Here at the Small Fry Cafe, we're decorated up and serving glitz and glimmer for all the festive holidays of the season. You will be feasting on a variety of flavorful embellishments, paint skins, ornaments, Impasto, Deco Squares and ATCs. We're open 24 hours so come on in and join the fun atmosphere.

Your Friday night MC is Suzanne Saupe, and the sweet treats she is serving up include creating your own special embellishments. On the menu:

Flashy Flourish

Yummy Paint Skins

Impasto!

Cruise on over to the cafe now to get a good seat; here's you're Road Map:

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Your MCs for this segment are several Rubber Roadies Elite Design Professionals:

Cindy Cade

Lea Cioci

Lizabeth Lee

Nancy Leimer

Suzanne Saupe

Each day, one designer will be your MC and serve up the Special of the Day along with all the Tricks of the Trade! Click on the Small Fry Cafe logo, book your spot, and come back for more! It's bound to be one of your favorite cafes!

Happy Holiday Crafting to you!

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Lizabeth Lee
Your Trailblazer Escort
Publisher/Editor/WebM/Designer/Writer

Just when you think you've had your fill at Small Fry Cafe, you're invited to Hot Diggity Die Cut Diner. We'll be serving up all the latest trends, tips, and techniques with Die Cutting, Embossing, and the various machines. Your MCs for this segment are:

Cindy Cade

Judy Cantrell

Lizabeth Lee

Etha Schutte

Click on the Hot Diggity Die Cut Diner Logo; you'll want to book this spot as a favorite, too! See you there!

Don’t forget about our all new Interactive Art Gallery:

ROUTE 66 DRIVE-IN

The Dazzling "Holiday Mingle & Jingle" 2009 Edition is now publishing daily. Featured are Holiday Gifts, our annual tradition with the Festival of Ornaments, and the jazziest Holiday Cards that recipients will find unforgettable. In this Edition, you'll find those special gifts needed to create for everyone on your holiday list as well as the perfect card to accompany it. There will be ornaments galore to fashion for your holiday trees, Ornament Exchanges or that Naughty Santa Ornament game played at parties.

We are creating primarily with Stamps Happen images by Janlynn, Corp. These include a high quality line of Fine Art Stamps as well as whimsical varieties such as Dolly Mama. Personally, I have been a Stamps Happen fan for numerous years. However, I wasn't finding them in the local stores of my community lately. Thus began my quest to find Stamps Happen, which lead me on the road to Janlynn, Corp. The Rubber Roadies have been ecstatic to team up with Stamps Happen for our Dazzling Holiday 2009 Edition.

Check in daily for all the holiday enchantment!
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Lizabeth Lee
Publisher/Editor/WebM/Designer/Writer

Pssst...

To see all the "Holiday Jingle & Mingle" projects, just hop on

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Cruise down to Holiday Cards, Gifts, or Festival of Ornaments.

CHRISTMAS IN YOUR HEART

Give your heart this Christmas with a remarkable gift idea from Becky Lemire. A metal heart container is decorated with a stamped holly design and filled with a floral design to adorn your walls.

BIRDY CANVAS PAINTING

Becky Lemire has taylored this holiday painting gift for home or office decor. A variety of bird species stack up in a tree for an amusing effect. This project could be kept on display throughout the winter months.

TREAT YOURSELF GIFT CARD HOLDER

Your present will be an instant hit when it's a holiday shopping gift card. Insert it in this jazzy gift card holder by Samantha Star. Be suggestive and glue on photos of real gift ideas; it's a hoot!

PERFECT PAPER WEIGHT

This paper weight gift by Cindy Cade is so beautiful that it looks like crystal glass. Cindy calls it "Perfect," and it is right down to the classy and cheery red bird images.

HOLIDAY COPPER GIFT TAG

Presenting the gift of fine wine deserves a special touch to go with it. Spark a timeless impression by dressing up the wine bottle in this Copper Tag with topper by Cindy Cade.

ANY STAMP BOOKMARK

Etha Schutte has significant ideas on creating bookmarks. Make this Bookmark and Card Gift Set, along with Frederick the Cat, using any stamp or parts of a stamp. You'll find Frederick catnapping on the job!

COLLAGE ART GLASS COASTER GIFT SET

Have you been curious or outright shy of the Collage Technique? Lea Cioci's Glass Coaster project is an ideal starting point. She unlocks the collage barriers with ease that will give you successful results every time.

HOLIDAY GIFT CONTAINER

This stunning gift container by Peggie Wilkins is one that the recipient will be certain to keep out on display. It's a recycled item, too, but you can keep that a secret!

HO BOOKMARK

Suzanne Saupe is in a reading circle of friends and designed this outrageous holiday bookmark for the numerous readers on her Christmas List. We hope you find this whimsical pressie appealing for the readers on your list, too.

"JOLLY OLD SANTA” STAINED GLASS CONTAINER

Are you looking for a unique gift for a person that seems to have it all? Have you always admired Stained Glass projects, yet thought they were too difficult. With Judy Cantrell at your side, you can complete this tantilizing Santa Stained Glass Container almost effortlessly! Make some homemade candy or small cookies to wrap up and place inside the Santa for a most memorable gift ever.

SHABBY CHIC ORNAMENTS

For the trendy Vintage look, Becky Lemire has contructed a set of Shabby Chic Ornaments. This style is a fanciful blend with any theme you may have for your Christmas Tree.

COASTER ORNAMENT GREETING

Do you enjoy giving classic ornament greetings that serve a dual purpose? You will relish Samantha Star's version that is personalized with a photo.

