A Lucky Day & Michelle’s Autumn Luminary

Happy Halloween weekend!  I have a special Halloween treat for you at the bottom of my post, and it involves FREE stamping stuff!  So, even if you don't have time for dogs and luminaries, scroll down for the Happy Halloween Treat details! Now for a funny story.  Yesterday, I was trying to get a good …

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Poofy Fabric Ornament Card

Those who know me well aren't going to believe it…I actually used my new Deck The Halls Fabric on a card!  Finally, right?!  When it comes to decorative papers, certain embellishments, and now the new Stampin' Up! fabric, I tend to like to admire the patterns and pretties, without actually using them.  I wonder why …

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Big On Christmas & Crystal Effects

Have you ever tried Crystal Effects?  Not only does it work well as a clear-drying adhesive for adding beads, buttons, glitter and other embellishments, it can also be used to give a 3D, lacquered finish to any stamped image.     I tried it out with the Big On Christmas stamp set and I love the …

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Halloween & Fall Triangle Boxes

For a simple and easy-to-make treat holder, you can't go wrong with the Triangle Box!  It's like the little black dress of treat holders—its basic shape is SO versatile and fun to accessorize!  From cute to elegant, you can adjust the shape or dress it up to take on many different identities for any holiday …

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Tree Trimmings Heat & Stick Glitter Card

Get your glitter on!  If you love to add sparkle to your cards, and who doesn't during the holidays, then you'll love the Heat & Stick adhesive! It allows you to add glitter to any stamp image for a fabulous WOW card in a few easy steps!     I used the Heat & Stick Powder …

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Petals-A-Plenty Poinsettia Card

   Here's another scrunchy flower that's perfect for the holiday season—a poinsettia!  Last year, at the end of the Christmas season, I saw a card combining this pretty paper flower with the Petals-A-Plenty Impressions Folder and I knew I had to try it this year. Poinsettia Flower: I used the 5-Petal Flower Punch to punch …

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