Happy New Year!

Happy New Year  Everyone!...I always like the start of a new year. It's a time for new beginnings, a time to change bad habits... ugh... ( I threw out all the left over holiday goodies!) I promise I will eat healthier, exercise more, etc. etc, etc....We will see how long it lasts...LOL!

It's time to start thinkin' Valentine's Day and here's a cute card by Andrea, one of the High Hope's Guest Dives! She used one of my favorite stamps "Ton of Love Ellie"  Gets me in the mood...to start workin' on more valentine stuff...lol! Happy Crafting!

The Reason For The Season...Merry Christmas!

3D Poinsettia Ornament Freebie...

Well, Thanksgiving is almost here, the year has just flown by...
it's been a busy and fun time for me!

I have made new and wonderful friends. I have started new adventures in rubber stamps, machine embroidery and the world of licensing. I've been blessed to continue to do my monthly creatables at PcCrafter and design for Cottage Cutz...Our son married a wonderful young woman and we are all healthy and happy!

 I have soooooo much to be thankful for!

 To show my thanks for all of you who appreciate my art and supported
me through the year...

 I have created this pretty little...

3D Poinsettia Ornament"

It requires a deft hand with some sharp pointy scissors, but I think the finished product is worth the effort! I think it would be even better it you add some sparklies and pretty do-dads to make it even fancier! It can be used in many different ways...of coarse, as a Christmas ornament, but also decorations on cards or tags on your Christmas gifts...I'm sure that all you creative folks can come up with other uses too...If you do, let me know, I love hearing from you!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hugs,

Laurie

Spooky High Hopes Luminaries!

Isn't This the cutest luminary that you have ever seen???

Click on the picture and it will take you to Artfully Ila's blog

with all the details...

By the way....she used a couple of my wonderful High Hopes Stamps to make it.

How's that for a shameless plug LOL!

I am now represented by CP Licensing...

Great News! I am now represented by CP Licensing...

Hopefully great things will come of it!

If you are a manufacturer and would like to see my complete portfolio:

Please contact: Chris or Peter at http://www.cplicensing.com/

Halloween Spooks ...

F.Y.I....My "Halloween Spooks" creatable

is now available for all to purchase!

You still have some time to create some

fun Halloween projects...Laurie :)

Surprize!..I'm actually posting on my blog! LOL...

Wow! It has been awhile...shame on me!

Either my life is so boring that I don't

have much to say or I'm too busy working, to post...

Hmmmm....I think it is a little of both!

But, I do have some exciting news!

Especially for all you stampers out there...

I am now designing rubber stamps for

High Hope Rubber Stamps!

They are having a blog hop starting September 1st...

 High Hopes has a very talented design team and they have created several outstanding projects using my rubber stamps!

So please go check it out!

Now here's a little treat for you...

Because I feel like celebrating!

FREEBIE ALERT! 

Witchie Poo Candy Holder

This little cutie can hold a Halloween Pencil,

Pixie Stix or a Sucker...

She will make a quick and easy Halloween treat!

She coordinates with some of the new rubber stamps offered by

High Hopes Rubber Stamps

and one of my personal favorite creatables...

"Witchie Poo & Boo"

Enjoy!

New Adventure...CottageCutz!

Just letting you all know that I am now designing die cuts for

"Cottage Cutz"

You might remember this kitty from my

"Doodleheart Valentine" creatable at PcCrafter...

You will be seeing some of my older creatables turned into die cuts!

The best of both worlds!

I will be designing lots of new things too!

You can look forward to some really cute Easter and Spring things a Cottage Cutz.

Of coarse I am still designing for PcCrafter and will have a

new creatable released the first of EVERY month!

Cottage Cutz are compatible with the following machines:

QuicKutz Revolution, Sizzix / Ellison Big Shot, BigKick, CuttleBug, SpellBinder Wizard and Accucut Zip'eMate.

Please go check them out...

Fun way to give a gift card....

...Christmas Gift Card Candy Bar Wrapper...

 I have a love hate relationship with gift cards...I hate them because they are so impersonal...but I love them because they are so darn easy, especially when you don't have a clue, as to what to give...So my sister has come up with a happy medium...A candy bar wrapper with a pocket for the card...Makes giving a gift card a bit more special... How can you go wrong with chocolate!!! Go check it out at aimeeasher.com...

Ol' St Nick Christmas Printables...

Ol' St Nick Printables

Just letting you all know that my sister has some new Christmas printables at

http://www.aimeeasher.com/

I think that they will make wonderful lil' Christmas gifts for friends!

I will have to buy this one...Unless I can sweet talk her into giving it to me...

hmmmm...We can call it an early Christmas present!...LOL!

Christmas Angel Freebie...

Some of my hug sisters on the PcCrafter board asked for this oldie but goodie...So here it is...

Christmas Angel Hershey Bar Wrapper

The verse on the front reads:

"Angels On High

Hear Them Sing...

Blessed They Are

For Hope They Bring!

Merry Christmas!

Halloween Freebie!

Hi all...Autumn is my favorite time of the year. I love the fall colors and cooler weather, it brings back fond memories of my childhood.  I loved raking the fallen leaves into great piles and then running and jumping in them, laughing with delight. Trick or treating with my friends was another one, and coming home with a huge sack of candy that lasted until Christmas. Our family always carved our pumpkins a few days before halloween and set them out on our porch, that erie glow still warms my heart today.
 We still love to decorate for fall, now it is for my grandchildren's delight. This Halloween my Grandkiddo's are close by and we will be able to see them all dressed up in their costumes. Oh what fun! Hopefully, this will be a special time of year for them too.
 

