Christmas Teacher Treats

Well I made some cute treats for Madison's teachers with Jaded Blossom Poem Stamps. This is her last year as a student. They were a big hit!

Rudolph Spares

Reindeer Poop (Hot Cocoa M&M's - Dark Chocolate)

Elf Droppings

Snowman Droppings - Female (Hot Cocoa M&M's - Dark Chocolate)

Snowman Droppings - Male (Hot Cocoa M&M's - Dark Chocolate)

Grinch Poop 1

Grinch Poop 2

Recipe:
Jaded Blossom - Christmas Poop, Reindeer Poop, Snowman Poop, Fancy Topper Die
SVG Cutting Files - Elf Mint Holder, Snowmen
Krafty Nook - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Clarice and Grinch with Santa Hat (No longer available)

Merry Kissmas!

Made these with my Jaded Blossom stamps & dies for my mom's holiday party yesterday. She spread them on the table tops.

Recipe:
Jaded Blossom - Candy Charms & Banners Dies
                         Christmas Candies (revamped)
                         Winter Candies

More Happy News!

Yours truly has been chosen as a daily Guest Designer for the AMAZING...JADED BLOSSOM STAMPS BLOG! My creations will be featured near the end of December (Dec. 30)

They have awesome prizes for December: 

DECEMBER PRIZE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GUEST DESIGNERS
1) Best in Show (as voted on by the design team) $25 JB Gift Certificate
2) Honorable Mentions (2) $10 JB Gift Certificate
3) Random Prizes (to be announced in December) for those who comment on all the guest designer blog posts all month long.

In addition to being chosen as a daily Guest Designer, I was also chosen to participate as a MONTHLY Guest Designer for the month of April! They highlight one guest designer for each month, and they go from January through June. 

My duties will include:

Participating in the monthly challenge (first Sunday of every month) 

Stamp Release Week Projects: 1 project a day, Monday through Friday, with a stamp release blog hop Friday afternoon through Sunday

Share my creations all month long via social media (facebook, twitter, instagram...)

and I must choose at least 1 additional day to post of the JB blog after release week

My perks for being a guest designer:

ENTIRE stamp release for that month (dies not included)

25% off ONE TIME purchase

Exposure on the blog and facebook page

I am soooooo honored to craft among these incredible crafty ladies! Looking forward to increasing my blog followers too!

Happy News!

I am currently obtaining my bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management with a concentration in Meetings & Events. This week I will finish my classroom classes and found and accepted a wonderful internship for a non-profit, Asperger's Foundation. 

While I was applying for various internships, I needed to supply my transcripts because they needed to verify that I had a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. The last time I checked this summer it said it was a 3.47. After attending a graduation in the spring, I learned that you need a 3.5 GPA to graduate with honors. Boy, was I surprised to learn my GPA is now 3.51! That's without the 3 classes and internship grade! I'm just over the moon happy knowing that I have achieved my goal! 

Stay tuned for more good news...

Thanks A Latte Swap 2015

Well today was finals day for me. This is my last 3/4 time semester. Going into my finals I have 2 A's and a B. All I have left before I graduate in May is my internship. I feel very confident that I kept my 2 A's and a B. 

All I have left this week is a powerpoint presentation, a bound report and kitchen cleaning for my restaurant capstone on Thursday. 

Now I am mentally drained and will continue studying tomorrow. So I'm playing catch up with my posts.

Last year my BFF, Shannan found the most amazing Christian woman, Denae Hula, who was hosting a coffee, tea, hot chocolate and mug swap. My funds are limited but I thought what the heck it wasn't bank breaking. I put together the most amazing package for my swap partner Aleena. I have been told I have a wonderful gift of gifting. :) So I decided to do it again this year, my swap partner this year was Gretchen and she's from Mississippi. She too is a fabulous crafter so I knew I had to get this one right. 

I was supposed to get the package out in early November, but my daughter had some health issues that needed immediate attention, I emailed Gretchen to let her know that it would be late, but she would not be disappointed when it arrived. We befriended each other on Facebook and I learned that she had lost her mother about a year ago and she was feeling a bit low. As God's timing is perfect, her package was delivered right before Thanksgiving and to quote her "it was so thoughtful and perfect...it was the best box of happy and arrived at just the right moment." Here are a few of the things I put in her fun mail.

Shadow Box I made

Harry Potter Card

LSU Geaux Tigers Card

Porcupine Thanks Card

Give Thanks Pilgrim Card

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Wedding Congratulations

Today I bring you a simple and elegant money envelope card for a wedding. My friend Jennifer's housekeeper is getting married and she requested a wedding card. Thanks for stoppin' by!

Recipe:
SVG Cutting Files - Elf Money Holder 
Jaded Blossom - Border Dies
Recollections Boutique Fleur Mulberry Paper Flowers
Patterned Paper - Authentique Grace Collection "Poised"

Happy Veterans Day!

I would like to thank the past, present and future military personnel for their service. You protect our freedom on a daily basis and for that I am grateful. Many blessings to you all!

Our neighbor Phil is a veteran and was in the Navy. Today we honor him and thank him for his service with this card. 

Recipe:

SVG Cutting Files - Sailor Boy
Jaded Blossom - Card Mat Dies