using my new sissix embossing folders

 

I have received a selection of sissix embossing folders  from their mega sale post xmas 2010. After spending a while just looking at them I finally got busy with some of them and here are the results. These two are made for my nieces and their families for my xmas gifts - I have used distressed co- ordinations card.

nice and not so nice suprise in the post!

Had ordered a two sissix dies, ranger sticky back canvas and 100 sheets of bazill from qvc craft day 22-1-2011  and today my parcels were delivered by the courier - hurrah! Opened them up and the dies were great  as was the the bazill BUT no sticky back plastic but grungeboard instead. Normally I'd have loved a Tim Holtz product but was so looking forward to getting the canvas as I had plans for it. Anyway phoned qvc customer service and the guy was v apologetic but sadly no more canvas left in stock and I can only send back the wrong package - I was not a happy bunny - still not much I could do! So just ate some chocolate.

New Prima January Palette Pick

Wow pop over to the Prima site to look at the stunning collection for this month

http://prima.typepad.com/prima/2011/01/januarys-prima-product-pick-and-palette.html

getting inspired

Happy New Year - Have just received my order from the sissix mega sale - great savings and some inspiring folders. Can't wait to have a play and will upload some cards by the end of the week - the one purchase I have never regretted is my sissix big shot as it is so versatile and soooo sturdy =  I really love using it.
 I love this time of year for shopping as there is always lots of bargains to choose from. Hope others got some great buys

Happy New Year

Well 2011 is here and let's hope it wil be a good year for everyone. I am hoping to make more use of my blog as I have a new laptop from Santa which doesn't keep crashing unlike my old pc.
Thank heavens the snow is now nearly gone although some ice is still hanging around the roads.

weather!!!

We have just got through a real stinker of a snow period - we are never prepared here and everything came to a halt!! Mind you the start of the snow was quite spectacular with thunder and lightening along with the snow fall = amazing sight.
Trying to get organised for christmas - not succeeding very well - haha. Always say I will be better next year but!!! 
 think it will be a crafting christmas for me as more snow is due this weekend and I bought myself a christmas pressie a couple of months ago - a cricut expression so being off work will give e plenty of play time.

At last I'm getting started on my xmas cards

Have begun my Christmas cards at last - still lots to do but at least I've begun!!! I think it is the cold and snowy weather we have just now - that's why I must have found this snowman stamp so cute