Simple Christmas Cards

Christmas is a comin.....and my cards aren't done!!! How many others out there are in same boat? So........I decided to do a few simple cards with no colouring. I pulled out my Christmas tree embossing folder and added a few shiny metallic stickers and gems for ornaments and of course glitter to give that sparkle that I just can't resist. The embossed tree was mounted on mirrored silver card stock, added a white/silver bow and the sentiment is a peel off sticker. I quite liked the look and elegance of this card so decided to changed up the colours in the second card by using a red base. These cards took no time at all and at this point of the game..........this is what I needed to do.

Happy December 1st

Here is a Birthday card I created in between all the Christmas cards I am trying to get done. I threw this card together real fast for a young boy's birthday. Coloured this High Hopes image using my prisma pencils, cut out with my nesties, layered on burnt red paper then added a birthday cake charm. Simple layout using Basic Grey DP then added some burnt red buttons. Simple yet cute.... don't you think.

Head over to my BFF Tracy's blog and check out her beautiful Christmas card ...... show a little love!! Tracy rocks when it comes to inspiration, colouring and layouts.

Black Tie Affair!

What a fabulous weekend......the weather was amazing and was able to get many things accomplished. Spent some time doing yard work, then off to the arena on Saturday and Sunday to watch Cammy play in a hockey tournament. The two games I watched were awesome, quite nerve racking to be exact because it came down to the last couple of minutes of play to win the tournament. The evenings were fairly quiet so was able to get a start on my Christmas cards .

These cards were cased from Running with Scissors by Leslie Miller except I used black & cream card stock and "black magic" embossing powder. The pics do not capture the outstanding glittery .... shimmery affect as in real life and depending how you hold the card what colour is prominent.

I was reading Always with a Heart by Jules and she made mention that she was uncertain about using black for Christmas. Not sure what others think of the black and cream colours for Christmas but to me they are "simply elegant" like attending a black tie affair. Here's to you Jules.........!!!!

Christmas Money Holders

This week I was able to get a "start" on my Christmas cards ..... actually money holders. When you have 4 daughters and 12 grandchildren gift buying is pretty much out of the question so money is the perfect choice especially when they love to go "Boxing Day" shopping. So once again mass production time making money holders.

The size of the money holder is 7 x 4 when folded. I cut the base cream card stock 7" x 9" and scored at 7 1/4" and 3" mark. I used Scenic Route Paper Co. dp paper which is colour coordinated in strips. After cutting the DP in strips I mixed and matched gluing on the cream base. I didn't want to use envelopes so threw around some ideas how to keep the holders closed. As you can see ribbon won out. The snowflakes were punched from Martha Stewarts punch where I added a brad to the centre for the final touch.

So glad I was able to get these done in record time so I can start my Christmas cards for mailing.

Mass Production!!!

It has been hard to get back into the swing of things from being on vacation and then getting back and starting my new position. Thank goodness I got my Mojo back because I had an order for 30 Thank You cards. I have not done a mass production (so to speak) so I knew it had to be fairly simple so I wouldn't get frustrated making so many cards. I took a similar card that I had created in the past and changed the colours and kept to a simple layout.

The scripted leaf image was stamped with versamark then added brown & gold embossing powder which is common on each image then decided to change up the 3rd colour in blue then terra cotta then green. The base of the card was matched to the 3rd colour of embossing powder and then scored with my scor pal. Each image was cut from my nesties and mounted on brown card stock. On the inside I added a pocket for the gift card and an insert for the "Thanks so Much" sentiment.

Now that I have this order completed I need to give some thought to my Christmas cards which I need to get working on.

My Journey to Nursing

Here are the pics of the mini scrapbook I promise to show you!!! Kristen and I had a terrific time putting this together. We are very similar when it comes to glitz, bling and sparkle whether it is in jewelry, clothes or purses so that is why we had no problem adding the embellishments to this project. I think it turned out fairly well considering this is something I seldom ever do.

I am so very proud of Kristen and the profession she has chose and I know without a doubt she will be amazing at it and make a difference. Love you Kristen................see you when you get home again.

Francesca

Yesterday I spent all afternoon with my wonderful niece Kristen. Had to laugh when she facebooked me asking for help with a school project. Was a bit leery at first since she is in her 3rd year nursing at McMaster University and couldn't quite figure what I could possibly help her with in this field. The project was to put together something creative as to why she chose this profession. We had a blast picking out colours, papers, embellishments.........Kristen did the writing while I did the designing. I will show pictures of our little mini scrapbook in my next post once it is completely done.

This card was created for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge blog (birthday card), Charisma Cardz (recipe) and Stamp TV (sketch). Coloured the image with prisma pencils, added glitter and stickles then layered on kelly green. The base is soft green with DP and hot pink shimmery paper, added a ribbon duo in hot pink and yellow with three shiny flowers with a bauble for the centre. Decided to add the "Happy Birthday" charm to Francesca's hand..... The perfect touch for Kimmie's first Birthday challenge.