Gifts of Christmas 2

I have again used the Gifts of Christmas stamp set and this time chose the dove image. The image was embossed in gold and die cut with Nestabilities. Prior to removing the die I sponged the edges with Soft Suede ink. I really like the way this Nestabilities set looks like an open book, in this case it would be the Bible.

I added a little bling with clear rhinestones in the center of the three flowers.

I really love the way this card turned out, and it was so simple to make.

Gifts of Christmas

I used the flower stamp from the Gifts of Christmas set and colored it with Stampin' Write Markers in Real Red and Handsome Hunter. The image and mat was die cut with Nestabilities and prior to removing the die I sponged in some Handsome Hunter to give the appearance of another mat. The background paper was found in my large stash of miscellaneous supplies. A whole 12 x 12 sheet of this paper really makes your eyes wonky when looking at it, but a small piece really went well with this image and managed to complete the look I wanted. I appreciate you stopping in today.

Berry Christmas

Don't you just love this Stampin' Up flocked designer paper from the Christmas Cocoa Specialty pack? It give your cards such a luxurious look.

On this card I paired the paper with several stamps from the Berry Christmas set to create, what I think, is a beautiful combination of Real Red and Whisper White. Thanks for stopping by to visit.

Signs of Autumn

Here I go straying down that other company stamp path again. This time I have used one of the images and a sheet of designer paper from the Signs of Autumn Stamp TV kit from Gina K. Designs. The card base is Stampin' Up Soft Suede and the image is mounted on Pumpkin Pie and Always Artichoke.

I was amazed at how well the paper from Gina K Designs blended in with the Stampin' Up colors. See, even when I stray into other companies I always come back to my favorite, Stampin' Up!

Thanks for stopping in.

I wish you could all see this card up close and personal. It is much prettier in real life.

I used Delightful Decorations from the new Holiday Mini Catalog that began September 1. The card base is last year's In Color Riding Hood Red and the tree branch is a Sizzix die using Always Artichoke dotted with Crystal Stickles. The ornaments are stamped with Always Artichoke, Riding Hood Red and a Memento Metallic ink that I borrowed from my sister.

See you again soon.

Lovely As A Tree by Moonlight

If Stampin' Up ever tries to retire this set I think I will start a protest campaign. I know there are many demonstrators out there who feel the same way too.

The Lovely As A Tree set always makes the most beautiful cards. I sponged on Night of Navy ink over a 1 3/8" circle mask to create the moon. The snow portion of the card is covered with Crystal Stickles for a sparkling effect. Isn't this pretty? I remember northern skies looking like this and I think it will start snowing at any moment.

Joseph's Coat 2

This is going to be a very quick post.

Here is another Joseph's Coat card that I took to show our Stampin' Up group during our August meeting.

Hope you enjoy!