advent.

i've been wanting to update our advent calendar for some time now, so this year i decided the time had come. i quickly came to realize why i hadn't attempted this sooner...it ended up being quite time consuming! but, i'm so glad i did it because i love how it turned out! the above picture is the kit i bought from craft warehouse. you literally have to build the entire thing...the base, the boxes, everything!

here is the finished product...

a little closer look at the different boxes...and yes, with me being me, each box is different. Ü

another close-up. the boys loved getting a little treat each day. thanks for stopping by...hope your holidays were filled with much happiness & joy!

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card holder box with cards.

i found the instructions for this box here. the two on either side are the cards which i made 2 of each. the center is the front of the box.

here are the cards in the box with some envelopes. Ü

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box card.

thanks to this stamper's video tutorial...here is my version of the box card. it was actually a lot easier than i thought! Ü

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christmas cards.

i thought i'd share some christmas cards i've "cased." this first one, however, is not "cased." Ü

this christmas stamp set is kind of old, i know, but i still like it. i used cherry cobbler, wild wasabi, early espresso, & crumb cake.

this card is my version of one i saw here.

and here is my version of this card. i forgot to add the bling before i took the picture...oops! Ü

and finally here is my version of this card. Ü

thanks for stopping by!

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handmade Christmas gifts.

here are some handmade Christmas gifts i have for sale this year. some quantities are limited and i ask that you order by tues., dec.1 so that i can make sure i get all of them made and delivered to you in time for Christmas. these are great for neighbors, friends, co-workers or those "hard-to-buy for" people on your list! to order, e-mail me @ carmichael18@hotmail.com. thank you so much!! Ü

mini desktop calendar $10 (only 8 available).
birthday card pack $10 -- includes 8 cards + envelopes. (only 8 available) click here to see cards included.


rolodex $18 (only 8 available).
assorted gift tags (6/pkg.) 2/$3. (unlimited quantities).



2010 bookmark calendars 2/$3. (unlimited quantities).
assorted cocoa packets 2/$3. (unlimited quantities).

assorted money &/or gift card holders 2/$3. (unlimited quantities).

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gift bags.

looking for a cute bag to wrap up your perfect gift? here it is! these sell for just $2 ea. e-mail me to order.
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money holders.

here is a unique and pretty way to give money for christmas. these holders sell for just $2 ea. to order, e-mail me.
~c

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perfect gift for co-workers, neighbors. . .

or use it as a stocking stuffer! everyone loves hot cocoa but when it's wrapped up cute, complete with a peppermint stirring stick it makes the gift even more special! the best part. . .these sell for just $1! to order, e-mail me.
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black friday special. . .

i will be running a special FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28th!! purchase 15 christmas cards, get 5 FREE!! that's 20 cards for just $22.50! you may view my christmas collection to the right under the label "christmas." to order, e-mail me at carmichael18@hotmail.com.
thanks so much!
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gift card holder.

this is a picture of the gift card holder closed. . .

this is the gift card holder open. your gift card slips into that middle section for a perfect fit.

here is a green one--just to mix it up a bit. Ü These sell for $1.50 ea. to order, e-mail me at carmichael18@hotmail.com.

thanks,

~c

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very merry christmas.

this 3"x6" card uses christmas colored patterned paper for it's focus along with the super cute striped ribbon. pricing is listed on the right and to order, e-mail me at carmichael18@hotmail.com.

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oh christmas tree.

with traditional colors, this card is a little more whimsical. the tree is made up of the words to the song, "oh christmas tree." pricing is listed on the right and to order, e-mail me at carmichael18@hotmail.com.

thanks,

~c

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for unto you is born this day. . .

this card is great for keeping the focus on the true meaning of christmas. pricing is listed to the right and to order, e-mail me at carmichael18@hotmail.com.

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season's greetings.

this card uses some non-traditional colors to make it unique. the centers of the snowflakes have glitter on them. pricing is listed on the right and to order, e-mail me at carmichael18@hotmail.com

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christmas tree.

this is a simple, yet elegant christmas card. you can't tell from the photo--but there is glitter throughout the tree and on the star on the top of the tree. sentiment inside says: "may the true spirit of christmas fill your heart with peace, your home with love." pricing is listed to the right and to order, e-mail me at carmichael18@hotmail.com

thanks,

~c

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