July and August Calendars

I've decided I've got to speed things up if I'm going to get the full calendar posted before the new year!

For July, I used Real Red and Night of Navy card stock.  Stamp sets used on this one were Waterfront, Merry Christmas to All, and Make a Difference.  

For August, I used retired River Rock for the base and Early Expresso for the matting.  For a little more color, I popped up the image on Flirty Flamingo scalloped circle.  Stamped image is from A Good Day.

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

June's Calendar

I hope you had a wonderful, blessed Christmas.  

Today's share is our June calendar.  For this calendar we used Sahara Sand cardstock for the base and our new in-color, Blueberry Bushel for the matting and ink.  We added a strip of the coordinating En Route Designer Series Papers for a little contrast. We also used the new En Route stamp set for the car, plane, and words.

June was always a month we traveled when the kids were out of school so this seemed the right theme for June.

As we near the end of the year, be sure to check out your Holiday catalog to ensure you have all the items you want.  Then check out the clearance rack for anything you may have missed out on from our older catalogs.

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Special Christmas Card

I had to wait to share this card with you until today, Christmas Day!  No, I'm not working today, but scheduled this post ahead of time!  Special Thanks to Dorothea on Pinterest for the inspiration!

This is a card I made with my downline, Julie E.  I believe her card went to her MIL and mine when to my sister, Marilyn.  She is so excited and overjoyed to have this card.  I even included two tealights for her so she can always have this on display!

May you have a Blessed Christmas!

Desiree'

Merry Christmas

Hand Made Christmas Cards

Here is a sampling of the hand made cards I sent out this year.  I used my November Paper Pumpkin and stretched it to make most of these cards.  

Enjoy your day and may you have a Blessed Christmas!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

December Calendar

Just checking to see if you're paying attention!  Yes, I jumped from May to December -- it's my birthday today, so I wanted to post about December's calendar.

For this month, we used Cherry Cobbler for the base and Retired Emerald Envy for the mat.  Using Timeless Tidings, we stamped poinsettias on the calendar and the base.  We used the Triple Banner Punch to flag our "Merry Christmas."

From my home to yours, have a Blessed Christmas!

Desiree'

May Calendar

For May's Calendar, we used the stamp set, Varied Vases, and coordinating punch.

The sentiment, vase and flowers are stamped in retired Always Artichoke ink.  We then used Poppy Parade ink to fill in the flowers.  These were fussy cut and added to the vase (this was punched out) and then mounted to the front using a dimensional.  

Remember, you can still pick up a calendar at the Branson Mill Craft Village!  

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

April Calendar

For April's calendar, we used Wisteria Wonder (had so much cut and had to use it up!) and So Saffron for the mat.  

Using the stamp set, A Good Day, we stamped and colored the image with our Stampin' Write markers.  We punched this out with the 1-1/4 inch circle punch and then mounted it onto the 1-3/8 scallop circle we punched out of the Wisteria Wonder.  This was then popped up with dimensionals. 

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

March Calendar

For March's calendar, we used Lucky Limeade for the base and a black mat for the calendar.  

Using Momento black ink and the greeting from Itty Bitty Greetings, we stamped our sentiment in the lower left.  We used the small heart punch and the stem is from the retired bird punch to create our shamrock.

If there is something that you would like to make or need help figuring out, please feel free to contact me via email or phone.  I hold classes both at the Branson Mill Craft Village and the Branson Community Center.

Be sure to check out my Events tab above to see what classes are on the horizon!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

February Calendar

For February's calendar, I used up some cardstock that was already impressed with the retired Stampin' Up! Love Textured Plate.  Once my stock was depleted, I went to my Tufted Dynamic Embossing Folder for an elegant look.

Using the heart from the Ribbon of Courage stamp set, we stamped it on the 14th, for Valentines Day.  We used Blushing Bride for the base and Melon Mambo for the coordinating mat.

If you haven't picked up your 2019 calendars, I still have a few left for sale.  Just drop me an email or give me a call!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'