Nan's Creating Place

This is the Rubber Ladies (as in rubber stamps) and we have been together a long time.  This marks our 13th year together.  We started having a Christmas luncheon like this one maybe 10 years ago.  We wait all year for this get together.  We exchange gifts, eat, laugh, eat and talk crafting!  It's a whole lot of fun.  These ladies are as much a part of my life as my family......wait maybe they are my family.  Each brings something different to our group that makes it unique.  Thanks ladies for sharing your lives with me.  It means the world! Merry Christmas! Nan Tomorrow I will show you some of the great gifts exchanged on Sunday.   this is a Christmas ornament my sister in law taught me how to make several years ago. and another one  And here is a beautiful card my friend Chelsea made.  It is made from an envelope. This is the insert The little brown bag is to hold a CTMH gi...

These are some of the gifts I received yesterday!  Maggi got a sewing machine and made each of us a beautiful tote!  It has pockets for stamp pad and all the other essentials for scrapbooking.  This will be great for carrying supplies to the crop in.  Thank you Maggi. Pam crocheted each of us a beautiful scarf in our favorite colors.  I love wearing scarfs. There were lots of other goodies in with the scarf.  Thank you Pam for all my gifts.  Fireside coffee!  Yum.  Kelli mix up this tasty brew to warm our bones.  Here's another cool thing that she did.  See the Christmas trees on the mug?  They are vinyl.  She cut them out using her new Close to My Heart Cricket Art Philosophy cartridge!!!  Great idea Kelli. Thank you so much.  Jean gave me this beautiful Christmas ornament.  Inside are tiny little shells and sand. ...

Yesterday we met at Triple J's Steakhouse for our annual Christmas luncheon.  It was a great day! These ladies are some of my most treasured friends.  We exchanged gifts, ate, and really enjoy the time together.  Thank you ladies for a great 2011!  Merry Christmas. Nan

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON If you are in one of our monthly clubs this is your invitation for next months luncheons. Crazy for Cards Ladies will meet at 11:00 am at Triple J's Steakhouse on Saturday Dec. 10, 2011 Rubber Ladies will meet at 11:00 am at Triple J's Steakhouse on Sunday Dec. 11, 2011 If you are not in a monthly paper crafting club you are truly missing out. We have a great time all year sharing our love for paper crafting through the art of card making and scrapbooking. Then we come together at this most special time of the year and celebrate the birth of Christ sharing our love for one another. Wishing all of you a most blessed holiday season! Nan 

And the last one is beautiful.  If you were not able to attend the crop where we made these beautiful cards, it's not to late to get the Sonoma kit that comes with complete instructions and create these cards on your own.  Have a great week and thanks for visiting with me. Nan

This one fits the theme of November....being grateful or thankful.  Love it.

Card 3 is all about LOVE!!! 

2nd in the set of 5 cards from the Sonoma paper pack. 

This lovely card is from the Sonoma paper pack.  Love love love craft colored cards.  The stamp set is great for many occasions.  More to come from this same kit. Nan

This Saturday is our last club meeting for 2011!  As I have blinked the year has come and gone.  I look forward to seeing everyone.  Let me know if you will not be able to make it. December we will have our much awaited Christmas Luncheon.  That always promises to be a wonderful time. Bring your male sympathy cards for the swap.  We need suggestions for next years swap theme/s???  I like having a theme.  Bring basic supplies for the project. Don't forget we start at 10 for Crazy for Cards and at 2 for Rubber Ladies!. Just in case you forgot!!!  And bring a snack to share.  And I would love to hear 1 thing that you are thankful for at this time of the year. See you Saturday, Nan

Holiday Wishes November Constant Campaign When you place a minimum order of $25 in My Acrylix ® stamp sets in November, you can purchase a new D-size Holiday Wishes stamp set for only $5! That’s significant savings off the full retail value of $17.95 US / $19.95 CAN. And here’s a bonus: many of the images in the set coordinate with our Cricut ® Art Philosophy cartridge for added cutting and stamping fun!

Operation Smiles Quarterly Crop Oakland Terrace Park October 15, 2011 8a-8p Bring those projects that need completing or start new ones and join us for a day of crafting. Call or email me today to reserve you spot. I hope you can join us.  This is a fundraiser. We have already helped 3 children have a happier smile. Nan

Mischief Workshop tomorrow evening from 6:30 to 8:30.  Hope to see you there. Supply list: Basic supplies Grey Wool, Black and Colonial White Ink pads Blending pen E1014 Posterboard Alphabet See you tomorrow! Nan

Autumn Storehouse I'd like to take October days And store them in my mind, To warm me during Winter's reign When nature proves unkind. Then I remember sunshine, The Autumn rich with gold, And tawny fields a-flower With wonders quite untold. My thoughts will ease the moments When in reverie I dwell, And linger for the present In some bright majestic dell. ~ Virginia Borman Grimmer~ AUTUMN is my favorite season.  I love the coolness in the air and the colors of the leaves.   Tell me about your favorite season.  Which season and why it is your favorite. 

October Stamp of the Month "Holiday Magic" This is a great holiday stamp set for greeting cards or gift making. Check back later for some cute card ideas. Hope you are enjoying the beautiful day!! Nan

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Hope to see all club ladies this Saturday!  Bring your basic supplies, card for the swap (theme: masculine or sympathy) and a snack to share. If you are not in one of our clubs and would like more information on how to join us email me at nancyberd@gmail.com Thanks for stopping by!

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, we are offering our first-ever double stamp set! You can get the exclusive My Acrylix ®  Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set FREE when you place an order of $75 US / $82 CAN from August 15 through September 30, 2011. You'll love this double set—two D-size sets in one envelope—which includes lots of clever phrases and coordinating images you'll use in your handmade cards all year long. The double set has a retail value of $35.90/$39.90, which drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase! Have double the fun stamping during National Stamping Month with our new Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set.

http://youtu.be/0n1f1GHK75g A fun project for your pages using the Art Philosophy cartridge from Close to My Heart.

The neatest email came today from Corporate that I want to share with each of you because it is addressed to all of us: Nancy, Congratulations for being In the Spotlight this month! We are recognizing you, your Team, and your customers for being in the top rankings for donating the most to Operation Smile®. Well done! You are making a HUGE difference in the lives of those who receive the surgeries! Watch for your name and achievement to appear on Close To My Heart's Online Office page so all Consultants can applaud your success. Congrats, Close To My Heart It is a blessing to bless others! Thank you ladies.....YOU ARE AWESOME!