Here it is, Thursday! ONE WEEK UNTIL CHRISTMAS EVE!

My sister and brother-in-law will be here Wednesday! Christmas Eve is Thursday! CHRISTMAS IS ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW!! Are you looking forward to it???? :D I can't wait to get a big hug from my sister! :)

OK. Have you noticed that this week's posts have all been things other than cards? :) Today's no exception! It's from our HEARTH & HOME class once again!

This uses the Decor Stencil Vintage Ornaments 1 (item #117580). It's a GREAT stencil set, and easy to work with!

The ornament's done with Chocolate Chip craft ink; we dried it, then sprayed it with a fixative. The top stencil's embossed. The ribbon is from last year's Holiday Mini, but I LOVE it - watch for more satin ribbon in the OCCASIONS MINI, which goes live January 5!!!! Of course, the tag is from CHRISTMAS PUNCH, a level 2 hostess-only set. With Sale-a-Bration coming up - and for the longest period of time EVER!!! - you could so easily earn this stamp set, plus a LOT of other great things, if you are a hostess!! CALL OR EMAIL ME to get on my calendar!!!!!

OK, I'm off - I really need to decide on my class schedule for the first two months of the year. :D Have a WONDERFUL day, and be SURE to take the time to STAMP SOMETHING!!!!

Good grief!! :D

I can't believe how time flies when you have entirely too much to do. LOL! Here it is, Monday morning after a holiday, and my week is totally snowballing - I'm baking all day today and tomorrow, friends arrive Wednesday, and the Christmas Open House is Sunday!!! If you're in the Middle Tennessee area, I really hope you'll stop by. It's Sunday afternoon, from 3-5 - it's a just-drop-in kind of thing. Most of our friends make it a must-do annual event now. :D COME HUNGRY. :D

OK. Today's show is from October's Scrapbooking class!

I hate my scanner, but there you go. :::sigh::: Anyway; the Real Red border does, indeed, finish off the right-hand side as well. :)

Card stock: Real Red, Whisper White

Stamp set: Christmas Punch (Level 2 hostess-only stamp set! Book your party, or place your BIG order today! :D There are some great specials....)

Accessories: Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker, large oval punch, dimensionals, paper snips, Cocoa Specialty Paper

Using a specialty DSP like this one makes pages SO easy - this is a 6"x6" layout, so I cut my 12" square into four pieces, and used the big flocked medallion as one of the pages. I think it's BEAUTIFUL! :D

OK, I'm off to finishe the batch of chocolate chip cookies I just started and walked away from. :D Have a wonderful day - and be SURE to take the time to stamp something! :D

Altered Gift Card Tin

Good morning! :) I hope you're having a great week so far, getting lots accomplished and loving life!

I promised I'd blog about the second Hostess Appreciation Luncheon project today, so here it is.

Something I forgot to mention is that, at the luncheon, we do projects I will NOT teach anywhere else. So, the templates for the table favors, the organization idea, and the fun project - we won't do them ANYWHERE ELSE, ever. They're exclusive to my luncheon! :)

OK. So, this is the outside of the tin. When you open it, it looks like this:


Pretty cool, huh!

The tins are ones that Stampin' Up! has in the clearance section; you can go here and click on SHOP NOW, then on the clearance link on the left side of that page! The tins are 99 cents, only while supplies last - and be sure you shop around a bit, because you don't want to get bitten with the shipping! :)

OK. The designer series paper around the outside of the tin is the Cocoa Specialty Paper from the HOLIDAY MINI. It's AWESOME paper!!!! It's also tied with our Real Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon.

The inside is Soft Suede (IN COLOR) and Real Red card stock, with Whisper White ribbon, craft ink and white embossing powder. The stamps on the left side are from MANY MERRY MESSAGES, and the one on the gift card holder is from CHRISTMAS PUNCH, the Level 2 Hostess-Only set this year that seems to be the most popular! (We use it ALL the time around here!!)

Besides the Embossing Buddy and heat tool, the only other things we used were the corner rounder and slit punch. Well, adhesive and a stapler, but that's it! It's an easy project, very WOW - and easy to pass along every Christmas! :D

OK, that's it for today! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me! ;) And be sure to take the time to STAMP SOMETHING!!!

Christmas is only 95 days away!!!!

It's definitely time to at least start thinking about your cards! Between making at LEAST a few for the special people in your life and addressing them, you KNOW it always takes more time to do then than you think. :D So, today I'm going to show you the other two cards from Saturday's class!


