Happy Day After Thanksgiving!!

I hope everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving. I had a lovely day. We didn't eat until 5pm, so we decided to volunteer to serve food at a local community dinner at 11am. When we got there we were surprised to find that there were more volunteers than people in need. Although it was a good thing, we were all a bit disappointed we didn't get to help. So we relaxed and watched a movie before eating dinner with Steve's family. I was very happy to have my Dad there as well.

Today I was one of those crazy shoppers who got up at 4am to stand in line to buy the "perfect gift". This is the second year I've done it. A little disclaimer, I don't do major shopping I go for the one thing then go home. Steve and I decided to go have breakfast this morning and then we were home by 6:30am

Below is a picture of one of the items I had for sell today at the Holiday Extravaganza. Thanks to everyone who came, it was a good day. Project is so simple and easy, and makes a nice presentation for a couple cards. It holds 4 cards and 4 envelopes. It is made using an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of cardstock. Score and fold at 5 1/2 inches then score and fold 2 inches from the bottom. Cut a V in the flap, and adhere the sides closed. Punch holes on each side for ribbon. Ribbon is used to hold the cards into the portfolio.

I think this makes a nice thank you gift, or a Christmas gift for Sunday school teachers or other people you want to give a small something to.

Below is a picture of all the projects I had for sale.

There is still some left, if you weren't able to come today I'm going to be participating in two craft bazaars, tomorrow I'll be at Shepherd community church from 9am-4pm and on Friday December 5Th I'll be at Liberty Park Elementary school from 6p-9p. Stop by and see me.

Tea bag gift

Here is a picture of a very simple project using large envelopes. You fold them in half and cut the flap (sealing one side). I used the scalloped edge punch on the other side of the flap and tucked an individual tea bag. you could also use this as a gift card holder.

Because it is holding tea, I used the "like it a latte" stamp set, it's retired but I really like it a latte so I held on to it. The background is stamped with a jumbo wheel this makes it quick and easy to mass produce. I made 36 of these for a tea party a couple weeks ago. I have some left so I'll be selling them at the Holiday Extravaganza!!

Money Holder

If you are planning on coming to the Holiday Extravaganza on Friday you must RSVP by Noon Today!!!

There will be lots of fun things to do!

*Make 20 Christmas Cards for $25
* Kid's can make gifts (covered notebook, beaded pin and bookmark) $15
*Purchase handmade Christmas cards, stationary sets, gift card holders (like the one in the picture) and money holders and other great stocking stuffers.
* Purchase retired stamps and accessories
*Get ideas for what you can make for the Holidays!
* Receive 20% off of all regular priced Stampin' UP! merchandise (no hostess benefits)
*Come and bring your own projects to work on!

The picture is of a money holder I'll be selling on Friday. Picture doesn't have any money in it because I almost never have cash--but you get the idea. I used real red cardstock, ski slope designer paper and merry and bright stamp set.

Kid's Class--Perfect for Teachers

Here is a picture of the gift set that the kids will be making on Friday (remember to RSVP by noon on Tuesday). Each child will get to pick the paper they want to use to make this gift set. Can you believe that all this was made using one piece of 12 x 12 designer paper. The cost is $15.

Holiday Extravaganza

Here are a few pictures of the projects I will have for sale on Thursday November 28th at the Holiday Extravaganza.

Below is a tin decorated with "Au Chocolate Paper" with 10 coordinating cards and envelopes. $15


The two tins below are birthday card organizers. The tins are decorated on the outside, there are twelve dividers labeled with each month. I've also included 4 matching cards and envelopes. This is a great way to make sure you don't miss any one's birthday. $15

Any of these would make great gifts for teachers and friends. Stop by on Thursday after Thanksgiving for more gifts.