Stocking Punch: Only while supplies last!

It's just been announced that the stocking punch from the holiday mini catalogue will NOT be carrying over into the idea book and catalogue.  This means, once the supply is gone, they will not be ordering more. 
If you didn't yet pick up this punch and you want it in your collection, let me know and I will order it for you right away.  Speaking of the stocking punch, here's a card I received from Diane today.  I love how she used the silver glimmer paper for the cuff and heel and toe.  The cherry cobbler/white bakers twine is just perfect too!

Finally...convention make n take!

So, Stampin' Up! convention was in July. They had very fancy and detailed make n takes. I suppose when there are 3000 experienced crafters in one place, they felt they had to make the make n takes impossibly long and detailed.

Anyway, since I couldn't get anywhere near finished at convention, I brought all the supplies home and today was the day I finished them! It was so satisfying. I love the outcome. Here is a banner/card display.

Here's a close up of some of the elements:

I love the timeless portrait dsp and co-ordinating fabric. I also wouldn't have thought of the color combo that the cards use: more mustard, lucky limeade, island indigo and cherry cobbler.

I was so desperate to stamp today. I have so many holiday projects and class ideas floating in my mind I can not stand it! I think I need 4 days straight of crafting to get through everything I want to try. Alas, I don't think that's going to happen anytime soon but I was thankful the kids played well today so I could get some crafting done. (the basement is a gigantic mess of toys but that's beside the point)

Finally cracked open a holiday mini catalogue set called: Stitched Stockings. It's got a co-ordinating punch so I had to buy it (of course)

Doesn't the silver glimmer paper pack a punch!? This card is going to stand out on anybody's mantle!

Please please come to my holiday showcase class. I have so many things to show you! Make sure you RSVP so I have supplies for you.