Wishing you a Season of Joy

I stepped outside this morning and found a hard frost.  That drives the dogs wild because their yard doesn’t smell or look the same.  Poor little Storm just looks at me, as if to say, “Why are you torturing me like this?  Don’t you know that grass is cold?”

Black Friday…you either love it or hate it.  Me, I could care less since the best way to shop is online in my jammies.  BUT, the Hubs loves it.  We’ll be married 11 years tomorrow and he attacks Black Friday like a strategic planner.  He loves getting up early (as in 1-2 am) hitting the shops, bringing a load home, and heading out for more.  I’ve always had a hot breakfast ready for him when he made his final return.  In a way, it’s rather like our own version of Santa and Mrs. Claus.  (As I sit here, I’m even wearing my fuzzy red robe!)  

This year, however, there is no Black Friday shopping frenzy.  He started a new job at the Post Office this month, and he’s working 14-hour days, 7 day a week.  And the bulk of the packages and Christmas cards hasn’t even hit yet!  He went to bed last night a little dazed, muttering something about not being able to do any shopping today.  

There’s another ‘first’ in our home this year.  It will be our first year that the Lad won’t have a Christmas break. With his full time job in Charlotte, we’re not sure what, if any, time he’ll get off.   So, my house will be empty and preparations for the holidays just don’t feel the same.   His Lady is going home for two weeks after finals, too, so he’ll really be all alone as we get closer to Christmas.  I can see I’ll be making a few trips to Charlotte in December, just so we can be together. 

Wishing you a very joyful start to your holiday season!

• Base: Whisper White Thick Card stock,  8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”
• Layer 1: Year of Cheer Designer Series Paper, Fireworks, 5 ¼” x 4″
•  Layer 2: Gold Foil Snowflake
• Layer 3: Champagne Foil Circle
• Layer 4:  Whisper White scrap
• Layer 5: Year of Cheer Designer Series Paper, Snowflakes,
• Layer 6: Silver 1/8″ ribbon bow

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1. Stamp sentiment using Memento Black Ink on Whisper White card stock.  Cut out with Layering Circles framelits. 
2. Adhere Gold Foil Snowflake with glue dots to Layer 1. 
3. Cut out gold snowflake from designer series paper using a small Layering Circle framelit.
4. Layer and adhere layers 3-5 to Layer 1.  Add to base
5. Add silver bow with glue dot. 

Just 1 day remains to register for the Final Christmas Card Club of 2017! 

In Person Class Includes: 

• Two class times to choose: 10 am or 2 pm
• Make  12 cards- all materials are cut and prepped for yu
• A free pack of foil Gold & Silver Snowflakes
• Breakfast or afternoon holiday snacks
• Cost: $30 per class | RSVP No Later than November 25 (Click here to register)
• *Bring a friend and you both receive a free gift

This class will also be available “To Go” by mail. 

• Option 1:  Purchase the Watercolor Christmas Stamp Set ($18 clear/ $25 Wood) and receive the Club kit for $15Simply visit my online store, make your purchase using host code:  MAVTX2PU.  

• Option 2:  Purchase the PDF instructions only for $10.

December

• December 2nd, Customer Appreciation Day.  10 am  RSVP by 11/30.
• December 9th – Christmas Card Club,  10 am or 2 pm.  RSVP due no later than 11/25. (Available in person or “to go” by mail.)
• December 10th – 2nd Sunday ​Sweet & Simple (Half Full)2 pm.   RSVP by 12/8  (Available in person or “to go” by mail.)
• December 10th – Stamping Bee Holiday Party @ Carolina Brewery 6 pm
• December 30th – New Year’s Bingo – Stampin’ Style!  You won’t want to miss out on this.  Featuring Make & Takes, Bingo, Prizes, Food!.  All new products and prizes from the 2018 Occasions and Sale-a-Bration Catalogs!   Must RSVP and prepay no later than 12/15.  ​​

March 2018

• March Madness – Stampin’ & Craftin’ @ the Beach!  March 16-18.  More details to come soon!  Deposit $50 – available for Christmas Gift Giving!