Thursday, December 6, 2012

Tis the Season!!! SWEET STUFF!!

 
A very happy Thursday to everyone! I hope your week is going along very well and that you are enjoying each and every moment of it! I'm sure that many of you are treading water over all of the demands of the holiday season...but just slow down and smell the poinsettias...hahahah...I have one in my living room but not sure it has a scent at all!!!
 
This is a card I made for the October 2012 Issue of the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine which you can find right HERE. Of course I used a darling image from the Merry Christmas Whimsy Prints Collection. The base and all double matting is Bazzill and the DP is from the BoBunny Rejoice Collection. To add another layer, the image was placed on a square paper doily. The Satin Ribbon, tied over the top corners into  double flat bows, are topped with holly buttons from my stash. The bottom floral treatment consists of 15mm Open Roses, a 25mm Open Rose, Carnations, and several large holly berries. The front was finished with more holly buttons on the bottom corners.
 
 
SWEET STUFF!!
 
 
Speaking of holly, in my organizing (cough cough) I found an extra Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page Holly Leaves set that I would love to send to one of my FOLLOWERS. If it has to be mailed outside the US, I will remove it from the packaging to save on shipping. Please just leave your information with the little Blue Froggy before Sunday, December 9 at 8 AM EST to be in for the draw! Good Luck!!
 
 
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For those of you who have asked how I store my MS punches...here ya go!!!
 
 
Now you know why I have had no idea what I have and why I have duplicates...hahahahah...I have said that in the New Year, that I am NOT going to buy another MS punch...I don't care what the latest and greatest is!!!!!!
 
Thank you so very much for dropping by today and I hope to see you again very soon!!! Until the next time, I send big hugs to each of you!!!
 

72 comments:

  1. Holy buckets, that is a LOT of MS punches..!!! So jealous haha, I have like 4 lol. Thanks for the chance to win, this holly PATP is definitely on my list!

    Tags xx

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  2. Holly molly, you have A LOT of MS punches. :) Thank you for sharing the duplicate with us, that's really nice of you.
    Your card is gorgeous. I love how you colored this image - looks awesome.

    Hugs! xx

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  3. I just LOVE this, Jacque! Thank you so much for making my humble colouring of this darling image shine! You have really showed off these pre-coloured toppers perfectly!! xxx

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  4. Какая нужная конфета!!!! Спасибо за вашу щедрость. Очень надеюсь на победу!!! Буду держать кулачки!

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  5. WOW your card is gorgeous I love the sweet image and the layout is beautiful. So many punches wow. Thank you for the chance to win. Caroline xxx

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  6. Jacque
    Beautiful card as always and Wow that is one amazing collection of punches and you haven't even opened some it's like a store :)
    hugs Nikki C

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  7. Beautiful card . . .and a lot of punches! Thank you for the chance to win

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  8. Gorgeous... Both your Card. AND the photo of your punches... A scrappers HEAVEN!!!! for sure.. I am a bit jealous of your Snowflake punches.. That small green one is Beautiful...
    So is your Card by the way.. -got a bit hung up on your punches.. -wonder why.. :o) LOL.. :o) Fantastic Coloring.. Great Colors.. And Her eyes are Stunning blue. :o) Beautiful Red and Green Flower.. And I wish I find a store that sells those square doilies.. :o).. I would love to join in on your puncher candy.. And would be Thrilled to win.. Thank you so much for the chance to win! :o)

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  9. what a cute set of punches you have up for candy!

    Merry Christmas to you and your family! :)

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  10. Gorgeous card, Jacque! You've surrounded the print with stunning details! Wow! You have a ton of punches! Thanks for the chance to win the Sweet Stuff!

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  11. Such a beautiful card Jacque!! Thank you for showing off your punches, i honestly wouldn't fill one shelf with my punches so thank you for the chance to win another!!
    Hugs Hazel xx

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  12. Your card is gorgeous Jacque. I love the image and all the pretty detailing.
    Your punches look fabulous!
    Thank you for the chance to win!

    Hugs Sue

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  13. Beautiful card in lovely Christmas colors !

