2-5-7-10 Bag

Well, I'm pulling out the Christmas stamps and paper. I have a couple of FUNshops coming up and the hostess' requested some Christmas themed projects. I came across a tutorial for a 2-5-7-10 box over at Taylor's blog and decided to try one out. I had made a 2-4-6-8 bag before, but I like this bag even better because it's bigger! :) I have some other plans brewing for this bag...but for now it'll work.

Supplies:
'Spirit of Christmas' stamp set
white VersaMagic Ink
misc.: white ribbon, red cardstock

And the Winner of the Blog Candy is...................

Angel Wilde!!! Congratulations!! Please email your address to me and I'll put the goodies in the mail. sgilreath@hotmail.com

Thank you to all that participated in the blog candy drawing. I enjoyed reading everyone's comments and also getting to check out your blogs! Such talented people!!

It's been quite a day and I need to call it quits. Have a great night everyone!

Blog Candy Anyone??

I thought it would be fun to give away some blog candy. To be entered into a drawing to win the goodies shown above just leave a comment on this post. I will announce the winner on Monday evening after 9pm (central time).

The goodies consist of:

-Two handmade cards that feature TAC's Wittle Bug set and A Little Whimsy paper
-Three, 3x3 cards with cute little 3-1/8" envelopes. For this set of cards I used 'Party Time' *** (a Level A Hostess set) and Blossom Builders
-Four, 4"x4" chip board coasters
-Four, 3-1/8" square envelopes for some of your 3x3 card creations
-One embellished clip magnet (also shown below)

Good luck!!


I got this clip magnet from the office supply isle at Wal-Mart.

***Are you interested in the 'Party Time' Set? By placing a minimum order of $100 through me you can choose among the 'Party Time' set and 3 other Level A Hostess sets for FREE! Besides getting a Level A set for free, you can also choose any item from the TAC catalog and have it for 'half-price'! It can be a stamp set, ink, even the Crop-a-dile or Big Shot die cutting machine. Please let me know if you're interested! Just a reminder, you must order directly through me (not my online TAC store) in order to receive your hostess benefits. If you don't have a TAC catalog yet, feel free to browse my online store!

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I forgot to post the winner from my card challenge that I offer in my monthly stamping newsletter. The August winner was Diana Snead! Congratulations Diana!! The challenge was to use the masking technique that I shared in this post. You can view Diana's card below. Great job, Diana!

New Cards

I designed these two cards for an upcoming school auction. A friend asked me if I'd like to donate something and I've been busy coming up with some fun stuff. I'm using Mia's Cottage 12x12 Cardstock Collection for all the projects.

I just got the o.k. from dh (dear husband) to get my Angel ECommerce site. So that means that in the future when I type something like 'Mia's Cottage 12x12 cardstock collection...' it will be a link that will take you right to the product in my TAC online store. How exciting!! I'll let you know when it's up and running.

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Hostess Club Update

The six spots for my Hostess Club are filling up fast! If you'd like to be a part of this please let me know. FYI- the person who's name is drawn to be hostess in October will earn 'Double Hostess Rewards'!!!

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Supplies (all TAC unless noted otherwise)

Car Card

Mia's Cottage patterned cardstock and reg. cardstock, p.18
'Let's Race' stamp set, p.59
2 large eyelets, Mia's Cottage Hardware, p.18
Prismacolor watercolor pencils p.122
Tombow blender pen p. 121

Sailboat Card

pink cardstock from Mia's Cottage Cardstock, p.18
misc. white and green cardstock
'Pull Up Anchor' stamp set, p.53
'Blossom Builders' stamp set, p.44
misc. pink gingham ribbon
Prismacolor watercolor pencils, p.122
Tombow blender pen, p.121

3 x 3 Cards...Love 'em!

Here is another 3 x 3 card. The cardstock is from TAC's Hemingway 12x12 cardstock collection. It has been my favorite collection from the new catalog. There is a beautiful gold ribbon that comes in the Hemingway ribbon pack, but I'd already used it up. The ribbon I used here is some I had in my stash.

Supplies- (all TAC unless noted otherwise)
Hemingway 12x12 cardstock collection, p.15
Gold cardstock from Hemingway cardstock pack, p.15
sentiment from 'Tag Tidbits' stamp set, p. 76
twiggy stamped image from 'Deco Designs' stamp set, p. 19
ribbon, misc.
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Hostess Club

I plan to start a Hostess Club in October. It will be 6 people, 6 months, $20 each month. When it's your turn to be hostess your $20 will be waived so that you can use that money to take advantage of the hostess half price items! Also, if you are in one of my hostess clubs you will receive a current TAC catalog for free (if you've already purchased one from me I will give you a $5 credit), and a special discount when you take any classes that I offer. Even if you don't live near me, I'd love for you to be a part of my Hostess Club.

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Birthday Card

I made this card for another swap I was in. The paper is from TAC's Lilly Anna 12 x12 cardstock collection. Beautiful, beautiful paper.

Supplies all TAC-

Lilly Anna 12 x 12 Cardstock p. 14

'Party Time' stamp set, level A Hostess set, p. 7

Prismacolor watercolor pencils p.122

Gray Tombow pen p.120

Tombow Blender Pen p.121

blue brads

3 x 3 Fun

I recently signed up for a 3x3 card swap on the Paper Wings forum. I've honestly never made a 3x3 card and it was a lot of fun. I ordered square envelopes and they arrived today....the 3x3 cards fit perfectly. They are so cute!

Supplies: (TAC unless stated otherwise)
Party Time - level A hostess set p. 7
Blossom Builders p. 44 (I used the small solid circle to make the background)
VersaMark ink p.118
Black StazOn ink p.118
Gray Tombow pen p.120
Tombow Blender pen p.121
Prismacolor watercolor pencils p.122
misc. cardstock