Hello friends! Thanks for stopping by for another day of my 25 Days of Holiday cards. I hope you are enjoying the cards so far.

 For today's card I used paper and embellishments from Anna Griffin. I love using these banner sentiments for cards. They made it easy to create this card fairly quickly.

I love using organza ribbon on cards because it makes beautiful, elegant looking bows. 

How are you doing on your holiday cards? I have yet to get mine out but they are coming along.

Thanks for stopping by for today's card! 

Have a creative day!

{S}

25 Days of Holiday Cards: Day 6

Hello friends! I love weekends, don't you? Yes we have alot of activity's this weekend but I still love that everyone is home and we get to spend some down time together. 

We got our Christmas tree yesterday afternoon and it's HUGE! For us apartment dwellers that is. It's 8 feet tall. Only problem was...we couldn't find the tree lights since we haven't had a real tree in awhile. 

So off we went to Walmart in Torrance to purchase some...that was an adventure so memorable we'll never return to that particular Walmart again. Yikes.

I picked out some LED lights, got them home and on the tree...Yep. I don't like them. So today the hunt begins in the storage locker to dig up the tree lights.

Here's the tree as it sits right now, un-decorated for now.

Now onto Day 6's card

This card was created using Anna Griffin's Christmas Baubles embossing folder. I embossed two sheets of Anna's colored cardstock and then fussy cut and heat embossed one of the sheets. Then I cut out the ornaments and paced them over the matching ones on the solid cardstock. I popped them with 3D foam squares.

Thanks for stopping by for today's card!

Have a creative day.

{S}

25 Days of holiday Cards: Day 5

Hello friends! 

Thanks for joining me for another card for my 25 Days of Holiday Cards. I hope you have enjoyed each card I have posted so far. I've already begun to receive Christmas cards in the mail. I love displaying them in my home.

Today's card was created with Anna Griffin's Christmas Kitsch cartridge.

I used a variety of Anna Griffin Perfect Palette cardstock and Christmas Kitsch patterned paper. The layers were easy to put together and I used some 3D foam to make the center pop.

Thanks for stopping by for today's card.

Have a creative day.

{S}

25 Days of Holiday Cards: Day 4

Hello friends. 

Thanks for stopping by for Day 4 of my 25 Days of Holiday cards. Since purple is my favorite color I found a way to incorporate it into a holiday card.

This card was inspired by this one I found Pinned on Pinterest. I used the Lil Inker Starry Sky die and a sentiment from Paper Smooches.

Silver and purple is a fun combination.

Thank you for stopping by!

Have a creative day!

25 Days of Holiday Cards: Day 3

Hello friends. Welcome back for Day 3 of my 25 Days of Holiday Cards! If you are stopping by for the first time scroll down for the first 2 cards and some info about this year's posts.

Today's card is great for mass producing. 

I used the Pierced Snowflake from My Favorite Things and the Sentiment is Paper Smooches. I stamped my sentiment in Silver ink from Colorbox and added bling to the center of my snowflake. What did I use for the die cut? Silver origami paper. It cuts like butter in any die and I found 30 6x6 sheets for only $1.50.

How many holiday cards have you made so far? I am working on mine still.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a creative day

{S}

Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Magazine Special Thanks! Blog Hop

Hello friends!

You should be arriving here from the My Favorite Things Blog. Thank you for making the journey to visit me today. All of this PC&S love is amazing!

I am not going to even try to hide the fact that I am biting my lower lip and have serious crocodile tears in my eyes writing this post. 

With that said I can imagine you might understand how I and my fellow cardmakers are feeling today as we pay tribute to those who made Paper Crafts and Scrapbooking Magazine something truly magical and near and dear to our hearts.

Today is about the People Who Made it

I met Susan and Cath for the first time in January at Winter CHA 2010.

My first acceptance email from Susan came in Dec 2010 for this card in  

Card Creations: Volume 9

My first project was titled Tropical Love

I remember how excited I was to finally get that acceptance email after submitting several times over the past year.

