Thursday, December 24, 2009

Merry Christmas & Blog Candy

Good Morning Everyone!

I hope you are all having a wonderful Christmas week. I know it’s busy around here. We just got back from Atlanta a few days ago. We spent some time with our oldest son and his wife and our two grandkids. It was so good to see them. The grandkids are growing way to fast for me. Just seems like yesterday that they were little.

Here they are with a few things they got from us for Christmas!!! Aren’t they beautiful?

Christmas 2009 and flower brooch 013 

………speaking of gifts……

I’d like to offer up some Christmas Blog Candy. Here is a little Fabric Pin and matching box I made for an upcoming class. Once the class is over I will send it to the winner. Winner will be drawn on December 26th.

All you have to do is leave me a comment.

This box was made with our “Flower Folds” Die from Stampin’ Up! and some fabric scraps I purchased at a fabric store. It’s just truly amazing what you can do with a Big Shot.

flower pin and box -2

I Thank You for visiting and wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a New Year full of Love, Joy and Happiness……and of course wish you a Stampinglee Good Day!!!

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59 comments:

Amanda Harbison said...

This is gorgeous! I wish you a very Merry Christmas! I would think I would look gorgeous with this pin - hint hint... crossing my fingers and toes - :-)

Nancy Endwright said...

Hi Lee,

Sorry to hear about your hands. I hope they are okay. Your pin is beautiful and I would love to learn how to make them. Have a very Merry Christmas. Nancy

Peggy said...

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that fabric flower. awesome blog candy! Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas Lee!

madelinemorcelo said...

Lee, I love the color of the fabric you chose to make this pin, it looks so elegant...it combines perfectly with the box. Would love to win it, but if is not my lucky day, I want to congrat whoever gets it...is a great gift. TFS!

Madeline

Anonymous said...

Great color combo! As a musician, it would go with my entire black attire. Have a Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing - leftpinky@frii.com Kerri

Gayle said...

Hi Lee,

How gorgeous is that flower pin! I now have to order that die. I've been on the fence about it for awhile now. I hope I win.!

Lourdes said...

What a beautiful box and bow!!
Hope your hands are doing better.
Lou
lourdesfay@gmail.com

joyfuljan said...

Grandchildren are the best!! Ours left yesterday afternoon after being here for 6 days to go visit my DIL's family. The house is soooo quiet this morning. I love the fabric pin!! It would be so pretty on a red or black coat. Thanks for the opportunity to win it. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

bonnie32002 said...

Lee, 1st I want to thank you for all of the wonderful projects you share. I so appreciate all the time you take to share with the rest of us! 2nd, Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas filled with fun, food, family and many blessings.

KathyC said...

Lee, this is gorgeous! Then again so is all your work :o) Have a Merry Christmas.

carol said...

I just love it! Your so talented. Have a Blessed Holiday!!
Carol

Sharon said...

Gorgeous pin! I really need to get that die. I'd love to win yours though.

Sharon

Unknown said...

Love the flower pin! Merry Christmas!

Carolyn Sharkas said...

Oh my gosh! This die is on my wishlist and I just love this pin. Everyone has been making these beautiful pins and I would love the chance to win one. Did you sew on this one? I can't sew worth a hoot, so that's been scaring me off. Hugs to you and may you have a Blessed Christmas.

Gail S. said...

Merry Christmas! Hope your hand gets better. Your grandkids are really sweet - I bet they are fun. Thanks for a chance to win. I had a big shot but don't have the flower die yet. Really cute pin.

Anonymous said...

Black and white is my favorite color combo. I would love to win this pin. It looks beautiful!
Thank you for the chance to win.
Nancy

Connie Gage said...

wow wonderful pin and box you made....I love pins.

Connie Gage
punkyann@iserv.net

Bonita said...

Merry Christmas to you, Lee. Love your blog. Would really like to know how the pin was made. Really unique. Thanks for offering blog candy.

www.stampinginthewoods.com said...

