It's almost Christmas!

I can't believe that Christmas is just a few days away! I have been so busy here....I just finished up my annual Cookie Exchange Party...this year I made ornaments for all my guest using a group picture from last year.

These were super easy to make....Also, I have been busy making cookies!

One of the Christmas traditions that I like to keep with my grandchildren is making a gingerbread house....we had a great time.

This is just a few of the things that I have been up to during the past few weeks....I hope to be more active on my blog in 2012. My job has taken up so much of my time lately...I miss you all and am anxious to get back to crafting!

Hugs,

CindyB

Just a few cards....

Hi all my crafty friends! Well, I have been super busy with work and the holidays! I'm sure you all are too! I have managed to make a few Christmas cards to start sending out...I am also working on my December Daily....which is proving to be interesting with all my travels!

I wanted to post a quick note to you all and let you know I am still around...just busy. Here is a quick peek of a few cards I have been working on!

Have a great week!

CindyB

Happy Thanksgiving and Black Friday Sale at Above Rubies Studio

Happy Thanksgiving all my crafty friends! I hope you all are enjoying time with your family and friends!

I want to share a project I recently made, and will be offered as a class at Above Rubies Studio on Black Friday! The class will show you the basics of making this memory frame...I have chosen to make mine for Thanksgiving showcasing my family!

This such a fun project to make....and if you stop by Above Rubies Studio on Black Friday, you can sign up for the class FREE! .....a $17.00 value!

I plan to change my frame each holiday and use it throughout the year!

Bless you all and have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

CindyB

Crafting time with my granddaughter

Hi all my crafty friends! I don't have a project today...but I will have some in a few days...I have been working all weekend on some really neat Christmas items and will have them ready to post by next weekend. In the meantime, I wanted to share a picture with my granddaughter Brooklyn..she loves to "craft" with me and when she comes to visit we always spend a lot of time together making things. On this day, she is making her mother a card. She enjoys cutting, coloring and gluing! I am so happy I have someone to share my love of crafting with!

Thanks for stopping by today and have a great week!

Hugs,

CindyB

Last pages of the Holiday Planner

Hi my crafty friends! Well, time has gotten away from me once again! I have been so super busy with work, that I haven't had a chance to video the last few pages of the Holiday Planner. But, since I need it for Thanksgiving I did take some time to finish it up.

Here are the last few pages of the planner...sorry there isn't a video..but I hope you enjoy!

These are pages 8 and 9, this is for my Christmas dinner menu planner and some shopping list.

These are pages 10 and 11, my gift list and gifts to make or send.

Here is a recap of the entire book....

Pages 2 and 3 for Thanksgiving

These are pages 4 and 5 for my annual Cookie Exchange party.

Pages 6 and 7 for the Cookie Exchange menu planner and shopping lists.

Thanks for joining me...

Have a great week!

Hugs,

CindyB

Just ordered the new Cameo

Hi my crafty friends! I don't know if any of you are interested in purchasing the new Cameo, now might be a good time! Craft-e-corner is offering an additional 10% off the discounted price! So the final cost is $255.46!


That's the lowest price I have seen so far.....the extra 10% expires on 10/31/11.

Just wanted to pass on if anyone is interested.

Have a great weekend!

Cindy

Holiday Planner Pages 6 and 7

Hi my crafty friends!!! Well, finally I am able to get to the next 2 pages in the Holiday Planner! I better get a move on it...since my goal was to have it completed prior to Thanksgiving!

The next 2 pages are for my annual cookie exchange party. This will be a place for me to plan my menu, games and gifts for the party. I am also including a pocket on page 7, to hold my shopping lists.

Here is the video! Enjoy!

have a great week!
Hugs,
CindyB

Paper Pumpkin

Hi my crafty friends! I have a really fun project for you today! While I was visiting my local Archivers this past weekend, I found this project sheet at one of their display tables. I knew I had to make this! It is sooooo super cute! It does take a lot of paper..8 sheets...but I think it is worth it!

In the video below I show how to put the pumpkin together, but you will need the dimensions of the paper pieces, which I will list below. The video is a little long, but I hope you stay with it...I think you will enjoy the finished result!

Now on to the video!

Here are the dimensions for the paper pieces:

You will need to cut the following from double sided paper of your choice. I will start from the top of the pumpkin to the bottom.

2 strips of 1 1/2 x 12 inch (top layer)

3 strips of 2 3/4 x 12 inch ( 2nd layer)

3 strips of 3 x 12 inch (3rd layer)

3 strips of 3 1/4 x 12 inch (4th layer)

3 strips of 3 1/4 x 12 inch (5th layer)

3 strips of 3 1/2 x 12 inch (6th layer)

3 strips of 3 1/4 x 12 inch (7th layer)

3 strips of 3 1/4 x 12 inch (8th layer)

3 strips of 2 1/2 x 12 inch (9th layer)

2 strips of 1 3/4 x 12 inch 10th and bottom layer)

For the stem you will need to cut 3 strips 1 1/2 x 12 inches

I hope you have fun and send me a link to your pumpkin if you make one!

Have a fun week!

Hugs,

CindyB

Pages 3 and 4 of Holiday Planner

Hi there! I have been busy working on many projects the past few weeks, but finally had a little time to work on the next pages of the Holiday Planner.

The next 2 pages are for my annual cookie exchange party. I have had a few people ask for the word file for the calendar and the menu planner, I will post the link to download a little later this week. I have that file on my other computer and I won't be logging onto to it until later in the week.

Here is a picture of the 2 pages....

Hope you enjoy the video! I should have the next 2 pages soon!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!
Hugs,
CindyB

My finished Canvis

Hi my crafty friends! I finally finished my project from the Inspiration Showcase given by Jennifer McGuire. Each heart on the canvas represents a stamping technique that Jennifer featured during the class.

Here are a few close ups of the hearts...

I had so much fun in this class...I can't wait for the next one!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Hugs,

CindyB