On My Wishlist Wednesday

I figured I better get back to adding things to my wishlist what with the holidays coming up...*wink, wink*!  

Brush Strokes Stamp Set by Hero Arts

I want this stamp set so badly!  Ever since I saw this video by Nichol Magouirk using this set to make a Project Life embellishment gift set, I haven't stopped thinking about it!  Not only would I like to make a gift set like this, but I can think of so many fun things I could do with this set!  

Tim Holtz Distress Markers, Full Set of 49

I've always been kind of weird about Tim Holtz's Distress line.  I always thought of grungy and dark projects, which is definitely not my style.  Now that I've been in the craft world for a little over a year, I've watched tons of videos, seen hundreds of projects, and seen all sorts of Distress products make pretty things.  And as you all know, I've been super obsessed with watercolors, and these markers make it pretty easy to achieve that watercolor look.

Inside and Out Sayings Stamp Set by Simon Says Stamp

I love making cards.  I'm liking it more and more considering I opened an Etsy shop to sell my cards!  (Go check out my shop, Sweetly Made Designs!)  I have always struggled with sayings for the inside of the card.  This stamp set would be perfect to add to my collection.

Okay lovelies, there are just a few more products you can add to your wishlist as well!  And just in case you don't know, Jennifer McGuire is doing a blog and youtube series, My Favorite Crafty Things 2013, over the next 10 days.  She showcases all of her favorites!  I love Jennifer McGuire's work.  She's very inspiring.  She also has a list of all the products she mentions on each day with links, so it's easy to add to wishlists or shopping carts!  

And a reminder, you all have until tonight to link up your take on the challenge with my dear friend Kelly.  We will randomly pick a person who entered the challenge to win a $5 gift card to Two Peas in a Bucket. Come play along!

xoxo,
Heather

On My Wishlist Wednesday: Christmas Cards

Happy Hump Day!  So, I'm approaching my wishlist a little bit differently this week.  I've been thinking about this season's Christmas cards for the past couple months.  I think I've finally figured out the cards I'll be making.  My major dilemma was wanting a photo card, but also wanting it to have the handmade look.  I finally found some products to make this happen.

Source:  Papertrey Ink

And I present the Papertrey Ink's Instant Photo Pull Out Die Collection!  I can include a picture of Michael and me AND I can still have a homemade Christmas card!

Source:  Papertrey Ink

The tag can even be pulled out of the sleeve!  How awesome is that?!  This is exactly what I've been looking for and I'm so happy that I found these products.

Instant Photo Pull Out Die Collection by Papertrey Ink

So here's the Instant Photo Pull Out Die from Papertrey Ink.  It can obviously be used for cards other than Christmas-themed, so it would be a well used die for my collection. 

Instant Photo:  Holiday Stamp Set by Papertrey Ink

I want this stamp set too. It coordinates with the die collection and would be a great addition to my holiday stamp collection.  Surprisingly, I don't have too many holiday-themed stamps.

I'm just going to have so much fun with these new products.  It's on my wishlist, but I WILL be getting these soon.  I need to start making my Christmas cards!  So, what are your Christmas card plans?  Do you do photo cards or handmade cards?

xoxo,
Heather

On My Wishlist Wednesday

Every time I write a wishlist post, it makes me want to go shopping!  There are just so many great products out there, I can't help but want them all! 

Memento Luxe Inks

I'm sure you guys have heard all the amazing things about the new Memento Luxe Ink Pads by Tsukineko.  The colors are just gorgeous, rich, and vibrant.  I want every. single. color.  This is just a small sampling of some of the colors, but aren't they lovely?!  I've seen them in "action" on Kristina Werner's YouTube channel and Jennifer McGuire's YouTube channel.  These inks work beautifully.

Christmas Fill-Ins by Ali Edwards for Technique Tuesday

I am dying to get my hands on this stamp set from Ali Edwards by Technique Tuesday.  It would be absolutely perfect for my December Daily (TM) album.  Just a great way to record not just moments, but to really reflect and journal about my family's holiday memories and traditions.  I may have to get this...

