Christmas Goodie Basket

Each year I make little Christmas gifts to give to the children at my church.  I also have a few things to give the ladies in my Sunday School class and a few others that don't come to SS.  This year I made Hot Chocolate Packs,  Red and Green pouches holding a candy cane,  little ornament boxes that hold 3 Hershey Nuggets and cute little snowman heads made using a tea light.  I think that everyone will enjoy my Christmas Goodie Basket.

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Until later, happy stamping,
Neppie (Gee Gee)

My Shopping Is Done!

Oh how I love this time of year.  The sights and sounds of Christmas fill the air and most people are in a good mood.  I wanted to share this giftcard holder I made for the Granddaughters.  I wanted to have 1 more gift under the tree so I decided to give them a little money to use for something they might need or want.   I used the Top Note die, Real Red cardstock, Designer paper, Perfertly Preserved stamp set with matching Framelit Dies and Sweets for the Sweet stamp set using the 3/4 and 1 inch circle punches.  Real Red ink, glue dots and dimensionals.  I attached a giftcard inside using a glue dot.

If you are interested in ordering any of the products you see on my blog just Email Me 

or go to my  Stampin' Up! Business Website
to look thru the Online Catalog.

Merry Christmas.
Until later, happy stamping,
Neppie (GeeGee)
 

It's That Time Of Year

A new ornament I just made using Stampin' Up! products.

Glimmer paper, designer paper, dies and punches, stamps

and ribbon. 

If you are interested in any of the products I used you can Email me

or go to my Stampin' Up! Business Website
and place an order online.  
Until later, happy stamping,
Neppie (GeeGee)

Merry Christmas

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from our home to yours.

Until later, happy stamping

Neppie (GeeGee)
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Christmas Printer Tray

New layout for my printer tray all ready for Christmas.  

Thanks to Patty Bennett 

for selling kits to make this great project!

If you are interested in buying any of the products you see on my blog you can go to my 

Stampin' Up! Business Website 

where you can place an online order and Stampin' Up! will mail it right to your front door!

Until later, happy stamping,

Neppie (GeeGee)

Stampin' Up! Holiday Bundles

If you are looking for a cute way to package little treats and gifts for co-workers, teachers, neighbors, and friends . . . Stampin' Up! is coming to your rescue with two bundles saving you 20%!

The Petite Treats Bundle

10 Glassine Bags, 8 Holiday Stitched Felt Pieces

10 yards Gumball Green Ribbon

$13.50 ($16.85 value)

Order #132770

Trimmings & Tags Bundle

25 Gussetted Cellophane Bags (5"x 3"x 11 1/2")

25 Double Sided Snow Festival Printed Tags

10 yards Cherry Cobbler 1/4" Sweater Trim

$13.50 (16.85 value)

Order #132769

 If you are interested in ordering this great promotion just go to my 

 Stampin' Up! Business Website

and you can place an order online and it will come right to your house.

I hope that you find something that will make your Christmas season a little easier.

Until later, happy stamping,

Neppie (GeeGee)

Happy Thanksgiving

It's that time of year again when our country celebrates Thanksgiving.  Do you only give thanks 1 time of year?  I for one give thanks everyday for all that God has given and done for me and for all He has brought into my life good or bad.  You know the bible says "Give thanks in all things".  Not just the good but also the bad.  I hope you have come to the place in your life where you can truly give thanks to God for all things.  

Happy Thanksgiving From Our Home To Yours!

I bought this kit from Patty Bennett  

and wanted to share it with you.

If you are interested in any of the products you see on my blog you can visit my Stampin' Up! Business Website
and see all the wonderful products Stampin' Up! has to offer.
Until later, happy stamping,
Neppie (GeeGee)

Turkey Trot

Each year at school our Granddaughters walk in the Turkey Trot.  We are invited to come and join the fun.  For each lap that complete they receive a turkey feather.  This year I was unable to go because I was sick, but Papaw went and joined in the fun.  Here are pictures of the girls and Papaw.

Papaw and Emery

Jordan and Papaw



















Until later, happy stamping!
Neppie (GeeGee)

Peace On Earth

Peace on Earth!  Isn't that what we all want?  I hope you like this card this morning.  It's so sparkly and bright.  I took the new Festival of Prints designer paper (126904) found in the Stampin' Up! holiday mini and cut 1/2 inch strips.  Glued them to a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and then cut my shape out with the new Apothecary Accents (127003) and cut it out using my Big Shot (113439).  I also used the Vintage Wallpaper embosing folder (120175) on Cherry Cobbler cardstock.  The Peace on Earth image is from the Merry & Type stamp set (122552) found in the Stampin' Up! catalog.  I used Cherry Cobbler embossing powder (122949) along with VersaMark ink (102283) to stamp the words and used the Heat Tool (129053) to set it.  I cut that image out using the Apothecary Accents and mounted it on Gumball Green cardstock.  Adding a little Cherry Cobbler seam binding (120992) and a couple of large pearls (125577)added just the touch to finish it off. After putting the card together I used the Stampin' Spritzer (126185) with a mixture of Alcohol and Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint (116806).