Lee, your pin is lovely - I love the neutral colors. I plan to make some of these types of pins to sell at our local Farmers Market after Christmas in preparation for Valentine's Day.

Merry Christmas!

Donna Bagwell
Sandpoint, Idaho

Margaret said...

I have never been a fan of pins, but fell in love with your pin. You did a great job with the colors and the fullness of the fabrics. I have a new black dress that the pin would accent perfectly.
The box looks like it professionally made.
Great job!!

Anne Heard said...

Lee I love all the items you make. You inspire me!!! I always check your blog for ideas.

Merry Christmas,

Anne Heard
Stamps4anne@msn.com

Adair said...

Oh, how beautiful! How ever did you make this beautiful pin? I know someone who would LOVE this for her coat! Your creativity never ceases to amaze me! I wish you and your family a very Merry and safe Christmas!
Love,
Adair asvoboda@juno.com

Anonymous said...

Lee,
I just love the pin. I never would have thought to make a black/white one! It's gorgeous. Thanks for the neat idea. Have a Very Merry Christmas!!!!!

Stampin in the SON! Jenni Hogan
wwwstampinintheson.com
smurfette7777@msn.com

Wanda in NC said...

Oh Lee, so glad you got to have Christmas with your grandchildren in Atlanta. I do hope that the remainder of the season is a blessing. Here's to winning this blog candy! merry christmas!~

Angela Beck said...

You are very talented! Thank you for giving someone the opportunity to win this very cute pin. Have a great Christmas.

Kathleen said...

Hi Lee & Merry Christmas! I have enjoyed your artwork and find your blog to be delightful!

KathyC said...

Love this pin and box Lee! Makes me want that die even more :o)

Anonymous said...

I really like the black, grey, & white color scheme and the loose weave and tiny bit of fraying.

I had seen other pins that were very brightly colored and I was not at all impressed, but the monochromatic was just gorgeous! It also might be pretty w/ a red button for a touch of zing.

Nance in Reno

Audrey R said...

Hi Lee - I love your pin! If I win the card candy, you can find me on the stampinuprubberartscans yahoo group. Thanks, Audrey

Debbie Schubauer said...

love the pin! Thanks for the blog candy! Merry Christmas

Susan said...

OH--Lee your choice of fabric is fantastic; this would look so nice on my new Danier jacket, with matching gloves!! TFS<><>all the best for another great year with family, friends & SU!!

Mary Hogenmiller said...

This pin is BEAUTIFUL!! I love the Simplicity of the colors. I've always loved the pins --but thought I'd never wear one. This is Classic. And one SU demo to the other--I'm going to have to dig into that box of old pendelton wools ;-)

Thanks for the continued inspiration

Mary H.

Jennifer Wells said...

ooo..love the greys and blacks of your flower!! I want this die cut so badly....it is on my christmas wish list however i think it will have to be moved to my saleabration wish list! have the merriest of christmases!!!

take care,
jen wells

Jen Wells said...

oops forgot to post how to contact me if i am lucky enough to win.
jenwells08@comcast.net

thanks and merry christmas,
jen wells

Beverly Farmer said...

Lee,
I just love the fabric pin and the gift box for it is too cute. I would love to win this. I am subbed to your site and love getting all your ideas. Keep up the great work in 2010!!!
Love,
Bev Farmer

Anonymous said...

Thank you Lee for all the inspiration. I always look forward to what you have to share.

Have a very blessed Christmas.

Cheryl in Salmon Arm

Barbara in Shreveport, LA said...

Ahhh, I just found the word Comment so maybe I just needed to slip on my reading glasses - I don't know how I missed it. Thanks so much.
(I believe if I had started earlier in life I may have stayed longer as a SU demonstrator.) I made Sr. Supervisor but had mostly club workshops after several of my downline moved away and/or dropped out. Do you mind telling me the LA demo? I still try to contact any in this area to come and have fun with the 4 of us who are still close and active. I understand there are several demos stationed at BAFB just over the bridge in Bossier City. I don't want any demo to feel left out or too far for support. Oh dear, how I ramble! Blog comment: I love every-thing abut your blog including the lovely pin and box!.