HOLIDAY COASTER ORNAMENT

Away from the Arctic cold and ice, Cindy Cade has taken this too cute polar bear to luxurious new heights. You may not be into cute themes, but this one will win your heart! Get your supplies ready and bring this little guy into the warmth of your home.

SWIRLING ORNAMENT

Judy Cantrell has dreamed up an amusing four-sided ornament that swirls and twirls while suspended. Come into Judy's Studio and give this one a try! You'll be sure to make more than one.

FRENCH HORN LEATHER COASTER ORNAMENT

Peggie Wilkins showcases stamping on leather for an ornament that stands out among the traditional ones. She even includes a matching Christmas card!

HOLLY BERRY PAPER MACHE ORNAMENT

Lea Cioci applies a Holly Berry image to this paper mache ornament that is convertible. It has a magic magnet on the back for either hanging or displaying on a metal surface.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FORMICA ORNAMENT

Suzanne created this quaint Nutcracker Santa ornament using a Formica chip as a base cleverly layered with a microslide on top. The best part about incorporating Formica chip beauties into your art work is that they are sturdy, easy to use, and free! Find them at your nearest neighborhood hardware store.

PENGUIN SANTA ORNAMENT

Etha Schuette brings to life these Penguin Santa Playmates using the Lace Brass Stencil. It's an elegant technique that can be managed quickly. Step inside Etha's Studio and learn how!

HOLIDAY WEDDING CARD

For the couple who plans a marital bliss with the silver bells of Christmas, Samantha Star has customized an elegant photo card.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CARD

Send New Year wishes in a ferociously grand style with this Chinese Year of the Tiger Card by Cindy Cade. The recipients will be charmed!

STAMP HAPPY CHRISTMAS

In this approach, Etha Schutte exhibits how to get the most use out of one stamp creating a variety of different styles.

JOLLY SANTA HOLLY CARD

This Jolly Santa card is a matchable to the exquisite Stained Glass Container by Judy Cantrell. She has completed a series of Jolly Santa cards, which can be seen at Hot Diggity Die-Cut Diner in November. She offers a fun twist to each one that you won't want to miss!

FRAMED TREE of SWIRLS CARD

Die-cuts coupled with stamped images gives Judy Cantrell continuous hours of pleasure, and it will you, too! She brings them altogether in this Kwick Card. If you don't have any dies or die-cut machine, packaged die-cuts in patterned paper or chipboard are readily available in most stores.

A CHILD IS BORN CHRISTMAS CARD

Get in the mood and jump-start your Christmas card making this season with Peggie Wilkins. She has assembled this Kwik-Card to help you with this Season's task that is now upon us!

IT'S A STAMPS HAPPEN CHRISTMAS PART I & Part II

Create a truly elegant Angel or whimsical Snowman with Lea Cioci in a variety of mediums.

CARDINAL CHRISTMAS CARD

Suzanne Saupe has taken a Cardinal Collage stamp outside the box. She demonstrates that non-Christmas related images can be transformed into Holiday ideals!

To see "What's Cool & New", just hop on

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and cruise down to any of theses symbols...

Route 66 is always well lit so you'll never get lost en route to the Rubber Road! When you see our Mascot back on top of the Home Edition's Front Page, it's time to start checking out the ezine for the "cool," up-to-the-minute press releases. The Rubber Roadies team designers have special projects that will knock your socks off. "New Press Releases" occur daily and weekly! Please remember to refresh your cache to see them! So, let's get rockin' around the Christmas tree!

Introducing

by Lizabeth Lee

It's pure pleasure to acquaint you with Stubby Stampers, a brand new Valued Vendor here on Route 66. Perhaps this rubber stamp company is new to you as it was to me. You might be surprised to learn that Stubby Stampers is celebrating their 25th year in this industry!

When Judy Cantrell, our Rubber Roadies Team Deisgner, recommended this company as a possible Challenge sponsor, I was instantly intrigued! Their stamp line has something to offer everyone with old favorites as well as trendy, new images. Not only will you be dazzled by their images, but their prices, too! This stamp line is very affordable and kind to your budget.

The delightful owners of this company are Andrea and Charles Wright. Be sure to let them know that you heard about it on the Rubber Road!

Stubby Stampers proudly sponsors and presents...

Rubber Road Adventures

FUN FALLIDAYS CHALLENGE

Enjoy all the Slide show Presentations and cruise over to the Valued Vendors for a Pit Stop to print out the Kwik Tuts to all the Falliday Projects.

Place your cursor over each picture and click the Magic Wand to make the art work ZOOM to the front and back!

It's the FABULOUS FALL 2009 FABRIC EDITION!

We've sizzled all summer long with the hottest summer projects under the sun. Now it's time to get heat relief with the coolest Fall Projects for all the Fabulous Fallidays that lie ahead! In this Edition, Fabric is being featured in both wearable and non-wearable projects. There will be simple somethings to tempt any seamstress and non-seamstress alike in projects that are beautiful and functional. Just hop on Tutorial Turnpike and cruise down to:

FABRIC PROJECTS: NON-WEARABLE & WEARABLE

In the meantime, click on this slide show presentation to preview all the projects in the Fall Fabric Edition of the Ezine. Remember that you can contol the slide-show speed or stop the picture to read the caption if necessary. Click on "Full Screen" for a full size view of the slide-show. Enjoy!

Just in time for the Falliday Celebrations, Diane Tuggle offers you a Recipe Book to cook up and fill with all your family favorites that are TNT - Tried n True! Give as treasured gifts to friends and loved ones.

Would you like to make a special tribute to give someone or merely celebrate the various seasons or holidays fast approaching? Diane Tuggle has the perfect project for you with this delightful Tribute Cube. Diane, also, has the best suggestions on what to put inside, too!