    You have much more punches than me !... If you every decide to sell anything, let us know :-)
    Thanks for a chance to win this great punch

    :-) Nina

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  14. Sure you say that, until the next great punch comes along!!! ha ha
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  15. Beautiful Christmas card.
    Your punches look fabulous.
    Thanks for the change to win. Gr Elly

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  16. Wow, wow and WOW again. You give such gorgeous 'sweet stuff' away. Thank you so much for the chance to win. xx

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  17. I love that image on your card, it is so pretty. Great layout too..

    Thanks for the chance of winning these yummy punches.

    I can not beleive how many punches you have, I love looking at other peoples crafty spaces. i dont think I have ever seen so many MS punches in one space lol.

    Hugs Kelly

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  18. What a beautiful card. That image is adorable.

    Thank you for a chance to win this fabulous punch.

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  19. Terrific card!!!! Love the traditional colours and the gorgeous flowers!!!! My jaw dropped when I saw the picture with all your MS punches!!!! There's a lot, lol!!! Hugs, Brigitte

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  20. Such a lovely card, Jacque! The colours are so festive and bright. I had to smile when I saw your punches....all so neat and tidy. Must be a full time job keeping them that way!
    Joyce xx

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  21. Your card is so pretty and so is your punch display!

    Maybe you could punch some index cards and put them on a key ring so you can have a fandex at hand for a quick reference as to what you have and what's still on your wish list (and yes, you have to keep your wish list).

    Hugs,
    Snoopy :D

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  22. What a wonderful card,I love the image and the colours.
    So gorgeous papers and the details.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  23. Gorgeous and beautiful card Jacque and wow all thise punches thankyou for the chance
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  24. OMG my lovely friend, you have a little treasure:)) You are very lucky:))
    Thanks for the chance to win a fab MS punches:))
    Your new card is fantastic,I love traditional colors for Christmas:))
    Sweet image also:)
    Big hug,
    Sonia

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  25. Such a gorgeous card, love the little scene and all of the bold colors! Who knew MS had so many punches! lol You are SO organized, could you wave your magic wand in my craft room? lol hugs, Kimberly

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  26. What a sweet card. Ans wow I love the way you store the punches, it's great
    hugs Linda

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  27. Hahahahaha....Sweetie, you have more punches than my local craft store!!!!
    Unbelievable!!!!
    Love your card....so festive!

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  28. Lovely card! And also a nice picof your punches... Never seen so much together:-)

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  29. Your card is so pretty. Wow, that is some collection of punches!!

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  30. WOW what fab punches, thanks for offering this kind candy x

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  31. Ok, I don't have to 'hide' my punches anymore so I don't look so punch-crazy!!! You definately beat me on this one! Great storage though! I am in the midst of building my craft room and punch organization is still up in the air. Will definately consider your idea! Part of the key to not buying dups is tagging them immediately with a pen or label, then creating a spreadsheet--and, carrying it with you at all times! I am part way there. Don't you just hate it, though, when you shop at Michaels and JoAnns and you just can't find any new punch that you don't already have? So annoying!!!

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  32. WOW just a few punches there!!! Gorgeous card x

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  33. gorgeous card with great colouring and stunning details, Jacque...was, that are a lot of punches!!
    xxx Margreet

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  34. Hold da op, hvor har du mange punchs der er mange i mellem jeg ikke har set før,dit kort er super skønt sikke dejlige farver. knus morkaren.

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  35. O my my there alot of punch there
    It would be fun to make with you
    You have them all
    Thank you for giveing a chance to win
    HUGS

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  36. your card is gorgeous. I love the sweet image and your colouring is fab. hugs, Helena

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  37. Wow! what a collection you have. Thanks for the chance to win Jacque. Pat x

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  38. Fantastic card, These images are beautyful. Love the punches.\
    hugs Aartje

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  39. what a gorgeous card. Your collection is huge; I understand that you can't remember each and every one of them. I would love to give your duplicate a new home. thanks. Hugs, Helen

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  40. Beautiful card Jacque, you've coloured this just wonderfully, my you do have a collection of punches, great way to store them
    Hugs Julie P

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  41. Wow what a totally gorgeous card.
    And damn girl you have a lot of MS punches ;o)
    Hugz
    Ea

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  42. Maravilhoso cartão Jacque, belo e delicado.
    Parabéns pela coleção de furadores, o sonho de toda scraper.
    Beijo, fique com Deus, Saúde e Paz.

