January Scrapbooking Camp

After a month off, my group of scrapbookers decided to get back in to the groove. I am really excpted about this month's scrapbook pages. I worked on these the past few days and they turned out wonderful! The majority of the products used are Stampin Up. Stampin Up is really stepping up in the scrapbooking world - I mean, have you seen the new DSP in the new Mini Occasions Catalog.............I can't live without the Sweet Pea DSP paper. I used alot of it on these scrapbooking pages and thus, must buy more. Anyhoo, here are the pages:

December Stamp Club

Happy happy happy holiday! What a beautiful white Christmas it is going to be! I love the snow. We went with some friends to the Christmas Fair in Georgetown yesterday and it was like a movie. White fluffy snow, reindeer, Santa, carolers, bagpipes, quaint little stores, roasted chestnuts......and a lovely lunch at The Tea Room. It was wonderful! My favorite time of the year.

Anyhoo, we had our monthly stamp club on Thursday night. It was loads of fun and we did some really cute projects: holiday card, gift card, and a bag-n-a- box. I have attached photos of the card and bag/box. Ya'll have already seen my gift card posted at an earlier date. I am also posting a couple of cute Christmas projects. I had some left over DSp paper curls that I did for my wreaths and thought I would make a Christmas tree out of it. Bought a styrofoam tree from Michaels and attached the curls with sewing pins. The blue snowflake purse/box is a gift from my wonderful upline, Ms Susan Kauber. She stuffed it with the best smelling tea lights. She will kill me b/c I can't remember the name of that company..........anyhoo....Thanks Susan!

Happy Holidays!

Tracey

Demo Party

Sue Seeman

Rochelle Gould

Cindy Moynahan


Lou & Annie Thompson

Kris Holinka

Susan Kauber

I attended a demo party last week and I am just now getting around to posting some of the cards I received in our swap. It was really good to get together with other demos in our county. We gabbed, ate, and did a make-n-take which I forgot to photogragh. DOY. Anyhoo, here are a few of the swaps I received................... Happy Holidays!

Holiday Wreaths for Sale!!

Wanting something different for your holiday decor? Well, look no further............here are 3 types of holiday wreaths that I made from Designer Paper - yes, paper! They are so fun and festive! The wreath base is styrofoam. I cut out the pieces in 6" x 1" strips, curled them with my Stampin Up bone and pinned them on. Here is the offer:

Size: S ($15), M ($20), L ($25) + shipping

Colors: Stampin Up Bella Bleu DSP, Stampin Up Merry Moments DSP, and a contraband holiday paper (shown in that order)

I apologize ahead of time for some of the dark photos.......why in the world the flash would go off on some and not others............for the life of me, could not figure that one out.

If you are interested in ordering a wreath - please email me at yoo_alford@yahoo.com.

TTFN,

Tracey

More Cool Stuff for the Fair

My friend Lou made fun of me that I took photos of my projects directly on my carpet so this time I improvised and put cardstock under them. Does look better. Thanks Lou! Anyhoo, my good friend Jess came over last night to help me knock out some projects for the artisan fair this weekend and look what we did - these cute Santa Claus tags. I cased them off of someone but can't remember who - from one of the links I list here on my blog. I will dig through and figure it out. Have a feeling I am going to need more of these......... What do you think? Like it?

Fraser Art Fair - Holiday Gift Tags

and there is more! These are a few samples of gift tags I made for the Holiday Artisan Fair at Fraser Elementary School this Saturday. There are 8 in a package and they vary per package. I went crazy on these......... what a nice personal touch to a gift for a loved one. Don't you think?

Which is your fav?

TTFN,

Tracey

Fraser Art Fair - Gift Card Holders

Now these are to die for!!! Got this idea from one of my favorite demos, Angie Juda. These are gift card holders - I mean - who doesn't give at least one person a gift card for the holidays?? I do. And if you put them in this cute little package it is even better! I am selling these and many others at the Holiday Artisan Fair at Fraser Elementary School this Saturday (10am-4pm). If you live afar - let me know if you are interested in purchasing a few and I can send them your way............or tell you how to make them......

The gift card opens up - there is a place for the gift card in the center and a handwritten note on the right...... CUTE!!!!

Let me know what you think and hope to see you at the fair.

TTFN,

Tracey

November Stamp Club

It's Sunday and the boys are out at the park. I just took my Anatomy/Physiology test so now I can play a little bit before they get home. So, the two cards are the Christmas cards we will be doing for my November Stamp Club. It is going to be crazy as we have 25 girls coming and we reserved a private dining room at Brickhouse 40. It is Jessica's birthday. So food, cake, and fun!

The concept for the two cards came from a couple of samples I saw on Splitcoasters. I just love the Medallion stamp. I think it represents pure elegance. So many ways you can use it. The Merry Christmas card is simple yet beautiful. I love the straight lines and the two colors. Listed below are the supplies I used for each card. They are easy to make and would make wonderful Holiday cards:

Medallion Card:
- Medallion stamp

- Card stock: Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede, and Kraft

- Bermuda Bay ink pad and ribbon

- Clear crystal brad

- I brushed the edges with a sponge using soft suede ink

- Versa Mark pad

- Serene Snowflake stamp set

Merry Christmas Card:

- Merry Christmas stamp from Teeny Tiny Words

- Card stock: Old Olive, Whisper White, and Real Red

- Real Red polka dot ribbon

- Real Red marker

- Old Olive Ink Pad

- Holiday Best Stamp Hostess Set

- Merry Moments DSP

- Ornament Punch

Thanks so much for looking!

TTFN,

Tracey

We Wish You a Merry Christmas, We Wish You a ....

Today, I had a Christmas Card Camp at my house and boy was it fun! I had over 15 girls at the house! I made some yummy white bean chili (thanks Susan!) and everyone settled in for a good time. The goal was to make at least 21 cards from the Stampin Up Simply Scrappin Kit CHRISTMAS JINGLE. That kit is so cool and so beautiful. I had some photos of sample cards for anyone to copy and most did at first. But then the creative juices started flowing and everyone started making up their own designs. The cards turned out great and everyone had a great time. I have posted just a few of the cards we made.........let me know if you are interested in buying the kit so you can make these adorable cards for your friends and family......just $25 for the kit and written directions on how to get started. Let me know if interested!

ugh - just looked at the photos and realized some are blurry. Sorry about that. Husband needs to get on the computer so I will replace photos tomorrow.

TTFN (as Tigger would say),

Trace