New Years 2016 Banner

After taking down most of the Christmas decorations, I needed some sparkle for New Years Day.  I love this gorgeous paper from Stampin' Up!, in the Holiday Catalog for only a few more days.  I knew it would be perfect to use to create a banner.  Today I am sharing with you the banner I made for New Years.

Stampin' Supplies:
Stamps:  Six Sayings
Ink:  Basic Black Archival Ink
Paper:  Basic Black & Whisper White Cardstock, Gold Glimmer Paper, Winter Wonderland Specialty DSP
Accessories:  Big Shot, Serif Essentials Dies (retired), Perfect Print Numbers Die (retired), Simply Scored Scoring Tool, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Snow Flurry Punch, Metallics Sequin Assortment, Paper Snips, Fast Fuse Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Basic Black Stitched Satin Ribbon 

I hope you have a safe, healthy and Happy New Years Eve.  Thanks for stopping by today.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Merry Christmas!

from our home to yours.  I hope you are having a blessed day with friends, and family.
I did send cards this year, however, they were this digital picture card that Bryan designed.

I designed our card and only had time to make a few of this hand-stamped Christmas Card.  Where did the time go?  Before I knew it, the week before Christmas was here.

I wanted to make one for everyone to go with the photo card, but I ran out of time.  So this year I had to not stress about it and just send the digital photo card.

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope to see you checking in again soon.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

3 Days Until Christmas.....

.....and I must finish wrapping all of the gifts. Today I want to show you the stamped tags I made to match all the wrapping paper.  I love this set, Snow Place, you can find it in the Stampin' Up! 2015 Holiday Catalog.

Another favorite set from the 2015 Holiday Catalog is the Peaceful Pines set which I used to create these tags.

I will try to update the post with the exact supplies I used to create these tags.  I hope you will be making some tags to match your wrapping paper this year. Thanks  for stopping by!.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

7 Days Until Christmas...

...finally all the gifts are wrapped, and packages are ready to mail to out of town destinations. I made these gift card holders for the gift card gifts this year.  It sure beats the little envelope they sometimes give you.

Here it is open, showing the gift card.                       


These are so fun to make and you can get 3 from one sheet of 8-1/2" x 11" cardstock. A great way to use up small pieces of Designer Series Paper too!
If you would like to make your own, here are the directions:

• Cut card stock 3 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Score cardstock on long edge at 2 1/2" and 6 1/2"
• Use the Corner Rounder to round corners of cardstock only on the 2" end
• Cut 2 pieces of Designer Series Paper:  3 1/4 " x 1 3/4"  and  3 1/4" x 2 1/4"- I used Holidays Fancy Foil Designer Vellum and Home for Christmas Designer Series Paper
• Use the Corner Rounder to round corners only on the 1 3/4" piece of Designer Paper.
• Place Tear & Tape adhesive along both side edges and fold to form a pocket
• Attach Designer Series Paper to outside of gift card holder using Snail Adhesive
• Punch out cardstock circle for layering - I used the 2" Circle Punch
• Stamp a greeting - I used a greeting from Lots of Joy Stamp Set 
• Punch out stamped greeting -  I used the 1 3/4" circle punch. 
• Layer circles using Stampin' Dimensionals to attach it to the top front of gift card holder.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, I look forward to sharing more Christmas countdown tomorrow.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

It's Christmas Stampin' Friends Blog Hop

8 days until Christmas......Welcome to the Stampin Friends Christmas Hop! If you are starting with my blog I am happy you are here. You can continue through the other blogs by clicking the PREVIOUS button to check out Siara’s wonderful creations, or click the NEXT button to check out Deana’s amazing creations. PLUS,  a chance to win a crafting surprise from each blogger, keep reading for more details.

This month we are excited to have three Awesome Guest Hoppers that you will definitely want to check out!

 Maria Willis

 Twila Davis

  Barbara Welch

I created my projects using the Winter Wishes Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! I love this set from the Holiday Catalog. Today I am showing you a Card and a Gift Card Holder that would be perfect for someone special on your Christmas Gift list.  

Warm Wishes Card

Gift Card Holder

WAIT! There’s more! 
 

Thank you for looking at my projects! My Favorite Holiday is Thanksgiving.

Click on the NEXT button to see what Deana has created and continue the hop and see all 13 blogs.

 

 

Mandy Reedyk 

Raquelle Clifton

Maria Willis 

Elizabeth Jeanne 

Siara Acdal

Barbara Welch ~that's me~ YOU ARE HERE

Deana Benson

Cheryl Piotrowski

Andrea Pancrazio

Twila Davis 

Lisa Altman

Andrea Tracy-Tucker

Tina Riddle

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Thanks for stopping by on your way through the blog hop. 

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!

~Barbara 

10 days until Christmas...

....and the fun continues. My Stampin' Up! downline group gathered at my home for a Christmas Lunch, Make & Take and Gift Exchange.  We had a great time and missed those that couldn't be with us.  Everyone brought a salad to share, and I provided the beverages and dessert.

