Sunday, December 28, 2008

Happy holidays!

Wow, I can't believe that time of year has already come and gone! Christmas is over, and tonight is the last night of Hanukkah (much to the dismay of my children, lol). Hubby was good to me this year - not only did I get the zoom lens for my camera, but he also got me a Slice... whoo! My parents also spoiled me with a GPS system for my car and some new clothes. Thanks again to my wonderful hubby and parents!! I wanted to drop off a new layout I just finished for Fancy Pants using the Arctic Chill line.

I cut out six of the cards from the card sheet to create a frame - I put a few of the cards back into the frame and also added a few photos there. I handcut the snowflakes from the papers and added Diamond Dust (one of my new favorite products!) to give them a snowy feel. I also heat embossed the edges of the frame and the background paper to add to the snow effect, as well. I made the frame for my title with my new Slice :-)

Well, my friends, with 2009 being only a few days away, I wish you all a FANTASTIC New Year's!! I hope that 2008 has treated you well and that 2009 treats you even better!

17 comments:

Meg Giroux said...

Whooo Staci, A slice and a new lens you lucky girl you!
I love this layout....How did you do the edges of the layout to get the snow effect...I do not have an embossing gun yet...one of those tools I have been holding out on...

Love the diamond dust....
happy new year my friend!

Anonymous said...

I am so loving this layout. I wa snever sure about the Artic Chill line but now I need it too! Love all the distressing and how you used the frames...fab

Wooohooo on your fabulous presents too - sounds like you had an awesome time!

Ania said...

Loooove this layout! And congrats on your stuff haha *not jealous!* :P Happy New Year! :)

Pearl said...

Wow ! fab pressies you sure have this year , Staci ! Good on yer !

Wonderful snowy layout here ! Fab details !

marcibun said...

Love that layout! I got a Slice and a new lens too - great hubbies think alike LOL. Have a great new year.

Anabelle O'Malley said...

OOOHH!! I LOVE this. Such a great design and I love the shabbiness! Glad the holidays were good ones for you. Wishing you a great 2009!

Jocelyn said...

Wow, you did get treated well! I got the slice too! I had to giggle, because Hubby looked through one of my magazines and found the slice and bought it! I have the cricut that the bought me and the silhouette so do you think I have enough die cutting machines, but I could not hurt his feelings and I am excited to use it! Love your LO! I always love everything you do, one talented lady! Happy New Year, my friend!!!!

Kristii said...

Love what you did with the Fancy Pants line and the diamond dust!!! I am soooo jealous of the slice...you will have to let me know how you like it!!

Nayheli said...

Wooow!!! i just found your blog, your works are beautiful, i love this layout.

Happy new year and regards from méxico.

Jen Martakis said...

Sounds like you got lots of great goodies Staci!! I LOVE this layout! Beautiful. You're gonna just adore the Slice. :)

Lucy Edson said...

I so want a slice now, too!! I really hadn't checked them out until all the talk recently and that is awesome!! Enjoy your new toy!

Love that paper with your photos and the distressing!

Audrey Pettit said...

This page just rocks, Staci! ROCKS! Love the grunge/shabby chic look, and the design is fabulous. Love your use of those little cards along with your photos. Fabulous!
Sounds like you had a wonderful holiday. What great pressies you got, girl!
If I don't chat with you before, I hope you have a fabulous and safe New Year's!

Jesi said...

Hi Staci... so many cool presents!!!!! the slice must be great, I hope you will post some of your works using it ;)
Happy new year!!!!

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Beautiful layout !! Happy New Year to you !!!!

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Leslie Ashe said...

OMG Staci, that layout!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow...you are so inspiring!

Sounds like you had a wonderful WONDERFUL Christmas! I'm so glad!! :D

HUGS to you and Happy New Year!
Love,
Leslie

Sasha Farina said...

the layout is awesome! Happy New Year Staci!

Wendy Smith said...

this is gorgeous Staci

Happy New Year Sweetie