Christmas was a wonderful family day for the Whatmans, and once again I proved that we can celebrate the day without decorations. Yep, I did it again. Not even a tree. I will admit that my family was a little shocked when I handed out the Safeway bags filled with their stocking stuffers. I did feel shame for a minute, but it passed. The funny thing is I used to be a huge Christmas decorator. I have boxes of decorations and most of them I made or hand-painted. I also love snowmen and have oodles of them in my Christmas stash. Oh, and the tree! Loads of handmade ornaments and thousands of lights are packed away. Plus the excitement I use to feel. I couldn't leave a present untouched. I had to shake and feel and try and guess it's contents. I remember when I use to carefully unwrap a present, check what it was and tape it back up. The unknown drove me crazy! I use to send cards, bake, cook, shop and the what the heck has happened? I just lost my Christmas spirit and I know where it went. It went to the store! It is locked inside the four walls and just doesn't want to leave with me! Hopefully, next year the Christmas spirit will once again fill my home and I won't be passing out Safeway bags filled with goodies.
The Design Team has been busy and below you will find three more District Market Burlap Panels beautifully done by Rhonda, Deborah and Brenda.
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| Created by Rhonda Alsop |
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| Created by Brenda Duncan |
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Created by Deborah Marasa
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Design Team member Cindy Phelan has created this unique "Travel Log" folio using Simple Stories Destinations paper. It is designed to hold pamphlets, pictures and whatever else you have collected while traveling on your trip. Kits will be available in January.
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| Front cover of the "Travel Log" |
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| inside |
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inside
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Design Team member Deborah Marasa has created these gorgeous cards. She loves detail and loves October Afternoon Sidewalks paper. The cards were on display in the store and so many of you asked for kits, so...it is now an All-Day Card Class in January.
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All-Day Cards Class
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I know you are going to say "Valentine Cards? Really?" and the answer is yes! There is a Valentine Card class coming up with three interactive cards.
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| Valentine Card Class |
I just love the LYB Winter Twig paper and have created a 2-page layout using this fabulous paper. My niece Kara is growing up. Most of you are familiar with Kara. I have used her pictures for many years on my layouts. She is now 15 years old and a beautiful young lady. I must admit that I do miss my little Kar Kar! She has grown up way too fast!
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Scrap-a-page
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Check out my website, as the January Class Schedule is now posted.
Have a great week and happy crafting!
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