http://leslierich.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com My little corner of the paper crafting world. By Leslie Miller Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:50:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hello, and happy Friday!  Flourishes' focus today is on Christmas tags and packaging, so I made one big tag.  In fact, it's a card, but it could be used as a tag... just keeping my options open.  Julie puts several tags to work with gift bags on the Newsletter today -- ... http://leslierich.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/11/19/one-big-tag-or-one-average-size-card/ There's nothing in my garden that puts on a glorious fall display, nor my neighborhood, for that matter.  We've mostly conifers and the sort of deciduous trees that shed their leaves quietly and without fanfare.  Moss, we have, and earth deeply cushioned with decades of mulch.  Ferns grow large, sprouting ... http://leslierich.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/11/16/autumn-colors/ It's been quite a week -- very busy for the Flourishes gals!  I still have a few projects I'd like to make with the new sets, but I'll have to save those for later.  The peeks are over and today I'd like to show you the full sets. Christmas Bouquet: Fancy Labels: Christmas ... http://leslierich.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/11/13/more-than-a-peek-the-sets-are-in-the-store/ I call this project "Tea and Cookies".   They're very simple co-worker gifts -- one or two tea bags in a little holder, and a tin of cookies.  I envision carrying a big basket full of various goodies into work and telling everyone "pick one", but I don't know if I'll ... http://leslierich.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/11/12/christmas-tea-the-last-peek-of-the-week/ I don't know if you've noticed, but I tend to do mostly cards, which I either use, sell or give away.  As for 3-D items...well...when it comes time to give a gift, I don't often have time to shop for the gift, make a card to accompany it, and create pretty, custom packaging to boot.  "Little ... http://leslierich.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/11/11/lampost-greetings-a-flourishes-preview/ My project today for Flourishes' week of gift giving is nothing fancy, but fun.  Just a little something I'll give to a coworker.  I've made a box per my tutorial here, and a 4 x 4 gift card to go along with it.  The box, made from Crystal Clear Cardstock, is sized ... http://leslierich.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/11/11/christmas-borders-and-a-no-calorie-treat/ Stepping back to the fall season for a moment, I have another card with Fall Flowers and Fall Quotes today.  The last time I stamped with these sets I made purple coneflowers, and today I've made a single black-eyed Susan.  It's colored with Prismacolor markers and given a feel of country with the simple ... http://leslierich.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/11/10/a-gentle-autumn-morn/ Today marks the beginning of Flourishes' November previews, and this month it's a week long celebration of Christmas crafting.  You'll see gift ideas, home decor, packaging, tags, and more.  We're brimming over with projects with the new releases that have kept the team very busy for quite a while and, ... http://leslierich.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/11/08/christmas-bouquet-a-flourishes-preview/ Hello!  Today I'm here to share a card I made for my favorite-to-date Flourishes challenge.  This is what we call the Pre-Release Challenge, which means next week we'll begin sharing previews of the November releases.  Everyone can participate in the Pre-Release Challenge, whether you have Flourishes stamps or not.  Even ... http://leslierich.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/11/05/silver-white-winters-that-melt-into-springs/ I guess the logo pretty much tells the story, doesn't it? Well, maybe not quite the whole story.  When I was invited to do a guest spot for FireCracker Designs by Pamela I was told I could browse the store and pick out a set with which I would make six ... http://leslierich.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/11/03/something-new-for-november/