Christmas Cards are Hitting the Shelves!

     Just wanted to share some of the goodies that are hitting the "shelves" this week.  Be sure to keep an eye out for new additions in the coming weeks.  Remember, 100% of my sales benefit a missionary family who feed the homeless and takes care of orphans, so you will be doing something so meaningful while buying your greetings this year!   
     Some of these designs are one-of-a-kind, so get them while you can!

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Tutorial: Embossing Tin Foil

     I know some of us may not want to think about it, but Christmas is just around the corner.  If you're anything like me, you start late and then are so stressed out, the season's meaning is lost.  I have resolved that will not be me this year!  I love making gifts and cards for loved ones, and this year, I will start early, and enjoy every minute of it!
     Today's tutorial is for those of you who have an embossing machine or plates sitting around.  If you have one, you know how fun and easy it is to make something look really spohisticated in a matter of seconds.  The other day I had a brain storm about a common material we all have sitting around the house: tin foil.  It's the perfect way to add a little glitz to our Christmas cards and tags!  So here's what I did.

 I cut a piece of cardstock to be slightly smaller than my card.  I then roughly cut a piece of tin foil to cover the paper.  As you can see, the foil does not have to be perfect.

 This shows how I simply folded the tin foil over the cardstock.

 I placed my foil covered paper in a Cuttlebug embossing folder and ran it through my Cuttlebug.

 Look how great it turns out! 

The best part is that the embossed design will hold because the sturdy cardstock is supporting it.

Here is a simple card I made with my foil plate.  Merry Christmas, everyone!

Want to get handmade cards the easy way?  I have started stocking my Etsy shop, Dragonfly Papers with Christmas cards for every taste.  Check them out, and keep an eye out as I continue to add more designs!

Product Review: Big Sexy Hair

     Sorry I've been gone so long, folks.  I am currently pregnant with baby #3, and have found myself hanging out with the toilet most days.  (TMI, I know!)  If you've been there before, you know exactly what I'm talking about.  If you're one of those women who claim to have no sickness whatsoever, and feel fantastic for all 9 months, and also lose 10 pounds in the delivery room overall, promptly stop reading this blog, and go suck on an egg.  For those of you still here, I have a pretty great product to talk about.
     October marks the Navy's birthday, so my husband and I attended the Navy Ball here in Newport, RI.  Newport is incredibly expensive, and when I called around to see what a simple updo would cost, the cheapest I found was $60.  That's more than I spend on a haircut, folks.  What's a girl to do but give it a shot herself? I mean, come on, my dress cost $1 at a yard sale.  I wasn't about to blow all that cash on something that would look good for a few hours.
     The last time I got a haircut the stylist gave me some free samples.  Included in those was a small bottle of Big Sexy Hair hair spray.  Now I have tried to tease my hair before, but it's so fine, even the rats nest I create flattens out in a matter of minutes.  I resolved to watch some YouTube videos and see how the pros accomplish the poof.  P.S. If you ever have a minute, these videos are hilarious. 
     So, following the video's instructions, and trying out my trusty (free) Big Sexy Hair, I was able to get lift that would make Snooky jealous.  This product creates crazy volume and hold.  I would HIGHLY suggest it.  Go on, get your tease on!

Here is the product.

It's too dark to see my poof here, but this is the only photo we got of ourselves!  Total look: $1! :)

Tutorial: Make a Dry Erase Board for Under $5!

     Nothing keeps me organized like a list, but the OCD side of me has to make a new list as I cross things off, cause who likes a messy list?  The result is 17 little scraps of paper a day.  Well, no more!  Yesterday when I was at Walmart, I swiped a $3 picture frame from their cheapie section, and went to town.  Here's what I made and how I did it.

 Here is the junky frame to start.

 I painted two coats of craft grade acrylic paint (the kind that costs less than a buck at Michael's), and sanded some areas for a shabby chic distressed look.  Here is a close-up of the distressing.

I then cut a piece of coordinating scrapbook paper and placed it in the frame.

The finished product!  As my tasks are completed, I simply wipe them off the board!

Cost: 

Frame $3

Dry erase markers (set of 2) $1.47

Paper and paint (I had on hand)

Time:

1 Hour

New Items In New Shop

     Just wanted to show you some goodies that are being placed in my new shop, the Vintage Scrap Company this week.  Vintage Scrap specializes in vintage goodies, and items that will give your crafts a vintage feel. Stay tuned for more!

 Set of vintage doilies

 Square scallops punched from a Nancy Drew book

 Vintage bingo cards

 Bingo pieces

Don't forget to enter The Jensen Family Circus giveaway for a free stationery item from Dragonfly Papers!

Blog Giveaway Bonanza!

     If you missed the giveaway featured here the last couple of weeks, don't fret because you have another chance!  That's right, it's another blog giveaway!!  My friend Kristy, of the Jensen Family Circus is hosting a giveaway from my shop, Dragonfly Papers, on her blog.  Kristy is the mom of two sweet little boys, and shares her daily routines, struggles, and funny stories.  She also has great recipe ideas and book reviews.  Kristy is a woman of God, and shares her insight on God's word and will in her life.  It's a great read, so you should check it out!
     The giveaway will run for the next two weeks.  Simply follow the directions on her post to enter up to three times.  If chosen, you will win whatever item you would like from my shop!  Here are some ideas:

Good luck!

Giveaway Winner!!

Congratulations to Kristy, who won the Nancy Drew journal and her choice of note cards from our shop, Dragonfly Papers!  Please email me at wecandoitblog@yahoo.com with your address and desired note card set.  Thanks for participating, everyone!