Thankgiving!

Ok, so I havn't gotten as much posted and created today as I would have hoped. I got the itch to at least get out and do a little bit of shopping. Plus I think I ate so much food yesterday that i'm just moving a little slower than usual. See above our turkey (1 of 2) and our 10,000 side dishes. It's funny, this is the first time i've actually ran out of room on my countertop. Even a challenge for me!

Also, we had over our friends for dinner that just happen to live right across the street and they have a yorkie too- it's scotch's girlfriend Zoe. Scotch is on the left, Zoe on the right racing for the water bowls.

Setting the Creative Mood!

Here's the entrance into my new stamping haven! It took me forever to get this Vinyl Lettering up when you come down the stairs, but I love it. Sets the "creative" mood.

December 6th card class cards

Here's some creations i've made today. These are the cards for our December 6th class and the project which is an ornament made with the big shot scallop die! Enjoy!

Holiday Extravaganza Sale

Stampin' Up! is offering a great Holiday Extravaganza sale right now! Kindof like a day after Thanksgiving sale only this one runs through Monday December 1st- it's tons of bundle packs from stamp sets to accessories to scrapbooking items! Check out the flyer today and call or email me your orders by Monday. Items are while supplies last, so act fast! You can also visit www.craftymelissa.stampinup.net to see the special and even order through my website.

Christmas Card using all punches

This is a card I made for a swap I did with some demonstrator friends this past week. Just thought I would share. It is all made with punches for the whole topiary. I got this great idea from Inking Idaho who's a blog to the right- she sells her 12 days of Christmas directions (this was one of the ideas) for $12.95. I plan to try and make more from it this weekend!

Glass Plate Centers for Sale

If anyone still needs more circles for their plates of other holidays we made at the November 15th class, here's the ones i'm making to order for $2.00 each. If you're interested, let me know!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Hope everyone is enjoying Turkey Day with family and friends. Hope you enjoy the great long weekend and get some stampin' done! Here's some stampin i've done so far..........3 more days to stamp!

Decorative Plate for November 15th Class

Here's finally the picture of the decorative plate with 5 changeable centers we'll be making at class this coming Saturday. I think it looks so great with the plate stand- I got it at Micheals for $6.99 (use a 50% off coupon and it's only $3.50)

Stampin' Up! November Promotion

From November 10-30, get 20 percent off all Rub-Ons when you spend $20 on Stampin' Up! products.For only $8.76 per package (regularly $10.95), you can get any of Stampin' Up!'s fun and unique Rub-Ons that can be used on cards, scrapbook pages, crafting projects, and more!

"Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen" class items

For all of you that are coming to my class on Saturday November 15th (next Saturday), here's a sneak peek at some of the items I worked on this weekend for that class. I can't wait. These are going to be some great gift items to give to your friends and family members for the holidays. There's still 3 spots open if you know someone who might like to come! Let me know!

From top to bottom: Cellophane wrapped recipe markers tied with a bow, recipe markers we'll be making, and bottom picture is of the recipe box we'll be making with 4 dividers and 4 recipe cards.

My New Craft Space

As many of you know, we've been working on our basement so I can have my card classes downstairs as well as my workspace. This weekend I cannot tell you how many trips I took from the 2nd story down to the basement.........I got quite a bit of exercise. I think I just have 1 more load and then should be able to start putting things in place for the December class. Here's a sneak peak at my new work space and our "living room" we made in the corner- cozy place to browse through catalogs! Can't wait to show you all more soon!