Deb's Paper Palooza: December 2013

Monday, December 16, 2013

SVG Cutting Files challenge Christmas/Winter

Snowman Bag

Usually when a challenge comes along I have no problem coming up with a project and whipping it right out. I'm having a hard time mustering up the Christmas spirit this year and was having a hard time coming up with something different to do for this challenge! I am in love with the new bags that Annie has created to go along with her A2 cards so this is what I came up with!

I used the A2 Landscape Bag and the Fancy Folder over card. On the front I used the Snowman Stamp from Jaded Blossom's Winter Wishes and I used the SVG Outlines to make the base and the outline. The sentiment on the inside came from Christmas Wishes. I also used the Flag Banners 1 & 2 Dies. I added a little Christmas Candy simply sheer ribbon from Love Bug Creations on the handle!

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Cookies for Santa Blog Hop

Welcome to the Cookies for Santa Blog Hop!!!

There are 12 talented crafters here today to share w/ you their favorite Christmas cookies!!! If you arrived here from Lisa, you are in the right place. If not you will want to go to her blog so you don't miss a thing! I will have the entire line up at the end of my post so you don't get lost!!

Now for my cookies!!! I love, love chocolate and mint!! These cookies are the perfect combination and they are moist and chewy!! The best part is they are fast and easy!!

Stamp sentiment from Jaded Blossom's Santa Mail. I also used Flag Dies 1 and 2. Red Ribbon is from the Christmas Candy collection at Lovebug Creations.

Stamp Sentiment from Santa Mail, stamped on die from Layered frame and journal die. Green ribbon is from the Christmas Candy collection at Lovebug Creations.

I created these cookies adapting a couple of different recipes from Your Cup of Cake! If you've never visited Lizzy's site before you have to check it out!!

Here is the quick and easy recipe.

Preheat oven to 350.

Cookie:

1 box of Pillsbury Devils food cake Mix

2 large eggs

1/3 C. vegetable Oil.

Mix these 3 ingredients well. Batter will be very thick.

I formed the dough into balls about the size of golf balls, placed on a cookie sheet and just pressed down. This is important, otherwise the cookies will tend to stay thick.

Bake for 7-9 minutes. The cookies may appear to be a little undercooked when you take them out of the oven...but that is fine...don't overcook them. they will stiffin up as they begin to cool. You want these cookies to be soft and chewy!!

Frosting Layer:

1/2 cup softened butter

1-2 cups confections sugar

Peppermint extract

green food coloring

Milk as needed to thin

I'm very terrible at measuring when making frosting as it never come out the same!!...but I did start with a 1/2 cup softened butter and then just continued to add the confectioners sugar until I felt it was the consistency I wanted..then I added the extract and a little milk. Add green food coloring until you achieve the color you are looking for.

Melted candy coating layer

For this layer I melted some Wilton Candy Cane flavor Candy melts until it was a spreadable consistency. Spread thin layer over the frosting layer.

Sprinkle with some Andes Candies Peppermint Crunch baking chips.

Pour yourself a glass of milk and enjoy!!!

Next up is the talented Teresa.

I hope you enjoy the goodies we have created for you today.

Here is the entire lineup!

1. Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

2 Deb- http://debspaperpalooza.blogspot.com/...

3. Teresa~http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/

4. Jessica http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com/

5. Sandy- http://aworkingmomsjoy.blogspot.com/

6. Jenn-- http://dreamdesignsbyjenn.blogspot.com/

7. Alicia ~ http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/

8. Nadja~ http://nadjarobbins.blogspot.com/

9. Denise ~ www.craftconfectionery.com

10. Kathy ~ http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/

11. Heather~ http://paper-junkie.blogspot.com/

12. Carla ~ http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

I just wanted to send out a note of thanks to all of you who left me some

wonderful comments over the past months for projects that I have posted.

I know I haven't posted anything in a week or so now....but don't want you all to give up on me!! My mom has been ill and in the hospital so I've been away from my crafting room for a while and not sure when I will get back there! We have a storm coming our way this weekend so maybe I will be

stuck in the house and will find time to make something fun!! But in case I don't get back until after the holidays wanted to send out well wishes for a Very Merry Christmas to all of you!!!

