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Country Living Kit - check out this awesome deal

Okay, I've got some great projects to share, but this has been a crazy week.  Those of you at club know what I'm talking about.  I had a tax seminar update course this week on top of everything else, so I just didn't get to take pictures of some projects and of course the day got away from me and now I don't have any sun.  Hopefully, I can take a bunch of pictures tomorrow.  Anyways, in the mean time I want to share the fabulous Country Living Holiday Kit.  This kit is incredible.  It would give you and your family several hours of fun together.  I actually sat down and did the math because I was checking everything out and thinking what a great deal it was.  Anyways, here is the value I came up with:

• Tombow glue                              $  3.95
• Ink Spots (2)                               $  3.76
• Silver Cording                             $  4.95
• Taffeta Ribbon                            $  6.95
• White Craft Refill                        $  4.25
• Dazzling Diamonds Glitter           $  4.50
• Uninked Spot                              $  1.25
• Dimensional Sheets                     $  1.00
• Pretties (20 pieces)                     $  2.75
• Stamp Set                                   $ 21.00
• Diecut Chipboard (4)                   $17.30
• 12 X 12 (8)                                  $  8.00
• 12 X 12 (4)                                  $  3.32

  Total Value                                         $82.98

Cost of Kit ONLY:                  $49.95

I used the catalog and broke things done per piece to figure things out.  I think I'm pretty close on the value so this means you are saving approximately $33.00 on the kit.  Isn't this crazy.  I just can't believe the great value of this kit.  We made one of the ornaments at my Mom & Me class last week so I'll share that along with some of the other items that I've made.  You can purchase the kit on my website here.  Just click on the shop now button in the right corner and use item number 114447.  Remember you will then be entered into the giveaway this month which is the stamp set called Deer Freinds(hostess level 2 set) and you will receive a punch for every $25.00 on my frequent buyers card.  I will actually give you two punches considering how close the cost of the kit is to the $50 mark. Anyways, feel free to e-mail me if you have questions or would like me to order the kit for you.

Thanks for visiting.  I'm off to make some coasters.  This could be a future class so stay tuned.  Have a great day!!! 

Christmas Ornament

This is a fun ornament using the Scallop Circle punch.  You just punch out 6 scallop circles using designer paper.  Then you fold each circle in half.  You then attach the outside of the half circle to one another.  This is so easy to make.  Then using the Pretties kit and some gold elastic cording you put it all together to make a cute little Christmas ornament.  After I put the ornament together I added a little glitter using the 2 way glue pen.  This was another fun project that we made at the group meeting.

Supplies Used:

Paper:  Almost Amethyst Designer Paper

Accessories:  Scallop Circle Punch, Pretties Kit, Gold Elastic Cording, 2 way glue pen & Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Don't forget this month when you purchase 3 packs of any designer paper you will receive a 4th pack for free.  I love using the designer paper on my cards and projects.  It makes it so fast and easy to finish my projects.  So make sure you contact me before November 30th if you want to take advantage of this deal.

Another Chipboard Ornament

Here is another cute chipboard ornament.  These are so easy to make.  On this one I used the Dashing Designer paper and attached that to the square piece of chipboard.  Then I used the Merry & Bright stamp set to stamp the cute snowman onto some whisper white cardstock.  I put that under the square scallop chipboard piece.

On the square scallop piece I used Real Red craft ink to cover the chipboard piece.  I don't know why it photographed dark in some spots but it doesn't look like that in person.  I used a little Always Artichoke ribbon and tied a knot around the square scallop.  Then I used sticky strip to attach the chipboard pieces together. 

To finish off the ornament I used the small hole punch on the crop-a-dile to make the holes for the cording.  I then used the gold elastic cording to make the hanging piece.  I do have to say I'm liking the Trimmings Chipboard.

Chipboard Ornament

I was focusing on chipboard this month with my clubs and I didn't quite get a chance to get more samples together like I wanted to.  But I got a chance to play this morning and I have to say I absolutely love the chipboard in the Holiday Mini Catalog.  It is called Trimmings and it makes the cutest Ornaments.

On this ornament I used the Dashing Designer series paper to cover the square chipboard piece.  Then I inked up the scallop piece with Always Artichoke craft ink and sprinkled some Iridescent Ice embossing powder on top.  I used the heat gun to melt the powder.  Then I attached a bow to the top with a mini glue dot.  To finish things off I used the Crop-a-dile to punch holes in the top and tied some ribbon through to make the hanger.

We will be making some ornaments using the chipboard at my Mom & Me class on November 3rd or 5th.  I still have a few spots available so contact me right away if you are interested.