Let It Snow! (No...not really...but it sounds good.....)

We saw them last night. A few little flurries. It is almost like the weather was warning us. It's coming. The snow is coming. Now... I am not actually a hater when it comes to snow. I love it. The thing is, I commute 50 miles each way to work, so unless it happens to be a weekend when I don't have to go ANYWHERE, I am not too fond of snow. However, if it IS a weekend when I don't have to go anywhere I am ALL for it! Let's build a fire, make some hot chocolate, put on some comfy pants and enjoy the day!!! Plus, the puppies love to play in the snow! I just don't like it when I have to drive in it. That part isn't fun. Even a little. Just say'n.

It is, of course, Tuesday, which means SKETCH TIME over at Skipping Stones Design!



I used Echo Park papers for this one and two Skipping Stones Stamp sets...one is a sneak of next months release (aren't those snowflakes FABULOUS????!!!) and the other is from the Grunge Backgrounds set that I love and adore! LOL!



Our sketches this month come from the amazing Maile Belles! We also have some great guest designers whom you can check out here! I am talking ROCK STARS, folks! ROCK. Freaking. Stars. Just say'n.

Sooooo....what else could make this Sketch Tuesday even better? Well, how about a SALE!!! This will be the last Christmas sale of the month (so you can get your stamps in time for the holiday)!

Here is this week's deal and it will go on through Next Tuesday at midnight:
Buy any 3 stamp sets and get Birthday purses, or heart song for FREE!
Here is how:
Buy any 3 stamp sets. When you are checking out with pay pal there is an area to "leave a note to seller" This is where you indicate if you want B-day Purses OR heart song for free. IF you would like to get BOTH of them for free simply buy 6 stamp sets. You will automatically get both of them for free!!! This is the only time Skipping Stones has offered the chance to get 2 pre releases sets for free.
Be sure to buy your 3 or 6 sets before Midnight on Dec. 14th!!!

Today I am linking with the following parties:

Dude, Seriously? Santa is kinda Creepy. Just say'n.

No, for reals, though... we've all heard the song...

"He sees you when you're sleeping...He knows when you're awake..."

Have you ever stopped to think about that line? I mean, REALLY, SANTA? (Read in true Seth Meyers tone). REALLY? Don't Ya THINK that's just a wee tad bit creepy, Santa? REALLY?

I'm just say'n. Thus, the inspiration for this fun little card.



FUN!!!! These are part of a SUPER cute set of Santa Stamps from Scrolls Work called Santa Story. I love them! I used Echo Park papers and I flocked the Santa Suits to make them fuzzy and EXTRA cute! *LOVE!*



Just keep in mind...that Santa guy...he just might be a bit of a creeper. I'm just say'n! ;-)

Ooopsies!

So...It's Monday.



And...I am not all that bright apparently, because I totally spaced getting my full post prepared for this morning. I do have a REALLY cute Scrolls Work and Echo park card that I can't WAIT to share with you later today!

In the meantime, I did want to announce two Giveaway winners so we can get the ball rolling and get your gifts sent to you!

The winner of the Modes4U giveaway is: Martha! Congratulations, Martha!

And ...

The winner of the Scrolls Work Stamps giveaway is Lillian Child! (Who, by the way, has the most hilarious blog name ever - seriously...go check it out!) Congratulations, Lillian!!!

If the two of you could contact me asap with your full name and mailing address I would love to get these out to you! Congratulations and Happy Monday!!!

World's Best Oragami - Review and Giveaway!

Just a Quick Before The post Note: I WAS FEATURED!!!! Check it out HERE!

Okay, so you guys pretty much know that I am completely and totally in love with all things paper, right? Right. K. SOooooo....it just makes sense that when I was asked to review this book I HAPPILY accepted!

World's Best Oragami by Nick Robinson is a really fantastic Oragami book.

The book lays out step by step instructions for all kinds of really fun and creative paper folding projects. The steps are SO clear and easy to follow! I love that! They are simple, black and white drawings that allow you to really see what you need to do to complete your project.

This book teaches readers how to:

- Choose the best paper for the project

- Make basic folds and perfect creases

- Follow clear and simple folding instructions for a successful project outcome

- Gain an understanding of origami symbols

It really is SUCH a neat compilation and there are SO many designs from basic to really intricate! That is so cool!