Hope to see you soon!!

deb

Thursday, December 5, 2013

12 Days of Christmas Day 11

Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop. This hop will take place November 25th through December 6th and the new postings each day will be posted by 8 am eastern standard time. This hop will be full of wonderful ideas and inspiration to get you well on your way of creating all of those beautiful Christmas project. This is an awesome way to get a lot of your Christmas cards, and scrapbook layouts finished, home decorations completed and maybe even be inspired to create something using a new technique that you have never tried. There will be a new project posted each and every day by all the wonderful amazing ladies in this hop. Also each day we will have a guest designer or two for you to visit. Lisa our hostess will be giving away some wonderful blog candy each day of the hop from the amazing sponsors that we have for this hop. Lisa will be posting all the winners from this hop on December 10th. Every one has a chance to win including the ladies participating in the hop and even the guest designers and the sponsors. At the end of each post we will have a list of all the sponsors who are sponsoring this hop all you need to do is click on their name to go to their sites and check out all the wonderful sites. We want to thank each and everyone of the sponsors for their generosity. It has been greatly appreciated.

If you've come here from Midge, you are in the right place. If not, start at the beginning so you don't miss a thing!!

This cute little penguin box came from Scrapping Bug Design! The Stamp sentiment and banner die are from My Craft Spot as well as the beautiful crinkle ribbon!

Next stop on the hop is Theresa!!! Enjoy all the wonderful projects today!!

Here is a complete list of the sponsors:

Honeybearz Designs - Yummy Crafting Candy
http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Teresa Russell - $10.00 Gift Card from
her facebook group Scrapping For Less
https://www.facebook.com/groups/372187582880346/

Pazzles - Two digital download gift cards for a Cutting Collection of choice.
http://pazzles.com/

Kathy's Cozies - A custom Cozy for an Expression, Expression 2, Cricut Create,
Cricut Mini, or Silhouette Cameo. Whoever wins can pick their own fabric. https://www.etsy.com/shop/KathysCozies

Paper Sweeties - $10.00 Gift Card
http://www.papersweeties.com/

ScrappyDew - $20.00 Gift Card
http://www.scrappydew.com/store/

My Creative Time - Stamp Set
http://www.creativetimeforme.com/

Little Scraps of Heaven Designs - $20.00 Gift Voucher
http://www.littlescrapsofheavendesigns.com/

Paper Creations by Mindy - $15.00 Gift Certidicate
http://www.papercreationsbymindy.com/

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons - $15.00 Gift Certificate
http://www.prettypapergraphics.com/

Xyron - 2 Teresa Collins Adhesive Kits
http://www.xyron.com/enUS/Home/default.html

Joys Life - "Oh Christmas Puns" stamps
http://joyslife.com/

Timeless Twine -$15.00 Gift Certificate
http://www.bellacreationz.bigcartel.com/

Too Cute by Jessica - $25.00 Giftcard
http://www.toocutebyjessica.com/

Designs on Cloud 9 - $20.00 Gift Certificate
http://designsoncloud9.com/

LoveBug Creations - $15.00 Gift Certificate
http://www.lovebugcreations.net/

The Paper Parade - $40.00 Gift Certificate
http://www.thepaperparade.com/

The Paper Nest Dolls - $25.00 Gift Certificate
http://stamps.the-papernest.com/

Jessica Douglass Wilson -$10.00 to her Close To My Heart store

Lettering Delights -a gift valued at $10.00
http://www.letteringdelights.com/

Scrapping Bug Designs - $50.00 gift certificate the gift
certificate excludes sale prices.
http://www.scrappingbugdesigns.com/

3 Girl Jam - $10.00 Gift Certificate
http://www.3girljam.com/

SVG Attic - $25.00 Gift Certificate
http://www.svgattic.com/

Pinque Peacock $10.00 Gift Certificate
http://pinquepeacock.blogspot.com/

SVG Cuts - $20.00 Gift Certificate
http://www.svgcuts.com/

Blue Moon Creations - 12 digital images
http://www.bluemooncreation.net/

Sherri Baldy Stamps - $15.00 Gift Certificate for digi stamps
http://sherribaldy.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

12 Days of Christmas Day 10

If you've arrived here from Midge's blog you are in the right place. If not, you will want to start at the beginning so you don't miss a thing!!!

Now for today's project!

The SVG for this adorable card can be found at Scrapping Bug Designs. It is called Snow Sweets Card

Next Stop on the hop is Theresa Hope you enjoy all the projects!!

