Merry Christmas!

It's been a little quiet over here, but there has been a flurry of knitting.

But, they're all done. The Turban(d)'s didn't work out this year, but the important things were finished. They aren't the greatest photos, but they were photographed quickly before they were wrapped this morning.


Final Little Toboggan Sweater

Size: 1-2 Years
Needles: 3 and 6


UMD Hat

My own pattern
Needle size: 7
Size: 12 mos

Office Party Wine Tags

They are finally done! (All 26 of them). I've only photographed two for your viewing pleasure.

Inspiration courtesy of pinterest, link HERE. Mine aren't nearly as ornate, but I'm crunched for time!

Materials:
Paper: Misc. Bazzill cardstock, DP
Stamps/Inks: Hero Arts Shadow - Midtones, LOTV
Cutting/Embossing: PTI - Wine tag, Spellbinder's Nestabilities - Standard and Scalloped Circles, EK Success snowflake punch
Misc.: Ribbon from Michael's

A busy weekend...

It's been a busy weekend, but not a lot of finished projects. Here are just a few little things to share....

Clothespin Tags

Here are a couple of clothespin tags (inspiration on All That Scraps' Blog) for tomorrow:

Materials:
Paper: Misc. Bazzill cardstock, Lily Bee and Lawn Fawn paper pack
Stamps/Inks: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Cottage Ivy, and Rhubarb Stalk, Lawn Fawn - And a Partridge, Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps - Cozy Friends, TH Distress Ink - Antique Linen
Cutting/Embossing: Spellbinder's Nestabilities - Standard and Scalloped Circles
Misc: Stardust stickles, copic markers

Lots of Knitting and the final Hurrah for (this year) Christmas Cards

Spoilers! (Fortunately, I don't think anyone who will be receiving these gifts actually checks this blog...).

This previous weekend, we had a lot of snow, so on Sunday, I was really productive --- finished (dare I even say it!) my Christmas cards, wrapped most gifts, and finished one of the last two baby sweaters that I have to make for the holidays. If only the sweater I had finished was the bigger of the two!

Holiday countdown --- really loving the turban(d) pattern, so here's the goal:
1. Finish 2 or 3 more Turban(d)s
2. Finish Little Toboggan Sweater size 1-2 years
3. Write all Christmas card notes and mail out
4. Mail out all Christmas/birthday packages this week

 Here are some of the fruits of my labors...

 Little Toboggan Sweater #1 (size 6-12 mos)

Yarn: Sublime Yarn Baby Cashmerino DK
Needles: Sizes 3 and 6

Turban(d) 

Yarn: Encore Mega (cream) - 1 skein
Needles: Size 10.5
Modifications: Cast on 19 (although needed an extra stitch when I did the twist)


And a last minute push on holiday cards -- I made 16 of these. Loved how they turned out!

Materials:
Paper: Misc. Bazzill cardstock, Archivers watercolor paper
Stamps/Inks: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Versafine - Onyx Black, Northwoods Rubber Stamps - Holly stamp
Cutting/Embossing: Ranger superfine clear embossing powder
Misc.: Lace and Xmas Red Stickles, Tombow markers

Bellarific Friday!

Here's this week's sketch over at Stamping Bella's Blog...

Here's mine:

Materials:
Paper: Neenah - Solar White, misc. Bazzill cardstock, BasicGrey Aspen Frost - Covered Lashes
Stamps/Inks: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Stamping Bella -Uptown Girl Winona loves Winter
Cutting/Embossing: PTI - Wonderful Words - Holiday Die Collection
Misc.: Copic markers, stardust stickles, glossy accents

12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Twist/Lawnscaping Challenge

I've really been enjoying the 12 Tags of Christmas (with a Feminine Twist) featured on Ellen Hutson's the CLASSroom. And I love Lawn Fawn and Lawnscaping Challenges, so I decided to combine the two...

Here's my tag ---

I was inspired by Julia Stainton's tag with the die cut sentiment, embossing, and use of distress stains. I also liked Jennifer McGuire's tag with the branch and bird!

Materials:
Paper: Kraft, misc. Bazzill cardstock
Stamps/Inks: Memento - Tuxedo Black and Rich Cocoa, Lawn Fawn - Winter Owl, MSS - Woodgrain background stamp
Cutting/Embossing: Wplus9 - Seasonal Sentiments die, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Memory Box Die
Misc.: Copic markers, stardust stickles, dimensional adhesive, button, May Arts twine, EH ribbon, liquid pearls, TH Distress Stain - Picket Fence,

Advent Calendar

A little hiatus --- work has been crazy. It's always too bad when it gets in the way of fun little projects like this...

This was inspired by Jennifer McGuire.

Basic elements: WPlus9 Tree and Heart Die, Memory box - Small paper bag die and number dies