Gifts from Dazzling Divas Exchange

As promised yesterday, today I want to share with you the gifts that were made by the other gals in the Dazzling Divas group for our Christmas Gift Exchange.

Linda made this beautiful JOY banner:


Pam made an awesome wooden stand that holds calendar pages for the entire year and each page is embellished for the theme of the month. Here is January:

Here is February - love the details!


Diane gave each of us this beautiful decorated bag with one her awesome sculpted flowers and an insulated Starbucks tumbler (she hurt her wrist and was not able to stamp very much), love how the SU! DSP matches the tumbler.


Vicki made this beautifully decorated box (inspired by Diane from our November meeting make & take) for each of us:

And look what is inside...bunches of gift tags!!


Anita made each of us a set of 6 tile coasters:


Grace gave each of us this wonderful glittered box and inside was a little anti-bac hand gel and a scent clip for the car:


Jane made each of us this cute little reindeer pouch with goodies stuffed inside:


You can see my gift that I exchanged in this POST! Thanks so much for stopping by! Tomorrow I will show you highlights from the weSTAMP group Christmas Party.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Dazzling Divas Christmas Dinner Party

I was excited to get the house all decorated and prepare for my stamping group Christmas Dinner Party. The Dazzling Divas gathered at my home on Thursday December 2nd. First we enjoyed appetizers and some girl talk in the kitchen.....

Above: Pam, Linda, Diane enjoying appetizers


Above (sorry it is blurry): Linda, Diane, Barbara, Grace

...then we went into the Dining Room where the table was set for dinner. We all sat together for dinner and dessert, then exchanged gifts.


Before saying goodnight, we all posed for a picture on the stairs.........


after several takes, we all got SILLY!!


Here is the gift that I made for the Gift Exchange: A 2011 Planner




I used Retired or Discontinued Stampin' Up! products for these gifts. We all decided ahead of time that since these were gifts it would be okay to use up some of the products we had that we can no longer use in our SU! business.
I covered the front and back covers with DSP, added some ribbon. I used the Big Shot to die cut the Butterflies and Embossing Folders to add some details. I also used Rhinestones to add a little sparkle. I am really happy with the way they turned out.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, check back tomorrow and I will show you the gifts the other gals made for the exchange.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Merry Christmas Everyone!

It is Christmas Day and here in Phoenix, the temperature is 72 and sunny. So there will be no white Christmas for us.

This year has been very busy for me and December was here before I was ready. I didn't get my hand stamped Christmas Cards made to send out to everyone. I did have good intentions and designed this card. For those that received one consider yourself very special as I didn't get very many finished.

Stamps: Dasher, Perfect Punches
Paper: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Whisper White
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso
Access: 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Always Artichoke Seam Binding, Rhinestones,
Big Shot, Northern Flurry Embossing Folder, Dimensionals

So when time was running out, we decided to go with the Christmas Photo Cards. This year the photo is of Bryan, (holding Logan), and Kelsey standing next to their cars. Bryan has a 2006 Dodge Magnum, Black with white stripes and Kelsey has a 2007 Ford Mustang GT, Black with pink stripes...they love their cars and what better way to show them off. Kind of cool don't you think.


Merry Christmas to each of you and your families. Thanks for stopping by today!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Christmas All Through the House

It is Christmas Eve and we are all ready for a fabulous evening with friends and family. I thought I would show you a look at all the decorations in the house. You can click on the photo to see a closer view.
The entryway


Logan is on guard in the living room (sitting on the couch he is not allowed on)


The largest of all the trees sits in the corner of the Living Room


The second largest tree is in the Family Room and is decorated with Snowman themed ornaments


The third tree is in the Dining Room and is decorated with Gingerbread/Sweets/Cooking Themed ornaments


The buffet in the dining room is decorated with all the past years framed Christmas Card photos, it is so fun to put them out each year and see how the kids have changed from year to year.


Even the kitchen has a few decorations


This little tree in the upstairs hallway, it is decorated with the Hallmark Miniature Ornaments.


The second tree in the upstairs hallway has some hand-stamped ornaments


I used a piece of chipboard, covered with cardstock and stamped the images. Some of the images are cut out. I added some glitter to the center of the stamped snowflake images.




I hope you have enjoyed a look into our home decorated for Chirstmas. Let the fun begin. I want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

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Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Jolly Old Saint Nick for SCCOLOR37

It's Wednesday and that means color challenge day over on Stampin' Connection.

Here is the card that I created using the colors Real Red, Marina Mist, Old Olive and Whisper White.

Stamp Set: Jolly Old Saint Nick
Paper: Marina Mist, Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White, Candy Cane Christmas DSP
Ink: Basic Black; Markers Real Red, Blush Blossom
Access: Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Die, Sticky Strip, Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals, Rhinestones, Two Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope to see you back here soon for more creative ideas.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

weSTAMP October Gathering

Each month I look forward to meeting with this awesome group of creative ladies. At our weSTAMP meetings we always have delicious snacks, great conversation and stamping. For Ocotber, the swap theme was anything with a Christmas/Winter theme.

We started the evening off with our Make & Take project that was provided by Linda Rodenberg. She had everything ready for us to make this adorable little Santa's Hat.

Then comes the Door Prize drawing.....if you win then you make the prize for the following month. Guess what??? I WON!!!! and look what Eileen made...isn't it gorgeous.

Swapping is always a favorite highlight of the evening.....Here is the 3D Candy Bar Favor I made to swap.......

Stamps: A Cute Christmas, Tiny Tags
Paper: Real Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Candy Cane Christmas DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Bashful Blue; Markers: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Gray
Access: Big Shot, Scallop Square Clear Die, Circle Punches, Jewelry Tag Punch, 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (cut in half), Aqua Painter, mini safety pin, Dimensionals, Crop-A-Dile.

