{{December Magic}}

Everyone told me that four was the BEST age at the holidays. [So far] they were right. The title "December magic" and that face says it all! She was SO excited for Christmas Eve and her new flannel, gingerbread pajamas. I'm so glad I documented it!

I used the sketch at "Sketch N Scrap":

Snowy days make the best scrapbooking days! :)

-Suzanne

{{Rudolph}}

Now that the tree is down and toys put away, it's time to for this momma to get back in the scraproom and start documenting Christmas :) I loved the sketch Rochelle posted this month:

For my Mom's birthday in December, I took her, my brother, and my daughter to see the musical play of her favorite Christmas movie -- Rudolph. It was FANTASTIC. You can see a clip of it HERE on you tube.

I am also entering this into Brenda's Christmas cartoon challenge -- inspired by the theme (Christmas), colors (red, green, blue) and icons (Santa, reindeer and specifically, Rudolph :)

I trimmed down the program to include as my title, along with the ticket from the show. I love these selfies we took during intermission.

Those cute reindeer are from Doodlebug and remind me of Rudolph and Clarice :) 

I hope you had a wonderful holiday!!

-Suzanne

Making Spirits Bright

This is my 2nd layout for Artful Delight using the December Scrapbook kit.

These are my cousin's kids Gabe and Lucy last Christmas. Love them!

I used red stickles on the letters that came in the kit.

I used my circle punch to create the scallop.

My layout was inspired by the sketch at Stuck! I'm also sharing at Whimiscal Twist for their holiday challenge. Have a great week!

{Artful Delight} December Scrapbook Kit

This month has been so crazy, between SNOW in the northeast, a sick baby, and getting ready for Christmas... I have not shared the new December Scrapbook Kit at Artful Delight:

This festive kit includes:

Carta Bella So this is Christmas collection 12x12 sheet (1 each) 

Christmas Dots

 Authentique Joyous collection 12x12 sheet (1 each)

 Diverse

 Classic

Echo Park ‘tis the Season collection 12x12 sheet (1 each) 

Snowflake Flurry

 Snowflake Falling

 Echo Park Reflections collection 12x12 sheet (1 each)

 Christmas Floral

 Fancy Pants merry little Christmas collection 12x12 sheet (1 each)

 Santa’s Workshop

 Baubles

 October Afternoon Silent Night collection 12x12 sheet (1 each)

 Sleigh Ride

 The First Noel 

My Mind’s Eye Vintage Christmas collection 12x12 sheet (1 each)

 Joy 

Coordinating Cardstock Bazzill 12x12 sheet (1 each)

 Red Devil

 Quick Sand

 Aqua

 Gumdrop

 Embellishments – size and color may vary per kit 

1 package October Afternoon Silent Night collection Sew Fun Banners 

1 sheet Fancy Pants Large Red Alphas 

1 package Petaloo Red Faux Dried Flor 

6 Queen & Co Gumdrops Red buttons 

6 Queen & Co Gumdrops Green buttons 

1 package Queen &Co Red Twinkle Goosebumps

1 package Queen &Co Clear Twinkle Goosebumps 

3 – Prima Gillian White flowers 

1 package Crate Paper Bundle Up collection Badges 

10 yards Maya Road Twine Sparkle Silver 

1 yard American Crafts Caramel Ribbon 

The first layout I made was my husband and I last Christmas; it was a sad reminder that it was "just us" for another year. We are smiling in this pic, but as the journaling reads in the upper left hand corner says we just had to "fake it till we make it". Well it's Christmas 2013 and we finally have our lil one (who was SO worth the wait). We made it baby!

Santa Paws ;)

Tis the season! I'm busy making gifts... and we can't leave out the furry members of our family!

I was so tickled when I saw Paper Smooches' latest release - Woofers and Tweeters. 

Doesn't that puppy look JUST like my Jax? Ack! I had to have him! And I put him to work on the latest Sparks challenge too.

I decided to make a treat topper, stretching out the sketch on the left :)

I love how it turned out!! I used my new-to-me Alphadot stamp set for the custom sentiment "Santa Paws". I can already tell I will be using this one A LOT! Love this font! I embellished with the paw print heart from Woofers and Tweeters.

I *loved* inking and paper piecing this lil guy! I used a grainy kraft cardstock and inked his snout in black to make him look like my Jax. I added a Santa hat sticker ;)

He is popped up on a red scalloped circle to make him the center of attention ;) So typical!! I hope he brought a smile to your face. Enjoy the rest of your week! Click HERE to join the Paper Smooches fun.

Tags Galore :)

Happy December!!! Okay that just gave me a panic attack.. lol! I don't know why, a lot of our holiday shopping is done and I have a head start on our cards. I've also really loved making tags this year. 

I participated in a swap and created 7 each of these "traditional" style ones. I really love making rosettes!

.. and I made 7 each of these "vintage" ones. They are not my normal style, but was nice to step out of my box. I used K and Company embellishments, lace, and my Victorian embossing folder.

On Cyber Monday, I placed an order at A Cherry on Top and bought this elegant reindeer stamp from We R Memory Keepers. I had to use him on a tag right away (which were cut with Elegant Edges cricut cart)

Sorry for the terrible picture! Late night crafting at it's best. ;)

Then, of course, there was this special tag I made from my hubby. Couldn't resist sharing him again.. haha!

