DIY: DOLLAR STORE CHRISTMAS GLOBE

Good Evening to you! Seems Christmas Globes are all the rage right now! I have seem them everywhere and have just been itching to make my own! I can't wait to shop for small cars and trucks to get crafty!!
But sadly, I haven't had much time to shop for treasures, but I DO have a few pieces laying around the house.

The only thing I bought today, was the $1 nativity set and $1 brush tip trees.

I had everything else on hand:

Like I said, I collected all this from around the house. The jar with handle was a purchase from Ross ($2.49), Fake snow was in an old ornament I had, Mini LED soft white strong lights were from Dollar General ($3? or $5?), Elmer's Craft dots from my stash, Nativity figure and Brush Tip trees were $1 each from Dollar General. 

And here's my $10 project!!

Jesus is the Reason for the Season!

I cannot wait to hunt for more treasures and create more Christmas Globes!

Merry Christmas!!!

Christmas IS here! And I survived! I made it...it's like running that last stretch of a marathon! Lastnight I had my entire family over. My sister and I had a wonderful visit, she brought some yummy food to snack on, we had Christmas music played by my son and niece. And overall, just had a great time together. For tonight, I have a turkey in the oven. Hubby's side of the family will be over tonight.
I'm really looking forward to tomorrow...the big day! They day I want to sit back and relish at all the blessings given to us. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR SAVIOR!  For without Him we wouldn't have the life we have. All the glory goes to Him.



And a reminder about our Meljen's Designs Challenge #89, you have one more week to play along.



Thanks for visiting today! Have a Merry Christmas. God Bless You and Yours!

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells.....

Jingle all the way........Sing with me!!!!
I'd like to share with you one of my favorite blogs: it is what it is. Beth has some of the cutest ideas, projects and free printables!!!!
I used her Jingle Bell printables on some little bags filled with Reese's and Butterfinger Bells.:

Close up view of Bells:

These would be great for your kids to pass out in class, give to teachers, friends, coworkers, the mailman, the bus driver, heck...just about anyone!!!!LOL

Have a great day!!!!!!!

Super Cheap Gift/Jewelry Idea....

I know this is a late day post but I really wanted to share a super cheap jewelry idea!!!
I found this package of bulb ornaments at the dollar store today. 15 bulb ornaments for $1!!!
I glued the gold tips down and tied on some ribbon......and viola, instant, cute jewelry!!!

I can just see these on coworkers, some of my daughter's friends, teachers, etc.

 Here's the whole bunch of them, hope the picture isn't too dark.

Okay, now back to making dinner. Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful night!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!! A Challenge for you...

First of all...Happy Thanksgiving to all  of my family and friends!!!! Hope it's a blessed day for you and yours!!!

It's Thursday...and it's time for another challenge from Meljen's Designs!! This week's Challenge #35 is to use Buttons and Bows on your creation! Today is also a day for new releases and Melissa has really come up with some cute holiday designs!!! Here they are:

And here is this week's freebie image:

So please hop on over to our blog for more details and inspiration!!! Now...for my card using Gingerbread Ornament:

Card Details: Digi Image-Meljen's Designs, Patterned Paper and Buttons-Cosmo Cricket, Cardstock-Bazill, Misc: Wire, Stickles, ribbon from WalMart, Border Punch: EK Success

Thanks for visiting today!!! Because it is Thanksgiving I am thankful for many things:
God's love and forgiveness, my Salvation, my loving family, my health, the health and happiness of my hubby and kids, my home, food, and friends! There is SO much to be thankful for, I thank YOU for stopping by today and wish you a Wonderful Thursday!!!!!
Hugs,
Audrey

Meljen's Freebie

Today I am showing a card I made using one of Melissa's freebie images. This one was released on 11/18.  He is the cutest snowman I have seen in a long time!!!
Please visit Meljen's DT Blog for the latest challenge and freebies!!! And if you still want MORE images, you can find them here Whimsy Stamps. 


Here is my card:

Card Details: Digi Image: Meljen's Designs, Patterned Paper: The Paper Studio, Bling: The Paper Studio, Border Punch: EK Success, Misc.: Chalk and Stickles




Thanks for visiting! Have a blessed Sunday!!!!

I hit the MOTHERLOAD of Christmas goodies!!!

I've had a busy, stressful week and really needed some shopping therapy! So, while my son was in class I visited his local Goodwill! You know how all these retail stores are pullling out their Christmas merchandise? Well, Goodwill is NO exception!!!
They had tons of goodies and I had a ton of fun shopping!!!
I will try to post pictures of all of my findings but for today, I will show you a bag of 40+ ornaments I got for $10!!! They were all brand new with the tags! They are by Encore and were originally priced from $4.99 up to $13.99 each!!! I was squealing with delight as I pulled them out of a tightly tied bag to discover each and every one of them! It was like a "grab bag" of ornaments!

The pink snow "girls" and stockings have a small wood piece on them for personalization, how  sweet is that!?

Thanks for visiting, have a Blessed Friday!!!!