Moxie Fab World - Keen on Neon Challenge

Hello Friends -
I know.  I am easily sidetracked from what I should be doing {baking, wrapping}.  But this morning when pulling out some cardstock for the kiddies to make their daddy a birthday card, I found this neon paper.

Why do I have it and how old is it?  Five years ago, I made party invitations out of it.  I know . . . Relax.  Don't Do It.  But, I did it anyways.  And yes, I cannot throw / recycle anything.  And look, it had a use today!

The challenge {ends tonight} is at Moxie Fab World.

This paper is so bright, I had to wear shades . . .

Happy Day to you -
Mary -

This is a 3.5" x 3.5" card.

 

Cardstock - Bazzill

Treetops Die - Provo Craft

My Stash - Citrus Neon Papers

My Version of a Snowman Tag -

Hello Friends -
I am in packaging mode for cookies I made this weekend.

I started this tag a week or so ago and it was not quite right.  So, I set it aside and came back to it to figure out what else was needed.  I added the strip of striped sparkly paper on the left side and it made everything better.  {I know!  A 1/8" x 2" strip of paper! But it filled the space.}

Oh yes, and I thought I was so witty making this snowman out of buttons.  Please laugh with me!

Happy Day to you -
Mary -

Snowflake Stamp and Sentiment - Iron Gate Stamps {my stamp company}

Cardstock - Bazzill

Back to Basics Tag Dies - Spellbinders

My Stash - Seam Binding, Bakers Twine, Twine, Buttons, Ink, Pearl, Paper Strip Scrap

I Love Snow Blog Hop

Hello Friends -
I hope you are having a creative day!  It is such a busy time of year with some fun thrown in . . . watching my *favorite* movie as I type . . . White Christmas.  I wonder if we will have a White Christmas?  I took the liner out of my jacket today because it was too warm . . .

Thank you for stopping by my blog for the I Love Snow Blog Hop!

Below is a list of the bloggers participating in the Hop. I am your 6th hop, if you came from Sandy  http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com/ you are on the right track!

Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/
Elecia - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/

Haidee~http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
Sandy- http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com/
Mary - http://irongatestamps.blogspot.com/
Anita - http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca/
Vanessa http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/
Amy E. - http://www.scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com/
Beth~http://motherandaughterdesigns.blogspot.com/
Melissa ~ http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com/
Sheila http://2pawprints.blogspot.com/
Dawn - http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com/
Esther - http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/
Shawn - http://craftychicsblog.blogspot.com/

Now on to some snowy fun!  I usually would make this in blues, but I liked the brown and green sitting on my desk today.

 

Snowflakes Stamp Set* - Iron Gate Stamps {my stamp company}

Cardstock - Bazzill

Pattern Paper - Jillibean Soup

Soup Label* - Jillibean Soup

Hexagons and Back to Basics Tag Dies - Spellbinders

Metallic Hemp Cord {Classic}*

My Stash - Ink, Pearls

* - Available in my online store here

Happy Day to you! Thank you again for stopping by. I am really excited to be a part of this Hop - Thank you Lisa ! Your next stop is - Anita - http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca/
 

Winner Day . . . from Cookies Make Everything Better Blog Hop

Hello Friends -
I hope your Monday is going well!  I am trying to make someone's Monday be a good one too!

This is a 3" x 6" card.  I think this paper is so pretty.  I did not want to cover it.

 

Sentiment* {from Weathervane Stamp Set} - Iron Gate Stamps {my stamp company}

Pattern Paper* - Jillibean Soup

Cardstock - Bazzill

Soup Label* - Jillibean Soup

Canvas Star* - Jillibean Soup

Hemp Metallic Cord* - Classic Red

Ink - Staz-On {Timber Brown}

My Stash - Pearl and Punch

* = Available in my online store here

My Random Generator Maggie picked . . . . 5.

Daisylove CreationsDecember 6, 2012 7:39 AM

Super cute projects, will have to try the Ritz crackers with peanut butter in the middle and dipped in chocolate!! Just became a follower. Stop by my blog when you have a chance :0)
Happy to be a part of this hop with you!
Diana
dasiylovecreations.blogspot.com

 

Congratulations Diana!  Please e-mail me your contact information so I can send you your prize.

 

Have a Happy Day!

Mary -

Tags to Go -

Hello Friends -
I know - two posts in one day!  Watch out - there may be a third!  I have had 2 cups of coffee, a few buckeyes and time to stamp a bunch lately!

So, my husband and I were invited to a holiday event {without the children}.  Exciting, I know!

