I’m so happy to announce that I am now offering for sale step by step project tutorials. A few of the project tutorials listed “Jingle” and “Monsieur Hiver” are from my popular “12 Days of Christmas Workshop”. And today, I created a super cute “Coffee Cup” gift card holder that’s just waiting to be made by you and given as a gift this holiday season. This project can be used as a gift card holder now then turned into an ornament in the years to come.

As with all my tutorials these downloads have color photos, a list of the supplies and tools used, templates when needed and simple to follow step-by-step instructions.

Check back in the tutorials section of my store as more projects will be added soon.

These past few days I have been busy working on an adorable ornament (if I don’t say so myself) for a project a friend of mine is doing on her blog. I can’t wait to show you but you’re going to have to wait until sometime in December. I think it will be worth the wait.

And those creating the pockets along with me for the Advent calendar, I will be posting more soon… I am loving how this project is coming together.

We have been having a blast creating in my holiday workshops. I cannot believe we are finishing up week 3 in my “A Very Vintage Christmas” workshop. The time is flying by but there is still time to create for the holidays if you are interested. Remember, you have the same amount of access time to any of my workshops even if you did not start the first day. Here are a few sneak peeks of what has been going on in the private blog.

Creating Holiday Ornaments

Downloading Vintage Santa Postcards

Creating Old Fashioned Putz Style Houses

Now I bet you are wondering what the title of this post is all about… well enter this code on the sign-up page to get $5.00 off any of my online workshops: E0106 This offer expires Sunday, Nov. 22nd. Enjoy!

• Stamp image onto heavy weight white cardstock, ink on top of stamped image using Distress Ink, lightly color image using jewel tone chalks.
• Place glossy accents onto the back of a Fragments Charm and attach to stamped image. Using Alcohol Ink, ink the top of the Fragments Charm, accent the Fragments Charm with Distress Stickles, let dry. Once the Distress Stickles is dry apply a clear drying adhesive to the edge of the Fragments Charm and apply Gold German Glass Glitter to the edge, let dry. Once dry tie a piece of green seam binding on top.
• Cover the front top half of a 1 3/8″ x 2 3/4″ office tag with patterned paper, fold the end up to create a pocket, cover the folded part of the pocket with patterned paper, stitch around the tag to secure the pocket, distress the edges, ink the edges using ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink – Creamy Brown, apply Silver German Glass Glitter randomly to the edges of the pocket.
• Attach a vintage button to the top center of the tag.
• Accent the tag using gold Dresden trim, gold metal snowflakes with a rhinestone center and the altered Fragments Charm.
• Cut a piece of Kraft paper and create a strip to write one fun holiday thing to do that day, fold in half and place inside the pocket.

The Green Seam Binding is included in my “Holiday Sweet Treats” packet.

Supplies Used: Tim Holtz idea-ology Fragments Charms, Gloss Accents, Heavy Weight White Cardstock, Archival Ink – Jet Black, Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Tea Dye, Adirondack Alcohol Ink – Latte, Tim Holtz Distress Stickles – Fired Brick, Scattered Straw, Reusable Non Stick Craft Sheet, Ink Blending Tool, Pebbles I kan’dee Chalks - Jewel Tones, Jenni Bowlin Old School Alpha Minis - Black, daisyd’s Patterned Paper,Vintage Button, Green Seam Binding, Silver and Gold German Glass Glitter, ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink – Creamy Brown, Gold Metal Snowflakes, Rhinestones

12 Day Advent Calendar Pocket #1
12 Day Advent Calendar Pocket #5
12 Day Advent Calendar Pocket #10
12 Day Advent Calendar Pocket #11
12 Day Advent Calendar Pocket #12

Instructions:

