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Wednesday, December 29, 2021

A Fun Sketch For The Crafty Challenge Blog Hop




Hey Y'all!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, I know our family did! And it was even more special--we have a new granddaughter! She will be 4 weeks old tomorrow, and even though there is not an inch of Grinch in my body, we have something in common...my heart grew 3 sizes, if not more. I have chosen "Sassy" as my grandmother name, but whatever she chooses to call me will be just fine! But here I am being a typical grandparent bragging about my grandchildren...you're here to see the goods!


This month's Crafty Challenge is a sketch. And since the stores put out Valentine's Day stuff out before Christmas was even over, I thought, "Why not?" Might as well get started! Of course, making a card for any occasion is always fun...and I wanted to give you a sneak peek of new items in the catalog, and hopefully keep all of us from procrastinating til the last minute...good luck with that, at least where I'm concerned lol!



I wanted to feature the Sweet Talk Suite in the new January-June Mini.  Lots of fun images that remind you of the sweet heart candy, and the dies have that super cute mini-envelope...I am a sucker for those!


Here is a close up. The suite also includes a new embossing folder-Gingham, and some gorgeous Real Red Linen Ribbon. These products will be available to order January 3rd for customers. Also, Saleabration starts then-free products with qualifying purchase, and a sweet deal for joining as a demo!
Thanks for stopping by today, now see what everyone else is sharing!























Live in the US and don't have a current Stampin' Up! Demonstrator? I would love to be your demonstrator! Need a catalog? Email me at ninassouthernaccents@gmail.com with CATALOG REQUEST in the subject line.


New January-June Mini Catalog 2022 Paper and Ribbon Share Info

Sign Up & Payment Due January 3

Payment can be made through Paypal or Venmo, please choose Family and Friends option 


PayPal- @NinaMcMillan57

Venmo- @Nina-McMillan-3

Paper Share         $30 ($38 if I need to ship to you)

          Includes ¼ pack of all DSP & specialty paper

Ribbon Share                 $14 ($22 if I need to ship to you)

          Includes 2 yards of all ribbon, except Cotton       Combo Ribbon, will include 1 yard of that

Both Shares                  $40 ($48 if I need to ship to you)

****Prices of shares includes tax and shipping on products

****Add On $7 or more of embellishments and receive 1 Level 1 Saleabration Item of your choice.

****Tax and shipping will be added to add on item

****Due to supply chain issues, some products may not be available.



I would love for you to join my Southern Accents Stampin' Squad, and no! you don't have to have a Southern Accent lol! Click here to sign up!

Preorder the beautiful Eden's Garden Suite Collection!
Click on the image to order from my online store.



If you would like to order any of the products used, click on the Products Images to go to my online store. Be sure to use the Current Host Code to earn free product from me! 


Free Gift for Every order in December
Crafty Collaborators Tutorial Bundle with project ideas from demonstrators all over the globe!


Thanks for stopping by today, go make something beautiful!
Love,
Nina





 



Sunday, December 19, 2021

A Sketch Challenge With Let's Get Hopping












Hey Y'all!
I'm so excited to hop again with my Let's Get Hopping friends! This group was my initiation into blog hops, and I am so grateful for their friendship and inspiration over the past few years. This is our 49th hop! If you are arriving from Mikaela's blog, or starting here, Welcome!


Today we are sharing a sketch challenge. I love to use a sketch as a starting point, especially when I feel like I've lost my crafting mojo and feel "stuck." And sometimes I feel like I make the same card over and over again, and a sketch can help get me out of that monotony.


I chose one of my favorite Christmas sets-Poinsettia Petals and the matching dies. I also wanted to highlight the Tidings of Christmas DSP.


This card is definitely not a quick and easy card, but the time was oh so worth it! I love the elegance of the gold elements, and the beauty of all of the different textures and layers. 