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  43. Wow! I've got only two MS punschers...

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  44. Your card is amazing as ever and wow what a wonderful collection of punches love it thanks for sharing and also thanks for the chance to win some sweet stuff yet to own any MS punches hugs xx

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  45. Wow, that was a lot of punches...:)

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  46. Love your card! The ribbons on the corners with the holly leaves are a great accent. Your cards always have so many pretty layers and trims!

    Your punches look awesome! I have a few hung over towel rods, some on shelves, a few in rolling plastic drawers and some small ones in oraganizer drawers. I would love to have them all in one spot but it's either organize and clean my scrappy room or play with paper...the playing with paper usually wins! lol
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  47. Com essas cores, tradicionais de Natal, o cartão ficou lindíssimo Jacque!
    Oh que bela coleção de furadores MS! Só com 10 deles ficaria muito feliz!!! risos
    Obrigada pela oportunidade de ganhar um
    abraços do Brasil

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  48. WOWZERS Jacque. That is a whole lot of punches. I've never seen that many punches in one place before... including Michaels.
    BEAUTIFUL card, Love the gorgeous bows and beautiful flower alignment along the bottom. Plus you coloring is just so beautiful too. TFS
    Hugs, Rosalee

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  49. That's more punches than I've ever seen before. Wow... Your card is bright and cheerful!

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  50. Чудесная открытка!
    Неужели столько дыроколов бывает?))

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  51. WOW! Wow! Wow!
    The 1st is about the card, the 2nd and the 3d is about your punches!!!!!Awesome!

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  52. Your collection makes mine look miniscule...lol, gorgeous card as always, and thanks for the chance to win...
    hugz Kath...xx...

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  53. Hi Jacque this card is tunning and rich of lovely details.
    Francy

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  54. Hi Jacque!
    your card is so festive. it's beautiful. I love the design paper and the gorgeous flowers and berries.
    Such a pretty image.
    hugs Maz

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  55. I have to show this to my husband: he always says, that I have too many things for my papercrafting. I have only 5 punches! And none of them are MS!

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  56. love your card...I store my punches on the older style metal towel racks, they work great...thanks for sharing

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  57. Very pretty card and wowza, that is a lot of punches! I have no punch around the pages so i would love to win this giveaway, hugz

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  58. Your card is so pretty. I really like the way you added the two slanted bows.

    Thanks for sharing how you store your punches. I am looking for the best way to store mine.

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  59. Well, aren't I completely jealous!! Love your punch collection! I have to admit, I have punches I've never used - I just like lining them up like yours and just looking at them!
    Hugs,

    Deb T.

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  60. OMG!!! That is a lot of punches. Is it the angle of the photo or is that poor shelf bowing?? I love it that you don't have any idea what you own. Makes me feel much less guilty about the numerous stamps I own that have never seen ink. cheers Linda

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  61. Sorry I was so in awe of your punch collection I forgot to say how lovely your card was. Love the ribbons on the corners - fantastic!! cheers Linda

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  62. wow...your collection of punch is a lot more than our local craft store displaying on their shelf...drooling over all those fantastic punch!

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  63. Wow this is wonderful and I JUST LOVE THE PRINTS!!!!!! Happy Holidays sweetie!
    Hugs

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  64. Oi JAcque!!!

    Seu cartão está fantástico!!! Amo essas cores tradicionais natalinas. Obrigada por compartilhar conosco esse doce maravilhoso. O Azevinho é um sonho de consumo.

    Beijos

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  65. Wow what fab punches!! Thanks so much for a chance to enter for one of these fabulous prizes, you are so kind :))
    Big hugs, (:Betka:)

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  66. Wow Jacque, those are soo many punches ... mine stay in one small drawer he he :P thank you for the chance to win and your card is stunning. Love the bold colours and all the beautiful red flowers. Wishing you a lovely Sunday. Hugs xxx

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  67. Beautiful card and fabulous punch shelf!!

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  68. What a great workshelf ;P
    Thanks for the chance Jacque

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  69. Gorgeous card Jacque !
    Your punch collection so huge !!

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