Be sure and join my new Facebook group page HERE! I will be doing a Facebook LIVE tomorrow for you on that page (12PM MST) – it will be awesome to have you join me there!
Thanks for your kind sweet words about the Christmas tree card! My video was so bad, but I’m TRYING! LOL I’ll keep working improving my skills. Sorry you can only see 2/3 of it from the top. In case you missed it, it’s on that Facebook page I was just talking about. Click on the link in red above.
Click here for PDF ofPainted Harvest Christmas Tree Card that I showcased in my last post. Remember, if you order $35 from my online store HERE, you will receive the completed card in the mail!
This card showcases my favorite Christmas Designer Series Paper! Festive Farmhouse is one you NEED in your stash! This one will work well even after the holidays! Plaid and stripes are so IN now! Also, my favorite feature of this paper is that some of the designs have white in them and some have vanilla. You can make either neutral work with this paper!
I will be sending this free PDF tutorial for all my newsletter subscribers! If you haven’t signed up for my newsletter, be sure to sign up by this weekend! To sign up, just go to my blog HERE. After about 20 seconds, the bottom right corner will have a popup screen where you can add your email address. I will be sending the PDF to all subscribers tomorrow (Tuesday!)
This card was near and dear to my heart because our logo for the weekend was the Christmas pick up truck with the tree in the back. I can’t get enough of that Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper, which was used on many of our projects!
Here’s another card from the All Occasion Stamp a Stack at the retreat. I used the Hand Delivered stamp set, and stamped the girl holding library books. Then I cut different Designer Series Paper and covered up the library books to convert this into a birthday card!
Here’s a table gift the gals received, it’s a little Stampin’ Up trash bin filled with “white trash” treats inside! Basically you just add the food you like and mix it with vanilla almond bark! The popcorn is Chester’s Puffed Corn (looks like packing peanuts – I teased the gals and said packing peanuts were the mystery item in there LOL)
Here’s a simple card – what you can’t see in the photo is the whole front of the card is spritzed with our new Frost Shimmer Paint. You just put a tad bit in our spritzer bottles, then fill the rest with rubbing alcohol. There is a nice shimmer to the WHOLE CARD!!!!
We had a swap contest for the gals, and here’s the winning card! Isn’t this adorable! Pat Brannin was the winner – she was our “ROYALTY” and got to bask in it with a crown! LOL She used the “eclipse” technique. Such a cute card for Halloween!
Here she is with her prize, the whole kit and caboodle for Santa’s Workshop Cards on page 21 of the holiday catalog! WAY TO GO PAT!!!!!
This past weekend was so much fun, I thoroughly enjoyed the Cozy Craft Retreat weekend with some creative gals! I have been waiting a long time to share the projects and photos of the events!
Becca Matlock was so sweet to gift me with the Cozy Craft Retreat sign that her daughter and son in law made. Isn’t it beautiful? I will be able to use that each year!
Here are the swag bags that each attendee received. The bags were ordered online. I used my Silhouette to create the truck and tree theme, then used using heat transfer vinyl to apply to the bag. The bag is topped off with a buffalo checkered ribbon, a rusty jingle bell, and a tag with each gal’s name on it.
Here is a photo of the products that came in the bag, along with kits for 12 make and takes. I will be sharing more of this throughout the next few days!
I truly could not have done this event without the help of my team. Becca Matlock and Susanna Cunningham were right there beside me and did so much to help me!!! I am so thankful for a team that believes in me and my vision! Thank you two from the bottom of my heart!When the gals arrived, they received a cute little Stampin’ Up logo apron treat box, made by Becca. I ordered their personalized rubber stamp from Rubberstamps.com. I designed the stamp to resemble a UPC symbol and then the words “Handmade by ______ with their name on it. That way they could stamp the back of their cards when they were finished!
The next table gift is a darling little sour cream container. This thinlit die is available now in the holiday catalog. Aren’t these cute? Susanna made these for me, I love everything about this project, and I love all the new products on it!
I have SO MUCH MORE to share! Come back and visit for MORE PROJECTS and GOODIES! This is a great way to kick off the season with some fun ideas!
I hope you will consider attending the 3rd Annual Cozy Craft Retreat this fall! You are going to LOVE working on projects centered around the Holiday Catalog!
Date: Sept. 14th-15th, 2018
Doors open any time after 10am on Friday, Sept. 14th (I realize some gals have to work that day, just come when you can!)
Retreat over LATE Saturday night (you can leave when you need to if before then)
Place: Phoenix, AZ (see more details on hotel below)
The weekend will include:
Two FULL days of fun at our venue: The Drury Inn, 2335 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Phoenix, AZ
The BRAND NEW HOLIDAY CATALOG, which most projects and products will be centered around!
Make and Takes
Table Gifts
Swag Bag (goodie bag with Make & Takes and new products from the Holiday Catalog)
Door Prizes
Snacks and beverages
On-site Massage Therapist on Saturday (you can sign up for this if you’d like – additional fee for this)
All my supplies for you to use throughout the weekend! Stamp sets, ink pads, punches, Big Shot and dies, tools, etc.
FREE scissors sharpening – bring them along!
Displays
Voluntary Swap
Voluntary additional break out classes offered (these classes and fees will be announced after the Holiday Catalog comes out. One of the classes will be taught by UBER creative Gina Shappa! You won’t want to miss this one!)
Lunch is included for you on Saturday afternoon (will send lunch options out in a later email when they have their fall menu up)
We will keep you busy with make and takes, but you can also bring your own things to work on if you’d like!
Limited number of spots available – DON’T DELAY!
Hotel Information:
Hotel location is near restaurants and shopping
If you choose to stay at the hotel you have these added perks:
Blocked room rate: $89.99/night – mention Cozy Craft Retreat Group # 2332799 when making reservation. Please call 1-800-DRURYINN to make your reservation.
Breakfast and dinner included if you stay at the Drury Inn
3 drink coupons/guest if you stay at the Drury Inn
Indoor/outdoor pool and jacuzzi at hotel
I am staying overnight at the hotel Friday and Saturday nights
Payment Information:
$50 non refundable deposit is required to hold your spot
Payment balance total is due:
July 31st or before – $100 is still due
August 1st or after – $125 is still due
Retreat must be paid in full by August 30th, or you forfeit your spot
Are you ready to bring in the new year! How about starting off with some very creative projects!
You can purchase this PDF with 12 projects, by 12 designers! Each project uses new products that will be available starting January 3rd in the new Spring catalog AND Sale a Bration catalog!
There are 3 ways to receive this Tutorial Bundle!
1. FREE with a $50 order in January (local class OR online order!) Please use Hostess Code on my right side bar if your order is under $150.
2. Purchase the January PDF for $15:
3. Join my team and receive the bundle these Tutorial Bundles FREE EVERY MONTH for being a team member! Click HERE to join!
Here’s a little ornament/party favor I made for my team who attended the Christmas party. The hoops are smaller ones that I found on ebay. I went to purchase a few more and the link is gone now. 🙁 They are 3″ in diameter.
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There are lots of JOY eclipse cards out there! Here’s my version from Stamp Club this month!