Ann Corley said...

Hi Lee -
First of all, Merry Christmas to you! Thanks for always sharing your wonderful creations. LOVE this pin, and would love to have it!
Ann

ann corley said...

Hi Lee -
First of all, Merry Christmas to you! Thanks for always sharing your wonderful creations. LOVE this pin, and would love to have it!
Ann

Annette said...

What a beautiful pin! It just so happens, you made it in MY colors! lol Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas and a Happy, prosperous New Year!
Annette Stewart
Big Bear Lake, CA

InkScrapper said...

What a lovely pin! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Shari Albrecht said...

Glad your hand is feeling better and just in time for you to craft the adorable pin and matching gift box!

Have a wonderful holiday filled with blessings!

Shari

Firenze said...

Gosh Lee it is so beautiful! And so artfully presented too.
Thank you for sharing such a lovely gift.
Love and good wishes from us in Cape Town!
Helen
Firenze Cards

Trish in Wisconsin said...

So sorry to hear about your hand. I hope that it is on the mend soon. Aren't Grandchildren grand! We are getting up at 4:30am this morning to go over to my Daughter's house so that we can be there when our 3 year old Grandson wakes up and sees that Santa Came. I can't wait to see the expression on his face, will have camera ready. Yes, we are a little crazy, but then they are little for such a short while. I am so happy for you that you got to spend some time with your Grandchildren over the Holidays. The flower is awesome, and it goes so well with the box. What a magical gift, you are so generous. Have yourself a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Trish in Wisconsin

Nancy Legate said...

Absolutely Positively LOVE this pin. I have yet to try them, but hope to once I get my dislocated shoulder working again :) Merry Christmas to You and Your Families!

Anonymous said...

A lovely fabric pin -- one of the nicest I have seen. I hope you have a wonderfully Merry Christmas with your family celebrating the birth of Christ.

Judy Jackson

judystamper at verizon dot net

Lillian in TX said...

Beautiful! I really want that pin! It would look great on my jacket :) Pick me pick me pick me LOL!
scrapgial@yahoo.com

DeborahD said...

What a beautiful pin! What a versatile die to add to my collection. I still haven't made my wish list for the dies, but I do dream as I peruse the catalog.

Created by Kath said...

THe flower sure turned out nice!

Anonymous said...

As always Lee, your creations are my favorites. Merry Christmas. Your grandchildren are darling.
Barb Wessel
handstamped59@hotmail.com

Marla said...

What a lovely pin! Thank you so much for sharing! Merry Christmas!

Patty Bennett said...

I LOVE the mix of the fabrics... wow.. that is stunning.. I think I need to go to the fabric store!! :) Merry Christmas, friend!! Hugs, Patty

Denise Foor Studio PA said...

Lovely pin. Great black and white color combo. Merry Christmas.

Denise in PA
denise_in_pa at embarqmail dot com

gmeguia said...

Adorable..

I hope I win.


Gina

gmeguia@verizon.net

Jean McKenzie said...

Beautiful box and pin!! I am always looking for ways to use the Flower Folds die. TFS!! I wont enter your blog candy as I live Down Under but just wanted to say how I admire your work!
Happy Christmas to you!

Anonymous said...

This pin is gorgeous. I have to try to make one. Thanks
Dee

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful pin. S0 are your grandkids. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Sherry Conrad

frogy541948@yahoo.com

Karin_Aiello said...

Much nicer than the ones I tried to make for Christmas gifts this year... what kind of fabric did you use? I couldn't get mine to fluff up much or fray prettily like that... Would love to have this one so I can compare!! :)

Anonymous said...

Cute gift giving idea!
Missy K.