Paper Crafts magazine was the one piece of mail that would get me to stop whatever I was doing and sit down to take a look. I loved getting my issue each month and being inspired by all the hard work that went into each issue.

So in honor of all you, Jennifer, Susan, Stacy, Kerri, Holly, Matt and Melinda.

I made you a special card to say Thanks!

Thank you from my heart. I have so many thoughts swimming in my head about how I feel about each and every one of you. This seems to be the most meaningful sentiment I can offer today:

"Thank you for believing in me so I could believe in me"

With much love and appreciation,

Shemaine Smith


I will miss the Meet and Greet at CHA. Getting to know all of you and my fellow cardmakers there are memories I will never forget.

I loved this collage Susan put together that first year.

And the yearly group photo!!

Thanks for the Memories.

Now head on over to Spectrum Noir

25 Days of Holiday Cards: Day 2

Hello friends! 

It's Day 2 of my 25 Days of Holiday Cards and I am thrilled that you have stopped by!

Today's card features a few die cut stickers from Anna Griffin's Winter Wonderland collection and one of my favorite elements to add to cards for a shabby chic feel, doilies! I think I have several dozen of them in my stash!

Die cuts make quick card making a snap. I adhere them with foam adhesive to make them POP. 

Did you know the 99 cent store has Front Porch Treasures foam mounting tape. At 10 feet on a roll it's a steal!

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a creative day!

{S}

25 Days of Holiday Cards 2014 Edition!

Hello friends!! 

I am so happy to kick off this year's 25 Days of Holiday Cards!! 

This is my 4th year of featuring a new handmade holiday card each day on my blog! I'll be using a variety of my supplies from my favorite manufacturers and...

I am excited to share that this year I will have some FUN PRIZES to give.  I will be choosing random posts for you to comment on to win to ensure people check in with me every day! 

All you have to do to be entered to win is leave a comment on those posts! 

You have until the last post on December 25th at midnight Pacific time to leave a comment on any of the prize posts.

Winners will be announced Wednesday December 31st.

OK so with all of that out of the way... here is the first card!!

Merry Christmas

For this card I used products from Anna Griffin. I love her glittered die cuts because the hard work is already done for me. Add them to some her die cut holiday tags and beautiful foiled cardstock and you have a stunning card to send to your friends or family.

Thank you for joining me today!

Have a creative day!!

{S}

Unity Thursday: Thanksgiving Edition

Hello friends. 

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!! 

Thanks for joining us for today's Unity Thursday.

Unity is gearing up for it's big CYBER MONDAY sale!!!

Today I am reaching into the Unity images file of my laptop and pulling a few projects I really enjoyed creating over the last couple of years.

First up is 

Heart with Joy

Going Places February 2013 SMAK

These last two are from the

March 2014 KOTM: Reason Someone Smiles

I hope you all have a wonderful day full of Love, Happiness and Family.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

{S}

Warmest Wishes

Hello friends! Wow has November been a blur! I can't believe it's Thanksgiving this week can you? What's your favorite dish to prepare for your family? I love making my pumpkin cheesecake for mine. I can't wait to get up Thanksgiving morning and bake it fresh!

I had some time this weekend to create for this week's My Favorite Things weekly sketch challenge.

Here's this week's sketch

and here is my card

I got my newest MFT goodies in the mail to ink up for this week's sketch. I love this 6x6 paper pad from Crate Paper. I colored the Birdie Brown Warmest Wishes set to match the patterned paper.

There is still time for you to create for this week's challenge

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a creative day

{S}

Stamp of the Week Sunday

Hello friends! It's time for a new Unity Stamp of the Week reveal!

Loved All Over

Here's my card with this week's image.

I love the way the two tones of ink looked for this image. It's so darn cute! I've been obsessively collecting 6x6 paper pads at TJ Maxx and other discount stores. I found this Crate Paper On Trend pad at Home Goods for $2.99. 

For more creative inspiration make sure you visit Unity's Stamp of the Week Pin Board over at Unity's Pinterest page.  