To help celebrate the season, I have created a cute little

 "Jack O'Lantern Treat Bag" 

for your enjoyment.

All the instructions are included on the page. It is quite easy to assemble and will make a fun goodie bag to give to your friends and family. Happy Haunting!....Laurie

Easy Christmas Stocking Pocket!

Here's a fun Christmas project that is easy to make! It will make a wonderful Christmas ornament... just fill it with your favorite treat or gift card...it could  make a great gift tag too...Just add your personalization and you are all set! Hmmmmm....I was thinkin'...that this would make a cute Snowman soup kit...just put the cocoa packet in the pocket with the candy cane then punch a hole and tie on a little bag with the mini marshmallows...I'll have to work on that one! Well anyway...Here's the instructions, have fun!

Supplies: Scissors, glue stick, Exacto knife, coordinating scrapbook paper and the stocking graphic (from PcCrafter.com).

1. Open your favorite design software and insert the stocking graphic onto the page. I size the image to about 8 1/2" tall x 5" wide. You will need to do any personalization now. Print out on presentation paper.

2. Cut out the stocking, leaving 1/4" of white around the edge. Then use the Exacto knife to cut on the black line for the opening of the stocking (see example).

3. Apply the glue all around the edge, about 1/2" wide. Make sure that you don't glue the pocket closed. Place the stocking onto the coordinating scrapbook paper and press firmly around the edges to seal. Let dry.

4. Cut out the stocking again, this time leaving just a little of the white showing...now would be the time to jazz it up a bit by adding some sparklies if you want!  When it's dry, punch a hole and add a ribbon for hanging...fill  with some Christmas goodies...enjoy!!

Hi All...My "Christmas Sampler IV" creatable has been released to the general public...It first came out in July for all the Hug Club members...Now it's here for all to enjoy!

It has some fun Santas, Teddy Bears, Gingers & Snowmen...It has great graphics that will work perfect for all you card makers out there! Plus, some fun printables...
Just in time for all your Christmas creating.

I have a cute project that I will post later today using this creatable.... soooo... stay tuned.

Wow! Has It Been That Long???????

It has been a long & busy summer and it's about time that I updated my blog.

I have been taking care of my grandchildren during the day...ages 5, 4 & 2...Boy, do they keep me hopping...It has been many years since I played with play dough, sidewalk chalk & bubbles...To say the least, it has been an adventure. One, that makes this Grammy feel very old by the end of the day...I am totally wiped out by the time their Mom comes to pick them up!

I'm sorry to say that I have not had much time to work on any new art for PcCrafter. It's hard to find the time between blowing bubbles and baking cookies...LOL ...The two year old does take nice long naps in the afternoon and the 5 year old started kindergarten last week...I just have to keep the 4 year old busy... If I can't work in a whole creatable, maybe I can do a fun fall freebie for my blog...hmmmm...what a great idea!

My Sister has had some major life changes too and has relocated to the wonderful city of Seattle Washington...She is now settled in and back to creating her fun artwork. Check out her newest sets at http://www.aimeeasher.com/ She has a new birthday art set, some wonderful sunflowers and a couple of cute halloween printable kits...just in time for Halloween crafting!

Easter Freebie...

Here's a cute little

"Easter Egg Wrap"

A little Easter freebie from my hands to your home...

He's a happy lil' guy that's very easy to make!

All you have to do is cut it out and wrap it around a plastic Easter egg that filled with your favorite candy, secure with clear tape and he's ready for your Easter basket!

I do hope that you all have a happy Holiday and that the true spirit of Easter is in your heart and home at this glorious time of the year!

ENJOY!

Hoppy Easter!

Spring has sprung and Easter is just a few days away...Daffodils are doing their thing and the Robins are hopping around and making new nests for their babies...I love Spring and am looking forward to planting my veggie garden again this year. Now we just need the weather to cooperate and send warmer temperatures our way!

To help you get into all the fun that Easter can bring...

I have an

"EASTER BUNNY"

creatable that is now available for sale at pccrafter.com

It was part of PcCrafter's March Hugclub...Check out some of the cutest bunnies around, perfect for all kinds of fun Easter projects!

For all you owl lovers out there...I have another new creatable that was released today as well...
"OWL SEASONS"
It's a hooooot....go check it out too!

Folk Art From The Heart...

Check out my sister's newest art set at Aimeeasher.com!
I just love the folk art style and the rich colors she used...Great job Libby!

Oh, by the way...I have a new set at that was released today a PcCrafter.com

"Raggedy Kids"

You are welcome to go check it out too!

Cute kids, puppies and kitties... You don't want to miss it!

My Sisters Been Busy...

Hope that you all are having fun with the Valentine Candy Bar wrapper that I posted week!...There are soooo many fun Valentine project that I want to do...So much to do, so little time...Now my sister has come up with these cute little Hershey hugs & kisses holders that you can find at aimeeasher.com... I think that they can be used all year...who doesn't need some Angel Kisses or Teddy Bear Hugs from time to time! And yes, they can be made into cute Valentine treats as well!

Go Check Them out!

Valentine Freebie...

Here's my latest freebie as promised...

This is a basic "Candy Bar Wrapper" that is designed to fit a 1.55 oz. Hershey bar...Just print, cut, wrap and glue...crimp the ends and trim... and it's ready to give away to your favorite Valentines!

Hope you have fun with it!

The graphics come from my newest creatable

"Doodle Heart Valentine"

Please go check it out!