Merry Christmas to ALL!

I would like to take minute to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!! The Christmas tree theme at the White House this year is:

"Reflect ... Rejoice ... Renew"

I loved this!

So, take a momoent to Reflect on the past year...it's highs and it's lows. By looking back, we learn how best to move forward!

Rejoice in the day to spend with family and friends, whether in person or in our hearts!

And Renew our commitment to be the best person we are able to be!

Thank you once again to all my Scrappin' friends! You have brought me laughter and tears in these past 5 months...but mostly you have brought me a spirit of FRIENDSHIP!

CHEERS and HUGS to ALL!!
Laura

THANK YOU!!!

Well, the 12 Days of Christmas Projects has come to an end! The winners of the drawings are::

The Poinsettia Mini Album goes to: uniquelyella!!
The mini album kit goes to: Ya Buggin' Me!!
And the match book mini goes to: Coleen Franks!!

Send me you mailing address so I can send you your prizes!!

Thank you all so much for your kind comments and support! I hope I have inspired you to try something new or think outside your box! I have had a blast!

I will have something new starting the day after Christmas. I am also considering starting a kit club in the New Year with a mini trade as well, if there is interest.

Have a wonderful Holiday...no matter what Holiday you celebrate! Also, have a wonderful and SAFE New Year!!

Laura

12 Days of Christmas Projects Drawing UPDATE and Preview!

I will be doing the Poinsettia Mini Album giveaway at 6pm PST. Check out the video for a preview!

on the TWELTH Day of Christmas....

...I am working on the Give-Away mini! Here's a sneak peek...



I'll be finishing it up tomorrow and giving it away to one of my subscribers/followers on Sunday with a video of the finished album. Thank you all for your more than kind and generous comments. I love what I do and I love to share. I am so glad you have enjoyed it!!

Hugz to ALL of you!

Laura

On the ELEVENTH Day of Christmas...

... I've got a different method to bind a mini!



This is the method I used to bind Bona's Haunted House mini (a trade mini for Deux Shabby Chic Kit Club). To make this binding you will need to cut your paper 1/2" wider than the inserts you want to use. Cut the length 10 1/2". You will need two of these. Score 1/2" from one inch and then at 1" intervals. Fold in an accordion fashion.



Attach the folds in pairs with brads, eyelets or tie with ribbons/fibers. The two pieces will attach together in the middle.



Attach the paired folds to the spine of a covered chip board album. (see the "FIRST Day of Christmas" for how to cover chipboard to create an album).



Add insets such as photo mattes, tags, decorated envelops, paper bags, or what ever you can think up! Be creative!



Check in tomorrow to get a peek at the Mini Album I will be giving away! The actual drawing will be on Sunday, December 20!

Thanks for all your support!!

Laura

On the TENTH Day of Christmas....

...I got ready to set my Holiday table!









Here is a great way to use creative flowers made of paper, ribbon, fabric and lace. Make your own as I show you here or purchase ready made.

I have shown you the materials needed for this project in the photo's here. Watch the YouTube (click the top video on the right column) video for how to make them. Make one or make a bunch!!










I'm off to finish my Christmas shopping. I'll put a smile on my face and my patience hat on and hit the mall!! Today I will try to wear the same color of shoes. I was out yesterday for about 3+ hours. At the 4th store (my fav LSS) one of the gals that works there teased me with "creative shoes!" I looked down and this is what I saw! I guess I'm a bit tired. It was a good laugh though!



Enjoy your DAY!!

Laura

On the NINTH Day of Christmas....

...I made a Gift Card Wallet!



Gift cards are the way to go for those hard to shop for people on your list. You can make this cute wallet to hold not only a gift card but photo's as well. What a great idea for Grandpa!! Decorate it in any style....classic or funky...it can go in any direction! Re-cycle the used gift cards by attaching cute paper to each side as a tag!

To make the wallet you will need two rectangles 4" x 11" for the inside pockets (score at 1 1/2", 2 1/2", 4 1/2", 5 1/2", 7 1/2" and 8 1/2" from one end), a 5" x 10" rectangle for the cover (score down the middle and 1/2" from each end), and a 3/4" x 5" cover for the inside spine (score down the middle).



Fold the inside pockets on the score lines. run adhesive on the underside of the folds.



Attach pockets to the inside of the cover 1/4" from center fold. Attach the 3/4" x 5" folded strip to the center, covering the edge of the pocket folds. Fold over the 1/2" scored ends of the cover to cover the other end of the pocket folds.



Decorate the outside cover, add gift card(s) or make tags from card stock or covered used gift cards. Enjoy!

Sorry to be so late with this post! Today was the first flight of the Boeing 787. My husband has been one of the engineers on this airplane (the upper part of the tail is his work) It was a successful flight and an exciting day here in Seattle. What a beautiful airplane!!

Got your shopping done? I'm about half way there! Off to the mall with Mom tomorrow, so may be another late post!

Laura