As we sit and wait for The collosal storm "Sandy" to hit, I am thinking of my kids and wishing they were here instead of away at their respective colleges!  So, the only thing I can do is…make them a card!  So, here's the first one.  I will be posting another one this afternoon so check back.  If you're stuck at home because of the storm and are looking for more ideas, sign up for my mailing list and you will be automatically subscribed to 12 Weeks of Christmas!   You will receive a new project every Monday!  Enjoy today and BE SAFE!

This beautiful creation was made by Sharon Abrams (SharonsDesigns.com) using MDS and then adding embellishments.  The photo does it NO justice!  It is far more beautiful in person.  It won a prize for the best MDS project at my upline's meeting.

I love making Wedding Cards!  My cards are often "over the top" and loaded with embellishments or bling of some kind.  When you do a Wedding Card, you can go crazy 'cause it's such a special occasion. This card is for a good friend of mine who is getting married.  It was fun making this card for him – especially because all of the elements were already done when I started!  I often tell you to cut a couple of extra shapes, dies, etc and when you have your Big Shot and embossing folders out, do a couple of extras.  Everything – from the flowers to the die cuts to the embossed layers were left-overs!  I hope you like it. 🙂

If you'd like to see the Video of how the flowers were done, you can find it HERE.

Supplies:  Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White and Silver Shimmer card stocks; Neutrals Designer Series Paper Pack; Jet Black Stazon Ink, Word play Stamp Set; Scallop Circle Punch; 1 3/4" Circle Punch; Rhinestone Brads; Rhinestones; Basic Black Scallop Dots Ribbon; Big Shot; Lacy Brocade and Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Folders; Delicate Designs Folders; Finishing Touches Edgelits; Delicate Doilies Sizzlits; Shimmer Spray; Stampin' Dimensionals; Glue Dots; Snail Adhesive; Tombow Glue (for flowers).

Every time I make these, I get lots of requests for how it's done.  I'm reposting some pics and the video so you can see it here.  I'm so glad you guys like these. 😀

Isn't love grand?  My neighbor's son graduated West Point and is marrying his sweetheart who graduated from West Point too!!!!  God Bless them for their service!  I couldn't be happier for them!

This is the Bridal Shower card I made for them.  Congratulation Matt & Shay!

I hate to keep poking you about  your holiday cards, but I don't want you to wake up and realize you missed the boat or, worse, have to stay up all night making them!

Here's another option for you.  Many more ideas in the 12 Weeks of Christmas!  Sign up for my mailing list to get them FREE!  The Holiday Helper is coming soon too!  Again to my Mailing List peeps!  I do take care of my subscribers 😉

Enjoy!

Supplies:  Night of Navy, Whisper White and Silver Shimmer Card Stocks; Snowflake Soiree Stamp Set; Night of Navy Card Stock, Illuminated Ink Pad; Rhinestones; Big Shot; Framelits Labels Collection; Snowflake Die; Stampin' Dimensionals

I know it's October, but it's never too early to start working on your Hanukkah and Christmas Cards! Your friends and family will appreciate your handmade card making!  I often get phone calls from recipients telling me how much they like the card they received!  And, after all, isn't that part of the reason we send them?  To make the person feel extra special?  To let them know they are valued and thought of?  I still love going to the mailbox and finding a handmade card!  it's easier than you think!

And now, you can get your cards prepped by ME!  Place an order for $50 or more in supplies to create your holiday cards and I will cut your paper FOR you!  Yup!  CRAZY!  I want to help you!  Email your order to me at Cathy@StampsandScrapbooks.com and I will get you halfway there!  All YOU have to do is stamp and assemble!  So…What are you waiting for??????

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I love my friends!  And I love sending cards to them!  The Big Shot and the Textured Impressions Folders make creating cards easy and fun!  The Houndstooth and Argyle Folders give this card a more masculine look – which I wanted.  The Stampin' Dimensionals help create interest by popping the elements up off of the card.  Finally, the color scheme is simple and masculine which keeps the card clean yet allows you to focus on the watch.  I hope you like it!

Supplies:  Midnight Muse, Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla card stocks; Neutrals Designer Series Paper Pack; Big Shot; Houndstooth Embossing Folder; Argyle Embossing Folder; Curly Label Punch; Fabulous Phrases Stamp Set; Clockworks Stamp Set; Midnight Muse and Crumb Cake Ink; Stampin' Sponge; Crumb Cake Seam Binding; Midnight Muse Stitched Ribbon (FREE!); Stampin' Dimensionals; Snail Adhesive; Glue Dots.