Stampin! with Jaydee

HI Everyone.  Happy Saturday!

I found another new sketch team yesterday 2sketches4you.  Click the link and go check out what the teams and players have put together as inspiration for you.  I loved the sketch and will definitely play again.

I decided that Stampin' Up!'s Dasher needed to come out of my "Christmas Stamp drawer" again...and combined him with the Christmas Cocoa Designer Series Paper and, of course, my Big Shot texturz plate.

This particular sheet from the Christmas Cocoa paper has very subtle detail and the detailing on the texturz plate didn't show up that well in the shots - so I've done a detail for you so that you can get a better idea.

I actually love this paper as you can use it not just for Christmas.  Dasher has certainly turned into one of my favorite stamps..... and it cost under $10.  You can see the many ways that I've used Dasher under the categories here.   One stamp can give you many different uses - always a good thing in my stamp collection.

I also wanted to do a crisp clean red and white, as I hadn't done a red and white Christmas card yet. 

I loved the layout - I thought it was very flexible.

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On a personal note:  I spent a great night on the deck with my friends Brenda and Cherie.  It was a fabulous evening under the stars sharing great food, great wine and great conversation.  My only regret is that the usual array of "critters" didn't visit.  However, the Hummingbirds kept us entertained for a while.  They are amazingly territorial and behave like Kamikaze pilots when a rival comes anywhere near their food sources.  It was a great evening, even though it was windy - so thank you to Brenda and Cherie for taking time out to spend the evening with me.  Lova ya, girls!  I met both of them thru Stampin' Up.... It's amazing some of the great people I have met face to face - and also through the virtual world of the www.

As always, thank you for spending time in my little area of the stamping blogosphere.  Your visit is always appreciated.  Your questions and comments are always welcome.

Have a fabulous Saturday doing the things you love - with those you love.  Whether it's enjoying a great cup of coffee, reading a book, walking your dog, cuddling your cat, hearing the laugh of your child... have fun!

Peace and hugs
Jaydee
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