Linked Up :)

We linked up our Fun and Easy 3x3 card template to

THIS Fabulous Blog - they have SUCH great stuff!

check out all the other GREAT ideas that are linked there!

it's Monday??

Seriously? Where did the DAY GO???
Is it just me, or does that happen to you, too?
Just doing a little of this, a little of that, and next thing you know - it's nearly dark outside!!
and I didn't post about the WINNER!!!

BUT - I did do the drawing.....
(even took a picture of the folded up entries, but blogger won't upload it - lame....)
and........drumroll.................

the WINNER is Michelle!!
Congratulations!
email me your address at polkadotpockets@hotmail.com
and I will get it shipped right off :)

and thanks so much to the rest of you, we appreciate your participation!
keep track of us, we will be doing more GIVEAWAYS in the future :)

It's Give Away Time!!

There's just nothing more fun than a
Give Away, is there???
Well, join us for our First :)
it's a Holiday Starter Pack...
it includes 12 Christmas cards (including envelopes),
ready to put your picture inside, or write the
sentiment of your choice (blank inside)
and TWO of our fun washer necklaces....
one for you, and one to give away!!
(or keep them both, we won't tell!!)

Entering is Super Simple (you've seen it before!) -
for each entry you just need to:

1) leave a comment!!
2) post about our giveaway on your blog
(be sure to let us know, leave us a link (or address) to your blog!)
3) Subscribe to our Blog :)

See? Super Simple, luv that!!
We will keep the giveaway open until
SUNDAY NIGHT (11/22)
and do our drawing on Monday Morning -
what a great way to start the week :)

We've linked our GiveAway to Tip Junkie
LOVE her blog, LOVE the wealth of info on there!
Priceless!!

Fun Bling!

first of all, how do you like my sexy model??

Meet Stephanie, my Partner in Crime :)
we're on this crafting journey together - having a Great Time!!

You've probably seen them before, but who can't use more??
We are LOVING these FUN washer necklaces!!
So many choices of colors...and patterns...and textures...
even some flashy sparkle in there on some, fun!

and here's a fun twist on ours - double sided!!
Wear it one way one day, and the other another -
two necklaces in one, sweet!
(Who doesn't love a bargain?!?)

Speaking of bargains, you can grab yourself one (or more!)
of these HERE on our etsy store, for a GREAT price!!
What a great gift idea ;)

(sorry about the blurry photos -
minor technical difficulties...
working on that!!)

Make-It Monday!! - 3" Thank You Cards

For our first "Make-It Monday" I thought I'd share with you how I did
this fun little set of 3x3 thank you cards......
super fast, super easy, and super cute!
Follow along here....lots of pictures, lots of pointers -
hope you like it!!

First of all, these cards only require 2 6x6 pieces of patterned paper -
they need to be double-sided papers, but if not - just use 4 different papers!
Also, you will need one 12x12 piece of cardstock for your bases,
and a couple of small embellishments, and a few stamps for your sentiments,
oh, and some coordinating ink - gotta get your fingers messy ;)

This is the template we will be following.....
you can download a FREE copy of it HERE

Here's our 2 6x6 squares - due to the "time of year" :)
I'm going to do some Christmas styled TY notes - fun!!

(each paper will be cut EXACTLY the same....
I'll just show you the first one!)
first cut - the vertical cut @ 3"

here they are after making the horizontal cuts
(keeping them "in order" will help with the next step)

both papers, ready to "sort" :)

be sure to print your template in color - it makes this step easier!
the pieces for the "first card"

you can choose which pieces to "flip over"
I chose these ones..

the pieces...all "lined up" and ready to go...

pieces for "card 2"

flipped & sorted - ready to go!

pieces for "card 3"

flipped & sorted - more ready to go!!

and finally, the pieces for "card 4"

flipped, sorted - let's play!

(did you notice? there are 4 card styles, but you are doing
TWO of each style, just trade the papers back & forth,
same layout, slightly different look - luv it!)

here's our 12x12 piece of cardstock, cut into 8 3x6 pieces

fold them in half, and we're ready to glue!

final prep stage - our sentiments,

I used stamps from a CTMH set - (luv it!)
having a varied set of circle and square punches
can be a lifesaver - speeds it up - love that!!

a few minutes later - and tada! Here they are!
Cute, huh?

couple of pointers:
* I like to "ink" the edges of all my papers, and
the edges of my cards - gives it that added
"finished" look, and some "dimension"

* I used "pop-dots" on the circle & square
sentiment embellishments - more "dimension"!

* on these cards I used flowers on the 4th card
as an embellishment, before I've used buttons -
you can use whatever you want, it's All Good!

* by changing the sentiments you can easily change
these "thank you cards" into....anything!
"Happy Birthday" - "Merry Christmas" - anything :)

Remember these? From September?
This is what you end up with if you use
single-sided paper, four different styles
twice as many cards!
And really, not that much more effort!!

Enjoy - and I'd LOVE to see what you come up with!!

Special Introductory Project for our Etsy Store!!

Ok!! Guess what would probably be helpful??
Some instructions - silly me - left them out of the packages today :(
anyway - here goes (super simple, you'll love it!)

Step 1: Take the backing & glass out of the frame
Step 2: Clean the glass - you'll be so glad you did!
Step 3: Center & adhere the vinyl saying to the front of the glass
(use the instructions included with the vinyl)
Step 4: Adhere the 2 leaves, 1 at a time, where you would like them
Step 5: Put the glass back in the frame
Step 6: Put the leaf paper behind the glass
Step 7: Reassemble the backing on the frame
All Done! See - wasn't that easy??
Hope So :)
Here we go! We are launching our "new" Etsy store
with the help of my
Wonderful Cousin - Jodi :) -
from Pleasant Home
(check her out - you won't be sorry!)

This Fun and Fabulous Fall Frame Kit
is a must have!!
the kit comes to you including:
vinyl phrase (black)
vinyl leaves (copper)
fall leaf paper (edges all inked up and ready to go!)

and...wait for it.....yup -
it's an "Introductory Offer" so it HAS to have a "Deal!!"
here ya go -
shipping is included!!

All of this Fabulous Fall-ness can be yours
for the low low price of $5
(frame not included)
check it out here or the whole shop here
- we'd love to send you one!!

Washer Necklaces!!

How cute are these???
Can't you just picture them hanging around your neck??
If you want one, all you have to do is
click HERE
and one can be winging it's way to you right away!!

Christmas Stars!!

once you get started, you just can't stop!!
here is the Christmas version of stars -
love them!!

Vinyl Wall Signs

Picture This on your wall.....surrounded by pictures of your children
or grandchildren
what a great reminder to all of what is important to you!

Size: 6"h x 30"w
Color: Black (can be cut in other colors by request)
Price: $15

Just click HERE to go to our etsy store!!
You will find a bunch of other wonderful sayings there, too :)