Sizzix Stocking Accents: Punch Art Snow Globe (& Blog Candy)

How'd we get a tree so big inside that snow globe?  Ah, the wonders of punch art. . . .

Welcome to Stop #10 on the first-ever Hopping Just for the Fun of It Blog Hop, where our theme today is All Holidays!  If you’re hopping in order, you’ve just been admiring Patrice’s creepy-cute creations at My Little Patch of Dirt.  Don’t your want to trick-or-treat at her house now?  Me, I’m hoping for the gel pens! If. . .[Read More]

Petals A Plenty: May Poinsettias Make December Merry

Send a punch art poinsettia card for Christmas.

Every year, the holiday season seems to arrive sooner than expected. This year, take the stress out of sending cards by joining a Christmas challenge.  We’ve got a Just a Few Cards a Month challenge going at Stampin’ Addicts to make one or more cards a month and stash ‘em away for December.  My goal is 10 cards per month. . . .[Read More]

Final Results: OWH Postage Challenge

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Thanks to everyone who left comments and/or subscribed to InkPaperStamps as part of our blog warming festivites, which wrapped up Christmas Day. As promised, The Dog and I have written a check in your honor to Operation Write Home.  (Okay, I wrote and The Dog supervised. . . after which tedious task she demanded a snack.). . .[Read More]

Love Letter DSP: A Colorful Chameleon for Christmas

Three types of shine for the holidays. . . .

Did you know that Stampin’ Up has a Riding Hood Red houndstooth designer paper? Actually, you can have houndstooth DSP in every color you like, if you have the ink pad (and some Love Letter DSP). I first saw this technique on this Hanukkah card by Yapha last year.   Yapha used a brayer on that beauty, which was a winner in last year’s So. . .[Read More]

Island Floral Bigz Die: Rudolph in the Snow

Hiya Rudolph, what's up?

Think it’s getting too cold to use that Sizzix Island Floral Bigz die?  Think again. Combined with a couple of strategically employed punches, this die can help you with Christmas cards for the lucky few on your ‘exceptionally nice’ list. Hey Rudolph, how was life on the island? (Click on the image for a separate view.  Then to. . .[Read More]

Island Floral Bigz Die: Sweet Invitation to a Cookie Swap

Mr. Ginger B. Man says 'Show me the cookies!'

If cookies are a holiday favorite at your house, divide the effort and multiply the fun by hosting a cookie exchange this year. This jolly gingerbread man is ready to invite your guests over for coffee, swapping and a tasting.  Everyone whips up an extra large batch of their favorite recipe, and packages them into bags. . .[Read More]

A Wish For Peace: Church Plate Easel Card

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Trips to visit my grandparents always meant lots of time in the kitchen.  Whenever there was cooking to be done, we girls gathered in the kitchen.  Grandmother tended to the stove, while my mother was in charge of chores involving sharp implements.  My sister and I set the dining table; once that was done, we were to return. . .[Read More]

Holy Triptych: Dynamic Duo Angels

Let heaven and nature sing. . . .

One of my favorite holiday sets ever is Holy Triptych. I just love the angel, and she’s even prettier in robes water-colored with dynamic duos.  Watching the colors spread is fascinating to me. Another fun touch:  you can color your angel’s hair to match the recipient’s.  Then you can truly say ‘This angel’s especially for. . .[Read More]