Christmas Banner

Here's a fun Christmas banner project I recently made:

I really loved Debbie Naylor's idea, so I made a couple of them!  They came together quick & easy with the Big Shot die cutting machine and the Scallop Circles #2 and Scallop Square Bigz dies.  Here are some close-ups of the squares:

I used the products from the Holiday Mini Catalog: Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper, Christmas Lodge stamp set and Dazzling Details.  Make sure you order them before the Mini ends!

Don't forget to stop by NW Creations & Collectibles

this Christmas season for some fun & creative gifts

sure to please everyone on your Christmas list!

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Christmas Lodge
• Inks: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler
• Paper: Frostwood Lodge DSP; Early Espresso, Garden Green, Cherry Cobber, Whisper White card stock
• Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Circles #2 die, Scallop Square die, Serif Essentials dies, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz, Crop-A-Dile, Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Dazzling Details, chipboard

You can order all of the supplies to make this project at my online store :)

Holiday Handbags Class

The holiday season is the best time of the year for creating special handmade gifts. That's why I'm offering a special stamping opportunity on Saturday, December 3 to create Holiday Handbags & Gift Card Clutch Wallets!  

I'm offering TWO class options to best suit your needs. You're welcome to come to Saturday's session at either 2:00 or 6:00 ~ or both! Or, if you'd like, you can order a Class To-Go Kit.  

HOW MUCH is Holiday Handbags? Class options are as follows:

• $18 Class (includes single kit materials & class)
• $30 Class (includes 2 kit materials & class)
• $15 Class Kit To-Go (includes kit materials & tutorial)

WHAT do I need to bring to Holiday Handbags? All supplies are provided!

DO I NEED TO PRE-PAY? No! But I DO need to know that you're coming by Wednesday, November 30th in order to prepare an accurate number of cut materials. Simply call or e-mail me to reserve your spot at the table or Class Kit To-Go.

Make it a girl's night out and bring a friend!  Or call me to schedule your own studio time with your group!

Card Keeper Receipt Box

My goal is to always try to get [more] organized.  Really, I am an organized person, but I must admit that my receipts get the best of me!  Maybe having a PRETTY Card Keeper Receipt Box will help me to be motived to actually use it! LOL

The colors in the Spice Cake Designer Paper actually go very well in my home!  And, of course, I had to decorate the top with a pretty flower!

You can find all the detailed and step-by-step directions here.

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Gently Falling
• Inks: Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz
• Paper: Spice Cake Designer Series Paper, More Mustard, Pear Pizzazz card stock
• Accessories: Card Keeper Box, Simply Scored Tool, Flower Folds XL Die, 1-3/4" Soft Suede Striped Ribbon, Spice Cake Designer Buttons, Spice Cake Designer Fabric

Find the perfect hand-made holiday gifts,

including this Card Keeper Receipt Box at

NW Creations & Collectibles

or contact me directly

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR NOV. 21!!!
and watch my blog for details on some amazing Stampin' Up! special offers!!

Scallop Octagon Box

This fancy looking box is perfect for gift giving; the beautiful layered glittery doily card compliments it perfectly.

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Delicate Doilies
• Paper: Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper, Early Espresso, Shimmery White
• Ink: Early Espresso, Marina Mist Marker
• Embellishments: Silver Mini Brads, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Basic Pearls Jewels
• Tools: Round Tab Punch, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Scallop Circle Die, Clear Circle Die

Would you like to make this gift set yourself? Get the tutorial for this project at Craft Project Central; contact me for a complete list of supplies available for order on my website. 

Find the perfect hand-made holiday gift &

match it with this Gift Box & Card Set

Now available at my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

or contact me directly

Happy Halloween

Our girls decorated pumpkins over the weekend.  They opted for Sharpes & glitter instead of carving (yeah for me)!  And me...I just take pictures and clean up!

The girls LOVED being able to decorate any way they wanted without

mom making any "suggestions"  *Ü*

BIG SHOT PROMOTION EXTENDED!!

The promotion has been extended through November 11th

to sign up to be a deomonstrator and the get the Big Shot OR $100

in merchandise absolutely FREE!!

It's like spending $175 and getting $100 free!  Sign up HERE!

Happy Halloween!

Christmas Advent Calendars

I have always wanted to make an Advent calendar and didn't know where to start.  This year I am amazed that Stampin' Up! came up with the products in the Holiday Mini to make one.  The stamp set 25 & Counting and the new Peekaboo Frame Bigz Die are the perfect and easy way to create one.  I purchased a couple of different 12x12 frames at the "M" store.  I'm using textured Very Vanilla 12 x 12 card stock for the matte.  

Here's how they turned out:

I loved how easy it was to create the opening frames, the Peekaboo Frames Bigz L die (Shelli's exclusive Stampin' Up! Sizzix Die) was perfect for that.  And now until the end of October (gasp! just 2 more days!), Stampin' Up has offered the Big shot for FREE or $100 of FREE product, when you join my family of demonstrators in October.  Learn how to get this sweet deal HERE

Stampin' Supplies used to make my Advent Calendar:

• Stamps: 25 & Counting
• Paper & Ink: Holly Berry Bouquet Speciality Designer Series Paper, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi card stocks
• Punches: 1" Square, Scallop Border, 1/2" Circle, 3/4" Circle, 1" Circle, 1-1/4" Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, 1-1/4" Square
• Embellishments: Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Linen Thread, Rhinestone Jewels, Jingle Bells, Dazzling Diamonds
• Tools: Big Shot, Peekaboo Frames die cut, Snowburst TIEF, Polka Dot TIEF, Standard Cutting Pads, Multipurpose Platform

Thanks for stopping by!

Bowling Party Invitations

My daughter, Rebecca, is turning seven next month and she's having a bowling party.  I wanted to do a bowling bag design with a bowling ball & pin.  I made a set of the invitations and they turned out great!  Take a look...

Stampin' Supplies & Tips:

• Bowling Bag Card Front/Shape:
• 4-1/4" x 9-1/2" (score at 4" & 8") Real Red card stock.  Fold, then measure in 1/4" from each side on the top and trim off diagonally to the bottom folded edge.
• 2" x 4" piece of Pacific Point card stock
• 1-1/4" x 4" piece of Whisper White card stock
• 3/4" x 4" piece of Real Red card stock
• Extra Large Star Punch in Pacific Point, Small Star Punch (retired) in Real Red card stock, Silver Brad, Dimensional
• Bag Handle:
• 1-3/4" Circle Punch (punch 1st)
• 2-1/2" Circle Punch (punch 2nd) Pacific Point card stock
• Bowling Ball:
• 3-1/2" Circle Die Basic Black card stock
• 3" Circle Die Whisper White card stock
• 1/2" Circle Punch Silver Glitter Paper
• Printed on Whisper White from my computer
• Bowling Pins: non-SU!
• Other: 'You're Invited' is printed from my computer and punched out with the 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval Punch

I got this project idea from Dawn Olchefske