Occasions Mini Sneak Peak Pt. 1

With December nearing its end and the New Year approaching, that can only mean two things: 1) A new mini catalog is coming (January 4), and 2) Sale-a-Bration is just around the corner!

I have a few sneak peek items that preview some of the new product from the Occasions Mini Catalog that will begin January 4 and run through April 30. After playing in my craft room all week last week (I've been on vacation!), I have lots of projects that I am excited to share with you.

Without further adieu, here is my first sneak peek which features the "XOXO" stamp set, which is available in wood mount or clear mount. A couple rows of rhinestone jewel accents help spice up this sweet Valentine card.

Holiday Mini Sneak Peek Pt. 4

Don't forget, there is a brand new Holiday Mini Catalog coming out this Wednesday! Continuing our sneak peeks from the new catty, today we are breezing right past Halloween and Thanksgiving straight into winter! Brrr, makes me shiver just thinking about it (even though I'm still soaking up sun rays on the beach in Hawaii). ;)

This card features a stamp from the new "Tags Til Christmas" stamp set, in which each of the stamps perfectly coordinates with a punch-I love it! Today's stamp features the stamp coordinating with the 1-3/4" circle punch, which also perfectly coordinates with our Sweet Treat Cups! I have had two boxes of treat cups sitting on my craft table since they first came out in a mini-catalog last year...waiting on the perfect stamp to inspire me. This is the one! I thought it would be perfect for a "snow globe" effect, so I decided to add Dazzling Diamonds to the inside of the cup. Added a few rhinestone accents to jazz it up and viola! A cute little Christmas/snow card!

Funny side story and personal recommendation: While putting this card together, after I had poured in the Dazzling Diamonds and removed the sticky strip adhesive backing, I wanted to line the treat cup up perfectly with the snowman image, so I lifted it above my head to be able to see the light shine through revealing the stamped image, making it easy to line it up before adhering. Do you see where I'm headed here? Sure enough, I dumped that silly treat cup of Dazzling Diamond glitter ALL OVER myself. Glitter in my hair, on my clothes, on my face, on my floor, on my craft table. I was a shimmery MESS! So, note for you: do not lift a cup of glitter over your head for ANY reason unless you are prepared to wear it. ;)

Simple Elizabeth

The "Elizabeth" stamp that comes a la carte is perfect for fast, elegant cards. It was easy to whip this thank you note together. A perfectly matched Crushed Concord ribbon sits nicely up against the coordinating card stock with a kiss of sparkle using the brand new rhinestone jewel accents!