The Pals Paper Arts Christmas Stocking

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays my stamping friends!!!  This is one of our favorite times of the year.  I don't like the hustle and bustle of the malls, but I do love the nostalgia and memories of Christmas's past and present.  I love having friends and family over.  I love the Christmas Tree, sitting by the fire, baking and the meaning of Christmas.  I love looking at each ornament on the tree and seeing it sparkle and shine with the love and memory each one offers.  It's a magical time!!!

Today's card is done with one of my favorite dies that has just gone on clearance!!  The Holiday Stocking BigzL Die is retired, but it's one I'll use year after year.    Here's my card below:

A closer look at the poinsettia.......

The versatility of the die is so much fun.  Here is another card I did earlier HERE.  Same die, very different looks!!  You can order this only while supplies last!!  So don't miss out!!



Holiday Stocking BigzL Die  124098 $19.79.


This week's Just a Thought........

Look closely at the letters.  Before my daughter left for school, Amanda wrote a series of these letters like these and wrapped them in a ribbon.  I found them in my craft room when I came home from dropping her off at college.   What an amazing and touching gesture I'll treasure for the rest of my life.   The letters are "Open when you need to know how much I love you", "Open when you don't feel beautiful", "Open when you need a laugh", "Open when you miss me", etc.   Possibly the best gift a daughter could ever give! ❤  Can you think of someone in your life that would appreciate this gesture?

Thanks for visiting my blog!  Remember to stay tuned for another PPA Challenge this next week with Team 1!!
 
Have a fabulous weekend!!!

Amy

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"Wish List" for Santa!!

Welcome to the start of the final Pals Blog Hop of 2013.  This month we are showcasing projects that should be on every crafters wish list.   You may just be starting the Pals Hop, but if you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog.  We don't want you to miss out on any of the amazing creations!

Today I'm starting you off with absolutely one of my favorite stamp sets!  This set should be on everyone's wish list!  It's called Joyful Christmas (Clear 131805/Wood 131802) out of the Holiday Catalog.  Now, I have to admit when I initially saw this set in the catalog it just didn't jump out to me.  However, I was walking through the nursery and saw some beautiful poinsettias wrapped in burlap.  I instantly thought of this stamp set and knew I had to have it.
Here's my creation below!!

The next stop is Peggy Noe at Prettypapercards.com for stop number 2 on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting – and I hope to see you next year!  Remember to stay tuned for another PPA Challenge this week with Team 2!!
 
Have a fabulous week!!!

Amy

1.       Amy L. Lazzell at Just A Thought...Cards by Amy
2.       Peggy Noe at Prettypapercards.com
3.       Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
4.       Colleen Mollema at Uncanny Crafting
5.       Sue Becker at R n R Stamping
6.       Nicole Watt at Pixel Maven's Retreat
7.       Debra Simonis at Deb's Stampin' Grounds
8.       Diane Roberts at Score at Four and a Quarter
9.       Michelle Gleeson at Stampin Mojo
10.   Kelly DeTommaso at Kellys Creative Corner
11.   Connie Lindsey at Crafting a Joyful Life
12.   Angie Blake at Angie's Musings
13.   Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
14.   Debbie Mageed at Secret Stamper
15.   Martie Pollard at The Crafty Bandit
16.   Marlene Heringer at So Many Toys Sol Little Time
17.   Elaine Fleming at Studio Elaine
18.   Linda Callahan at Stampin' Seasons
19.   Kerry Willard Bray at stampgoodness

20.   Shirley Sumption at Look at my Cute Stuff  

21.   Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn

22.   Beth Beard at My little craft blog

23.   Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts

Here comes Santa!!

Can you believe it's Thanksgiving... and Christmas is just around the corner?  What happened to our year?  I know you all are enjoying your day with family and friends.  My daughter is with a friend from her dorm this Holiday.  This is my first Thanksgiving without my girl.  I am a little sad but so glad she is taken care of and having fun.  Anyway, I wanted to share this card we made in a recent stamp class I taught.  This sketch from Nicole is perfect!!  I used the sketch to feature the Santa's List stamp set.  In class, we used the Festive Flurry Framelit die instead of just an ordinary circle or oval punch.  What do you think? 

The secret to this Santa stamp is to stamp the image in Early Espresso and then sponge color on the paper after it's stamped.  SUPER quick and easy!!

Class participants had the choice of using die cuts and embossing folders to finish their card.  Make sure and ink up and come join us at the
 Pals Paper Arts!! 

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Have a fabulous Thanksgiving!!
Amy

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Christmas Stocking for the Paper Players!!

Baby it's cold outside!!!  Here in South Texas it's 36 degrees!!!  Brrrrr!!!  I have to admit though....I LOVE it!!!  It's very unusual for us to have weather this cold.  As it is, it'll stick around maybe a couple of days and then it's gone.  So I'll enjoy it why I have it!!  In honor of todays lovely cold snap, I did a stocking for card.  The die has long retired from SU.  However, there are a few favorites out there that I can't let go of and this is one of them.  When I saw the Paper Players sketch challenge, I knew immediately I had to pull this old favorite out of the box.

Here's my card:

The die is from the SU Bigz L Holiday Stocking.  I also took this same pattern and made tree ornaments.  What do you think? 

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Amy

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Save up to 50% The Stampin' Up!

 

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It's a Color Party with the Pals!!!

It's time to challenge yourself with the Pals Paper Arts color challenge!!    I was really thrown for a loop when I saw these colors!!!!  What to do?  
These colors are so absolutely outside my comfort zone!!!  Ack!!!  
Here's what I came up with:

Here's a closer look:

  It turns out I have a dear friend who loves these exact colors, coffee and contemporary art.  You know what?  Her birthday is Saturday too!!!  Perfect!!! 

How will YOU answer the color challenge? A card? I scrapbook page?  When you complete your project, just upload it with a direct link and you may be chosen as a PPA Pick of the Week and featured next week on the Pals Blog!  Now that's sweet !!!!

This week's "Just A Thought"......

Please leave your comments, I love to read them all. When you need Stampin' Up! products to complete your paper crafting, I hope you will use my Online Store to order.

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 Have a fabulous weekend!!!
Amy

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Weekly Deals for November 12 - 18, 2013

Weekly Deals for November 12 - 18, 2013

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Weekly Deals

November 12 - 18, 2013

(while supplies last)

Festive Flurry Ornament Kit!

Add a little festive flare to your holiday decorating with Stampin' Up!'s new Festive Flurry Ornament Kit! Top presents, embellish cards, create a wintery garland, or trim the tree. How you use them is up to you!

The kit includes everything you need (minus adhesive) to create 10 snowflakes, including:

• 10 feet of Soft Sky Ribbon
• Printed cardstock - die cut and scored, ready to be assembled (Soft Sky, Crumb Cake, Whisper White Cardstock and Silver Glimmer Paper)

• Large Rhinestone Basic Jewells (40)

							Product name: Festive Flurry Ornament  Kit Item #: 135813   Price: $14.95

These are only available while supplies last.  So please, get your orders in early!  The video below will show you how easy these are to complete:

 

When you need Stampin' Up! products to complete your paper crafting, I hope you will use my Online Store to order.

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Stay tuned for another PPA Challenge this week with Team 2!!

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 Have a fabulous day!!!
Amy

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