Dianna's Sunflowers

I received the nicest Thanksgiving letter from a dear friend and thought what a great time to let her know just how much her thoughtfulness meant to me.  So here is the card.  I used Crystal Effects to make the leaves pop.  The colors are all SU's new in colors.  This card is really stunning.

Letters to Santa

My dear friend Pam challenged me to use this paper.  It is rather traditional so I was out of my comfort zone.  The stamp images were a separate piece of paper that I cutout and 3D on top.  But the part I love the most is what I wrote on the inside and it goes like this:
"Although in Theory, I know I am all grown up.  But, I am very tempted to try writing a letter to Santa, Just One More Time...Feel the Magic of Believing in your Heart - Merry Christmas."

Now off to do some baking...got to get stuff mailed to my son, Norman.  He is in the Navy and out to sea. 

Watercolor Fun

I have such a love for watercolor, thought I would share with you my latest creation.  I bought this stamp 2 or 3 years ago with the idea in my head.  Well, last night it became a reality.  I embossed the image with chocolate tinsel embossing powder from Judikins and let my imagination run wild with SU watercolor crayons.  The papers are SU In Colors Dusty Durango and Crushed Curry and Chocolate Chip. The words are from Hero Arts.  Hope you enjoy!

10 Minute Card

I have been working on my "Kiss" technique.  (Keep It Simple Sister!)  It's not as easy as it seems.  I would love to challenge all of you to try making a 10 minute card.  Yes, I would advise you to set the timer......or you will go over the time limit.

I used the Patterened Pines Hostess set from the Holiday Mini.  The paper is Taken With Teal and Silver Metallic.  The snowflakes are embossed in white.  The words are from a retired set (sorry, they just matched perfect.)  The silver elastic cording is also from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  I also accented the  pines and words with Dazzeling Diamonds.

Medallion Cards

I had a wonderful play date with Susanna H. on her Birthday.  We played and played until we were wore out.  She is such excellent company.  When she left we had played a lot but didn't have any finished products, so I put these together this morning and I am very pleased.  Hope all of you out there are having a great day.  If you are interested in the how to do this, give me a call.

Flamingo Card Organizer - $25

This is a unique gift idea that will help keep your friends and family organized.  The organizer has a pouch for each month and a holder for stamps.  You will receive 12 sheets of paper (6 for the organizer and 6 to make matching cards and we will make two cards just to give you idea layouts.  We will be using the Big Shot (same type of machine as the CuddleBug).  So for those who own it and aren't sure what to do with it or are considering buying it, here is your chance to try it out.  Join the fun!  Class should take about 3 hours.  Please bring your own adhesive.

You must sign up by November 10 for the classes being held on Fri, Nov 20 @ 10am and

Sat Nov 21 @ 10 am

Cost $25

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Yesterdays yard sale was very successful, thanks to all of you.  It was so much fun making new friends and catching up with some of you I haven't seen in a long time. It's great to see the winter visitors coming back and the hibernating locals getting out of the airconditioning.

We did the drawing and Carol, from Hospice, won the Gift Basket! Huray!