To see everyone's swaps from the October weSTAMP meeting, Lorri has them on her blog HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by and check back to see more creative ideas.
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Birthday RAK from Linda

The birthDAY turns into birthday week......we are still celebrating. My good friend Linda took me out to BJ's for lunch Tuesday and look at what she brought.....not one, but two decorated gift bags with goodies inside and a beautiful matching card. So beautiful, creative, and a perfect gift! She had a nice bottle of wine in the tall bag and this adorable wine glass in the other bag. Thanks Linda!

close up of tall bag details

close up of other bag details

Card from Linda - love these colors!!


Thanks Linda for a wonderful day of lunch and shopping!!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Birthday RAK from Lorri

My good friend and downline, Lorri, stopped by my house on my birthday and look what she brought.......this adorable Owl mug, Owl themed linen towel, and a matching card all for me!!!


Card from Lorri!


Thanks so much Lorri for thinking of me on my birthday!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Birthday RAK from Diane

Look at this gorgeous, and most thoughtful gift from my good friend, Diane. She took me out for lunch for my birthday and brought along this surprise for me. WOW!!! Inside the tote was a beautiful hair clip and fall votive holders.


Card to go with it!

Thanks Diane for lunch and this beautiful handmade gift.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Wednesday Color Challenge Card

Today is Color Challenge Wednesday over on Stampin' Connection. I host this each week and so this week I am using colors that are in the Autumn Spice DSP.
Day of Gratitude Easel Card, Closed

Day of Gratitude Easel Card, Open

Stamps: Day of Gratitude
Paper: Autumn Spice DSP, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Very Vanilla
Ink: Old Olive, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Early Espresso
Access: Vintage Brads, Square Punches, Decorative Label Punch, 5/8" Early Espresso Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Another Day of Gratitude Card

Stamps: Day of Gratitude
Paper: Autumn Spice DSP, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Very Vanilla
Ink: Old Olive, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Early Espresso
Access: Vintage Brads, 1-3/8" Square Punch, Decorative Label Punch, 5/8" Early Espresso Grosgrain Ribbon, Linen Thread, Dimensionals

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you will check back for more creative ideas.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!!
~~Barbara

Portland Regionals Make & Take Projects

I wanted to share with you today the Make & Take projects that I made while attending the Portland, Oregon Regionals Event. I actually finished them while I was there, unlike other times when I bring them home and finish them. This time, I did add a few things to mine that SU! didn't have on the original samples.

Cards

Thank You Sleeve

Gratitude Scrapbook Page

Stamps: Day of Gratitude
Paper: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso
Ink: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Crumb Cake; Markers: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Old Olive
Access: Pearl Basic Jewels, Decorative Label, 3/4" Circle Punches, Dimensionals, Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, Paper Snips, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mini Library Clip, Paper Piercing Tool and Mat Kit

Check back tomorrow for more creative ideas.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Portland Regionals Swap Cards

I had the opportunity to attend the Stampin' Up! Regionals event in Portland, Oregon on October 22nd. What would a Stampin' Up! event be without swaps? Today I want to share with you the swaps I made to take with me.

Ghosts in the Pumpkin Patch

Stamps: Autumn Harvest, Wicked Cool
Paper: Concord Crush, Old Olive, Peach Parfait, So Saffron, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Old Olive
Access: Punches: Bird, Owl, Bitty Bat, Large Oval, 1-1/4" Circle; Concord Crush Ribbon, Dimensionals, White Gel Pen, Peach Parfait Marker

Die Cut Leaves

Stamps: Grateful Greetings
Paper: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, More Mustard, Crumb Cake, Autumn Spice DSP, Very Vanilla
Ink: Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake
Access: Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches, Scallop Border Punch, Big Shot, Leaves #2 Die, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Stylus, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals, Gold Brads

Happy Birthday

Stamps: Fast & Fabulous, Curly Cute
Paper: Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz, so Saffron, Pacific Point, Whisper White
Ink: Pacific Point, Marina Mist, So Saffron
Access: Marina Mist 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch, Rhinestones, Dimensionals

Snowman Season's Greetings

Stamps: A Cute Christmas, Curly Cute
Paper: Real Red, Garden Green, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Candy Cane Christmas DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Real Red; Markers: Baja Breeze, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede, Basic Gray
Access: White Narrow Grosgrain Ribbon, 1-3/4", 2-1/2" Circle Punches, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Dimensionals

Fall Candy Favors

Paper: Early Espresso, Autumn Spice DSP, More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Old Olive
Access: Big Shot, Scallop Square Clear Die, Daisies Die, Circle Punch, Leaves #2 Die, Crop-A-Dile, Early Espresso Striped Ribbon (cut in half), Twix Candy Bars

Morning Cup Tea Bag Holder

Inside of Tea Bag Holder

Stamps: Morning Cup
Paper: Basic Black, Real Red, So Saffron, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Real Red; Markers: So Saffron, Real Red, Pear Pizzazz
Access: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, Tea Bag
Good news if you are going to Leadership, I have some left and will be making more of these to swap at Leadership in January.

Snowman Candy Holder

Stamps: Jolly Old Saint Nick
Paper: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Bashful Blue Designer Prints Paper
Ink: Basic Black; Markers: Real Red, Basic Gray
Access: Big Shot, Scallop Square (cut to make a rectangle), Snowflake and 1-3/8" Circle Punches, White Taffeta Ribbon, Peppermint Patties

I hope you enjoyed visiting here today, please check back tomorrow and I will show you the Make & Takes we made at the regionals.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara