July is just around the corner!

Christmas in July!

I got a jump on the Christmas in July and loving playing with @JulieNutting Doll Stamps! This tag will make a great addition to a wrapped present or on a plain brown bag.

Julie Nutting and Clear Scraps for my upcoming Swap

This Clear Scraps Sleigh was made just for my Julie Nutting Tag Swap! Thanks to them for making it just the right size for me. I had an amazing turnout for this swap and the tags were so cute. 

Oh So Festive Rosette Christmas Wreath!

I made this very festive 12.5inch by 12. 5inch Rosette Wreath for an online swap. I love how it turned out and I love the saying!

"Maybe Christmas Doesn't Come From A Store, Maybe Christmas, Perhaps Means A Little More!"

Totally Interactive Christmas Mini Album!

I Pocket with two tags and a Mini Book on the front that will 6 photos. 

I have included mini magnets to keep all the pages closed when not being viewed.

A Fold Out to accommodate 6 more photos.

Untie the ribbon for an Exploding Mini Page.

An http://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-TO-MAKE-AN-EXPLODING-SCRAPBOOK/

The left side is an Envelope Pocket page using 2 envelopes.

The right side is a Waterfall to accommodate 5 photos.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/waterfall_card/

A Push-Pull Page to show a surprise Santa and Message.

http://www.houseofstirfry.com/chia/tutorials/pushpull.html

An Accordion Pull Out Page to add 6 more pictures.

A Pocket for a tag and.......

A Karen Burniston Christmas Tree Pop Up Stand to finish off the Book!

I made this totally interactive Christmas Mini Album for a Secret Sister Swap. I am going with a Christmas in July theme for all her gifts. I had the idea to make this album and use 1/2 inch gussets for the hidden hinge. The interactive elements where so so fun and allow for 30+ pictures to be added even though this a 6x6 album with only 8 pages. I can't wait to see what she thinks of this! Leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Christmas Box using +Bo Bunny "Tis The Season" Paper Line.  A surprise inside is a decorative corner that comes out to allow you to tuck the perfect present inside and then put it back inside for the surprise. +Tim Holtz Aged Mahogany Distress Ink goes perfectly with this paper. If you are interested in the directions to make this box please contact me for link. 

It's Been A While!

With the start of the New Year, I hope to post more often. The end of the year found me working on some great projects for 12 Days of Christmas Secret Sister Swap on the Cricut message boards. Each day had a specific item that needed to be made. Here are a couple of pictures of the items.

A White on White Layout

A Dove Ceramic Ornament

A Decorated Tin Lunchbox

French Vintage Picture Frame

A Frog Notepad using a clear picture frame

A pair of candles in a tin with Santa and handmade box.

"One Horse Open Sleigh" Blog Candy!

Only 100 days until Christmas! Am I hearing some "Ugh's"!

In order to get you in the spirit I am giving away some Blog Candy!

1. Sleigh Treat Holder Cut File that I designed. Will make a great teacher gift!

2. Studio G Christmas theme clear stamp set

3. 1 package of Jingle Bells. Great embellishment for the sleigh.

4. 1 package of "Merry Christmas words and Stars" confetti

5. 40 Christmas recipe cards. Fill them out with your favorite recipes and give them as a gift!

All you have to do is

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Tell me your favorite Holiday Tradition

Deadline for entry is Midnight September 22, 2010.

I will pick the winner using Random Name Picker.

Please don't forget to give an email so I can let you know you won.

Good Luck!

Home Accent Christmas Tree Card

I made this card using Home Accents and Design Studio. Hope you like it!

Cut file is on side bar!

Cricut Christmas Blog and Inspiration for those Christmas projects!

Yes! as dreaded as it may sound it is only 21 weeks till Christmas!!!
But inspiration can be found at http://cricutchristmas.blogspot.com/
Sometimes it is easier to not reinvent the wheel (or card in this case). CHECK IT OUT!!!

House with Wild Card Challege Card for BITTEN by the BUG Contest!

Because it is never to early to think about making your holiday cards! I made this card for the BITTENby the BUG challenge for this month. I used Design Studio, Wild Card and Joy of the Seasons. Jolee's to embellish the front of the house, Kaiser scrapbook Pearls for the tree and wreath and SU whisper white flock for the snow.