And how is this helping me get caught up on Thanksgiving cards???

Once in a while an idea just pops into my head outta nowhere. I was trying to get caught up on my Thanksgiving cards...I'm behind as usual! I started out making this card and planning to put the darling pumpkin trio border as my focal point, but after making the background panel and adhering it, my mind simply switched gears. I dug out a much under used wonderful stamp and wellllllla....

I love this wreath...it's so pretty. I've never done ribbon in this way, don't know what possessed me to, but I'm kinda liking it, and instead of the 2 bows I was going to do, I opted for some DeNami buttons (which I heart)...whatcha think, yea or nae?

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Just Because....

I don't think you can ever have too many "any occasion" type cards. I like to have them on hand so I can grab, write, and mail at a moments notice. I like them simple yet pretty.




A closer peek:



And this little cutie....2 stamps - Voila!

Stamps used: D75 Small Daisy, F172 Hello Friend


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Thanksgiving is almost here...

Thanksgiving is almost here and I'm not even close to being ready! There are cards to be sent out and I just checked my stash...I'm in trouble! I had to get busy...

A little closer look...

 One down and many many more to go....sigh, why do Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas have to come so close together???



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A Holiday Work In Progress....

So, as you know, I have been trying to come up with the 2011 Holiday Card. I was putzing around in my Woman Cave and came up with this little cutie.




Come a little closer...



Now I know, the bottom half needs a little "something" and I have that something on order but alas....the post office is not cooperating with my posting scheduled! I may need to have a little talk with the Postmaster General about this little situation....so until then I will give you my "work in progress". Wanna guess what the bottom stamp is gonna be? Go ahead...take a guess.

Stamps used (so far until I get my package): I50 Holly Cluster, J133 Decorative Flourish

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Chickies and pumkins make for a cute stamp

I truly puffy heart chickies and I love the whimsical design of the DeNami pumpkins, so when you put them together....you get ADORABLE!

A little closer look...

How can you not love this little guy??? I can honestly say that when I started making this card I had no plan what-so-ever but I really like the outcome.


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Time to Blog Hop

Oh I do love these little hops....oh yes I do!


If you are following along in order then you have arrived here from the blog of the uber-talented Lisa Petrella.

Now, when I heard the theme for this hop, my mind started running on high gear. Should I do this? Or perhaps that? Oh and what about this idea? I started making my list and checking it twice (oh wait - that's next month...haha). But eventually I settled on these two little ideas.

First off - is a Candle Holder (or Candy holder). Now, keep in mind if you want to use this as a candle holder (and it works out quite well) you want to make sure that you are using FLAMELESS candles. This is very important otherwise your hard work may start a very unwanted and unwelcomed fire....don't ask me how I know this...just trust me....



Now I wanted to do a little close up on these because the picture really isn't doing it justice. Can't you just picture this little dish filled with holiday candy?




My second idea (cause I couldn't decide which one to use) is.....wait for it....wait for it....OK go look....

WRAPPING PAPER! That's right - why not make your own wrapping paper, especially with the holidays coming up! These two little goodies? They are gifts that will be making their way to my Twinkie this holiday season. Of course this is just a tease for her as she has to wait for Christmas to open them up! HAHAHA! (yes, I love giving just a little tease for goodies to come - that's how I roll!).



Now of course why wait for the just the holidays. You could always use ANY of the other Denami stamps to make a cute baby wrapping paper, or birthday, or any occasion.

Now don't forget, like in all of the hops, leave some blogger love in the form of a comment so you can be eligible for those yummy Denami Prizes!

If you get lost along the way just head on over to the DENAMI BLOG and start again.

Next up, the wonderful EMILY KEATON




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monochromatic pumpkin trio

So I started out wanting to make a monochromatic (now that's a $12 word...whew!) with just the little bow bringing in the pop of color...

But as usual I was a little undecided because I thought my bow wasn't enough color...it kinda blended with the color. I was gonna change the bow to a solid orange one but I listened to hubby and colored in the pumpkins instead. I just hate when he's right....

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