holiday Sunday - Christmas Chickadee

Here's a sweet card I created using the colored versions of the Christmas Birds from Fred, She Said. I just love all the white with the hint of color!!

Gingerbread Wreath ...

Did everyone enjoy the blog hop yesterday? Deedee's Digis design team had a ball creating the projects for holiday giving! There's still time to do the HOP! Just CLICK HERE to start!

To continue with my theme with my project yesterday, I created this darling Gingerbread Wreath made of candy canes and using "Gingerbread Holidays" for my images. Cut a circle from cardboard and cover it with cardstock, then glue the ends of your candy canes to the circle. Let it dry thoroughly, then add your cut out images, and a pretty bow! A quick and easy gift to hang on your door or give!

Tis Better to Give Blog Hop

The Holiday season is upon us -- a blessed time of love and laughter, precious moments spent with family, good food aplenty, and, for many of us, gifts and giving. Deedee's Digis Design Team has come together to share with you some ideas for fabulous gifts you can make! Join us today on our Blog Hop as we show you why "tis better to give" -- because not only will you have fun giving these gifts, but making them as well.

Here's how the hop works: To participate, visit each designer's blogs to see a fun project using one of Deedee's Digis and leave a comment on their post for a chance to win a free digi of your choice at Deedee's Digis Store. You have until 12 noon ET on Sunday to comment. Each designer will choose a winner Sunday evening, and we'll announce them on the Crafting with Deedee's Digis blog on Monday morning. Please be sure to check back then to see if you've won!

Don't forget that there is still time to take advantage of the Sale on Fall Digis! It lasts through November and it's a good time to purchase for next year!

Here is the list of designers:

April

Ceal

Darsie (you are here)

Deedee

Jeanine

Jerusha

Kelly

Lawren

Melissa

Paula

Robin

Sandy

Michele

Make sure you stop at the Crafting with Deedee's Digis blog and leave a comment and you could possibly win a $15.00 credit to Deedee's Digis Store. Also, Deedee is giving away a free digi as a gift for the holiday season, so make sure you grab it while you're there! The freebie will only be on the blog until Sunday, so get it while you can!

Here is the project I created using "Gingerbread Holidays". I just love those adorable gingerbread!

Holiday Blog Hop!

CLICK HERE for the What If? Wednesday Sketch Challenge!

 

It's Blog Hop time with Creative Cuts & More!  We are showcasing diecuts for your Holiday crafting! In case you didn't know, the Blog Hop starts at Diecut Diva's blog and continues from there. You want to make sure you stop at every blog along the way and see the fantastic cards and projects that were created for this Blog Hop! Make sure you leave each designer lots of love!

If for some reason, one of the links is broken along the way, do not worry!  Just hop back over to Diecut Diva's blog where the complete list of designers will be.

Make sure you visit us all: Die Cut Diva, Holly, Dawn Lusk (Guest Designer), Lisa, Dawn Lotharius (Guest Designer), Darsie (that's me), Kristine Reynolds (Guest Designer) Chris, Becky, Kim, and Noelle!

We'll be giving away a Christmas card kit for the blog hop! All you need to do is hop to each designer's blog and leave a comment on each one, and then go back to the Die Cut Diva blog and say that you commented to be entered into the drawing!

Creative Cuts and More is a company that specializes in die cuts for all occasions. You can find almost any kind of basic die cut for party favors, cards, and any project you can imagine. Hop over and take a peek at what they have to offer!

Once you've finished here, head on over to Kristine Reynold's BLOG!

My first project is a Candy Cane Holder! It makes a nice centerpiece for your Holiday table! I used the Standing Pop-Up Card and Gingerbread Man #02 - Large! A little Christmas paper, rhinestones, stickers and puffy paint and you've got a quick and cute gift!

My second project uses Gingerbread Man #02 - Small and I created place cards for my Christmas dinner table! Some more rhinestones, red sparkly glitter and cute Christmas papers, and I was done! 

What If Wednesday - Red Snowflake

Today is the "What if? Challenge" over at "The House That Stamps Built" and I created a pretty card  with 8912-I, Snowflake Solid (lg) and 8910-O, Merry/Happy Frame stamps by Repeat Impressions.

You can read all about the Challenge on the The House that Stamps Built blog! Check out the rest of the design teams magnificent creations for the sketch challenge!

Midnight Madness - Chickadee & Bells

Its Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge Day and I am showcasing the fabulous new release by priscillastyles called "Christmas Bird"! I printed the bird on Cryogen White, a fabulous paper from Paper Temptress, our Weekly/Monthy Sponsor. Our other Monthly sponsor is "priscillastyles" Store.

Holiday Sunday - Reindeer Poop

Here's a quick and fun stocking stuffer for the holidays! Reindeer Poop!!! No, it's not really poop, silly, it's chocolate covered raisins!! This is very easy to make! Cut a sheet of cardstock 3 x 12, score it at 6 inches, then punch two holes at the top and bottom. Tape your baggie of raisinets (you can used chocolate covered peanuts too) to the inside, fold and tie a ribbon through the two punched holes and decorate as you like.

I used a darling image from Deedee's Digis for my image called "Deer Friend" and he works PERFECTLY! For my poem, I went to the Poop Page (oh yes, there is one) and found the perfect Poop Poem!

Fred, She Said Blog Hop - Christmas Birds

Welcome to our "FRED, SHE SAID" Blog Hop! If you just happened to drop by my blog and you are not aware of this wonderful event taking place, please go back to the "Fred, She Said" blog HERE and start your hop! Please take a moment to comment on our posts as we love feedback!

Along the way, you will see a special CODE WORD. Collect them all up! Once you've reach the end of the blog hop follow the instructions to make your entry and your name will go in for a draw for a $25 CAD Gift Certificate for the "Fred, She Said Store!" or a $25 Gift Certificate to CROPSTOP! We'll be choosing 2 winners on Saturday, November 20th! So get hopping!

My Special Code Word: IS

Here is a list of the blog hoppers in case you lose your way (in this order, left to right):

TRACEY, ANNE,  CAROL, DANI, DARSIE (you are here), TRACY, SONYA, NANCY, MARLENA, MARIA, MICHELLE, LORA,  and the FRED, SHE SAID CHALLENGE BLOG (the end of your journey)

Thank you for taking the time to play along. Now, to continue the blog hop, please visit TRACY's blog! When you are finished hopping, why not check out the "Fred, She Said" store!

Here is the card I made for the "Fred, She Said" Blog Hop using one of the newest pre-colored images: "Christmas Birds":

Moose Sighting...

Boy, did I have fun with this card! I just got a bunch of Christmas die cuts from Creative Cuts & More, and created this delightful holiday scene! My base card is the Arch Window A6 Card which I ran through a Cuttlebug folder for my decorated window. I then brushed a black ink pad over the embossed areas for highlights. Next, I took a piece of  acetate and painted my "frosted windows", with white acrylic paint, added snowflakes, then adhered it to the back of the window. My Christmas Tree #04 Large is made of Alpine Velvet Paper which I put through the "Swirls" embossing folder, and my Moose - Small is cut out of Midnight Velvet Paper. Most all of Creative Cuts Die Cuts can be ordered in the Velvet paper, or the hundreds of other varieties of paper they carry.

On the inside of the card, I stamped a pine tree from Stampin' Up in Pine and Gray ink, then brushed the bottom portion with Brilliance Moonlight White for my snow. I added some presents, a chipboard sentiment, K&Company stickers and a velvet bow to finish the scene.

Remember, I have a special 10% off discount code you can use if you purchase from Creative Cuts & More. My code is: CC&M10Darsie