Wreaths...

Hello friends!

Here is a card that I created using my SCAL2 program.  I wanted to make a door that opens and had a message inside.  Well, try as I might, I wasn't able to make straight line cuts (you know, to cut a door in the middle of my cardstock and score on one side to open?).  Not because the software can't...I just couldn't figure it out.  :)  I emailed Leo over at SVGCuts.com and he got back to me with some advice (Thanks Leo) so I am going to try that.  I am sure it will work now.

Anyways, in the interim, I went ahead and used the door I did create with it.  I used 2 layers to give it that paneled door look.  I found this wonderful wood grain card stock that was in my stash and added a brad for a door knob.  I sponged all the edges and even took my Momento Rich Cocoa marker and covered all the white edges.

I thought the background paper gave it
a log cabin type feel.  :)

My sentiment is from
The {Stamps} of Life
stamp set Holly4Christmas

This is more the color they look like
in real life.  :)

So the door didn't look like it was just
hanging there, I created a doormat
using my SCAL2 shapes, linen card stock and
sponged with Momento Rich Cocoa.
I found the Holiday Greetings stamp in my
stamp basket and it fit perfectly.  

For the wreath I used a Martha Stewart Punch
Holly.  I clipped them apart and glues them
on a circle.  Then I added red Stickles for the berries.
Attached a bow.

This was a very time consuming card, but I love how it turned out.  :)  I will work on trying to make a door that opens next.  :)  Thanks again Leo for the help.

Until next time...

More Christmas Cards...

Hello Crafty Friends!

I have been very busy these last few days, but was able to get some cards done.

I don't know if any of you follow Pinterest, but I have become very addicted (as if I need another addiction?!)  haha  I found a card on there that was pinned off of Splitcoast Stampers Gallery.  It inspired me to create this card ~

Why is it that some bows turn out cuter than others???
LOL! (I love the one on the far left)

More to come!

Hello Tuesday.....

Hello my  Crafty Friends!

Wow, I can't believe it is Tuesday already (not to mention halfway through November?!) What???  And I haven't posted since Veteran's Day.  Where have my days gone?  Not only have I not posted, I haven't even been in my craft room (say it isn't so?).  :)

Well, I have been to Joann's twice this week, so I do have some new stuff to play with. :)  Yay!

Today is going to be a card making frenzy day.  I have a goal to get my Christmas cards done "before" Thanksgiving, so I can mail them out by Dec. 1!  Yes, that is DEC 1!!!!!  At the rate my days have been flying by that will be like in 2 days.  HaHa!  ROFL!

This is my MIL house last year when it snowed.  <3
this pic.  

Alright, I better get off here and get to work.  :)

Thank You to our Veteran's...

We want to Thank all our Veteran's for all they have sacrificed so we can live in a FREE Nation!  On this day We remember the GREAT men and women in our life that have served our GREAT Country and the men and women that are still serving.  Thank you so much!

With Love,

The Deavers Family

Candy has HUGE CHRISTMAS CANDY!

Hello my craft friends!

Just wanted to share with you that Candy from Candy's Craft Corner has a HUGE CHRISTMAS CANDY give away over at her blog.  You can have a chance to win these wonderful Christmas carts:

Head on over and see how you can have a chance (or 3) to win.  :)

Christmas Cards...

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today I am sharing the cutest little Christmas card made with the cutest little penguin from The {Stamps} of Life.  I used the penguins4Christmas stamp set and the snowflakes from the Joy2Christmas set.

Brrrr, it's cold outside so I gave him some rosy cheeks.  

I colored the present to look like
wrapping paper.  

I am so sad.  I lost my littlest snowflake stamp after
stamping the background.  :(

Group shot

I hope you enjoyed my little penguin cards.  

Christmas cards...

Hello Crafty Friends!

Poinsettia svg from Penny Duncan Creations

I thought I would share my Christmas cards with you, then I thought, but what if my family and friends that I send them to might see them, and then I thought, I am not very good at not sharing what I am working on, there would be no blog.  LOL!  So I am going to share and take my chances.  Ha ha!

I will try to share a card a day (maybe 2).

My Poinsettia svg is from Penny Duncan Creations.  She has lot's of GREAT .svg files and tutorials as well.  :)  Go check her blog out.  You will be glad you did.

This was very easy to put together.  The sentiment stamp came from penguins4Christmas over at The {Stamps} of Life.  I accidentally (is there really a such things as accidents in crafting, or just new oppurtunities?) taped one of the pieces on upside down, so decided to make 2 of each.  Either way I think they turned out GREAT.  :)

That's it for today...stay tuned for more tomorrow.