• Stamp image onto heavy weight white cardstock, ink on top of stamped image using Distress Ink, lightly color image using jewel tone chalks.
• Place glossy accents onto the back of a Fragments Charm and attach to stamped image. Using Alcohol Ink, ink the top of the Fragments Charm, accent the Fragments Charm with Distress Stickles and Diamond Stickles, let dry. Once the Stickles is dry apply a clear drying adhesive to the edge of the Fragments Charm and apply Gold German Glass Glitter to the edge, let dry. Once dry tie a piece of red seam binding on top.
• Cover the front top half of a Size 5 – 4 3/4″ x 2 3/8″ office tag with patterned paper, fold the end up to create a pocket, cover the folded part of the pocket with patterned paper, stitch around the tag to secure the pocket, distress the edges, ink the edges using ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink – Creamy Brown, apply Silver German Glass Glitter randomly to the edges of the pocket.
• Trim the back branches off of a Vintage Plastic Tree and accent using a clear drying adhesive and Glistening Snow Glitter, let dry.
• Attach a vintage button to the top center of the tag, accent the tag using a Dresden Border, Vintage Milk Bottlecap, Vintage Plastic Tree and the altered Fragments Charm
• Cut a piece of Kraft paper and create a strip to write one fun holiday thing to do that day, fold in half and place inside the pocket.

The Red Seam Binding and Vintage Milk Bottlecap are included in my “Holiday Sweet Treats” packet. My Glistening Snow Glitter in the clear glass vintage salt and pepper shakers has been added to my store. A few surprise embellishments will be added when both items are purchased at the same time.

Supplies Used: Tim Holtz idea-ology Fragments Charms, Gloss Accents, Heavy Weight White Cardstock, Archival Ink – Jet Black, Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Tea Dye, Adirondack Alcohol Ink – Latte, Tim Holtz Distress Stickles Fired Brick – Scattered Straw, Rock Candy, Diamond Stickles, Reusable Non Stick Craft Sheet, Ink Blending Tool, Pebbles I kan’dee Chalks - Jewel Tones, Jenni Bowlin Old School Alpha Minis – Red, daisyd’s patterned paper, Vintage Button, Red Seam Binding, Vintage Milk Bottlecap, Twine, Silver and Gold German Glass Glitter, ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink – Creamy Brown, Dresden Border, Vintage Plastic Pine Trees

12 Day Advent Calendar Pocket #1
12 Day Advent Calendar Pocket #5
12 Day Advent Calendar Pocket #10
12 Day Advent Calendar Pocket #11

Instructions:

• Stamp image onto heavy weight white cardstock, ink on top of stamped image using Distress Ink, lightly color image using jewel tone chalks.
• Place glossy accents onto the back of a Fragments Charm and attach to stamped image. Using Alcohol Ink, ink the top of the Fragments Charm, accent the Fragments Charm with Distress Stickles, let dry. Once the Distress Stickles is dry apply a clear drying adhesive to the edge of the Fragments Charm and apply Gold German Glass Glitter to the edge, let dry. Once dry tie a piece of white seam binding on top then attach gold paper wings to the back of the Fragments Charm.
• Cover the front top half of a 1 3/8″ x 2 3/4″ office tag with patterned paper, fold the end up to create a pocket, cover the folded part of the pocket with patterned paper, stitch around the tag to secure the pocket, distress the edges, ink the edges using ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink – Creamy Brown, apply Silver German Glass Glitter randomly to the edges of the pocket.
• Attach a vintage button to the top center of the tag, accent the tag using a green Dresden border, Distress Stickles – Fired Brick, Diamond Stickles, red rhinestones and the altered Fragments Charm
• Cut a piece of Kraft paper and create a strip to write one fun holiday thing to do that day, fold in half and place inside the pocket.

The White Seam Binding is included in my “Holiday Sweet Treats” packet.

Supplies Used: Tim Holtz idea-ology Fragments Charms, Gloss Accents, Heavy Weight White Cardstock, Archival Ink – Jet Black, Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Tea Dye, Adirondack Alcohol Ink – Latte, Tim Holtz Distress Stickles – Fired Brick – Antique Linen, Diamond Stickles, Reusable Non Stick Craft Sheet, Ink Blending Tool, Pebbles I kan’dee Chalks - Jewel Tones, Jenni Bowlin Old School Alpha Minis - Black, daisyd’s Patterned Paper, Vintage Button, White Seam Binding, Silver and Gold German Glass Glitter, ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink – Creamy Brown

12 Day Advent Calendar Pocket #5
12 Day Advent Calendar Pocket #10
12 Day Advent Calendar Pocket #11

Instructions:

