Holiday Happenings Hostess Bundle

Have you already checked the retiring accessories list?  I've already updated the list twice with items that have sold out since they originally posted the list yesterday.  So if you see something you want, be sure to order it before it's gone.  I'll continue to update this list so that it stays current.

Last week I had a chance to play with the Holiday Happenings Bundle.  It's a level 3 hostess set that's coming out in the next catalog.  It comes with a four piece stamp set, a set of rub-ons, and nine sheets of designer series paper (three sheets each of three double-sided prints).  I used the snowflake stamp and the coordinating designer series paper and made this card.



This card also uses two of the new In Colors--Baja Breeze and Pacific Point.  All of the white cardstock is actually Shimmery White cardstock.  Here's a closer look at the shimmer.



I used the new Scalloped Edge punch which I absolutely love.  You know me, I couldn't just leave the scallops alone.  I had to paper pierce them.  I also added a little bling to the center snowflake by removing the rhinestone from one of the smallest rhinestone brads.  I attached it to the card with a mini glue dot.  Here's how you remove the rhinestone. 



Take your brad and spread the prongs as far apart as you can.  If you think of the brad as a clock, the two large prongs are at 3:00 and 9:00.  Once you bend them out of the way, you'll notice that there are two smaller prongs at 6:00 and 12:00.  Bend the two smaller prongs out of the way and the rhinestone will come right out.  It takes a little bit of work to get the small prongs bent.  You can use a small pair of tweezer or pliers. 

Be cautious: the silver circle that you see on the underside of the brad is the back of the rhinestone.  If you scratch that up with your pliers, you'll be able to see it on your rhinestone.  Yes, I found out the hard way.  Just be careful.

I leave for convention in a week and can barely contain my excitement.  I'm finding it difficult to concentrate on things I need to get done here.  That's not good.  I just can't wait to visit with friends, see the new catalog, and have fun swapping.  Oh yeah, I'll get new stamps too!  I hope I get to meet many of you in Salt Lake.  You'll see me on one of the motorized scooters so be sure to say 'hi' if you see me. 

Thanks for stopping by! ~Dannie

Stamps: Seasonal Icons (hostess set), Many Merry Messages
Paper: Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Shimmery White, Holiday Happenings DSP
Ink: Baja Breeze, Pacific Point
Accessories: Rhinestone Brad, White Taffeta Ribbon, Crafters' Tool Kit, Dimensionals
Punches: Scalloped Edge