Thank you for stopping by today! Now you get to hop over, or should I say "down under," and see what the lovely Teresa Brown has created for us today! And, as my card says, I am sending "Warm Wishes" (literally! it's 72 degrees here in South Georgia!) from our home to yours. Have a very Merry Christmas!

Live in the US and don't have a current Stampin' Up! Demonstrator? I would love to be your demonstrator! Need a catalog? Email me at ninassouthernaccents@gmail.com with CATALOG REQUEST in the subject line.


New January-June Mini Catalog 2022 Paper and Ribbon Share Info

Sign Up & Payment Due January 3

Payment can be made through Paypal or Venmo, please choose Family and Friends option 


PayPal- @NinaMcMillan57

Venmo- @Nina-McMillan-3

Paper Share         $30 ($38 if I need to ship to you)

          Includes ¼ pack of all DSP & specialty paper

Ribbon Share                 $14 ($22 if I need to ship to you)

          Includes 2 yards of all ribbon, except Cotton       Combo Ribbon, will include 1 yard of that

Both Shares                  $40 ($48 if I need to ship to you)

****Prices of shares includes tax and shipping on products

****Add On $7 or more of embellishments and receive 1 Level 1 Saleabration Item of your choice.

****Tax and shipping will be added to add on item

****Due to supply chain issues, some products may not be available.



I would love for you to join my Southern Accents Stampin' Squad, and no! you don't have to have a Southern Accent lol! Click here to sign up!

Preorder the beautiful Eden's Garden Suite Collection!
Click on the image to order from my online store.



If you would like to order any of the products used, click on the Products Images to go to my online store. Be sure to use the Current Host Code to earn free product from me! 


Free Gift for Every order in December
Crafty Collaborators Tutorial Bundle with project ideas from demonstrators all over the globe!


Thanks for stopping by today, go make something beautiful!
Love,
Nina





 



Tuesday, December 14, 2021

New Mini Catalog Coming Soon & Paper & Ribbon Shares!







Hey Y'all!
Can you believe we are at the end of another year! I just wanted to pop in and say Hi! I haven't been in my craft room much, we've been enjoying an early Christmas present--a new grandbaby!
I did want to give you the details of my Paper and Ribbon Share. I will be getting the new catalogs out this week...if you have placed an order with me this year you will automatically receive one. If not, but you would like one, send me an email with CATALOG REQUEST in the subject line. Include your name and mailing address. 

Email-ninassouthernaccents@gmail.com


January-June 2022 Mini Catalog

Paper & Ribbon Share

Sign Up & Payment Due January 3

Payment can be made through Paypal or Venmo, please choose Family and Friends option 


PayPal- @NinaMcMillan57

Venmo- @Nina-McMillan-3

Paper Share         $30 ($38 if I need to ship to you)

          Includes ¼ pack of all DSP & specialty paper

Ribbon Share                 $14 ($22 if I need to ship to you)

          Includes 2 yards of all ribbon, except Cotton       Combo Ribbon, will include 1 yard of that

Both Shares                  $40 ($48 if I need to ship to you)

****Prices of shares includes tax and shipping on products

****Add On $7 or more of embellishments and receive 1 Level 1 Saleabration Item of your choice.

****Tax and shipping will be added to add on item

****Due to supply chain issues, some products may not be available.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas season! Jesus is the Reason!

Love,

Nina



I would love for you to join my Southern Accents Stampin' Squad, and no! you don't have to have a Southern Accent lol! Click here to sign up!

Preorder the beautiful Eden's Garden Suite Collection!
Click on the image to order from my online store.



If you would like to order any of the products used, click on the Products Images to go to my online store. Be sure to use the Current Host Code to earn free product from me! 