• Stamp image onto heavy weight white cardstock, ink on top of stamped image using Distress Ink, lightly color image using jewel tone chalks.
• Place glossy accents onto the back of a Fragments Charm and attach to stamped image. Using Alcohol Ink, ink the top of the Fragments Charm, accent the Fragments Charm with Distress Stickles, let dry. Once the Distress Stickles is dry apply a clear drying adhesive to the edge of the Fragments Charm and apply Gold German Glass Glitter to the edge, let dry. Once dry tie a piece of green seam binding on top.
• Cover the front top half of a Size 5 – 4 3/4″ x 2 3/8″ office tag with patterned paper, fold the end up to create a pocket, cover the folded part of the pocket with patterned paper, stitch around the tag to secure the pocket, distress the edges, ink the edges using ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink – Creamy Brown, apply Silver German Glass Glitter randomly to the edges of the pocket.
• Attach a vintage button to the top center of the tag, accent the tag using a Dresden Border, Gold Glittered Deer, Vintage Santa Sticker and the altered Fragments Charm
• Cut a piece of Kraft paper and create a strip to write one fun holiday thing to do that day, fold in half and place inside the pocket.

The Green Seam Binding and Vintage Santa Sticker are included in my “Holiday Sweet Treats” packet.

Supplies Used: Tim Holtz idea-ology Fragments Charms, Gloss Accents, Heavy Weight White Cardstock, Archival Ink – Jet Black, Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Tea Dye, Adirondack Alcohol Ink – Latte, Tim Holtz Distress Stickles Peeled Paint – Fired Brick – Antique Linen, Reusable Non Stick Craft Sheet, Ink Blending Tool, Pebbles I kan’dee Chalks - Jewel Tones, Jenni Bowlin Old School Alpha Minis - Black, daisyd’s patterned paper,Vintage Button, Green Seam Binding, Gold Deer, Silver and Gold German Glass Glitter, ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink – Creamy Brown, Gold Dresden Border, Vintage Santa Sticker, Foam Square

12 Day Advent Calendar Pocket #5
12 Day Advent Calendar Pocket #11

It’s no surprise to you all that I love glitter. So I decided to mix my own and came up with this gorgeous ice/snow mixture. I wanted this silk rose to resemble that of one getting caught in an early frost or slightly icy morning.

To achieve this look I first sprayed the entire rose with Iridescent Maya Mist and let it dry completely. Then using a paintbrush I applied Glossy Collage Pauge Instant Decoupage to the petals tips. While the decoupage was still wet I applied the glitter. I really wish you could see this in person as the sparkly goodness just does not show up as I want in these photos.

And if you would like some of my glitter to accent your own projects I will be selling these adorable vintage glass salt and pepper shakers in my store very soon.

• Stamp image onto heavy weight white cardstock, ink on top of stamped image using Distress Ink, lightly color image using jewel tone chalks.
• Place glossy accents onto the back of a Fragments Charm and attach to stamped image. Using Alcohol Ink, ink the top of the Fragments Charm, accent the Fragments Charm with Distress Stickles, let dry. Once the Distress Stickles is dry apply a clear drying adhesive to the edge of the Fragments Charm and apply Gold German Glass Glitter to the edge, let dry. Once dry tie a piece of red seam binding on top.
• Cover the front top half of a 1 3/8″ x 2 3/4″ office tag with patterned paper, fold the end up to create a pocket, cover the folded part of the pocket with patterned paper, stitch around the tag to secure the pocket, distress the edges, ink the edges using ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink – Creamy Brown, apply Silver German Glass Glitter randomly to the edges of the pocket.
• Attach a vintage button to the top center of the tag, accent the button with a bow created from Red and White Baker’s Twine.
• Accent the tag using red Dresden trim and the altered Fragments Charm. Attach a piece of gold tinsel and a jingle bell onto a candy cane, using a strong liquid adhesive attach the candy cane to the top of the Fragments Charm.
• Cut a piece of Kraft paper and create a strip to write one fun holiday thing to do that day, fold in half and place inside the pocket.