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

SVG Cutting Files Monthly Challenge and some exciting news!!!

If you are a follower of my blog you probably know by now that I'm a huge fan of Jaded Blossom and SVG Cutting Files. Well....I have some excited news!!!! I have been chosen as a Guest Design Team Member for both of these wonderful companies!!!!

My term for SVG cutting files will be March and for Jaded Blossom in April!

I can't even begin to tell you how honored and thrilled that I am!

Thank you so much to Candace and Michelle from Jaded Blossom and Annie from SVG Cutting Files for giving me this awesome opportunity!!! I am so anxious to be able to work with these talented crafters!!!

Here is my project for the SVG Cutting Files Monthly challenge. The theme this month is birthdays!

The cute coffee pot treat box is from SVG cutting files. From Jaded blossom I used a sentiment from Gingerbread Wishes, the flag banner and octagon shapes from Mini Tag Dies and the candy stamps from Birthday Candies.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

12 Days of Christmas Day 9

If you've arrived here from Midge, you are in the right place. If not, you will want to start at the beginning so you don't miss a thing!

Now for my project!

The snowman is from My Scrap chick's Sweet winter faces and the Gift card holder is by

Jaded Blossom.

Next stop on the hop is Theresa! Enjoy all the projects!

Monday, December 2, 2013

12 Days of Christmas Day 8

If you've come here from Midge, you are in the right place. If not you will want to start at the beginning so you don't miss a thing!!

Here is my project for today!!!

The Adorable santa face is from the Sweet Winter Faces Collection at My Scrap Chick. The Stamp Sentiment is from Jaded Blossom Design's Merry & Bright stamp set. I'm also entering this project into the Jaded Blossom Monthly challenge for December!!

Next stop on the hop is the talented Theresa! Hope you enjoy all the projects we have prepared for you today!

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Tis the Season Blog Hop Day 2





If you are looking for the 12 Days of Christmas Hop please go here.

If you are looking for the 2 Creative Chicks Challenge please go here.



Welcome to our






We are on Day 2!




There are only a few stops on this hop each day, and you are going to love the projects you see.




I am the 4th stop.

The adorable Grinch is from Treasure Box Designs. The stamp sentiment is from Jaded Blossom's

Christmas Poop stamp set.

Here is the entire list of stops for day 2:

Nana @ My Crafting Channel

Pam @ Scrap N Sew Granny
Lisa @ The Paper Princess
Debbie @ Deb's Paper Palooza
Kim @ Kim's Card Corner
Millie @ Crafting With Creative M
Jessica @ Craftin and Stampin
Karen @ Karen 2005 Craftily Yours
Becky @ Becky's Craft Place
Jennifer @ Creative Cricut Designs & More
Julie @ Muddy Paws & Inky Fingers

In case you missed Day 1, here is the lineup.

Nana @ My Crafting Channel

Pam @ Scrap N Sew Granny
Lisa @ The Paper Princess
Debbie @ Deb's Paper Palooza
Kim @ Kim's Card Corner
Millie @ Crafting With Creative M
Karon @ Karon's Krafty Korner
Kathy @ 3 Spoiled Dogs and a Cricut
Colleen @ Creations By Colleen
Theresa @ Scrappers Anonymous

Now hop on over and see what the others have for your enjoyment.

Some of them are offering candy as well.

Be sure to read their requirements to be eligible.

Thank you for hopping with us!!!!

2 Creative chicks Challenge #9 winter/Christmas

If you are looking for the 12 days of Christmas Hop please go here.
If you are looking for the Tis the Season Blog hop please go here.

It's time for
another Challenge here at

Christmas/Winter
Sunday, December 1
Ends: Tuesday, December 31

Sorry but any entry not following rules will NOT be considered when choosing the Winner or the Top 3
*See Rules On Side Bar*

Sponsors this month are:

My Crafting Channel
Prize: If we get 300 entries I will use random.org and one lucky winner will receive a
Silhouette Portrait

My Scrap Chick

Prize $10.00 Gift Card

Little Scraps of Heaven Designs

$15.00 GC

Here is my project!!

For this cute little penguin treat box I actually took the treat box from the Horse Trio file from My Scrap chick and combined it with the Penguin file, did a little tweaking to come up with this cute treat box. The stamp sentiment and adorable penguin stamps are from Jaded Blossom's Merry & Bright stamp set. Penguins are my favorite!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!