I want to thank Jill Olsen for sharing her talent. If you are interested in ordering any of the products shown in this post you may go to my Stampin' Up! business website
You can place an online order or email me and I will order it for you.  
Until later, Happy Stamping
Neppie (GeeGee)

Recycle

Recycle is the big thing now and I'm trying to do my part when I can.  Here is a mini album I made using empty toilet paper rolls.

I used mostly retired Stampin' Up! designer paper and ribbons. 

Here I used some chipboard to add a little frame and a small piece of cardstock so you can journal.

Here you can see that in each toilet roll I added a small piece of designer paper that you can journal on.  Each piece is tied with a ribbon on the end so you can pull it out.  The square piece on the right is another piece of chipboard used as a frame.

On this page I used an earring from my Mother's jewelry box.  She is gone now and I try to add a piece of her jewelry to my albums to show that she was a big part of my life and a way to share her love of beautiful things.  The small piece of cardstock on the left is an accordion fold for more journaling.  I hope you will try your hand at making something using recycled items.  Have fun!
Until later,
happy stamping,
Neppie (GeeGee_

Halloween 2012

Our Granddaughters were all dressed up to go out and have a great time last night.  Hope you had a great Halloween too. 

Until later,
Happy stamping.
Neppie (GeeGee)

Fall Scarecrow

I just love this time of year.  The weather is so nice.  It's great to go outside and not burn up.  I love leaving my windows up and feeling the cool breezes blowing.  We've not been able to leave the windows open much yet, but a few days it's been really nice. 
I wanted to share a cute fall treat holder I made today.  I got the idea from Tammy White 

I added the handle for easy gift giving.  I plan on filling it with some candy and maybe a little lip gloss or fingernail polish.  A little something for a special friend at church whose birthday is November 1st.
If you are interested in ordering any of these products so you can make your own scarecrow just go to my Stampin' Up! Business Website

Until later, happy stamping,
Neppie (GeeGee)

Christmas Tags

I don't know about you but I have a really hard time throwing Christmas cards and tags away after the holidays are over.  I kept all the gift tags I made last year and will probably do the same this year.  Here are 2 of the many I have made already this year.  They are both made using the new Framelits dies in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini catalog.  The tag on the left is using the Scentsational Season Bundle and the tag on the right is using the Perfectly Preserved bundle.  I also used the stamp set "Sweets for the Sweet" from the big SU catalog.  I love the colors and I think that someone would love to get one of theses tags on their Christmas gift.

I hope that you will find a stamp set or die that will make fun gift tags for all your gifts this year.   If you are interested is buying any of these products just go to my Stampin' Up! Business Website
Until later, happy stamping,
Neppie (GeeGee)

Halloween Vignette

A vignette (vin-yet) can be many different things.  In the art world, the specific definition depends if you are referring to literature, photography, or stamps.  However, it basically comes down to design orientation.  Here is my Halloween Vignette.  Most of it's been made using stamps, paper and other materials.  My sweet granddaughters love putting it together and playing with the different pieces.

Here wishing you a Happy Halloween from GeeGee, Jordan, Emery and Leah.

Until later, happy stamping.

Neppie (GeeGee)
Stampin' Up! Business Website 

Christmas Cards

Well it's that time of year when I begin to look for ideas for my Christmas cards that I want to make.  There are so many great ideas and stamp sets I always have a problem picking just 1.  So I make a lot of different cards.  That way I get to use all my Christmas stamp sets, paper and dies.  Most everyone on my list will get a one of a kind card.  Here's a card I found at Keenan Kreations
The word CASE in stamping means "Copy And Share Everything".  It's OK to copy a persons card if you give them credit.  Sometimes I copy totally, sometimes I change it up.  I always try to give credit.  Sometimes I forget where I saw a project and if I do and it's yours please let me know so I can give credit.

