christmas

Into the Woods for Christmas!

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A fun and easy partial die cutting technique today using this very intricate ‘Into the Woods’ die from Penny Black, otherwise quite a clean and simple card.  And, if you are interested in how I created this card I have a guest appearance next week with a technique video…   can’t wait for you to see it!

Merry Everything - Detail
Merry Everything – Detail
Merry Everything
Merry Everything

I don’t have a lot of Chrissy shopping to do but am proud to say that I  got started this weekend.  I will not be around much in December so I know I have to be organized and if you know me then you know I hate ‘last minute’ lol.   How are things going, are you ready for Christmas yet??

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Other Supplies:  Copics – W0,4. BV02,08. 0. Y21. YG93,95.  Cardstock – American Crafts – Charcoal.

Altenew November Release Blog Hop & Giveaway!

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I’m so excited to be taking part in my first blog hop for Altenew’s 2015 November release and if you arrived here from Anna Kossakovskaya’s blog you are exactly where you should be.  This is a special release as not only have Altenew released 10 new sets of stamps, but there are also 6 new types of 8.5″ X 11″ specialty papers!  And some exciting news as Altenew has a new illustrator, whom you will already know but a big congrats to May for the release of her beautiful new Oriental Orchid stamp sets.

For my first card today I used the layered bird stamp from  Winter Cardinal and simply added some pencil detail for some extra shadowing with a sentiment from Halftone Holiday.  Otherwise a very clean and simple design with an easy gesso and gelato background.

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Merry - Detail blog (2)

My second card was fun to create, I used tinsel gold embossing powder on my stamped flowers from Beautiful Lady and then coloured and spattered some Kuretake paints around,  but I did add a vellum border to the back of the popped up panel for something just a little different.

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Many Thanks

And my final and probably my most fave of the cards was this CAS little number which is from the new Succulents stamp set, which I adore!  The sentiment is also from Halftone Holiday and I gotta say that a Christmas cactus totally makes me smile!

Now, to the good stuff and onto the Prizes and there are two ways to win!

Prizes:

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away $30 gift certificate to three lucky winners.  Please leave a comment on the Altenew blog by Friday November 20th, 11:59 pm  EST for a chance to win.

Also I will randomly choose a winner from the comments left on this post (only one per person) to win a $30 gift certificate to the Altenew online store,  you have until midnight Friday November 20th (AEST) and I will announce the winner here on my blog.

As I am the last hop on the blog it’s back to Altenew so that you can leave your comment for your chance to win and to let Tasnim & Jennifer know how wonderful they are.  Thanks so much for visiting and I hope you have had a blast on this hop!

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Merry – Other Supplies:  Altenew Stamps – Halftone Holiday, Winter Cardinal.  Prismacolor Pencils – Black, Espresso, Warm Grey 70%, Goldenrod, Sand, Deco Pink, Carmine Red. Gesso.

Many Thanks – Other Supplies:  Stamp Set – Altenew – Beautiful Lady.  Kuretake – Pale Aqua, Mid Green, Purple.

Merry Wishes – Other Supplies:  Stamps – Altenew – Succulents, Halftone Holiday.  Copics – W4,7. YG00R05,22,27.  Pearls – Kaisercraft – Teal, Yellow. Flourish with a Bling – Purple, Red.  Prismacolor Pencils – Crimson Red.

Video : Same but Different Christmas Card Series – Take 2!

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Back today with my second installment in the 2015 Same but Different Christmas Card Series and I’m so excited to have created this set of cards, I really had a blast and rather than babble I will just link up the video so you can watch the process for yourself.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

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Joy - Detail
Joy – Detail
Joy
Joy
Merry Christmas - Detail
Merry Christmas – Detail
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Peace - Detail
Peace – Detail
Peace
Peace
'tis the Season - Detail
’tis the Season – Detail
'tis the Season
’tis the Season
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Season’s Greetings – Detail
Season's Greetings
Season’s Greetings
Peace Love Joy - Detail
Peace Love Joy – Detail
Peace Love Joy
Peace Love Joy

How are you going?  Have you started your Christmas card creations yet, or are you a ‘last minute’ kind of person?

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Other Supplies:  Stamps – Hero Arts – Holiday Sayings. WRMK – noel. Inkadinkado – Santa and elf.   copics – Y21RV04,19. Prismacolor Pencil – Powder Blue.  Cardstock – American Craft – Crimson, Key Lime, Rain, Leaf. Enamel Dots – WRMK large neutral, MME – My girl.  Gold Sequins – Teresa Collins.  Assorted fun foam.

Time for another Challenge at Scrapbook Boutique Bloghop & Giveaway!

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Welcome back, it’s time for the new challenge at Scrapbook Boutique, that means it’s also time for  a blog hop…    so of course more wonderful prizes to be won!  You should have arrived here from  Narelle’s FAB blog!