Envelope Sentiments by Simon Says Stamp

I think I need this stamp set in my collection.  It is just adorable!  I'm a card maker and have started sending happy mail and cute packages to my friends and family.  This stamp set would be too cute to help decorate those packages and envelopes.

We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board

Speaking of envelopes...I want this so badly!  How awesome is this board?!  You can make your own envelopes much easier and faster!  Definitely need this.

Alright, that is it for me today.  Don't forget to come back tomorrow for another challenge with Kelly and me!  And there are prizes/scrappy goodies involved for playing along!

xoxo,

Heather

On My Wishlist Wednesday-Documenting December

Morning friends!  Sorry I have been completely MIA for the past couple days.  Monday I was in St. Louis visiting one of my friends before she moves to D.C. for a new job.  I was so exhausted Monday night when I got home, aka I was too lazy to write a post.  And yesterday I was just so tired, with no energy to write even a late post on my Project Life.  But, I will be posting a Project Life spread tomorrow.  

So, what did you guys think of my special announcement last week?!  Are you all as pumped about this blog series with the wonderful Kelster Jean as I am?  We are still working out some details on our first challenge/project.  As soon as we finalize that, I'll let you all know!

So, on to my wishlist...This week I wanted to talk a little about this concept of  December Daily™ created by Ali Edwards.  I participated last year for the first time.  I have yet to finish my album, mostly because I was so done with Christmas by the end of Christmas day (the last few months of 2012 were really overwhelming for me, with getting married and then the holidays; I was just over everything).  I wasn't really prepared to take on this mini album as I should have been.  I have all my photos printed as well as my journaling, my album and all the pretty embellies, stamps, etc. in a box; I just haven't sat down to complete it.  This year, I want to approach the idea of documenting our Christmas season a little differently.  Here's my plan:

-purchase a kit without an album.  I have a turquoise/aqua Simple Stories album I want to use because I really want to incorporate this shade into my color scheme for the season.  I also like the idea of a kit because I can get little bits and pieces from different companies, instead of buying whole packages of embellies and probably spending more money.  Also, everything already coordinates!

-not to do a traditional daily documentation.  My husband and I do not have children yet.  We don't do Christmas-y things everyday in December.  I want to document everything Christmas-y/seasonal starting with Thanksgiving to the New Year.  I don't want to feel pressured to try to do something Christmas-related everyday.  That was difficult for me last year and I didn't like some of the pictures I captured.

-pre-make my pages.  It won't be all the pages (because I don't know what we'll be doing) and they won't be numbered, but I just want to definitely get my Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve/Day pages made.  I'll pre-make some other pages, as well as get the cover and "title" page completed.  I want to be able to take this thing with me to journal my thoughts and activities as they're happening or to at least journal directly in the album without writing it down in a notebook.  I just want to be able to add pictures, dates, and journaling.  

When the talk of a December album starting happening at the beginning of September, I was not ready for it at all!  But, now that fall has kind of kicked in (it's still in the 80s here in the midwest), I've been getting pretty excited about my December album!  I actually want to start working on completing my 2012 December album!  

So, now that I have officially bored you all with my thoughts and excitement about a December album, here are the various products I may get in addition to a kit/want to use in my album.  I still haven't decided which kit I'm going to purchase. I'm really holding out to see what Citrus Twist Kits releases.  I just want my kit to have that turquoise/aqua color in there.

I love everything in this October Afternoon Daily Flash mini collection.  I love the papers, the embellies, the stamps.  It's probably one of my favorite Christmas-themed lines this year.  The only bad thing is it doesn't start shipping until November.  I'd like to get my album ready by the beginning of November.  

I also love the Peace Joy Love line from Lawn Fawn.  Again, it's that blue/aqua color mixed in with the traditional red and green.  I like the sequins, flair, and stamp set in this line too.

These are the two Christmas collections I am loving.  Hopefully, I can get my hands on pieces from each and you'll be seeing it in my Christmas album!  Are you guys doing a December album?  How are you approaching it this year?

xoxo,
Heather