December 30, 2016 Happy New Years

I needed some time in my craft room - nothing on television except reruns and we watched the movies we rented and NO we are unable to get Netflex due to limited data.  So I made a New Years card.  

I have several stencils and seldom think about getting them out but had watched a video earlier in the day so did some stenciling, some stamping, some coloring and this is to wish everyone a Happy New Years for 2017 - may your year be filled with blessings and joy.  Stamps from Repeat Impressions.  

December 29, 2016 Sledding

Another fun winter card using only die cuts - yes I love die cuts but couldn'tget along without my stamps as well.  I created the background using distress inks, masking off a full moon.  The hill sides are from AMuse, the trees are from Memory Box and the boy on the sled is from IO.  Lots of glitter used on this one therefore all over my desk top as well.  This card just says FUN FUN.  

December 28, 2016 Wishing you Well

One day last week my hubby asked me if I could make a "going away" type card for one of the employees at the bowling alley where he bowls on two leagues. So I asked him - when do you need it, he said oh tomorrow!!!  I really thought he knew how much planning time went into a card - but I was super pleased he asked me to make him a card.  He told me it was a payment on his investment in my hobby!!!

Well he too has a hobby, one of many but to go with the card he made this stepping stone to go with the card - and Connie the gal that was leaving loved both the card and the stepping stone.

December 25, 2016 Merry Christmas

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas - isn't this script elegant and the snowflakes beautiful cut from gold glittered paper.  Used an embossing folder for my background and the deep red cs just set this card off.  

May we all remember the reason for the season and to keep Christ in Christmas.

December 24, 2016 Jesus is the Reason

This was one of my favorite Christmas cards I made this season - and I totally cased it from my friend Diane S.  Love the white on white with the focal image in black as well as the sentiment.  This set is from SU - new this year as well as the bg embossing folder is from SU.  Makes such a beautiful simple card depicting the reason for Christmas.  Jesus is the Reason for Christmas - without his birth there would be no Christmas.  May all of you have a Merry Christmas and the best wishes for 2017.  

December 23, 2016 Ho Ho Ho

Yes this is my second post this morning - just had so many cards I wanted to share this week, should have started sharing last week.  

Every month Gerda Steiner offers a FREE digi image - if you participate in her monthly progressive challenge then you will receive next months free.  

I saw this fun fold on Pinterest today - and although I had my image colored and cut out I didn't have a clue what I was going to do until I watched the video.  Looks complicated but it really isn't.  Fun to make and will be tucking this card in the great grand kiddies Christmas package when we see them on Christmas eve.
     Challenges:
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December 23, 2016 More Elegant Reindeer

This  first card was "cased" from Pinterest and I love how it turned out, again all dies, no stamping on this one.  The greenery are dies from Tim Holtz collections, the die from Memory Box and the poinsettia flowers are from AMuse Studio.
The second card again no stamping but all dies or punches (snowflakes) - thanks Patti for letting this beautiful reindeer visit my house.