And for your chance to WIN a $10 store voucher, just leave a comment at each blog along the hop, you have until midday 17th November (you must have an Australian address to be eligible) and the winner will be announced at the Scrapbook Boutique blog 

And for all the deets on how to join this month’s challenge and have the chance to WIN a $30 gift voucher stop by Scrapbook Boutique blog, you have until the end of November to join us!

Here is the inspiration for this month’s challenge…

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Sitting here all chuffed with myself as my tags are made, you see, every year my husband gives gifts to all the staff that have to work on Christmas day and I usually find out that “I” have to make the tags about….   the 24th December lol.  Just loved the bold colours of this challenge and  I couldn’t resist adding a little bit of gold (again right, I know).

Jingle Tags
Jingle Tags
Jingle Santa
Jingle Santa
Jingle Santa - Detail
Jingle Santa – Detail
Jingle Tree
Jingle Tree

From here you are heading to the Scrapbook Boutique Blog, thanks for joining us, it’s been heaps of fun!

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Other Supplies:  Copic Markers – E000,00,11,25,29,31,33. R05,29/ C1,5,9. T0,2. Y13,21. YG13. 0.  American Crafts Cardstock – Keylime, Crimson.  Gold twine.

Video : Bold Christmas with Altenew & Giveaway!

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Today I just felt like creating something bold and simple, and I always love the challenge of using non-Christmasy stamps for Christmas cards and so this card was created using some fab Altenew products.  …..have I told you how beautifully these inks stamp!Yana-Smakula-2015-Altenew-Academy-Diecutting-Techniques-Class-Logo-Update-6

But before I get to my video I have a fun share, it’s time for a new class at the Altenew Academy Easy Die Cutting Techniques with Yana Smakula the class dates are Nov 16th – Nov 21st 2015, you can click on the video below for the deets, I know this is going to be the most amazing class and enrollment is open now!  There is an early bird special just use the code ‘diecut20off’ and also if you leave a comment below (only one per person) you will have a chance to WIN a $15 voucher to spend at Altenew!

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Easy Die Cutting Techniques Intro from Nabil Rab on Vimeo.

 
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

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You can find all the Altenew products linked below or head over to Altenew HERE!

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Other Supplies:  Silver Rhinestones.

Time for another Challenge at Scrapbook Boutique Bloghop & Giveaway!

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Welcome back, it’s time for the new challenge at Scrapbook Boutique, that means it’s also time for  a blog hop…    so of course more wonderful prizes to be won!  You should have arrived here from  Narelle’s wonderful blog!

For your chance to WIN a $10 store voucher, just leave a comment at each blog along the hop, you have until midday 17th October (you must have an Australian address to be eligible) and the winner will be announced at the Scrapbook Boutique blog 

And for all the deets on how to join this month’s challenge and have the chance to WIN a $30 gift voucher stop by Scrapbook Boutique blog, you have until the end of October to join us!

Here is the inspiration for this month’s challenge…

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I liked the bold colours and the simple funky designs so I used MFT’s Modern  Blooms again…   and a new scripty die from Lawn Fawn.  You could even use this design for a Chrissy card if you are feeling the ‘bold’ness.

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For You – Detail
For You
For You

I had a little trouble photographing this little number so here is a close up of how I used the acetate to add the centre of the sentiment on my popped up panel.

For You - Detail 2
For You – Detail 2

From here you are heading to the Scrapbook Boutique Blog, thanks for joining us, it’s been heaps of fun!

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Just in Time for Christmas!

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Merry Christmas everyone!

I made these cards months ago as they were for a publication call with the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine, but I think they are my favourite Chrissy cards for this year.  I really like the simplicity of the first and then the bokeh colours, well they kinda make me smile, especially with the shimmer of the sequins.  I hope that today you find a smile and get to spend some time with some fun people and of course eat-a-plenty!

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Christmas parcels – 1 Detail
Christmas parcels - 1
Christmas parcels – 1

(For this call we had to make a card that had two versions one that was simple and easy to reproduce and a more complex version for special friends & family)

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Christmas parcels – 2 Detail
Christmas parcels - 2
Christmas parcels – 2

Hope you have a wonderful day, whatever it is that you are doing,

Hugs & Love

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Other Supplies:  Clear & Pink Sequins

Toy Soldiers for Christmas at Purple Onion Designs (video).

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Today I got to play with these fab Toy Soldiers from Purple Onion Designs and they really are awesome and so much fun to colour. I decided to film as I created so you can see the process if you want.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

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Toy Soldiers - Detail
Toy Soldiers – Detail
Toy Soldiers
Toy Soldiers

You can find all the products that I used linked below or head on over to Purple Onion Designs and check out the stamps for yourself.

