Sugar Rush and Origins are HERE!!

That's right! The long wait is over.... And boy, was it worth the wait! I am thoroughly enjoying both playing with my papers AND sending them out to you guys! Sometimes it's so exciting to send out customer packages when you just KNOW they are going to LOVE what is in that box! LOL! Accessories are set to arrive Monday, if you are planning to order.

Anyway, here's a quick card I made last night to include in some customer's boxes... It uses an SU Crushed Curry textured cardstock base, and I added a piece of Sugar Rush to the bottom. Some Butterfly Tulle (how PERFECT with these papers!) was wrapped around the card, and then the main image was layered up on pop dots. I stamped this "Love Notes" sentiment from the Unity December Stampin' Store Kit using Real Red ink (I have been on a RED kick lately....), and I accented it with colored markers and Star Dust Stickles.

Sketch 37 WINNER!

Congrats to Laurel, our winner of the Unity This is the Time stamp set! Her card for last week's sketch BLEW me away!! (Although the winner IS chosen randomly, of course!!) Laurel, please email me your address, and this stamp set will go postal! (Hee hee...)


Here are a few of my favorites this week!

Toni:


Rose:


Cass:

Sketch 37: STARS!

Merry Christmas Eve, everyone! I believe that this day is my favorite... Tomorrow there will be the craziness of rushing around to see family and have Christmas dinner ready, which we all know has its ups AND downs! There will be the fun (and chaos!) of ripping through presents. But today? Today always FEELS so peaceful. The kids and I will be baking Christmas cookies for Santa. We will attend tonight's Christmas Eve candlelight service at church (in the area? Candlewyck Baptist at 7pm...). And after that, we will enjoy the darkness pierced by Christmas lights...and even our own Christmas tree. Ahh.... Love Christmas Eve.

In addition to the beauty of today, Limelight has a Sketch and Product Challenge for you! Perhaps you'll have a few minutes to complete it today, or perhaps after you've received some new stamping goodies as Christmas gifts?? ;) We are focusing on STARS, so if you are in a Christmas mood, maybe use a few Christmas trees with stars on the top. Star stamps, patterned paper, punches, or ANYTHING goes for this challenge. :) Don't have stars? Don't fret....play along anyway!

My card uses a Rich Razzleberry textured base (SU). The card measures 6" x 4.25". I layered on a rectangle piece of the same paper for the main star image. I punched three stars using the SU Star Punch, then layered a sheet of Eskimo Kisses paper behind the stars. (PSST! Eskimo Kisses is on SALE right now! BIG TIME! Perfect for scrapping those Christmas memories!!) I accented each point on the stars with Island Lagoon rhinestones, and I edged the entire layer in Ultrafine Silver Glitter from Stampendous. Because stars have to shine brightly, right?? :) For the sentiment, I used PTI's Holiday Button Bits stamp set using Silver ColorBox ink, and I added a couple more rhinestones.


Now it's your turn!!
The Deets:
**Use the sketch above and try to incorporate your favorite STARS!!
**Key word for SCS upload is LLPC037.
**Post a comment with a link to your card right here on the challenge post by Sunday, December 27, at midnight (or before winner is drawn Monday a.m.).
**PRIZE ~ One lucky winner will receive the Unity This is the Time mini stamp set!


In the mood for some shopping??? Check out these deals...
*Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses, Cosmo Cricket Jolly By Golly, and select holiday stamps 30% off!

*Cosmo Cricket Oh Joy! Crafting Kit ONLY $10!

*Selected Basic Grey, Cosmo Cricket, and other products at major savings!

*October Afternoon Good Cheer and Very Merry & Jillibean Soup Grandma's Christmas Soup 20% off!

Gift Card Holders

Hi, guys! Just a couple of little gift cards I made for some dear friends. ;) I may have to figure out the measurements/directions... My friend/SU rep Jill showed us how to make these holders, and I am such a visual person that I didn't really even check the measurements! Anyway, if you are REALLY wanting to whip up a couple of these puppies, I'll be happy to figure that out for you!

Most of the supplies on these are PTI...Holiday Button Bits stamp set, buttons, green twill ribbon. The chocolate/white striped ribbon is from SU. Love that wide, soft stuff! :) Hope you enjoy!

Inside:


What are you doing today to prepare for the holidays? We have already wrapped gifts, so I am going to spend the day delivering a few things to some friends (namely, these gift cards!), a little shopping (The Limited has a KILLER sale!), and perhaps a little fun baking with Cameron and Katy. Check back tomorrow for our Sketch and Product Challenge!

Snowflake Mug & UNBELIEVABLE Sales!

Remember me?

Sorry I've been out of touch the past week or so! It's been QUITE busy... Preparing for Christmas, and a sweet little girl's second birthday party on top of that have kept me running! Yep, my little Katy turned two on Sunday, and I'll certainly have pictures (and FABULOUS cupcake and frosting recipes!!) to share in the next day or so!

For now, I have a cute mug I created for one of my friends... I simply used some Stampendous Snowflake Stickers (on SALE for only $1.50!!! And totally perfect for January cards...) on a black Ikea mug for a gorgeous (and WASHABLE!!) gift! Tucked inside the mug are some Lindt goodies...a hot chocolate packet, a chocolate spoon, and a few truffles).

A few Limelight News Tidbits for you.... First, you NEED to tune in Thursday evening (or sometime over the weekend!!) for our next Sketch and Product Challenge. We are focusing on Stars, using a fabulous sketch, and giving away a Unity stamp set! That's right, This is the Time will be up for grabs!!

We are going through and trying to make LOTS of room in the store for new goodies! And that means it is YOUR GAIN!
*Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses, Cosmo Cricket Jolly By Golly, and select holiday stamps 30% off!

*Cosmo Cricket Oh Joy! Crafting Kit ONLY $10!

*Selected Basic Grey, Cosmo Cricket, and other products at major savings!

*October Afternoon Good Cheer and Very Merry & Jillibean Soup Grandma's Christmas Soup 20% off!

Sketch 36 WINNER!

The lucky winner of our last sketch challenge is LINDA!! Linda, send me your address, and I'll get your sparkle out your way! Here's Linda's super-adorable card:


And as always, here is a sampling of the wonderful cards YOU created this week:

Tami:


Emily:



Rosemary:

Ornaments on White

White card base, white silk bow, Snow white pearls.... and then a few bright ornaments (in Kiwi Kiss and Ruby Red). Gotta love simplicity this time of year.

Have you entered a card in this week's sketch and product challenge yet? ;)