I call it Rhinestone Christmas.  I love the rhinestones and I added lots.  I used the Perfect Pennants Bigz die for the tree shape, strips of DSP, small amount of ribbon and put it all together.  It was fun and even my Granddaughter Jordan made one.  If you are interested in ordering any of the products you see on my blog just go to my Stampin' Up! business website 
I hope you find something that you like and would want to create to give to your family and friends this holiday season. 
Until later, happy stamping.
Neppie (GeeGee)

Stampin' Up! Clubs

I have the most wonderful girl friends that like to get together and stamp.  They are always happy and in a great mood.  We enjoy making projects together, but better yet, just being together.  I've been stamping for over 10 years and have been a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator almost 5 years.  I never intended to do anything but take advantage of the discount.  But life changes and because I made the plunge I have made some really great friends.  Ladies, I love each of you.

Yesterday I shared 2 of the projects my ladies were making and I wanted to share the other one today.  This card is a fun card that would be great to give to a family with small children.  I used the Scentsational Season set and matching Framelits.  

If you are interested in any of the products that you see on my blog you can go to my Stampin' Up! business website and place your order.  
Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have been inspired to go and have some fun with friends and be creative.
Until later, happy stamping,
Neppie (GeeGee)
 

Christmas Projects

I'm still fighting this cold and cough but it's much better than it was.  I have felt like playing some in my stamping room and here are the projects that my Stampin' Up! clubs will make this weekend.
This first card is a  "Fun Fold".  I got the idea from Connie Stewart.  Connie has a wonderful series going on right now called "Flash Cards".  If you haven't visited Connie's site you should go.  She has some really great ideas.

This card will fit a regular envelope and will stand up for display.  A really great card to send. 

The next card my ladies will be making is a simple yet beautiful card.  There are so many stamp sets available and it's so hard to pick just a few.  This card is using the Joyous Celebrations from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini. 

The ladies will also be making another card using the new Scentsational Season stamp set and matching framelits dies.  I'll share that card at a later date.

Next I want to share a little Hershey's Nugget holder I came up with.  This would be easy and fast as a little gift for school mates, teachers or friends for a little something at Christmas.  I used the new Apothecary Accents Framelits from the Stampin' Up! big catalog.

Just add 2 Hershey's Nugget and you have a cute, fun and quick gift.

Well that's all I have for you today.  I hope you will have fun creating cards and gifts for your family and friends this Christmas season.
Until later, happy stamping.
Neppie (GeeGee)

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Sick

I've been under the weather this past week.  Cold, cough and all that goes with it.  I haven't even felt like stamping.  Hard to believe I know.  I did some cutting of cardstock last Saturday morning and then it hit me like a ton of bricks.  I'll be back in the next couple of days to post projects for my upcoming Stampin' Up! club.
Until later, happy stamping,
Neppie (GeeGee)

Angry Bird

I made my #2 Granddaughter this cute card for her birthday.  They all love playing Angry Birds!

Until later, happy stamping,
Neppie (GeeGee)

Snowman Tag

I've been working on my next club projects.  "Box of Tags"  Everyone needs gift tags for their Christmas gifts and I thought it would be fun to make a bunch of tags and a box to put them in.  I've made about 10 so far and will pick the best of them for the project.  This is one I made yesterday that took some time, so not sure if this one will make the cut.  I used the Stampin' Up! Stylin' Snowfolk stamp set which has lots (and I mean "LOTS") of small pieces.  It is a cute set and fun to use.  Just not sure it's class worthy. 

Until later, happy stamping.
Neppie (GeeGee)

Neppie's Stampin' Up! Business Website

Scalloped Christmas

Have  you discovered Pinterest?  I have and I love it.  Of course it's a place that's a time sucker.  I find that it's easy to go to but very hard to leave.  So beware!   I found this Christmas tree project and just had to make one.  I used scalloped circle dies to cut out all the pieces.  I used Stampin' Up! designer paper mostly retired.  After I put it together I sponged the edges with Early Espresso.   It's much smaller than it looks, but you can make taller/bigger just by adding more scalloped circles. I used 7 circles of each size.  Largest circle is about 4 1/4 inch and smallest is 1  1/4 inch.  I also punched stars using the Stampin' Up! glitter paper.  I found instructions here.



Until later, happy stamping,
Neppie (GeeGee)

Dazzle Bellatrix Masquerade (AKA Bella)

 Just wanted to show you a picture of my Grand Dog Bella.  She's a cutie but oh so hyper!

Until later, happy stamping,
Neppie (GeeGee)

Watercolor Fall

I am so looking forward to Fall and cooler weather.  When school starts and Saturday afternoons are full of college football I know that Fall is not far behind.  

I made this card today using Stampin' Up! markers.  I scribbled a little on a clear block and with a little spritz of water I stamped on watercolor paper.  I then took the French Foliage stamp set and using the same markers, inked up the stamp, spritzed with a little water and stamped.  It gave me such a pretty watercolor look.  I then scalloped some Early Espresso, Cajun Craze and mounted it all on More Mustard.  I also added 2 metallic brads and 1 of the new ribbon slides.

