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Fussy Cutting in the Kitchen!

Good Morning Sistahs!

I hope each and every one of you had a very Happy Thanksgiving!  I spent my time in Arizona, with the intention of taking care of my mother, however, I ended up getting sick sick sick and wasn't able to help out much at all. *sigh  I couldn't even eat any Turkey. *double sigh  But...I did get to spend time with my family and got to meet my newest nephew Sebastian. *yay!

With November coming to an end, I figured I'd better get a few Holiday cards made.  I have enough stashed away from previous years to be able to send some out to family and friends, but it's always nice to have some "fancier" ones on hand just in case.  For today's creation I decided to create a candy wreath.

I stamped the candies from the Multi Step Build A Garland using: Step 1: Pink Pirouette, Step 2: Memento Lady Bug, Step 3: Memento Rhubarb Stalk.  Next I stamped the bow and the sentiment from the set 3 Step Holly & Mistletoe using: Step 1: Certainly Celery, Step 2: Wild Wasabi, Step 3: Garden Green. 

To form the wreath I used two circle Nestabilities that fit exactly within each other and cut out a ring.  Then I fussy cut each of the peppermints and glued them down to the ring.  Once they were all placed I added the bow, then my favorite embellishment....Glossy Accents.  Woo Hoo!  I love the shine it gives.

Now it's time to check out what the rest of the crew has created for you!

Connie • Julie • Lisa • Lynn • Makiko • Maria

Be sure to enter the code ANGELA10KSS when you head over to the Sink Store to get your discount.

Thanks for stopping by today...be sure to swing by next week for the December Crew Challenge!

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

Got CPS?

Good Morning Sistahs!

I can't believe I've already started hearing Christmas songs.  Seriously?!?! Can I enjoy my Thanksgiving first?  Sheesh. *giggle  I really do love Thanksgiving, especially since I'm getting to spend it with my Mom.  She recently had surgery, and we're spending the holiday here in Arizona with her to make sure she takes a break.  No heaving giant turkeys for her.  

This week is also a very special week because the Kitchen Sink Crew is playing along with CPS and having a grand time!  Be sure to check out this week's Sketch {CPS 194}.

In honor of the Thanksgiving Holiday, I decided to pull Tom out of his package and ink him up for my Mom.  3 Step Turkey Trot was one of my very first Kitchen Sink sets to own...and I absolutely LOVE it still.

I wanted to keep him simple and sweet so I stamped him first, (using Apricot Appeal, More Mustard and Chocolate Chip in that order,) then fussy cut him out and popped him up.  I do have to admit....every time I use him, I want to put googly eyes on him like I did the first time.  Click HERE to see my first use of this handsome Turkey.  It's still probably one of my favorite Kitchen Sink Cards ever.  *giggle

Okay...so now that you've seen my creation....make sure you stop by and give some Thanks to the rest of the Crew for their wonderful inspiration.  And if you're feeling a little sassy....play along with us!

Connie • Julie • Lisa • Lynn • Makiko • Maria

Thanks for stopping by!

Inky Hugs, Happy Stampin', and Happy Thanksgiving!

Merry & Bright in the Kitchen!

Good Morning Sistahs!

It's almost Thanksgiving...can you believe it??  I'm super excited because that means I'll be heading to Arizona to see my Mommy.  I look forward to eating her delicious green chile over my mashed potatoes.  What's your favorite Thanksgiving food?

With Thanksgiving being just around the corner, I need to start preparing for my holiday cards.  A little later than I had hoped, but my Student Teaching is finally over and it has sucked up most of my free time. Now that I have a little more time, I've decided to try out some of my holiday skills with you my loyal viewers.

For this card I used Jan Tink's Joseph's Coat Inside-Out technique.  I used Memento Lady Bug, Cool Caribbean, Summer Sun, Green Galore and Riding Hood Red.  The stamp sets I used were: Big & Bold Swashes and Multi Step Christmas Lights.  The inside reads MERRY & BRIGHT.

Now it's time to check out what the rest of the crew has created:

Connie • Julie • Lisa • Lynn • Makiko • Maria

I hope you all have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving!  Gobble Gobble!

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

Thanks a Latte!

Good Morning Sistahs!

I am so happy it's fall, but by now we're used to snowstorms and cool weather 'round these parts.  I can't believe it's still in the 70s and not one snowflake has graced us with its presence.  Hmph....maybe next week.  Actually, I'm sure it'll happen just as we're leaving for Thanksgiving break. *giggle

I have been looking for a fun way to get some Thank You gifts packaged, and I came across this idea.  Oh My Goodness is it cute?!?!

I created this cup using the directions from the Scor-Pal site....for the directions click {HERE}.  I bought a coffee shop gift card and tucked it inside a cellophane baggie then filled it up with ground coffee.  Next I tucked it into the cup.  (I also added some whole beans to the cup to give it a little extra weight.)  I stamped the sentiment using the Multi Step Cup of Warm Comfort set.  I am so happy I stumbled across this template...and even more thankful that I had the perfect sentiment to go along with it.  Yay me!

Now it's time to see what the rest of the crew came up with:

Connie • Julie • Lisa • Lynn • Makiko • Maria

Don't forget there's plenty of time to participate in this month's MONOCHROMATIC challenge.  For all the details visit the CHALLENGE BLOG and enter to win!

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

Kitchen Sink Monday & Crew Challenge with Julie

Good Morning Sistahs!

November is here and that can only mean one thing....it's time for a NEW CREW CHALLENGE!  This month's hostess is Julie.

Julie's challenge to us....go Monochromatic.  Create any card or project using a monochromatic color scheme.

Here's my take on the challenge:

For this card I used Multi Step Lil' Elephant.  I stamped him using the following color scheme: Step 1 - Bashful Blue, Step 2 - Bashful Blue, Step 3 - Ballet Blue, Step 4 - Pacific Point.  I also used Pacific Point to stamp the sentiment along the bottom.

I also decided I'd round my corners, (which I haven't done in what seems like FOREVER.)  I mounted the image atop some left over paper I had previously cut. Don't you just LOVE when that works out?  I popped the sentiment up on some pop-squares and added a bow.  Voila! 

Be sure to check out what other MONOCHROMATIC beauties the rest of the crew came up with:

 Connie • Julie • Lisa • Lynn • Makiko • Maria

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'