Of course, I wanted to bring a hostess gift with a great tag!  And luckily before we left, I decided to take a photo.  And low and behold, Stamptacular Sunday Challenge # 193 is Anything But A Card!  Here is their link:  Stamptacular Sunday Challenge

Here is what I made:

Sentiment and Snowflake{Snowflake Stamp Set} - Iron Gate Stamps {my stamp company}

Cardstock - Bazzill

Snowflake Edge Punch - Martha Stewart Crafts

My Stash - Ink, Bakers Twine, Pearl

 

I free hand cut the base cardboard star.

Don't worry, there will be more tags coming soon.  I need to start wrapping and I am really liking the tags that I have made lately.  So much fun to make and give!

Happy Day to you!
Mary -

Red and Green -

Hello Friends -
I hope you have had a nice weekend!  Ours has been filled with fun.

I made this card for the Mojo Monday and the Cute Card Thursday challenges.

This is a 4.25" x 5.5" card.

Birdhouse Stamp - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock - Bazzill

Pattern Paper - Jillibean Soup

Pine Twig Edge Punch - Martha Stewart Crafts

Ink - Staz-On {Timber Brown}

My Stash - Buttons, Twine, Punch, Watercolor Paper and Crayons, Aqua Painter

Happy Day to you -
Mary -

Cookies Make Everything Better - Blog Hop

Hello Friend!
Thank you for stopping by my blog for the Cookies Make Everything Better Blog Hop!

Below is a list of the bloggers participating in the Hop. I am your 13th hop, if you came from Michelle www.scrappinwithmybug.com you are on the right track!

Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/

 Amy E. - http://www.scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com/

Haidee~ http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/

Dena ~ http://missdjones.blogspot.com/

Diana - http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com/

Janet R. - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

Maria Matter ~ http://joyfulstamper.blogspot/ (dot)com

Christine - http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/

Sheila - http://2pawprints.blogspot.com/

Vanessa- http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/

Michelle- www.scrappinwithmybug.com

Mary ~ http://irongatestamps.blogspot.com/

Elecia - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/

Now on to the fun stuff!

I made (assembled) two Ritz crackers with peanut butter in the middle and dipped in chocolate.  A yummy little treat to enjoy by the fire or in the car or while blogging . . .

Snowflake Stamp Set  - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock - Bazzill
Cardstock Sticker - Jillibean Soup {Soup Label}

Hexagon Die - Spellbinders

My Stash - Ink, Twine, Bakers Twine, Button, Pearls, VersaMark, White Embossing Powder, Mini Tag, Corrugated Cardboard, White Paint
{I hand cut the tag and funky star.}

 

I needed to STAMP tonight  {hehehe - My stamps arrived early . . . so the snowflakes are here even though there are none on the ground yet.}.  But I did not have a lot of time.  This card took about 10 minutes and it sparkles!  It is 4.25" x 5.5" card.  I used 3 blue inks and 2 shades of blue cardstock.  And sprayed glimmer mist over the card after I stamped it.  I think I will make up several of these as "Thank You" cards so I might be ahead of the game in at least one area!

Snowflake Stamp Set - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock and Rhinestones - Bazzill

My Stash - Inks, Seam Binding

***BLOG CANDY ***

Please leave a comment and become a follower to be entered for

my blog candy prize:

 

2012 Summer CHA Sample Pack - October Afternoon
It is cute - every day, Halloween and Christmas bits of paper, die cuts and embellishments.
I went to the Show this summer but have not had a chance to use it.
So, let's see what you make from it!

Happy Day to you! Thank you again for stopping by. I am really excited to be a part of this Hop - Thank you Lisa ! Your next stop is - Elecia - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/

From the Garden - Evergreen Wreath and Container

Hello Friends -
I hope you had a nice weekend!  Ours was fun . . . filled with decorating!  Helped my good friend decorate her home and tree.  And with our unseasonable nice weather decked the arbor with garland and lights and a few light-up candy canes to make the kids happy!

Last week was a busy one!  Loaded new products into the online store Iron Gate Stamps and I taught 3 classes for the Evanston Ecology Center - Wreath Making and Winter Containers for adults and Winter Containers for kids.  Fun times!

Here are samples of what I made last week to get everyone in the holiday spirit!

Wreath from evergreen trimmings.

 

OK, so I usually make a container much more full and with embellishments.  But this one is now sitting in front of a public building and could easily grow legs.  Which is a shame but reality . . .

 

Happy Day to you!
Mary -