Thursday, December 15, 2016

And the winner is.......

 ....There were 41 comments left on the posts for the 12 Days of Christmas and today I randomly selected the winner live on facebook.  You can see the LIVE video here.

CONGRATULATIONS TO...

BARBARA GONZALES

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and left comments.  It was fun reading all your answers to the questions on the 12 days of Christmas.

Have a creative day.
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara  
 

Stampin Friends New Year Celebrations Blog Hop

Can you believe it is December already?  I am very happy to be hopping with Stampin Friends.  This months theme is New Year Celebrations.  If you are following along the hope, you have arrived from Kim's blog.  Click the previous button to return to her blog.
http://pinkzebrapapercreations.blogspot.com/2016/12/stampin-friends-blog-hop-december.html
Don't forget to click the Next button at the bottom to continue on the hop with Melissa's blog.


In a few weeks it will be a brand New Year - 2017!  I love to celebrate on New Year's Eve and prepare a family dinner for New Year's Day!.  Today I am sharing my projects that I think would be perfect for a New Year Celebration.  All supplies are from Stampin' Up! ®
Card and Wine Bottle Tag
 Card




















Wine Bottle Tag
Would you like to receive a crafty gift from each blogger this month?  Leave a comment on each blog and use #SFDECHOP to be entered.
Leave a comment on each blog and one lucky person will win 10 crafty prizes, mailed to you from each blogger.

Click the Next button to go to Melissa's blog and continue through the hop.

I am so happy that you stopped by today.  I hope you enjoyed the projects I shared.  Check back for more creative ideas. Leave a comment for a chance to win the giveaway.  Have a creative day!
 
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!

~Barbara 
 
 

SUpplies:
Stamp Sets:  Here's to Cheers, Confetti Celebration, Banners For You
Paper:  Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink:  Basic Black Archival, Silver Encore, 
Accessories:  Metallic Foil Doilies, Big Shot, Large Numbers Framelits, Duet Banner Punch, Decorative Label Punch, 1-3/8" & 1-1/2" Circle Punches, Black Baker's Twine, Gold 1/8" Ribbon, Gold Metallic Cord, Gold Wink of Stella, Stampin' Dimensionals, Fast Fuse Adhesive, Paper Snips, Jewels Basic Rhinestones 

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

12 Days of Christmas Bonus

Thank you to everyone that visited my blog and the few that left a comment on my 12 days of Christmas posts.  There were a large amount of views but not very many comments.  I am going to combine all the names from the comments and award one lucky person the prizes.  

I will leave the drawing open an additional day so more of you can have time to post comments!!!  How exciting right?
 I will randomly choose a winner on Wednesday night around 10PM MST.  Here is a peek of a few of the prizes included in the giveaway.
Good luck and happy commenting on all the 12 days of Christmas posts for a better chance of winning.

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a creative day.
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara


Monday, December 12, 2016

On the 12th Day of Christmas...

I am ready to sip my favorite winter beverage.  I love going to Starbucks and sipping a Caramel Macchiato.

For a chance to win the prize for Day #12, comment below and tell me what your favorite winter beverage is?  Tea? Coffee? Hot Cocoa?

I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.  
Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
 
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Sunday, December 11, 2016

On the 11th Day of Christmas...

we started to panic that we have not sent our Christmas Cards to our friends and relatives. I like to send cards each year to stay in touch and to remind others that we are thinking of them.  We always do a picture card and I make a card to send along.  
Here are two cards I made,

For a chance to win the prize for Day #11, comment below and tell me if you are sending Christmas Cards this year?
  I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.  
Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
 
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Saturday, December 10, 2016

On the 10th Day of Christmas...

it's time for something crafty.  I love to give and receive handmade gifts at Christmas.  Tomorrow I am having a class to make a Christmas Sampler Framed Decor Item.  Today I will show you a sneak peek at what we will be making.
For a chance to win the prize for Day #10, comment below and tell me if you will be making something handmade to give as a gift this year.
I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.  
Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
 
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Friday, December 9, 2016

On the 9th Day of Christmas...

We will be spending Christmas here in Arizona. Do you and your family stay home or travel somewhere for Christmas?
For a chance to win the prize for Day #9, comment below and tell me if you will be staying home or traveling somewhere for Christmas? 

I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.  

Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
 

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Thursday, December 8, 2016

On the 8th Day of Christmas...

It's time to start wrapping the gifts you have purchased for friends and family.  I love to wrap the gifts neatly, with a matching ribbon and bow, then add a handmade tag to show who it's to and from. 
For a chance to win the prize for Day #8, comment below and tell me if you like to wrap presents or place them in a gift bag?
I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.
Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara 

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

On the 7th Day of Christmas...

Everyone loves to play games.  This one is a fun game and I hope everyone will play along.  What is your Elf Name?  Mine is Nipper Sparkly-Toes!
For a chance to win the prize for Day #7, comment below and tell me what your Elf name would be.
I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.
Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara 

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

On the 6th Day of Christmas...

Decorating the house for Christmas is always special, and brings back loving memories from past years.  I use all colors in decorating but mostly red and green.  I have areas decorated with themes of my favorites.

For a chance to win the prize for Day #6, tell me in a comment below:  Do you prefer to use traditional red & green colors to decorate with or do you go with something different?

I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.

Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara 


Monday, December 5, 2016

On the 5th Day of Christmas....

Food is a big part of holiday gatherings. Some families have a traditional meal that is cooked for Christmas Day dinner.  We usually have Ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, cranberry fruit salad, corn, and rolls.  Sometimes add a few appetizers to start with and always finish with a variety of desserts!
For a chance to win the prize for Day #5, comment below and tell me what is a traditional Christmas meal for your family?

I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.

Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara 

Sunday, December 4, 2016

On the 4th Day of Christmas....


I love to bake cookies all year but especially at Christmas.  My favorite cookie is the sugar cookies with sprinkles on top, and the peanut butter blossoms, oh can't forget the gingerbread cookies, oh yes and the cranberry white chocolate chip!!!



















For a chance to win the prize for Day #4, tell me in a comment below:  What is your favorite cookie to make/eat during the Christmas season?

I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.

Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Saturday, December 3, 2016

On the 3rd Day of Christmas...

I love watching the Christmas shows and movies during this time of year.  My favorite one is "A Charlie Brown Christmas"!  I also like the movie "Elf".
 















For a chance to win the prize for Day #3, tell me in a comment below:  What is your favorite show or movie to watch during the Christmas season?

I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck. 

Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Friday, December 2, 2016

On the 2nd Day of Christmas...

I love listening to Christmas Music while decorating, baking or stamping in my studio.  One of my favorite songs is I'll Be Home for Christmas!
  
For a chance to win the prize for Day #2, tell me in a comment below:  What is your favorite Christmas Song? 

I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck. 


Thanks  for stopping by today, have a creative day.
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara 

Thursday, December 1, 2016

On the First Day of Christmas....

I love having all three trees up and the house decorated for Christmas.  

For a chance to win the prize for Day #1, tell me in a comment below:  When do you put your tree up and is it artificial or real?

I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.  

Here is a picture of one of my trees, this is the Gingerbread/Coffee theme tree in our dining room:
Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara