Christmas Countdown- Advent Calender

In keeping with a Holiday Tradition I made a fun advent calender for Christmas.
 I purchased the tray's at a local thrift store. Most of my pieces for the days were using collage sheets, ribbons  and goodies from Alpha Stamps

A close up of the bottom tray. Some of Tim's #'s

All of the pieces were attached to magnets and can be stored along the side or

on the back till the big day arrives!

Another close up of some of the days.

I'm counting the days how about you?

Christmas CCC

In keeping with trying to get my Christmas cards done I decided to do the CCC from Studio L 3 where the challenge is double distress. Stamps from Oxford Impressions Season of Giving plate. If I keep it up just maybe I'll have my cards done by New Years! LOL

Oxford Impression New Release

You ready for some more Holiday fun, How about  jumping on a sled and speeding down that snow covered mountain! Here's a little inspiration to get you going. A little wall hanging I made from an old book cover. The stamps all come from the new plate at Oxford Impressions and right now until Dec 3rd you can save 20% on your entire order, check  here Studio Suzanne to find out how.

I have entered this in the Cheerful Stamp Pad for Decking your halls Challenge.

Ready for some Holiday shopping?

I know this is my second post for today but I just couldn't wait to share the new stamps from Oxford Impressions. I combined both new plates for a little Dress forms shop decked out in Christmas finery. Wouldn't you just love to shop at this store? This is a fold out card and can lay flat for shipping. I'm so enjoying playing with these new stamps. I can't wait to show you the rest!! Happy Holidays! and right now you can save 20% on your order. check out Studio Suzanne to find out how!

I'm entering this in the Simon Says Stamp and show  since the challenge is show us your distress inks.

I'm also entering this in the challenge  at Gingersnap Creations 

Holiday Marie Part 2

As promised the other three Holiday Marie's ATC's

A Little Marie Magic

I spent the entire weekend crafting in my studio. I made 6 atc's Holiday Marie for an online group I belong to. Here's my three favorites. I'll share the others with you tomorrow. Hope your all getting into the Holiday spirit. I know I am!!!  

Angel fabric bag

Well you know I'm not so good with writing as you can tell from my creative title! LOL. and I haven't gotten anything done for Thanksgiving. I will be making a turkey but no cards were created this year.

I did get a few Christmas things done now. Here's a fabric bag perfect for a gift or to hold all those holiday cards. I made a fabric transfer of angels from a collage sheet at Alpha Stamps stamped the text from the Angels we have heard on high stamp sheet and added A German scrap star burst.

Our snow is falling outside and plan on playing in my studio all day.

Hope you all have a creative day!!!

Its Beginning to Look Alot Like Christmas

Some ATC's for an online group I belong to. Vintage Santa is the theme. most of my images came from Alpha Stamps. Is it beginning to look like Christmas where you  live? Were expected to hit in the single digits and snow for 5 days! Hope your all ready. I know I'm going to get started on some of my Christmas cards. Keep those mocha's coming!

I'm also entering these in  Santa Claus is coming to town. Hels Challenge

A Couple Christmas Ornaments

Have you started any Christmas ornaments yet this year?

 I made these two using frames , collage images , Stamps from The Angels we have heard on high sheet and embellishments from Alpha Stamps They have an ornament swap going on.

Theres still time to join in. Just pop over to find out how.

2 Year blogaversary Giveaway! More Added!!!And More again!And Again!!

CONTEST NOW CLOSED
This post will remain on top until my giveaway. Scroll down for newer posts!

Another piece added to the giveaway. A Christmas Photo book I did on heavy acrylic sheets.
 Theres still a bit of time to enter if you haven't yet. It ends tomorrow morning.

The front cover.

Inside pages have places for those special holiday photos.

Since its acrylic you can see the stamping on both sides.

more pages

The back cover.

                                                                           

Well I can't believe how many comments already so here's a couple more pieces
I'm adding for two more winners.

                A sweet pendant, steampunk style with a amber colored stone and some gears.
                                                        Hangs from a black leather cord.                                                                                

                  A necklace that I made that was published in Stampingtons Belle Amour jewelry

And a Steampunk pin I made.

                                                                                
I can hardly believe I have been blogging for two years! Wow!!! Where does the time go? I also can't believe how many wonderful friends I have met along the way! So its time for a giveaway!!!

With Christmas fast approaching I thought I'd put a little spin on things and include some fun things you can use for the holidays!

A beautiful vintage doll all in red lace! Some vintage lace from a wedding dress, a old Christmas card, vintage fruit!

Some bling of course!

Lots of vintage laces and three bottle brush trees, A cute jar of buttons!

Vintage bingo cards and game pieces of all kinds! some frozen Charlotte dolls, sheet music and more!

some Christmas embellishments and rubber stamps!

So how do you win???? Well just post a comment on this post, That's it! Only once please.

 Anyone can enter. I will ship worldwide. You don't need a blog. but please leave a way for me to contact you if you don't. If you'd like to spread the news thats great but not mandatory.

But there's more

For ever 50 comments I'll be adding more prizes so there will be more winners!

 So go on what have you got to lose?

Contest is open until Saturday Nov. 13th, 8 am MST.

I will post winners that afternoon.

Thank you all for two wonderful years and best of luck!

Lynn



Tag Tuesday & CCC

Once again its time for the Tag Tuesday challenge at Kard Krazy and the theme is BINGO. I combined two challenges this week and Linda at Studio L 3 has chosen Tim's Perfect Distress technique. Stop on over and see what all the fun is about. Stamps are from Oxford Impressions.

New Christmas Pendents

I made these Christmas Pendants for Alpha Stamps using the new rubber stamp sheet 

 Angels we Have Heard on High.and metal etched the designs into brass and copper. The beads and finding can all be found at Alpha Stamps.

This ones layered with brass and copper and some gorgeous findings.

I really Love how they came out!

I just added the three cuffs that were published recently into my Etsy shop. They can be viewed by clicking on my sidebar.

Cheerful Stamp Pad- Leaves

The lovely and talented  Vicki at Cheerful Stamp Pad. has a new challenge going on at her blog. Shes even offering up some blog candy. For my leaves piece I did a container stamped on the side of acetate with the acorns and leaves from I brake for Stamps .The container and velvet flowers comes from Creative Cuts and More. Come join in the fall fun!

Industrial Grunge- Studio L 3

Yes I'm back in full swing! I sure have missed everyone! and my second post today is for the CCC at Studio L3 Industrial Grunge.

I did the technique on a chipboard lock and key. Used Stampers Anonymous stamps, Rusty hings and Brushed Corduroy inks and the bavkgound was made with Ten Second Studios gears plate. Added some of Tim's Tape.  Come join in the fun.



I'll be posting my Blogaversary candy later today. I hope you all come back to sign up!

The Emerald City

Artistic Outpost

 has a new Rubber stamp sheet. Oz Collage. 

Although I missed the new release date. I do have some projects to share with you.

A chipboard book I had in my stash. I knew it would make the perfect Emerald City.

A no brainer. sorry for the pun Scarecrow!

The Tin man

Can't forget the cowardly lion!

And the Ruby red slippers!

The new Plate

Artistic Outpost is releasing a new collection of stamps inspired by Dorothy and Toto in that wonderful land of Oz. Oz Collage features everything that we love about that whimsical tale: the Tin Man, the ruby slippers, the Scarecrow, and of course Dorothy and Toto. Available in both unmounted sheets and pre-trimmed and mounted on EZMount cling foam, we know this one will soon be one of your favorites. All images are sized to work well together, and the Tin Man and Scarecrow collages are perfect 2.5" x 3.5" inches for all your ATCs and die cutting pleasures!

In celebration of Artistic Outposts Third Anniversary, all rubber stamps are 20% from now until November 5th. That includes all unmounted and mounted. Simply use the code: Anniversary at check out to receive your discount.

Want to see more great samples. Check out the other design teams work.

Lisa Somerville
Gerrie Johnnic
Connie Paxman
Stephanie Severin
Suzanne Czosek 

Published Altered Couture

WoooHoooo. I'm so cuffed I received a complimentary copy of the newest Altered Couture where they published another one of my cuff bracelets. My French black cuff. My first time in this awesome publication from Stampington. I'd jump up and down but afraid my insides might fall out. LOL!!!!

I have a blogaversary coming up in a couple of days be sure to stop back by

and I'll see what I can come up with!