Now remember, you only have one week to claim this cuteness for your own.  

Find out how to sign up here.

Have a creative day!

{S}

Expresso my gratitude

Hello friends. Today I am creating along with this week's My Favorite Things Weekly Sketch Challenge. 

Here's a look at this week's sketch.

and here's my card for this week.

Supplies: My Favorite Things LLD Perk up Stamp Set, patterned paper: Crate Paper On Trend, Misc: Coffee Cup embellie

If you'd like to create along with the My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Club each week, visit the MFT blog for more info!

Have a creative day!

{S}

Stamp of the Week Sunday

Hello friends! It's time for a new Unity Stamp of the Week reveal!

Fa-La-La-La-La

Here's my inspiration with this week's image.

I decided this image would be fun to create a shaker ornament with. I used the scallop die from the Make it Market kit by Papertray Ink

For more creative inspiration make sure you visit Unity's Stamp of the Week Pin Board over at Unity's Pinterest page.  

Now remember, you only have one week to claim this cuteness for your own.  

Find out how to sign up here.

Have a creative day!

{S}

Unity Thursday

Hello Unity friends! It's that time again, Unity Thursday! A day filled with inspiration featuring a variety of the beautiful images available on the Unity website! 

Let's talk deals...

and a brand new Sentiment kit!

And a new Unity {be inspired}challenge!

Here's my inspiration for today.

Supplies: American Crafts Holiday 6x6 paper pad (found at Target). Unity Stamp Co. Season Snowman. Misc: twine and button.

I am the end of the line so make sure of you stopped by here first, you head back through each of the designer's blogs and leave a comment to win this week's prize!!

Have a creative day!

{S}

Merry Christmas

Hello friends. It's time for another sketch challenge from My Favorite Things! I am coming in right on time again for the link up but phew... have I been busy! My friend and I had a table at a Holiday Boutique this past weekend and we have been crafting out little hearts out for weeks now.

I'm glad I was able to finally create with my new Pure Innocence stamp.

Here's this week's sketch

Here's my card

I found the paper stack at Target last night. It's Holiday by American Crafts. I loved the bright mix of holiday colors. It was perfect for the Pure Innocence Christmas Banner image.

If you'd like to create along with the My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Club each week, visit the MFT blog for more info!



Have a creative day!

{S}

Christmas Kitsch

Hello friends. The countdown to the holidays is in full swing. How many of you are starting to make your holiday cards? I have started early with some Anna Griffin samples I created using her Christmas Kitsch Cricut Cartridge.

Anna's border die cuts were easy to incorporate with this design.

Anna's Holiday cardstock designs are easy to mix and match with these card designs from the Christmas Kitsch cartridge.

I loved this reindeer and tree combo. So cute!

Here's the same design as above but with a different color scheme.

If you haven't had the chance to try to new Cricut machine I have to say it is by far the best model they have come out with. it's easier than ever to navigate for sizing and cutting. I love creating with the Explore.

Have a creative day!

{S}

Perk Up Your Day

Hello friends! 

Today I am sharing this week's My Favorite Things Weekly Sketch Challenge card! 

Here's a look at this week's sketch

I have not had a chance to ink up my newest set Perk Up yet so I knew I wanted to use that paired with my Coffee Cup die set for this week's sketch.

Supplies:  My Favorite Things LLD Coffee Cup Die-namics, LLD Perk Up Stamp set. Misc:Tulle, button, stars. Adhesive: 

Therm-o-web sticky dot mini runner.

I always enjoy creating for this challenge. If you're interested in creating along with us this week then click the banner for more info.

Have a creative day!

{S}

Unity Thursday

Hello Unity friends!

 It's that time again. New releases available now on the Unity Stamp Co. website. Fun new releases, lots of inspiration and amazing deals!!

Here are a few cards I created this week using the November Sentiment kit.

Magic of Christmas

This kit is such a fun kit to create with. Now run off and fill your carts with your favorite sets!

Have a creative day!