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Other Supplies:   Copics – 0. E000,00,25,31. T0. C5,7,9. B95,97. R02,05,20,27. Y21,26.

Elwood Joy at Purple Onion Designs!

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Back with some more Stacey Yacula goodness from Purple Onion Designs.  I created my own bold and bright panel by stamping Elwood (and maybe Elwoodina….  ) a few times and coloured them with Copics, isn’t it wonderful how bright these colours can be!

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Elwood Joy – Detail
Elwood Joy
Elwood Joy

I’ve linked all the stamps I used below or you can head over to  Purple Onion Designs!

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Other Supplies:  Copics – E000,00,25. RV02,04,17. YG00,03,17. R05. T0.

Greetings for the Holidays at Scrapbook Boutique (video).

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Back today with another card for Scrapbook Boutique.  How are things going on the Christmas card front in your house? Here is a very simple idea to make those ‘last second’ cards, you know, the ones that your husband comes home and says ‘can you just make me….. ‘ and it’s usually about 10 or so cards lol.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

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Happy Holidays - Detail
Happy Holidays – Detail
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays

I was inspired by THIS card from Jocelyn, thanks so much GF!

I’ve linked all the products below, or just head on over and spend your Chrissy money at Scrapbook Boutique right now.

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Setting the Scene… a Christmas Publication!

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My apologies in advance, today’s post is a bit of a marathon.  I just want to share some cards that I had published with the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine for Christmas this year.

These first two cards were a stamper’s challenge using a sweet set from Clearly Besotted called ‘Set the Scene’.

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Happy Holidays – Detail
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays
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Warmest Wishes – Detail
Warmest Wishes
Warmest Wishes

And for the coordinating feature I used an October Afternoon set called Silent Night – Donnie & Blitz.

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Season’s Greetings – Bluebird – Detail
Season's Greetings - Bluebird
Season’s Greetings – Bluebird
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Season’s Greetings – Deer – Detail
Season's Greetings - Deer
Season’s Greetings – Deer

With only just over a week to go til the big day……    are you ready?

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Warmest Wishes – Other Supplies:  Cardstock – Taffy.  Copics – R05. B000,02. T0.

Snow Globe – Other Supplies:  Small black Rhinestones. WRMK – 1/8″ Corner Chomper

Seasons Greetings – Other Supplies:   Prismacolor Pencils – White, Black, Goldenrod, Pink, Magenta, Cream, Powder Blue, Light Cerulean Blue, True Blue, Copenhagen Blue, Indigo Blue, Putty Beige, French Grey 50%, Dark Brown, Light Umber, Sepia, Beige, Sienna Brown.  Pink & Blue Rhinestones.

Time for a new Challenge & Giveaway at Scrapbook Boutique!

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Welcome back, it’s time for the new challenge at Scrapbook Boutique, that means it’s also time for  a blog hop…    so of course more wonderful prizes to be won!  You should have arrived here from  Sue’s amazing blog!

For your chance to WIN a $10 store voucher, just leave a comment at each blog along the hop, you have until midday 17th December (you must have an Australian address to be eligible) and the winner will be announced at the Scrapbook Boutique blog 

And for all the deets on how to join this month’s challenge and have the chance to WIN a $30 gift voucher stop by Scrapbook Boutique blog, you have until the end of December to join us!

Here is the inspiration for this month’s challenge…

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I’ve been playing with some cute Penny Black images…   again, I don’t know what it is about them, but they really make me smile!

Merry Christmas - Detail
Merry Christmas – Detail
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas

From here you are heading to the Scrapbook Boutique Blog, thanks for joining us, it’s been heaps of fun!

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Other Supplies:  Copics – E000,00,25,31,33,50. Y11,13,21. YG00,13,17. R05,22,27,29.

Easy Peasy Patterned Paper! Where has the Year Gone! Christmas 2014 (video).

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Today’s video is about using my paper stash, no hoarding allowed!   This is such an easy card to make multiples of and a great way to use your scraps too.  Just set up a little production line and even the kids could help!  Love love love using those sweet papers…  now, can I go and buy some more?

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

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Merry Christmas - Detail
Merry Christmas – Detail
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas

See you soon!

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Christmas Cat in a Hat at Where has the Year Gone! Christmas 2014 (video)!

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No sentiment and keeping it simple with an older but very sweet Penny Black stamp called Xmas Hat.  I used some Distress Inks to create a watercolour look and a fun speech bubble from Lawn Fawn.  Are you sick of ‘the critters’ yet? I’m not sure what’s coming up next, just watch this space!

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

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Christmas Cat in a Hat - Detail
Christmas Cat in a Hat – Detail
Christmas Cat in a Hat
Christmas Cat in a Hat

I’ll be back!

