Lauri's Stampin' Corner

I ran out of cards again, so had to do some quick and easy ones for my last minute sending. I love the simplicity of these and they went together so quickly! Just what I needed this time of year! Ingredients: Stitched Stockings, Inside sentiment from Come to Bethlehem Ink: Not Quite Navy Paper: Not Quite Navy, Whisper White Accessories: Jewels, Organza Ribbon, Northern Flurries Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Stocking Punch, Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals Inside I stamped the Merry Christmas and the stocking again in Not Quite Navy. Really a simple card, but fun to do! Check out the clearance rack online! Up to 80% off on Stampin' Up! They have some of the old whale style punches on clearance (my favorite kind of punch!) and lots of really good deals! Order on-line and have it shipped right to you! Just click on the button on the top left and it will take you right to the page...set up an account and you're ready to roll! What fun! Great prices! Check them out! I've gotten my

Tis the season...for being BUSY! I love the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and all the preparations and surprises! I'm in the process of helping Katie make quilted stockings for all of Dickson's family that are coming, getting shopping done, presents wrapped and mailed, cards finished and more cards made, and preparing for our trip to Disneyland! WOW! Can't wait! Then to top it off, Katie and I are taking a cake decorating class at our local Joanne's store with classes on Tues and Thurs nights. We've finished 2 lessons so far, and boy, have I learned a lot about cake baking and decorating! Here's a picture of our first cakes... Katie made the cupcake one and I made the fish one. My poor cake had the eye squished on the way home, so my fish just wasn't seeing right! Sure tasted better than most fish though! Not too bad for rookies, right? Holly, who is teaching the class has a cake business and has been so kind to share all her knowledge with us...