By Jove ~ I think I've got it!

The new name for my craft space... wait for it, wait for it... "My Happy Place!" What do ya think?! It IS my happy place! It's where I do so many things that I love; craft, create, teach, look at my computer, talk on the phone, hide from my kids...oops you didn't read that last part. Ha! ;)

I feel so blessed to finally have a room of my own to create in. Being able to spread out and work on multiple projects at a time, it's awesome!

This week I'll be posting some new journals and cards (hopefully) on my Etsy site. And here on my blog I'll be sharing pics of the Blessings On Paper January class cards we'll be making. All with fun new product from the new Occasions Mini that is just starting on January 4th!

Also there are only a couple more days to still order from the Holiday Mini Catalog! So if you've been waiting for your Christmas money to buy something special ~ don't wait any longer! ;) You can check that out on my Stampin Up! website at ABCandE.stampinup.net. Just click on Shop Now in the top right hand corner and then Holiday Mini on the left hand column. So many fun and beautiful things! Also don't forget about the Filled with Love promotion. You can read more about that in the post below.

Hope you all had a VERY BLESSED CHRISTMAS!! I know I did. I am so thankful to have such a wonderful family to share the holidays with. Blessings to you and don't forget to check back with me this week for more pics and updates!

You are Invited...

I am so excited!! And I want you to join me!

This Sunday, December 12th from 2 pm - 4 pm I am having an Open House!

Please come and enjoy a free make and take, look at my new Stampin' Up product, drink some yummy cocoa or apple cider and see my new craft room!!

You can also sign up for a Stampin' Club, if you haven't already. I have just a couple spots left in the second Friday of the month club and am mostly open in my second Wednesday of the month club.

These clubs are awesome! Each month you get to come to my house and learn a new technique or project for FREE! Then as a club member you will have the opportunity to order new products (just a minimum of $25 is required) and build your supplies gradually. Everyone gets their chance to be 'hostess'. That means on your month to be hostess you will get at least one stamp set plus $15 in FREE product! It's a lot of fun, so don't wait! You can even call me and sign up today!

December's Blessings On Paper Class

Friday night was so much fun! We had an awesome turn out, everyone was literally blowing in! lol! We made these super fun 4 piece chocolate boxes and a bunch of gift tags.

Today my family and I are home SICK!! I hate being SICK! Argh! So if you have a few extra minutes I'd appreciate your prayers. I have so much on my mind right now, with Christmas card orders, journal orders and my Open House and Craft Room Debut on the 12th! I NEED to get better ASAP! ;)

Blessings to you all! Thanks for checking in today!

Supplies for 4 piece chocolate box: Deck the Halls Designer series paper, Crumb Cake card stock, Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke Seam Binding, Tags til Christmas Clear Stamps, Extra Large Decorative Label punch, Medium Oval Punch. And Hershey's Milk Chocolate Nuggets. All supplies available to purchase on my Stampin' Up website (except the chocolate!!;))

Taylored Expressions October Blast From The Past Blog Hop

Whoo hoo! I am so excited to be included in this blog hop! My very first ever! And what fun it is with Taylored Expressions! I have been getting her Key Ingredients Kits for about the last 4 months and have SO enjoyed them. They are awesome and such fun to get in the mail! I am totally a fan! lol! Then when I saw her blog post about this blog hop I jumped right in on it! Yippee! I am using the CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS set and it's just beautiful. It's all about my Jesus so how could it not be right!!?? ;)

Here is the full view of my card. I love the 'Simply Jesus' sentiment. All I did was stamp the image on card stock and gave it a little Smooch. I think it has a rustic elegance about it. Hence the twine tied to the wide grosgrain. ;) I also dry embossed a frame about a 1/4" all around the card. Kinda hard to see that in the picture but it really adds something to the card.


This is my first experience using Smooch and I have to say, I like it! It has a really fine tip applicator and just gives your work that extra touch.

In this shot you get a closer look at the dry embossing I did around the edges of the card and a bit more of the Smooch!

Well I hope you liked my card and my first submission in a blog hop. I hope it's the first of many! Make sure you check out the rest of the fun examples and share some love with your comments!