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Gorjuss Snowman at Where has the Year Gone! Christmas 2014

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Back with another Chrissy card video at Where has the Year Gone Christmas 2014.  Today I have another fab snowman, this one is from Gorjuss  and I  combined it with some die cut snowflakes, otherwise kept it pretty clean & simple.  For some reason I think this card may have to be hand delivered….

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

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Gorjuss Snowman – Detail
Gorjuss Snowman
Gorjuss Snowman

Thanks yet again for stopping by, hope all your Chrissy plans are coming along.  Mine is really simple this year, it’s called work lol.

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Other Supplies:  Art Glitter – White Satin. Basic Grey – Bling It Rhinestones.  Prismacolor Pencils – Warm Grey 20%, Cool Grey 50,70%, French Grey 70%, Yellow Ochre, Goldenrod.

A Charming Snowman at Purple Onion Designs.

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  Today I have another card share for Purple Onion Designs and Stacey Yacula’s  A Charming Winter release.  How gorgeous is this fab Snowman and the best thing is that your card is practically made once you stamp & colour, he is so big and beautiful!

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Warm Hearted – Detail
Warm Hearted
Warm Hearted

I’ve linked all the stamps I used below or head on over and catch the rest of the release at Purple Onion Designs!  Have a great day,

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Other Supplies:  Prismacolor Pencils – Sky Blue Light, True Blue, Light Cerulean Blue, Indigo Blue, Apple Green, Spring Green, Dark Green.

It’s an easy Christmas at Muse!

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Are you ready for Christmas or are you starting to panic, don’t stress cause I have a card that is sooooo simple and you can make multiples in flash.  Now, tell me does it get any easier than this?  To be honest I felt like I was channeling my inner Ardyth, thanks for the inspiration!

I can’t wait to see how this inspires you!

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Happy Christmas – Detail
Happy Christmas
Happy Christmas

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All of the deets can  be found here on the Muse blog….     but here’s how it works:

  • Use ANYTHING you want from your stash to create a project inspired by this week’s Muse.
  • In your post, explain how you were inspired and link back to the Muse blog.
  • Provide supportive comments on at least 3 other member’s submissions.
  • Vote for three of your fellow member’s submissions.

Thanks for stopping by,

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Other Supplies:  TAWS Stamps – Making Holidays Bright

Where has the Year gone? Christmas 2014 Mini Series (video).

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Whoa, stop the train, are you telling me it’s November already?  Gotta get those cards done and ready to post in the mail.  so I thought I would share some of my process with you….   hopefully without the ‘panic’ in my voice.

One of my fave things to do is ‘stretch my stamps’ and there are so many non traditional stamps out there that could be used for the holiday season, don’t you think that a Christmas frog is a great idea?   Well….  I thought it was lol.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

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Holly Jolly Freckles – Detail
Holly Jolly Freckles
Holly Jolly Freckles

I’ve got more on the way!

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Other Supplies:  Prismacolor Pencils – Poppy Red, Crimson Red, Lemon Yellow, Chartreuse, Spring Green, Olive Green, Warm Grey 20%, Cool Grey 70%.

Merry & Bright at Purple Onion Designs (video)!

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I’m still playing with A Charming Winter, the fabulous new release from Purple Onion Designs and Stacey Yacula.  I decided to make my card ‘merry & (not so) bright’, I thought the little hot pink flower could be the ‘bright’ on it’s own.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

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Merry & Bright – Detail
Merry & Bright
Merry & Bright

I’ve linked all the stamps I used below or head on over and catch the rest of the release at Purple Onion Designs!  Have a great day,

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Other Supplies:  Prismacolor Pencils – Cream, Yellow Ochre, Light Peach, French Grey 20,50,70%, Ginger Root, Warm Grey 20%, Cool Grey 70%, Process Red, Pink, Sepia. Tack n Peel.

A Charming Winter Release at Purple Onion Designs!

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Stacey Yacula has the most adorable images and the new release at Purple Onion Designs is no disappointment.  It really is A Charming Winter, and today I mix it up a little with some other fun stamps and make a CAS one layer(ish) card!

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You get to SAVE as well because Michele is offering the entire collection (16 images) and three bonus sentiments for a discounted price of $75 until November 5th.  Don’t forget to check them out here!

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You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

Merry Christmas - Detail
Merry Christmas – Detail
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas

For more Stacey Yacula inspiration head on over and see what my other teamies have been up to at the Purple Onion Designs Blog!

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Other Supplies: Purple Onion Designs – A Charming Winter – Mary.  Prismacolor Pencils – Black, Spanish Orange, Yellow Ochre, Apple Green, Spring Green, True Blue, Sky Blue Light, Light Cerulean Blue, Copenhagen Blue, Peacock Blue, Crimson Red, Carmine Red, Yellowed Orange, Burnt Ochre, Goldenrod, Warm Grey 20%, French Grey 50, 70%.