Merry Christmas One and All

I'm posting on the PoppyStamp Blog today.  If you'd like a tutorial... here's the link.  I wanted a card that would not only be a card, but could also be used as a decoration.  I've added a battery operated votive candle and this see through card is a perfect addition to any mantel.

I hope your creative journey to Christmas is stress free.

Until next time, hugs from me to you.
Mary Mac
AKA:  Glitter Grammy

Thanksgiving

Happy Almost Thanksgiving.  Such a busy time this time of the year, and I thank you for taking a minute to stop  by to see what I've created.  If you want to see what's inside, stop over to the Poppystamps Blog.  It's my day to post.  I think you will like what you see.

Well.....off I go, I think it's time to see what crafting trouble I can get into.  Until next time, Happy Thanksgiving....Happy Crafting and Wishing you many hours of stress free holiday preparation.  One more month and it's Christmas....no growning.....everything will be as it should be.

Before I close this page, I want to wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving.  Please know, I am very thankful for you!

Happy Thanksgiving,
Mary Mac
AKA:  Glitter Grammy

November Card Class and Blog Blitz

I know November is the month that kicks of the best Holiday Season of the year, that said, I decided to take a little break from holiday cards and create a card for my November class using the new Fancy Hello by Poppystamps.  FYI, there is a blog blitz going on over on the Poppystamps Blog page.  Check it out....there are lots of prizes and all you need to do is comment. 

Don't worry, I've also created a quick and easy Holiday card.....

Can you believe how quickly the year is flying by?  I know we are all in hyper-drive right now, that's why I wanted to offer another card that can be quickly cut and easily assembled.  If you are interested, give Karen a call 530-895-0505.  Class begins at 1:00 PM on Nov. 12th.  If you want to see both cards, they are on display at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique. 

Off I go....I'm addressing Christmas cards today....I started making my cards in January of this year.  I've made 103 to date....that's like a record for this ole gal!  I'm debating on whether to write a Christmas letter.....are you Christmas letter writers?  Like them?  Hate them?   Hmmmmm!

Hugs,
Mary Mac
AKA:  Glitter Grammy

Say Hello to the Poppystamps Blog Blitz

*A REMINDER:    

You must comment on the Poppystamps Blog page to be entered into the drawing!

Poppystamps is celebrating the latest release of 17 new and exciting dies.  Today I'm featuring one of them.  So, here's a peek at what I made using the Poppystamps Fancy Hello.  If you want to see more, pop on over to the Poppystamps Blog Blitz.  You can see not only what I've created, but also what the other design team members have made. 

You could be a winner of this die.  It's easy to enter, just leave a comment and if your name is drawn, you'll be enjoying saying hello with this gorgeous die.  Comment on each DT creation and you'll have a chance to win the featured die from this new release.  Easy peasy! 

Come back tomorrow and I'll show you another card I created for my November card class.

I'm off to play with friends, the best part of retirement!

Hugs,
Mary Mac
AKA:  Glitter Grammy

Thankful - Poppystamps Challenge #2

This month's Poppystamps Challenge is - Thankful.  

 

Since this is the season to think of everyone and everything we are thankful for.   I made a little card and I'll  send it to someone I am thankful for being in my life.   I used a piece of scrap paper, I couldn't tell you the name, as silly me, it's cut off...The sentiment is from Poppystamps.  The leaves are some I'd made for an earlier project, I cut them from the Poppystamps Maple Leaf Border and the background die is Bailiwick Background die.  If you know me, you know I ABSOLUTELY love dies!  Can you tell?  I added a bit of Martha Stewart coarse glitter....hey, you've got to have glitter!  and a little leaf embellishment from my stash.  I think it's been hanging out in my stash since the 90's....that's older than some of my readers!

And here is the inside......

So, as you can see, I used the same papers on the inside, but in reverse, the plaid becomes the focus paper and the dots become the accessory.  Since I used all the leaves on the front of the card, I had to die cut another.  I sponged ink around the edges and added a bit of you know.....GLITTER!  I cut a shaped die and this is the tag for my pocket.  It's nice and big so I can write a nice note and if I run out of space, I can use the back side.

This card was quick and easy and I used up lots of snippets.  Everything but the base of this card is from my stash, using snippets large and small.....I just may have to hop over to post this on Di's blog page....hmmmmm!

Don't forget, you can play along with both challenges.   All you have to do is link your creations to Poppystamps Blog Page and if you want to show your snippet creation, link to Pixie's Crafty Workshop. 

Have a spectacular day and a crafty week.
Hugs from my world to yours.
Mary Mac
AKA:  Glitter Grammy

It's a Candy Cane Christmas

Thank you Jennifer for the inspiration for this month's Sparkles Christmas Challenge.  Christmas Candy.  For me, all candy is wonderful....however, when I think of Christmas, I think of Candy Canes.  My little House Mouse is filling a stocking with lots of wonderful candy. 

I was hosting a workshop on Inspiration.  I had already colored my image and was looking for the perfect Holiday papers.  I opened my "Christmas Stash" box and this is what I found:  The base of this card is a solid red, which was layered with a piece of green decorative paper from Graphic45.  On to it I layered a piece of patterned paper from My Mind's Eye.  It's been hanging around for awhile as the paper pad says 2011.  I think the stripe piece is also from that collection, although it was laying loose in the box so I can't be sure.  The Merry Christmas is from the new Poppystamps Winter 2014 release.  I'm loving all the new sentiment dies.  I had to show you this one.  I backed all the layers with a piece of brown cardstock.  I think it makes the papers pop and gives a bit of dimension.  The sequins adds a bit of shine and I've got to tell you, I'm loving sequins. 

And here is the inside.  I used pieces left from the outside and this card is finished.  I hope my little card inspired you to join us at Sparkles Christmas Challenge.  Christmas Candy is the theme, and Marianne Designs is the most generous sponsor.  You just might be lucky enough to win......

Marianne Designs 2 Dies or 1 Die & 1 Stamp

You can't win if you don't enter....so get going!  For rules on how to enter, hop over to the Sparkles Christmas Challenge blog page.  And a BIG THANK YOU to Marianne Designs for sponsoring this month's challenge.....

 Would you like to see some FABULOUS inspiration I found on Pinterest?  Well, check it out here. 

Before I go, I want to share a photo of my babies.  I think the heat of summer has faded.  My little ones pulled all their favorite blankets into a pile and then snuggled in.  This is how they usually help me craft....

All these blankets on the couch don't make the family room look very neat, but hey, the kids are warm. 

I don't want to make anyone scream, but it just dawned on me....there is only one more Sparkles Christmas Challenge left....so get creating!

From me to you....Happy Crafting!
Mary Mac
AKA:  Glitter Grammy