Here is some info about the author:

Nick Robinson (London, England, UK) is a professional origami artist and author who has been folding paper for 30 years. A member of the British Origami Society who edits its magazine and maintains its website, Nick has written over 30 books on origami, as well as numerous articles, and done several commercial and charitable origami commissions involving origami and paper art over the last 20 years. Nick has created several hundred original designs and teaches origami in schools, arts centers, and many other venues.

I received a copy of this book as a gift for doing this review, however my opinions are my own and are honest.

If you would like to receive a copy of this book, Penguin Group is offering my readers a chance to win!

To enter simply leave a comment here letting me know if you have ever tried Oragami!

For an extra entry follow my blog and leave an additional comment letting me know you follow!

This giveaway will end on Sunday 12 December 2010.

A Gift, A Card, and a Giveaway! {Nothing quite like Free RUBBER!}

***Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is the LAST day to enter the Modes4U giveaway!*** Spread the word!

Also, I wanted to share a couple of fun projects I've created lately with all of you! Why? 'Cause I like you. That's why. Just say'n.



This is a gift that I made for my Mom! If you recall that lovely fall necklace I made awhile back...well, she saw it and mentioned that she might need it so I thought it might be fun to just give it to her! SO I DID! And I wrapped it up in some pretty fall packaging to make it even better!



I started with a recycled chocolates box and wrapped the lid with handmade paper. I then wrapped a strip of Samantha Walker for Creative Imaginations patterned paper around the box, layered a skeleton leaf over that, tied it with twill tape (CTMH) and then added the Samantha Walker (Creative Imaginations) stickers to finish it off. I love how pretty it looks!!!

AND...seriously...it just sort of hit me that I really need to get working on Christmas cards! HA! It was there...I was aware, but for some reason all of the sudden I feel this urgency and now I'm a little panicked. It will be okay, though...right? Right. K? K. Let's hope, anyway. Just say'n.



This is a fun little card that I created over the weekend. It is rather simple, but I love the whimsical feel it has! I used this fabulous stamp from Scrolls Work with Momento and CTMH inks. It's just a super fun little card! It makes me smile!



AND....speaking of super cute Scrolls Work stamps...how would YOU like to win some FREE RUBBER?!!!



I am giving away all of the stamps shown in this photo to ONE lucky JustJingle reader! These are unmounted rubber stamps from Scrolls Work and I will be showing off these very same designs throughout this month!

Would you like to win this collection of stamps? Leave a comment on this post letting me know how you would use them! (mandatory)

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In order to be sure you get these in time for Christmas this giveaway will be a quick one - open until Sunday 5 December 2010. US addresses only, please. The stamps were provided by Scrolls Work Stamps. While I do receive stamps as part of my Design Team benefits, I was not compensated for this giveaway. I just want you to have the chance to win free rubber!!! Just say'n.

Jingle Out.

HAHAHAHA!!!!

I am joining the following parties:

Yes, folks, I am back in full force! {WOYWW}

Wanna know how you can tell?



My desk is officially a disaster once again! YAY! Okay, so no...not yay that it is a mess and I am digging for workspace, but YAY that I HAVE one and that my stuff is unpacked (mostly) and I can work in my new studio!!! We are going to IKEA this weekend and I am hoping to replace the Expedit (smaller one) that I lost so I can finish up the room. I love it, though! The set up is the same as my old room for the most part, with some things shuffled to accomodate the new room size and shape, but the walls are a wonderful tan color and I have purple curtains! FUN!!!!

I have several projects going on my desk at the moment. I just printed up that image the other day, actually, and I hope to do a transfer onto fabric to create something cool with it. I haven't done a transfer like that in a really long time, so this could be interesting! HA! Under that I am working on a few fabric type projects, including a new little doll. I've also got a lot of rubber that needs to meet some ink!



This side shows off some cards I've been working on. I posted one of them yesterday and another was posted over on the ScrollsWork blog the other day. AND...there is another really cute one there that I will probably post tomorrow or sometime soon!

Here is a closer look at that joy card that was on the ScrollsWork!



The stamp is the Joy Holly stamp and I embossed the entire image in gold. After that I sprayed it with Luminarte Shimmer Mist to give it that awesome shimmering pink background! I SO wish you could see the shimmer on this card! It made it really tricky to photograph, though! LOL! It sparkles SOOOO much! I love it!

I hope you have a super fabulous day!!!!

Sweet, Sweet, Wood Mounted Rubber {Wordless Wednesday}

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