Stamping With Blue Moon Creations

Tag Punch Star Ornament

Isn't this the prettiest card?  Check out the tutorial on how to make the Punch Tag Star Ornament. Thanks to Donna Moore on Splitcoaststampers.                     

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Criss Cross Card

Here is another criss cross card made with the Brocade Background double-sided designer series paper.  Please see the instructions for making the criss cross card on either of the two Featured Artists pages: Teresa D'Anza and Denise Carlson.  There is a link to directions found on Splitcoaststampers on Denise's page.  Please contact me if you have any questions.

Peeps in a Jar

We've all seen Peeps, those cute marshmallow candies at Walgreens, right?  Well, here is a fun project that is easy to do and makes a great quick gift.  And not just for Christmas either.  There are Peeps available for Valentine's Day, Easter and Halloween.  And there is even a Peeps Fan Club for those who can't resist: www.marshmallowpeeps.com

Here's how: Reduce 1 sleeve graham crackers to crumbs and layer all of the crumbs in the bottom a 1 qt. jar.  Place Peeps standing up, facing out around the inside of the jar, pressing them against the glass, but don't squash them. Carefully spoon one third cup of brown sugar into center of jar to support the peeps, pressing down to keep it snug.  In the center and on top of this, pour one and one half cups of Holiday M&M's.  Decorate the lid of the lid and the jar as you please.  Tie a ribbon around the neck of the jar. 

On a side note, be sure to copy and give the directions to whomever you give the jar to, so they will know how to bake the Peeps right up!

Directions: Empty the jar contents into a bowl.  Snip the Peeps into bits with kitchen shears or cut up with a knife.  Return the Peep bits to the mixture and mix well.  Melt one half cup of butter and add one teaspoon vanilla.  Pour this over the dry ingredients, mixing well.  Pat into a greased 8"x8" baking dish.  Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.  Cool and cut into bars.

Option 1: Leave the Peeps whole: combine remaining ingredients and place the Peeps on top: then bake as directed.

Option 2: Omit the vanilla, bake and serve warm over vanilla ice cream or use blender to mix with ice cream, like a Blizzard.

The jars seal airtight to the Peeps can be on display for a few weeks before they are baked.  Oh, and using the wide mouth jars does make filling easier.

6 Point Paper Stars

Here's another great project you can create using the double-sided designer series paper (remember, until Nov 30, buy 3 packets and get the 4th free!).  I have these beauties hanging in one of the windows in my craft studio. But, they would also look great hanging on a Christmas tree or attached to a Christmas gift.  The cluster of paper stars were made by the Sunday Stamp Club.  But beware, these are addictive!  See the attached word document for instructions (thanks to Kathleen Innes).  And as always, contact me if you have questions or want to take advantage of the great deal on the double-sided paper 292-2980 or blumoon@comcast.net 

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A Navajo greeting from Woodstock

My friend Mary Broemel sent me this Navajo Thanksgiving greeting from Woodstock.  It was inspired by her friend Ava.  It is so cute and very appropriate for our part of the country. I had to share it with you all.

Pick a Pack of Pretty Papers Project #5

Here's a fun and easy way to wrap party favors, just in time for those holiday gatherings!

Pick a Pack of Pretty Papers Project #4

Isn't this the cutest project?  This would make a great gift for Grandma, especially since Christmas is around the corner.  Only 13 more days of the Pick a Pack of Pretty Papers promotion: buy 3 packs of the designer series paper and receive the 4th packet for free! 

Two Pocket card instructions

Edited 11/17:Ok, I am not sure what is going on with this document, but this morning the 2nd diagram is not loading up again.  So, I am going another route and have made the document a .jpg file.  Hopefully this will work.

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Edited 11/16:  I apologize!  For some reason the 2nd diagram for the 2 pocket card instructions was not loading up.  I think I have fixed the problem.  Please, please let me know if you are unable to open the document.  Obviously, you  need ALL of the instructions to make this project:)  I hope I have not caused anyone any frustration! 

Christmas will be here before we know it, and giving gift cards has become more and more popular.  The two pocket card is a perfect and different way to present a gift card and a personal greeting to any one on your gift giving list.   

It is a great way to use the Designer Series Double-Sided paper which will be on sale in November.  You can make 2 pocket cards out of 1 sheet of 12 x 12 paper.

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Two Pocket Card

Pick a Pack of Pretty Papers Project #3

   

Calendar class completed projects!

Patty, Lucinda, Judy, Kim and I all had a great time working on our 2008 calendars!  And look how the covers turned out! They reflect the personal style of each artist.  The inside pages were carefully decorated and  personalized with photos and journaling which will have special meaning to each of their recipients.  These ladies are so talented, and I am very proud of each of them!  We had two Sunday afternoons filled with laughter, friendship and stamping!  Can't beat that!

Pick a Pack of Pretty Papers Project #2

With my recent medical scare, I haven't been able to update my blog site in a few days.  I am doing fine.  Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers.  Here is the 2nd project using the designer series paper.  Remember, buy 3 packs of the designer series paper between now and Nov 30, and receive the 4th pack for free! Contact me today to place your order.

Pick a Pack of Pretty Papers Project #1

Pick a Pack of Pretty Papers Nov 1-Nov 30

If you love working with Stampin' Up's Designer Series Paper, this special is for you!  For every 3 packs you purchase between now and November 30, 2007, you will get a 4th pack for free! Please contact me to place your order today! 292-2980 blumoon@comcast.net