Simple Christmas Treat Holders

Hello! Today I have a couple of very simple Christmas treat holders to show you. I got this idea from someone else's blog last year, but I can't find a link anywhere nor do I remember who's blog it was. So if you recognize this idea as your own, let me know so I can give you credit. These are so simple to make. You just make a square base and add a paper handle.

The snowman is a pre-made felt piece from JoAnn's. I could have made a fancier tag, but kept it simple because it's a busy time of year.

And here's the Penguin felt piece, also purchased at JoAnn's.

Have a great day! Amy

Digital Tuesday Challenge 'Lights"

Hello and welcome to another Digital Tuesday Challenge. This week's challenge is 'Lights'. Simply use candles or some type of light on your card or project and be sure to include at least one digital element. Our sponsor this week is Fred, She Said.

For my card, I used the Fred, She Said image 'Christmas Poinsettia Lantern Set'. This set is available in black outline and in color, and comes with the beautiful distressed scripture passage you see in the background of my card, plus several sentiments. My sketch is an old Verve sketch. I put Stickles on the flame on the candle and on the flowers. I printed the image twice and the flowers 3 times, and popped everything up on dimensionals. If you'd like to play along with us this week, simply click on the Digital Tuesday Challenge Blinkie in my sidebar and it will take you directly to the Challenge Site with further instructions.

Have a great day! Amy

Don't Open Until Christmas

Hi! I've had a rough day. I woke up at 6:15 a.m. to sing at church. After church I went Christmas shopping for one hour before I had to head to work. I worked till 9:00, and although I'm a very good driver, I was in a hurry to get home so I set my cruise for 59 mph even though it was snowing. The roads did not appear slippery at all. Next thing I knew, my car accelerated on a curve and the car went out of control. I couldn't slow it down or get it back in control for anything. I fish tailed numerous times, then I just started spinning in circles, and finally the car just flew off the road and into the air and five feet down an embankment. Miraculously both me and my car came out of without a scratch, but my pocket book is now $200.00 dollars poorer because I had to call a tow truck. I'm so mad at myself. If I hadn't set my cruise, none of this would have happened. It took me two extra hours just to get home. I'd be in bed in right instead of writing this post. Ugh!I know I should be grateful it wasn't worse, but all I can think about is the loss of time and money. But everyone was sure nice and helpful. Two good Samaritans stopped and tried to help me. One even tried to drive my car up out of the ditch, but that was obviously impossible. Two sheriff officers came by and were very sweet, and the tow truck driver was very nice too. No one made me feel stupid, and everyone said there were multiple accidents tonight.

Anyway, onto my card. The Christmas Tree image is from the set 'Wrapped in Love' by Paper Fashions. The sketch is by MFT (MFTWSC46). The paper is My Mind's Eye 'Twelve Days of Christmas'. The sentiment tag is actually a button I purchased from JoAnn's Fabrics and Crafts. I put Stickles on the Star and added a sparkly ribbon and adhesive crystals for embellishment.

Have a great day! Amy