Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Hope this finds those reading well and ready for another new year.

Well, it has been just about a month since I posted anything.  December was a very busy month for me.  We had family in from California and Hawaii for an early Christmas so when all was said and done, we celebrated Christmas 3 times.  It was good to see the kids and grandkids from California and Hawaii.  Our whole family got together on the 19th and when all was said and done we are now 40+ strong.  WOW!

When my daughter and grandson drove in with me and my son and daughter-in-law flew in making it just before they closed the Cleveland Airport on Dec 26th due to the storm on the east coast arrived it was 23 degrees and 2+ feet of snow in Northeast Ohio.  Today, it is 50 degrees and the snow is melting.  But by Sunday the snow will be back with the cold weather.  I remember why I live in Texas.  The sun has only been out 1 day since we arrived.  I have found myself stepping out the door to catch a few rays when it peeks out from behind the clouds.

I am working the newest D2D stamp while here.  I hope I can get it done to post before leaving Monday to start the trip back to Texas with a layover in south Ohio to visit more family.

Cheryl

Poinsettias - D2D Challenge - December 4, 2010

Once again Designed 2 Delight has given us another wonderful digi to use.  Thanks Faith and design team.  

I really liked the way my blush colored poinsettia came out.  I put the silver ribbon in the corner to add some depth to the card.  The centers of the poinsettia's are highlighted with Crystal Stickles (just love 'em) and the center of the red rhinestone has a dab of Red Stickles as well.

Supplies used were:

Card stock for card - private stash

Silver Ribbon - Celebrate It - Holiday Ribbon Boutique - Michael's

Coloring done with Copic Markers

Wording - Fine nub Copic Marker

Red Rhinestones - Michael's

Stickles - Hobby Lobby

I used 3M Quick dry glue to attach the ribbon and rhinestones - Joann's Fabric Store

Cocoa and Candy Cane - D2D Challenge - Nov 25, 2010

Thank you once again Designed 2 Delight for the digi stamp.  This one really starts the holiday season.

I had a mug shaped like this one and had many mugs of cocoa and hot tea in it until it developed a crack inside.  It amazes me how you can never quite find a cup that truly replaces one that you become attached to.  After I colored the stamp with my Copic markers, my daughter Gennifer made the card for me because I was trying to get cookie dough made and in the freezer.  I added the gingerbread people and wording at the top.  

I think I'll make the stamp again only incorporate a plate of cookies next to it.  Maybe to set out on Christmas Eve for "Santa" to enjoy.

Materials Used:

Card Stock and papers from personal stock

Gingerbread People from Hobby Lobby Holiday Collections

Lettering - Tiny Type stickers and Nenah White Card Stock from  Scrapper's Boutique in North Richland Hills, Tx