Stay tuned for more handmade holiday fun ;)

Better not pout!!

Happy day after Christmas :) The dust has settled here and there is definitely nothing to pout about. My hubby surprised me (okay.. I begged for) a photo printer. How did I ever scrapbook without this convenience?! I love it!

I used this month's sketch again at My Scraps and More.. and a Christmas song title challenge at Scrap It With a Song.. and instantly got the idea to scrap these pouty pics from Christmas Eve.

That's my cousin's little boy Gabe on the left. He was pouting because he really wanted to open his presents before dinner. And that's me standing beside my Uncle Dean.. in an Eagles cap. I'm pouting because my Cowboys lost. To the Eagles. And our quarterback got hurt. What a bad day football!!

All papers, borders, and journal spots are from Authentique's Christmas Wonder collection.

The holly was cut from the A Child's Year cartridge. Love them!

Hope you had a wonderful holiday :)

Merry Christmas!

Okay, really didn't think I'd be crafting this morning. But I was up early and since everything was crossed off my to do list besides laundry, I decided to squeeze one last project in between loads! It feels so good to be all ready for the festivities beginning this evening and throughout the rest of the weekend/week :)

Anyway! Onto the project. The latest December challenge at Burlaps and Buttercups is to make a home decor project. I used some scraps leftover from my holiday layouts/cards to make this frame:

I used a journal bit from the Jillibean Soup "Christmas Eve Chowder".. how appropriate right ;) I layered it on embossed cardstock using my "Snowflakes" folder. 

Part of the challenge was also to include a tutorial that you used on your project. Perfect, because I just bookmarked the instructions from Tessa at the SRM blog on how to make this adorable felt bow:

I even used a piece of the same felt as a backer on the frame to bring it all together.

Thanks for stopping by this weekend - Merry Christmas!

A NonTraditional Christmas Card

 I still need to make a few Christmas cards and both blogs Burlaps and Buttercups and Celebrate the Occasion are having non-traditional holiday color challenges.

The Jillibean Soup "Christmas Eve Chowder" line is perfect for this.  I whipped up this quick and easy card using my 6x6 pad of papers and the "Bite Size Bits" journaling cards.

I sprayed it with my "Sunflower" glimmer mist to give it extra shine. It really shimmers in real life! :)

Thanks for stopping by tonight ;)

Hot Chocolate Invites :)

Are you enjoying the “Twelve Days of Christmas” series at A Walk Down Memory Lane? I’m loving all of the gift ideas!

My husband and I are planning to have friends over for a holiday get together.

It’s “B.Y.O.M.” … bring your own mug, of course! :)

I made these hot chocolate matchbooks for invitations:

(inspired by this tutorial on Mary's blog)

I used Bella Blvd’s “Christmas Wishes” collection. The sizing will depend on your hot chocolate packet, but here’s what I did: I cut my 8 1/2″ x 11″ in half lengthwise. You can make 2 matchbooks with one sheet! I scored my 4 1/4″ x 11 piece of cardstock at 1 ” and 7″.  I embellished with patterned papers, cardstock stickers, and ribbon.

The bottom half folds tucks under the flap. Here’s what it looks like open:

Super cute, right? :)

Check back tomorrow for more 12 days of Christmas fun. Don’t forget to take advantage of the daily deals in the A Walk Down Memory Lane store…. plus Bella Blvd products are 25% off all month long!


Have a great night :)

*FALALALA*

Double the fun today ;) 2 of my design teams.. The Paper Variety and Cricut Cardz are having "Christmas Song" challenges! So, if you use your cricut on your paper project that includes a holiday tune - enter at both places for more chances to win :)

A teacher and friend of mine is due on December 25th with her second child. We're having a surprise shower for her on Friday so thought I would make a punny Christmas card for the occasion.. (and I used my new Echo Park "Dots and Stripes" Christmas!)

Get it? "Santa Baby" hehehehe. Love that song!

(and my husband LOVES Kellie Pickler ;)

Enter at The Paper Variety to win the My Minds Eye "Kraft Funday" collection!

Don't forget about our DESIGN TEAM call ;) New, past, and current designers are welcome to apply.

AND.. head over to CRICUT CARDZ to see what the rest of the designers whipped up for you and link your projects there, too ;)

Have a great Wednesday! :)

12 Days of Chirstmas Sales!

Good Saturday Morning :)

December already??

The store design team that I am on A Walk Down Memory Lane is celebrating a "12 Days of Christmas" sale. Each day through the first 12 days in December, they are offering BIG sales good for one day only. The best part is you can add items to your cart each day and order on the final day to save on shipping. How cool is that!

Each of the designers are going to be posting holiday projects throughout December to showcase these sale items and more. Since one of our featured manufacturers this month is Bella Blvd (love them!), I thought I would use their new "Christmas Wishes" line to create some post it note holders. They make great stocking stuffers!

Aren't they CUTE! I used lined 4x6 post it notes and coordinating red RSVP pens. here's a look at the inside:

I used trial and error (okay a lot of error ;) to make this template for them:

(click to view larger)

Here's a closer look: 

And my favorite:

Be sure to stop by AWDML and take advantage of the 12 days of Christmas ;) Leave a link if you decide to make some of these; I'd love to check them out!

I'm sharing these post it note holders at Wee Memories ;)