Sneak Peak

Here is a sneak peek for one of the cards we will be making this week at our STAMP 10 class. Trying to change things up just a bit so this one is a gift card...no...the gift card does NOT go with it !! But for everyone attending Decembers STAMP 10 classes I DO have a special gift for all of you. Oh what could it be? Guess you will just have to sign up for class and find out for your self. BTW there is only 2 openings left for Tuesday, Dec. 15th so call quick to sign up. You all know how I love to use Dazzling Diamonds on most everything, but this one I left alone so it could be used for that special guy in your life.






MENU:
SS: Dasher, Christmas Greetings
CS: Kraft, Close To Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Vanilla
INK: Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: BIG SHOT, Top Note Die, Large Brad, Sponge



This is a quick and easy gift card, I know you will just LOVE it! oh, before I sign off I need to give credit to Jackie Bolhuis for this FAB idea.


Happy Stamping!
Christi Pin It Now!

Christmas Tags

Want to dress up your Christmas gifts with a fun tag? These are two tags I will be using on our gifts this year.

I’ve got to give credit where credit is due…The snowman tag was found here on Becky Robert's site, and the penguin tag was found on Sandy Hancock's site.

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SS: Simple Seasonal Thanks, Short and Sweet, Winter Post, The to/from on the Penguin tag is from a retired set

CS: Real Red, Certainly Celery, WW, Basic Black, Only Orange, Kraft,

INK: Staz on Jet Black, Real Red, Markers in Real red, Certainly Celery, Only Orange and Black

ACCESSORIES: BIG SHOT, Punches: small, large and wide oval, Boho Blossoms, 1 1/4” circle, Real Red 1/4” Grosgrain ribbon, Embossing folder: Stampin’ Up! Backgrounds 1, Top Note Die, jumbo eyelet, Scallop Circle Die, Dimensionals, Rope (retire)

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Christmas Cards

I didn’t dare count how many Christmas cards I am sending out this year, but this gives you a little idea. (by the time I thought to take a picture I had already delivered the Christmas cards to people at church.)

The Step Card in this photo is what I made for our daughter Julie and her husband Jeremy. Credit for this one also goes to Dawn Griffiths. Check her site on the instructions how to make the step card.

Then check out this cute bear from the Cold and Cuddly Stamp Set. Credit for this card also goes to Dawn Griffith and it uses the rolling marble technique. I had so much fun doing this technique, and it is so easy I sent this bear card to some college age friends and my special ‘Birthday Buddy’, Kaitlyn. Very special girls in my life.

This Snowman card was a “one and only” because of the detail, but when I saw it on Andrea’s site I knew I just had to make it for our two sons. (and I didn't mind devoting an entire afternoon to it) I can just picture all the winters when they were young, playing in the snow together. This could be their last Christmas at the same address as Joey is hoping to take advantage of the ‘first time homeowner’ tax break. Click here to see how Andrea created her snowman card. I give her all the credit because I totally cased her idea.

This fun ‘smore snowman was for my grandson Tyler who LOVES to eat ‘smores. I also sent it to our friends, Jan and Dennis Deters, who spend their summer camping, and I am sure, eating their fair share of ‘smores around the campfire. Jan is also a hot cocoa addict so I couldn’t resist making this for them as well. Credit for this one goes to Marie. I am so thankful for all these inventive gals who come up with such fun ideas I can copy.

Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!

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Charlie’s First Day

Yesterday was Charlie’s first day at Auntie’s and also it marked his two month ‘birthday’.  Oh how good it feels to hold a precious baby in my arms again.  

                                                                 The bottles are ready

          The diapers are stacked                      New baby toys purchased

Paperwork signed and instructions given.

Charlie and Auntie are all ready for their first day together.

 

                                                               Precious baby fingers

  Charlie finds his fingers…I just LOVE it all.

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Belle of the Ball

Today I did my post on our family blog so click on over to http://thewaiteestate.blogspot.com/ to see our sweet granddaughter Gracie in her Belle Dress.

But here is a little teaser of Gracie (as Cinderella) with the "real" Belle. Pin It Now!

Favorite Teacher

Our grandson, Tyler, loves his second grade teacher Miss Scott. When we were in Florida vacationing at Disney, Tyler had to buy Miss Scott a Sheriffs badge that he could have her name inscribed on. Only to come back to school to have a substitute teacher for several days as Miss Scott recovered from the flu. He was finally able to give her the badge and she wore it with pride. Several of my day care kids have had Miss Scott as a teacher and absolutely, hands down, pegged her as their favorite teacher, so I was thrilled to hear that Tyler was going to have Miss Scott for his second grade teacher. The idea for this card came in our Stampin’ Up! monthly magazine called Stampin’ Success. Just one more perk of being a demonstrator. When I saw it I KNEW I had to make it so Tyler could give it to Miss Scott.

There I go again…making a card with punches. Just wish I came up with the ideas first:)

MENU:

SS: Absolutely Fabulous

CS: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Basic Black, WW, Very Vanilla, Riding Hood Red (Retired), Summer Sun, Pretty in Pink, Brushed Silver

INK: Craft Whisper White, Creamy Caramel Classic

ACCESSORIES: Black Gingham ribbon, Dimensionals, Punches: Boho Blossoms, Round Tab, Word Window, Corner Rounder, Big Shot, Naturally Serif Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die, Sponge Daubers.

Happy Stamping - Christi

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Football Fans

My husband loves to sleep through watch the football games on Sunday afternoon. He also is a great fan of Hudsonville Eagle football in the fall. So when I saw this idea on Sandy’s site I thought I just had to give it a try. Interestingly enough the first card to sell was the HHS cheerleader card.

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So who is your favorite team to root for?

Happy Stamping - Christi

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