I provided a Make & Take project for everyone, what would a Stampin' Up! gathering be without some stamping!  Thanks to Sandy Haynes for the adorable idea I received from her swap at convention in July.
Elves in a sleigh!!

The "Elf Kisses" fit right in the sleigh

  
For the gift exchange, we each made a gift for everyone that attended.  Here is the gift I exchanged.  The frame ornament has a hand stamped image inside instead of a photo.  Got the inspiration from Pinterest. In the cello bag, is a scented foaming soap and hand sanitizer from Bath & Body Works and a little packet of Christmas tissues.  All tied up with pretty ribbon.

I am so happy you stopped by today and I hope to see you back tomorrow for more of the countdown to Christmas.  Also on Thursday is the Stampin Friends Christmas Blog Hop where I will be a guest blogger.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

11 days until Christmas.....

......there is still so much to do.  Today I want to show you a cute card and tags using the Oh, What Fun & Cup of Cheer Stamp Sets and Home for Christmas Designer Series Paper from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.
It's a Handmade Holiday at our home and these are sure to be the perfect touch to gifts.

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You can click on the items above and be directed to my site for online ordering.
Thanks for stopping by today.  Coming on Thursday is the Christmas Blog Hop with Stampin Friends and I am a guest blogger.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

12 days until Christmas.....

....those that attended the Gift Tags Class made these tags to adorn their gifts this year.

We used the project kit from the Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog, Oh, What Fun Tags and Oh, What Fun Stamp Set.  I created an extra tag using the Home for Christmas DSP.  They made 30+ tags at the class.

Thanks for stopping by today, hope to see you tomorrow for more countdown days to Christmas.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Over the Top Tags Swap - Group 2 - OnStage Dallas

Here are the Group 2 Over the Top Tags from Laura's swap at OnStage Dallas.  I hope you will be inspired to create your own tags after seeing these.

Top Row L to R:  Melissa Tubb, Barbara Welch, Laura Fernsler, Evelyn Rosborough


Bottom Row L to R: Veronica Cordry, Lisa Pressley, Joanne Cantrell, Judy Barnett






I am so glad you stopped by today.  Leave a comment if you were inspired by these ideas.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

My Group 2 Over the Top Tag

I created this tag for Group 2 of Laura's Over the Top Tags Swap at OnStage Dallas.  I love making these tags, so many uses and fun to create!

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Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you liked seeing my tag.  Check back and I will be posting the other group 2 tags.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Group 1 Over the Top Tags Swap

As promised, I am sharing the tags I received from Group 1 of the Over the Top Tags Swap from Stampin' Up! Onstage Dallas.  Laura Fernsler is the host of the swap. Everyone did an awesome job on these tags.  I hope you will be inspired to create some "Over the Top Tags" of your own.

Top Row L to R: Caren Curtis, Lisa Stokes, Lisa Pressley, Melissa Tubb

Bottom Row L to R: Joanne Cantrell, Laura Fernsler, Barbara Welch







Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you liked seeing all these awesome ideas.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Group 2 - 3 x 3 Love Notes Swap Cards

Today I am sharing all of the swap cards from Group 2 of the 3 x 3 Love Notes Swap that I hosted at OnStage Dallas.  Everyone did an awesome job on their cards.

Top Row L to R:  Melissa Tubb, Elesa Rodriquez, Veronica Cordry

Middle Row L to R: Laura Fernsler, Barbara Welch, Yolanda Nixon

Bottom RowL to R:  Lisa Stokes, Joanne Cantrell 








Thanks to everyone that participated in the swap.  I love all the ideas that were shared.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

3" x 3" Love Notes Group 1 Organized Swap

I hosted an organized swap at the OnStage Dallas Event, I love these tiny cards and they are perfectly sized for a note in a lunch box, or a simple thinking of you stuck in just about anywhere.  This is my card I designed for Group 1.

Lots Of Joy Clear-Mount Stamp Set - 139468

Price: $19.00

Lots Of Joy Wood-Mount Stamp Set - 138810

Price: $27.00

Home For Christmas Designer Series Paper - 139592

Price: $11.00

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 133676

Price: $7.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 102482

Price: $7.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 100730

Price: $8.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad - 126949

Price: $6.50

Pacific Point 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon - 138427

Price: $9.00

2" Circle Punch - 133782

Price: $18.00

1-3/4" Circle Punch - 119850

Price: $18.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels - 119246

Price: $5.00

Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

Price: $4.00

Fast Fuse Adhesive - 129026

 Price: $10.00

Clear Block C - 118486

Price: $7.00

Paper Snips - 103579

Price: $10.00

Stampin' Trimmer - 126889

Price: $30.00

Supply List

Thanks for stopping by today!  Click on any image and you will be taken to my website.  Online ordering is available 24/7!!

Live, Love, Laugh and STAMP
~Barbara 

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