Supplies Used: Tim Holtz idea-ology Fragments Charms, Gloss Accents, Heavy Weight White Cardstock, Archival Ink – Jet Black, Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Tea Dye, Adirondack Alcohol Ink – Latte, Tim Holtz Distress Stickles Fired Brick, Reusable Non Stick Craft Sheet, Ink Blending Tool, Pebbles I kan’dee Chalks - Jewel Tones, Jenni Bowlin Old School Alpha Minis - Black, daisyd’s Merry Christmas, Vintage Button, Red Seam Binding, Red and White Baker’s Twine, Silver and Gold German Glass Glitter, ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink – Creamy Brown, Small Green Jingle Bell, Candy Cane, Gold Tinsel, Red Dresden Trim

For the next several weeks I will be posting 12 altered pockets that when finished and put together will create a 12 Day Advent Pocket Style Calendar. I hope you decide to play along as you too will end up with an adorable calendar. This project is still in the works and is an idea I have so I will not have a complete supply list for you a head of time, just supplies used for that days pocket. I like to try to create something each day and think this will be a fun project to have in the works. I already stamped my images and accented my Fragments Charms so which ever charm pocket I feel like working on and finishing that day is the one you will see the next. It is fun to have a little randomness in my fairly structured day.

Instructions:

• Stamp image onto heavy weight white cardstock, ink on top of stamped image using Distress Ink, lightly color image using jewel tone chalks.
• Place glossy accents onto the back of a Fragments Charm and attach to stamped image. Using Alcohol Ink, ink the top of the Fragments Charm, accent the Fragments Charm with rhinestones and Distress Stickles, let dry. Once the Distress Stickles is dry apply a clear drying adhesive to the edge of the Fragments Charm and apply Gold German Glass Glitter to the edge, let dry. Once dry tie a piece of red seam binding on top.
• Cover the front top half of a Size 5 – 4 3/4″ x 2 3/8″ office tag with patterned paper, fold the end up to create a pocket, cover the folded part of the pocket with patterned paper, stitch around the tag to secure the pocket, distress the edges, ink the edges using ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink – Creamy Brown, apply Silver German Glass Glitter randomly to the edges of the pocket.
• Attach a vintage button to the top center of the tag, accent the tag using lace, a holy pick and the altered Fragments Charm
• Cut a piece of Kraft paper and create a strip to write one fun holiday thing to do that day, fold in half and place inside the pocket.

Stamps (listed below), gold deer (will use), cardinal (will use) and holy pick are from Red Lead Paperworks, Red and Green Seam Binding, Red and White Baker’s Twine and other accents that will be used in this project are from my “Holiday Sweet Treats” packet

Supplies Used: Tim Holtz idea-ology Fragments Charms, Gloss Accents, Heavy Weight White Cardstock, Archival Ink – Jet Black, Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Tea Dye, Adirondack Alcohol Ink – Latte, Tim Holtz Distress Stickles Peeled Paint – Fired Brick – Antique Linen, Broken China, Scattered Straw, Frayed Burlap, Reusable Non Stick Craft Sheet, Ink Blending Tool, Pebbles I kan’dee Chalks - Jewel Tones, Jenni Bowlin Old School Alpha Minis - Black – Red, daisyd’s Santa’s Delivery, Vintage Lace, Vintage Button, Red Seam Binding, Holy Pick, Twine, Silver and Gold German Glass Glitter, ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink – Creamy Brown

Stamps Used: Domino Darling Deer, Domino Have A Happy Christmas, Domino 2 Chickadees, Domino Angels, Domino Artist Santa, Domino Up On The Housetop, A Inchie Rubber Stamp Set Merry Christmas

Today, Alan and I celebrate our 19th wedding anniversary. 19 years… how can this be? Time really does fly right on by. Happy Anniversary, Alan.

Love is one long sweet dream, and marriage is the alarm clock. ~Author Unknown

That quote cracks me up!

And this is my favorite photo of the entire night… me at the time with my two favorite people (pre Ansley, now I have three just want to make that clear). The photo was taken right after the I do’s. The sweet adorable 2 year old is my now sweet adorable 21 year old Terri. I asked her why she wasn’t looking at Uncle Don when he took the photo and she replied in the cutest little “Roo” voice ever… ” I didn’t want to step on my dress, Momma.” I will never forget that moment.

Alan looks pretty darn cute too and as though he just realized he took on a wife and a daughter… talk about a huge step for this radio Sales Manager/DJ.