I just think this is a really fun card! :)

Card stock: So Saffron, Real Red, Not Quite Navy

Ink: Night of Navy, Chocolate Chip

Stamp set: Dasher (Inside, Many Merry Messages)

Accessories: Neighborhood Jumbo Stampin' Around wheel and handle, Night of Navy ink cartridge, 1-3/4" circle punch, sponge dauber, round Fire Rhinestone Brad, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker.

The only thing I DON'T like is the way the clouds turned out on my sample. We left them off. :D



I honestly think this is my favorite of the three. I LOVE holly - I think it's the color combination of it. :D The Soft Holly wheel is also inside, along the top and bottom as a border.

Card stock: Mellow Moss, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: White craft

Stamp sets: Christmas Punch (Level 2 Hostess-only stamp set!), Delightful Decorations (Holiday Mini!) (Inside, Many Merry Messages)

Accessories: Soft Holly Stampin' Around wheel & handle, Mellow Moss ink cartridge, Real Red Stampin' Write Marker, white embossing powder, embossing buddy, heat tool, wide oval punch, ornament punch (Holiday Mini!), dimensionals

We had a great time, and I hope our cards might inspire you a little bit! :D Be sure and tell me your favorite card - and then, go take the time to STAMP something!! :) Have a WONDERFUL day!

Advanced Techniques Cards 3 & 4!

Good morning! How are you doing today? Are you glad it's THURSDAY??? Got big plans for your weekend? :) My weeks feel like a slinky going down the stairs; the weekends are the really fast tumble, and the weekdays are more of the slow stretch! :D

OK, on with the cards. Oh, and you've got another Christmas one here; I tell you, it will be time to send them out before you know it!!! :D

Both of these techniques are from TECHNIQUE JUNKIES! :) Tell Pat I sent you! This one's called GESSO OFF - but we used white craft paint. :)

Card stock: Whisper White, Lovely Lilac, Melon Mambo

Stamp set: Christmas Punch (Level 2 hostess-only stamp set)

Ink: White craft

Accessories: sponge brush, water, Melon Mambo polka dot ribbon, wide oval punch, dimensionals


SNEAK PEEK!!!! This stamp set is in the HOLIDAY MINI, which goes live for your ordering on SEPTEMBER 1!!!! :) I can't wait to show you more! Oh, and the technique is called FAUX SANDING. I won't be able to tell you any of the accessories. :D

Card stock: Ballet Blue, Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Night of Navy

Stamp sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Autumn Splendor

Ink: Always Artichoke, Night of Navy


I just LOVE this color combination; it's VERY soothing and calm!

Just one more day of your week. Make today and tomorrow count! And take the time to STAMP something!!!!!!!!! :) If you're in the Hermitage, Old Hickory, Mt. Juliet, Nashville - heck, if you're in the Middle Tennessee area, come stamp with me! Email me at poohisstampin@aol.com, or call me at (615)497-4532, to let me know you want to come to a class or earn free stuff with a party! :)

BLOG TOUR - DAY THREE!

OK, so it's not like the other two posts - but it's still the same stamp set - and you can STILL enter to win on this entry!! :)

Yes, that's right. Today's are ALL about the SNOWMEN! :D If you've been around for a while, or taken a look at my blog, you'll notice that Christmas is my absolutely favorite time of year. I love to design Christmas projects!! :D Today's scrapbook page may look a little plain to you, but I think you'll see that a picture will be absolutely PERFECT on it!

The Card

Card stock: Shimmery White, Bermuda Bay

Ink: Jet Black Stazon, Bermuda Bay

Stamp sets: THE MORE THE MERRIER!, Christmas Punch (Level 2 Hostess-only set!!!)

Accessories: modern label punch, word window punch, assorted Stampin' Write Markers, dimensionals

I just LOVE this card! The Bermuda Bay is such a wonderful SUMMER color - but it works just as well for a cheery winter card, too! (And I LOVE snowmen, and snowflakes - this card just ROCKS. Wish you could see the sparkle IRL!!)

So, what do YOU think?? :)


The 6x6 Scrapbook PageCard stock: Whisper White, Bashful Blue TEXTURED

Ink: Bashful Blue, White craft

Stamp sets: THE MORE THE MERRIER!, Simple Friendship

Accessories: Gel pen, assorted Stampin' Write Markers, embossing buddy, white embossing powder, heat tool

It's REALLY hard to see the swirls from SIMPLE FRIENDSHIP on the background, but they're there, I promise! :) To get the snowmen that kind of translucent white, I colored with a gel pen, then wiped it off with my finger. :D I wanted to outlines to show, but I didn't want all-Bashful Blue snowmen! :D Again, it may look a little plain, but once you put the friendship photo on it, it's going to be JUST enough.

