It's Halloween (The Carters)

I have dressed every year since we moved to town. So here we are again... I borrowed these great, fantastic costumes and the neighbours thought we were wonderful.. I told a friend that I should take one of these pictures and put it on the fridge maybe it would be a incentive not to eat goodies. Ray said he sure wouldn't want to be this big... We had a fun time. The weather was great for the little ones this year.. Till next time.. thanks for stopping by I will get back to cards with the next posting. Off to a craft sale tomorrow...

Happy Halloween

This is what will greet the little and BIG goblin's that come to our home. We do have treats though for the kids.
Happy Haunting Everyone!!!

More Christmas Snow Swirled

Here is another card this one uses Snow Swirled (111690) this is a great set, I used Chocolate Chip and Always Artichoke ink and paper plus Very Vanilla paper and the Eyelet border punch (113692).
It has turned colder and the leaves are finally falling off the trees. My husband got a new snow blower but he said he would gladly wait till after Christmas to use it. I am sure we will get snow before then.
Tomorrow I am off for a me day going to the Theater and some shopping in the city so no stamping for me..Thanks for stopping feel free to leave a comment.

Holy Triptych

This is a card by for my Christmas stamp a stack classes... Simple but very pretty in person. The wings have sparkle, used the aqua painter to do the hair and dress. This card uses Holy Triptych (110370) and Baroque Motifs (113490) stamp sets both from the main catalogue. If you are local and want to participate in my classes please contact me at firststamper@mts.net this is a pre- pay class. Thanks for stopping by..

Santa Pants

I got the pattern for these last year and don't know who to thank. But thank you... Aren't they sweet got these ready for a craft show coming up. Fun and easy to make just takes a bit of time Real Red paper, Black ribbon, the buckles are pieces from hodgepodge hardware kits.
Thanks for stopping by.

Mouse Punch Art

I have seen these little guys all over. I think the first one I saw was done by Amy Celona she has such great talent and is a very nice lady in person as well... This is done with many punches won't mention them all here, also used the impressions folder Petals A Plenty(116824) fun to do but a little time consuming.
I have several Christmas card stamp a stack coming up if you are interested let me know.
10 cards $20.00
20 cards $30.00 or if you need cards( all occasion) plus Christmas I do have lots give me call or email and we can set up a time. Thanks for stopping

Party eats

At my workshops and clubs the hostess of the night brings the snack. We were lucky enough to get these not long ago. Aren't they pretty and they really tasted good as well. Thanks Lisa...................

Wedding card (To Have and to Hold)

I had a stamp a stack the other day for all occasion cards this is one we did uses a set called To Have and to Hold I also used several punches the scallop circle (109043) and 1 3/8 circle (104401) and the Corner rounder (109047). The Embossing Folder Elegant Bouquet (115964) was put through the big shot, colored with Stampin Write Markers added a little ribbon the girls liked this one.

Gift bags for Baby

A good friend and customer made these for her grandchild's baby shower, aren't they cute... I love them all Build a Bear is so sweet with all those balloons, I have always had a thing for trains and everyone loves Rubber Ducky. Thanks Rhonda for sending the picture.

Pop Up Christmas Tree

I wasn't going to get this die but with the great hostess special have a 330.00 workshop and get a item for $14.00 from the holiday mini I couldn't resist. So this was my first attempt no decorations on this tree I will try that on another. The die is Stampin'Up! Bigz Die O Christmas Tree (116822) I used DSP Merry Moments(115672), some retired ribbon and the Medallion stamp (115223) as I said this was the first one which is always the hardest. I will do more though... the ones too fallow will be much easier.. thanks for stopping by. Please feel free to leave a message anytime. I do have some Christmas card classes coming up give me a call if you are interested in attending. There are three pictures here so scroll all the way to the bottom of the page..

My Digital Studio (peek)

I got my first 8/8 book back from the printers the other day. This was my first attempt at using My Digital Studio all in all I was quite pleased. I did learn a lot, and will be able make my next one even better. It only took 10 days from the time I sent it to the printers to arrive at my door. That is not bad to have it sent to Canada...
This program is very easy to use, me not being a computer whiz got the hang of it. That is a accomplishment on it's own... I would highly recommend My Digital Studio if you are thinking of a computer program to make Scrapbooks, Cards, Calenders you can also make DVDs with audio so there is great potential with this product.. Visit my stampin up web site for more information or to order. http://www.elainecarter.stampinup.net
Today is Thanksgiving here in Canada so HAPPY TURKEY DAY ALL, and Columbus Day in the USA.

Thoughts and Prayers

Here is one project for a upcoming card class.. It uses Thoughts and Prayers (113252) the Big shot with die Top Note (113463), Trio Flower Punch (109183) also the standard wheel Retro Remix (115619) added Silver Brads (104336) to the punched flowers. I used markers to color the tree and a little sponging. Seems like a lot of stuff but actually quite easy to do. I am sure the ladies will have no trouble making these.
It turned fairly cold today some said there was sleet, I was inside and never saw any. Really hoping for a nice Thanksgiving weekend.

Eastern Bloom

I received a card like this at convention I have changed it a bit. I used the stamp set Eastern Bloom(111626) with Pixie Pink, White and Black papers. Used the Eyelet Border Punch(113692) and the Scallop Square punch (112081). This is one of the samples for a stamp a stack card class I have coming up. The participants can change the saying to what they want. Add a bit of ribbon and its done.. Thanks for stopping by.

Altered Tins

We made these at stamp club last week most of the DSP papers are retired, but not the Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery or So Saffron. Used lots of punches, too many to list here. The big beautiful flower was done with the Flower Folds die (115970) and the large square behind the flower was done with Clear Scallop Square(115950). I also had lots of ribbon and buttons for the girls to pick out what they wanted to use. They seemed to all have lots of fun..
Stamp club is lot of fun if you are in this area and would like to join or want more information please contact me.

Little gift of Chocolate

Hi here is a little packet for holding chocolate nuggets. The papers are all retired except of course the real red and real red ribbon. Some thing quick and easy to do.

Medallion quick and easy

Can't get any easier than this. Just stamp layer and a few words your choice, could be used for several different sayings. Put a bit of ribbon to dress it up and your done....
Boy did it turn cold and wet..... tried to put the furnace on and it wouldn't go must of heard we were getting a new high efficient one and just decided ok I'll get you. Finally got it going now hope it last for a few weeks more..