Ok, I KNOW Thanksgiving was a LONG time ago but

Here's the ATC I did for my Turkey Trot Swap. I LOVE how this one turned out! I think it's time to host some more swaps now that the Shack is Back!!!

Christmas Card 2009

While I like having the extra cards from doing Sherri's 5 card a month challenge, I really do like making my cards in November (or, lets be real, December!) production line style. Plus, I like having the one quintessential Christmas card for the year. I really didn't like this card when I put it together. In fact, I considered dumping the whole concept. But, as it sat on my desk, I decided I DID like it. Now, it's really grown on my & I think I'm going to make a few more (Scott's co-workers need cards). Merry Christmas!!

Zoo ATCs

I hosted a zoo swap and this was Becca entry. Everyone got the original 9 and then this one as a bonus. I guess I need to host a "kid" swap.

I don't even remember who's swap this was. I'm thinking Sherri's but who knows (I really need to post DAILY!!!) I LOVE this b/g paper. I used the left overs to make to/from tags for my gifts. I'm going to try to start using all the scraps to make cards & such so I don't have so many left overs after making a swap.

Sherri's Santa Swap

The previous post is the card I made for Sherri's swap. Becca (my 15yo artistic dd) wanted to get in on the action so she made this card.

Experiment

I can't post pics on my 365 Blog. I'm wondering if I can post them here. Let's see...... Ok, that makes me REALLY wonder what's up. I guess I'm going to have to "work" on it.

Christmas Stamp Camp

Christmas Stamp Camp

Christmas Stamp Camp

I LOVE the flower on the 2nd card. MUST get that punch!!!

Christmas Stamp Camp

Christmas Stamp Camp

Some stickers, a little stamping & some ribbon. Easy peasy!

Christmas Stamp Camp

We made 20 cards from the SU Scrappin' Kit. If you used the full kit (we only used half) you could more than 40 cards from it. Maybe be plan for next year???

Christmas Circle Journal

My page for Joanne's CJ. I really like how it turned out. I'm not sure my journalling of our Christmas Eve traditions is that great but I like the "look" of it. LOL

Style ATCs

For Christie's Fashion Icon swap. The dresses didn't turn out the color I envisioned (my pink embossing powder does NOT match pretty in pink ink!) but I liked the results.!

Surprise!!

I have NOT blown off this blog. I have tons of stuff to post but haven't taken the time to do it (hmmm, maybe that IS the definition of blowing off???) But, here, now, TODAY, I'm going to remedy all that. I'm going to post the stuff I have been ignoring AND I'm going to post the 20 cards we made at the C'mas Stamp Camp at Sue's!!!

Without further ado, here is a timely, Halloween project!!!

Someone (Christie??) posted a link showing all the different Halloween "characters" that could be made w/the scallop punch. They were using them as candy decorations. I don't like peppermint patties and, w/them all lined up in a row, I thought GARLAND. I mad 2 attempts at the garland. The first one was too skinny & the weight of the scallops pulled the garland over & you couldn't see the pretty faces.

The 2nd attempt worked better but, next year, I'm going to make a LONGER piece of cheesecloth (the cloth was dyed using the TON of Walnut Ink that Sarah had given me years ago!!)