Where have I been? Well, up to my elbows in chocolate... which is a family tradition for the Celona family. For about 20 years now, I have made candy as gifts to friends and neighbors (that live near enough to deliver by hand). I have included not only the photo, but an 'extreme' closeup (when you click on it). I say that I make it, but it is truly a family affair and there are no ... View Post
Archives for December 2008
Light Unto My Path Retiring Set
This simple monochromatic card is made with the Light Unto My Path stamp set. The card is Creamy Caramel cardstock and Night of Navy ink and the 'Sanded' background stamp. Light Unto My Path (#111341) is retiring in January before the new catalog, be sure to include it on your own holiday wish list! CLICK HERE to order online and see some online ordering specials... plus my customers ... View Post
Big Shot Envelope Die Box
An early little holiday gift for you guys! How about a visual step-by-step on how to make one of these boxes? The only thing I left out is that if you are cutting more than one envelope at a time, you really need a crease pad! It is a sponge pad that goes in front (well, behind the paper) of the cutter, and then is covered by the acrylic board. So, the 'sandwich' ... View Post
Holiday Lineup Money/Gift Card Holder
Look familiar? Yes! It was my September online shopping special! My online shopping special is now directions for a very significant project that (unlike this project) will never be available in my project gallery or by post (see here for full details). Meanwhile, enjoy this quick gift card project... I mean who doesn't like receiving a gift card or cash (hint, you ... View Post
…Shopping days until Christmas?
MEMO TO YOU: Order by December 16th to have product arrive before December 25th! And I have some wonderful news... I am kicking off my new *Go Shopping* page with an online purchase' gift with your $50+ order. I hope to offer a different gift monthly and I am starting with the ‘I Wish‘ 6×6 Photo Fold-Out Photo Holder - with AWESOME Step-by-Step ... View Post
I Wish Simply Scrappin’ Kit Flip Book
I am at it again... flipping out over a new flip book I made with the "I Wish" Simply Scrappin' Kit! More details and step by step construction of a flip book can be found in this article. I added lots of bling and the large silver snowflake was a diet Pepsi can I just finished cut with my Sizzix Big Shot and my new favorite 'Snowflake' die cut. Behold the test of this new NexGen Gallery ... View Post
Winter Post Quick Holiday Card
I love this card for how quick it is to make! And I shamelessly stole this card idea from Cindy Lieberman... thanks Cindy! Do you recognize the Designer Series Paper stripe from "Ski Slope"? Again (as usual), I cut a 2 inch and a 1/2 inch piece and left the part under the skaters blank so I can get the most out of it. I colored in the skaters with the Bashful Blue ... View Post