If you are interested in any of these products you can go to my Stampin' Up Website and click on products and it will take you to the online catalog where all the products in the project are available.




Until Later, Happy Stamping
Neppie (GeeGee)

Mason Jar Banner

I've been working on a new welcome banner the last couple of days and wanted to use my Perfectly Preservered stamp set and matching Sizzix Framelits "Cannery Set".  It was fun and here are the results.  

I used the new Core'dinations card stock and sanding system from the Stampin' Up! Holiday mini.  I also used the new Orchard Harvest designer paper, Very Vanilla card stock, the new Cotton Ribbon and some of the new Designer naturals buttons.  Lots of fun to put together and share.
If you are interested in any of the products you can go online to my Stampin' Up! website and order all of the products or email me at rhay@panhandle.rr.com

Until Later, Happy Stamping,

Neppie (GeeGee)

August Thank You Cards

The month of August is on the downside and I'm just now getting my Thank You cards done.  I decided to make a 3 x 3 notecard/gift tag.  I used the new Merry Mini stamp set and matching punches, Teeny Tiny Wish stamp set, and the Chock Full of Cheer stamp set. Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive ink.  Old Olive and Very Vanilla cardstock, Christmas designer paper and a little rhinestone to add bling.  I also used the new 1 1/4 inch scalloped circle punch.  All these products are in the new Holiday Mini or the Main catalog.  If you are interested in buying supplies for this project you can go to my Stampin' Up! website and place a online order or contact me at "rhay@panhandle.rr.com". The picture shows inside and out. 

Until later, happy stamping,

Neppie (GeeGee)

Just Playing Around

Sunday afternoon is always a slow down and rest kind of day.  I've been playing around this afternoon and made the Christmas Ornament that is on the front cover of the new Holiday Mini catalog from Stampin' Up!  Lots of fun and pretty easy to make.  I use the great video from ChicNScratch  Thanks Angie for the great tutorials you share with us. 

Supplies:
Ornament Keepsakes Bundle 129949 Wood mount or 129950 clear mount
126953 Old Olive Ink pad
126966 Cherry Cobbler Ink pad
127841 Cherry Cobbler Tulle Ribbon
104199 Linen Thread
127555 Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons
125577 Large Pearl Basic Jewels
125594 Rosette Bigz XL die
126901 Candlelight Christmas Designer Paper

If you are interested in learning how to make this lovely Christmas ornament you can contact me at rhay@panhandle.rr.com or you can order online at my Stampin' Up! website.  

Until later, happy stamping,

Neppie (GeeGee)

Holiday Edition at Create With Connie and Mary

I have signed up for the Holiday Edition at Create With Connie and Mary!

GheeGhee

I have often been asked the question "Where did GhheeGee come from"?  To put it simply, my oldest Granddaughter Jordan started calling me GheeGhee when she was about 18 months old.  I told my son that I thought she was saying GheeGhee and he said no, she is just making noises.  She told him one night heading home from my house that she wanted to "go GheeGhee's house".  That did it and I've been GheeGhee ever since.  So now you know the whole story!

These are my Grandchildren:  Emery 6, Jordan 10 and Leah 4

Until Later, Happy Stamping,

Neppie (GheeGhee)

Christmas in August

Now that my Stampin' Up! monthly clubs are over I can share what the ladies made.  We always have such a fun time together.  The first card is a note card made using Whisper White card stock and one of the new Christmas designer papers "Be Of Good Cheer", "Scentsational Seasons" stamp set and a new Framelits die called "Window Frames".  We also used the new Paper-Piercing pack to add texture to the window frame.  

The second card is using a new stamp set called "Evergreen".  Sahara Sand and Midnight Muse ink, ribbon and card stock were used and we added a little bling with Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz.  

The third and my favorite was made using Whisper White and Real Red card stock.  Using the "Tasteful Trim" die and the Big Shot cutting machine we added the "Candlelight Christmas" designer paper.  We used the new "Ornament Keepsakes" stamp set and matching Framelits dies to cut out the ornaments.  We used some Real Red ribbon and the new "Lacy Brocade" embossing folder to tie it all together. 

I hope you have enjoyed looks at these projects.  If you are interested in buying any of the products shown you can go to my Stampin' Up! Website  and buy online.   

Until Later,

Happy Stamping,

Neppie (GeeGee)

August Clubs

Here is a sample of the cards that my ladies will be making at August club. 

It should be lots of fun making some Christmas cards using new products from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog.