Thanks for stopping by today, go make something beautiful!
Love,
Nina





 



Saturday, December 4, 2021

Stampin' For Christmas Blog Hop-Quick and Easy Tag and Card








Hey Y'all!
Whew!!! We are down to the wire!! 20 days til Christmas!! I have had so much fun hopping with this amazing group of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, I can't believe this is our last hop for 2021! Now if you are that person that has all of your shopping done, gifts wrapped, decorations up, and are just sitting back waiting for it to happen...Kudos to you! This post is one you can just sit back, sip your coffee, and look at the pretty pictures. BUT!! for those of you like me that are starting to feel the pressure and even panicking a little wondering how you are going to get it all done....this one's for you! I've got a quick and easy card and tag. Also, scroll all the way down to see one of my favorite recipes for a quick and easy treat that makes a great gift!



My projects today use 2 different DSP's, 2 punches, 2 colors of cardstock (and one of those is Basic White), 1 stamp set, 1 color of ribbon/trim, and 1 ink color.



Here is a closer look at the card.


I chose a simple layout-Cherry Cobbler cardbase, a 2 x 5-1/2 strip of DSP, then (2) 1/2 x 5-1/2 strips. The "Merry Christmas" sentiment from Christmas To Remember fit perfectly on one of the 1/2" strips that you have a ton of after cutting down your Basic White to 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 panels, at least I have a ton of them, anyway!



Center the 2 x 5-1/2 strip of DSP (Peaceful Place is what I used) vertically onto the card front, then place the smaller strips on either side. I punched 3 trees with the Pine Punch from different designs of the Tidings of Christmas DSP and adhered them to the front of the card. I stamped the sentiment in Evening Evergreen, added a loop of Simply Elegant Trim, and popped it up with dimensionals. As of the writing of this, the only thing that is not currently available is the Tidings of Christmas DSP, that is what I used to punch the trees. A great substitute option would be the Heartwarming Hugs DSP.


One great feature of this stamp set is there are multiple sentiments perfect for the inside of your cards.




The tag was created with a 2 x 4-1/4 piece of Cherry Cobbler punched with the Delightful Tag Topper Punch. The DSP layer is 1-3/4 x 3-3/4. Again, the 'Tis The Season sentiment fit perfectly on one of those 1/2 strips leftover. Add the bow with a glue dot and a length of trim to tie the tag on to the gift....easy peasy!
These are projects you could prep and then sit and watch the Hallmark Channel (anybody else addicted to those Christmas movies? I don't care if they all have the same plot...I love them!!!) and assemble your cards.

You can adapt these projects and use what you have, but if you need to order anything, you should be able to get it in time for Christmas. Next Day Air or 2nd Day Air (that's usually the option I choose because it is only $20 extra, and next day is pretty pricey) are options available.

If you still need a gift idea, and are short on time, here is one of my favorite recipes for some quick and easy candy that everyone loves!

Crunchy Christmas Candy

1-1/2 cups Captain Crunch™ Cereal
1-1/2 cups Rice Krispies™ Cereal
1-1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts
1-1/2 cups mini marshmallows
1 package vanilla almond bark (candy coating)
Wax paper

Combine 1st 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Melt the almond bark and pour over dry ingredients. Mix well. Drop spoonfuls onto wax paper and allow to dry. 


Stampin' Up! has several food safe packaging options you can choose from...here I've chose the Printed Gusseted Cellophane bags. PS: November's Paper Pumpkin-Gifts Galore-has the cutest To and From stamp that is perfect for the back of your tags!
Leave me a comment and let me know if you are ready for Christmas or not!

Now you get to hop over to the amazing Kate Bolt and see what she has created today!


                                               



I would love for you to join my Southern Accents Stampin' Squad, and no! you don't have to have a Southern Accent lol! Click here to sign up!

Preorder the beautiful Eden's Garden Suite Collection!
Click on the image to order from my online store.



If you would like to order any of the products used, click on the Products Images to go to my online store. Be sure to use the Current Host Code to earn free product from me! 
Free Gift for Every order in December
Crafty Collaborators Tutorial Bundle with project ideas from demonstrators all over the globe!
(Image coming soon)

Thanks for stopping by today, go make something beautiful!
Love,
Nina