The 3D Project


I LOVE this project - and my mom's commented on it a couple of times, which means it's made an impact! :D It's also possible to lay this flat, so you could store these - say, if you made them for centerpieces for a women's luncheon - or you could mail them as a gift!

Card stock: Bermuda Bay, vellum

Ink: Jet Black Stazon

Stamp set: THE MORE THE MERRIER!

Accessories: Assorted Stampin' Write Markers, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, paper trimmer!

This votive square is 4"x4". It's easy to MAKE, but the coloring and the glittering take a bit of time to dry. :) It is SUPER-sparkly IRL; it's definitely going to catch the light! It's also big enough that you could use a REAL tealight or votive candle in it without much chance of it going up in flames. :D

I hope you've enjoyed this blog tour as much as I have!!!! It's always fun to challenge yourself, like making ONE stamp set your focus! :) I also hope you'll keep coming back; it's a fun ride from now until Christmas, and you won't want to miss anything!

My class schedule for the rest of the year will be up soon, so if you're local, I hope you'll come to some classes! And if you WANT this stamp set, contact me or your local demonstrator to book a party NOW!!! Don't wait; get your party on the books! If I AM your demonstrator, hold your party (at my house, honest!:D) by the middle of October and be invited to my hostess appreciation luncheon!!!!!

Now, scroll back up or down to go to the next blog. :D Have a wonderful time on the tour - and don't forget to bookmark me! :D

CHRISTMAS IN JULY!

I was saddened that a lot of my Christmas lovers couldn't come to class on Saturday; we had a GREAT time! It was nice and COOL, too, so all the windows were open; we listened to Christmas music, sang along, and just enjoyed things. :D

I think you're going to like the projects, too; no SPECIFIC instructions, although I might make the basket for a video tutorial. I know I still owe y'all one on the purses, too. It's just DOING it, and finding the time when it's QUIET around here, has been difficult lately. :D

OK. On with the show! Don't forget! Sunday starts the next BLOG TOUR! Check out the side bar for details - and I WILL have blog candy!!!

Be SURE and check out this week's SUMMER FUN SPECIAL; it's a GREAT deal!!!!!


Card stock: Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Real Red

Stamp Set: Level 2 hostess-only stamp set, CHRISTMAS PUNCH

Accessories: Merry Moments Designer Series Paper, wide oval punch, dimensionals, 5/8" Satin Ribbon

SUPER simple - but this paper is soooooooooo awesome. Continue to watch for it - I've got one more project today, and two cards to show you later. :)





Card stock: Real Red, Garden Green

Ink: White craft

Stamp set: Level 2 hostess-only stamp set, CHRISTMAS PUNCH

Accessories: Embossing buddy, white embossing powder, heat tool, scallop oval punch, dimensionals, Merry Moments DSP (See?!?! Isn't it FUN??), Big Shot - YES! I STILL LOVE MY BIG SHOT!!!! :D, box die (cut twice), sticky strip

This box is the perfect size to hold some trial-size hand creams, maybe some chocolate - you'll be surprised! :D It's double-sided, so it looks like a coke bottle carrier. If you REMEMBER those.... :D

Last project!!!!


Card stock: Sahara Sand, Real Red, Bermuda Bay, Very Vanilla, Garden Green, Kraft, Whisper White

Inks: White craft, Ruby Red, Night of Navy

Stamp set: Level 2 hostess-only stamp set, CHRISTMAS PUNCH

Accessories: Window sheets, embossing buddy, white embossing powder, heat tool, 1-1/4" punch, 1-3/8" punch, scallop oval punch, Curly Label Punch, large tag punch, 1/8" circle punch, hemp twine, silver cord, 5/8" satin ribbon, dimensionals, sticky strip

This was some work, but REALLY fun!

I hope you'll come to a class this fall - I'll let you know when the schedule is up on my official site! I've got LOTS of great projects planned!! :)

So. I hope I've inspired you to start on your Christmas projects - we're on the downhill side of the year now, and you know it will snowball until it's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year again. :D So, go on. Go stamp something - and mark one gift off your list! :)