Until Later,

Happy Stamping,

Neppie (Gee Gee)

August Clubs

I'm working on August club projects for my ladies.  There is so much new holiday stuff in the Stampin' Up! Holiday mini that I'm really having a hard time picking.   If you are interested in any of the new products that Stampin' Up! has to offer you can go to my Stampin' Up! business website Here and see what they have.  

Love all the new stuff in the new Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog

Until Later,

Happy Stamping,

Neppie (Gee Gee)

July Swap

Each month my upline Jackie holds a meeting for us and we usually share in a card swap.  This is my swap for July.  I used the new Holiday Mini catalog Wonderfall leaves stamp set and matching Bigz die.  The new Core'dinations card stock and new woodgrain embossing folder.  I used the new designer ribbon sliders also from the new holiday mini with just a little lace ribbon to add a little more texture.

All these new products can be found in the new Stampin' Up!

Holiday Mini catalog starting August 1st. All these products and more can be found on my Stampin' Up! website.

Until Later,

Happy Stamping,

Neppie (Gee Gee)

Love Mason Jars!

I made this today to send a friend that fell and broke her knee cap.  I used the new Stampin' Up! Perfectly Preserved stamp set from the new Holiday Mini catalog that goes live on August 1st. I just love this set and look forward to making many more projects. Got this idea from Melissa Davies

Until later,

Happy Stamping,

Neppie (GeeGee)

Where Has The Week Gone?

This week has been a busy one.  Family here and gone, my birthday to celebrate and Stampin' Up! goodies to unpack, bag and get ready to deliver.  In between all of that I made my August Thank you cards for my customers and played with some new Stampin' Up! goodies I got for myself.  It has been like Christmas around here.  Here is a look at the card I made for my ladies. I got this idea from Robin Feicht over at Stamping Country 

Until later,
Happy Stamping,
Neppie (GeeGee)

My Birthday

Today is my 60th birthday.  I can remember when I thought 60 was really old and that anyone that old was real close to the grave.  Well I'm here to tell you that even if my body feels 60, my mind is young and well.  I got some beautiful cards from stamping friends today.  They are all so creative.  Thank you ladies.

Freshly Made

Today I wanted to make a card using a sketch, so I went to my files and found Freshly Made Sketches #4.  This is what I came up with.

I used Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade and Whisper White.  I love tags of all kind so when I saw this sketch with a tag I knew I would enjoy making it.  The Designer Paper is SU Floral District.  I used a little lace ribbon and a pearl for the bird's eye and the center of the flower.  The stamp sets are Betsy's Blossoms and Teeny Tiny Wishes.  All products are Stampin' Up!

Until later!

Happy Stamping,

Neppie (GeeGee)

Perfectly Preserved

We love to garden and enjoy the harvest God gives us each year.  We had a great crop of potatoes, tomatoes, and greenbeans this year.  When Stampin' Up! came up with this stamp set I fell in love with it and knew I would buy it. 

The stamps and the Sizzlits die go together perfectly to make cute projects.  All stamps, dies and designer series paper come from the new Holiday Mini Catalog which goes live August 1st.

Until later,
Happy Stamping,
Neppie (GeeGee)

July clubs are coming up this weekend and I have some projects for my ladies.  Using one of the new In-colors "Raspberry Ripple" and one of the new stamp set "Postage Due".  I have this card for them.  Thank you to Yvette Ashe where this idea came from.

This next card is made using a stamp set called "Creative Elements".  The ladies will be doing some fussy cutting, layering, and using the Big Shot and one of the new embossing folders and one of the new Sizzlits dies. 

Until later,

Happy Stamping!

Neppie (GeeGee)

Christmas In July

July is an exciting time if you are a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  Our new Holiday mini catalog is here and we are able to pre-order products and get ready for our workshops that will take place in August.  The new catalog goes live August 1st.  I have always loved Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke and this was a great time to uses these colors together.  The stamp set is "Evergreen"and Stampin' Around wheel "Music Notes".  It's hard to tell here but the stamps are trees, star, and the words to Silent Night.  I also used Cherry Cobbler seam binding ribbon, a  rhinestone and Frost White spray mist to add some bling.






Until later,
Happy Stamping,
Neppie (GeeGee)

Need A Kleenex?

Nice Kleenex holder for your purse.  I made this using the new Stampin' Up! Summer Smooches Fabric (125411).

I found the pattern at one of my favorite stamping site BarbStamps  Very easy and oh so cute. 

Made using Kraft gift box, Summer Smooches Designer paper and coordinating colors in cardstock and ribbon from Stampin' Up!  

Until later,
Happy Stamping,
Neppie (GeeGee)