A Ruffled Christmas Tree

This is another card we made at our Fall Get Away In October, and it was a Founders Circle swap.  It is really cute, and I don't know who actually made it, so I can't give credit where credit is due, unfortunately.  Take a peek .. it's darling.

Recipe:

Paper:  whisper white, pistachio pudding, early espresso, silver glimmer paper

Ink:  early espresso

Stamp Set:  petite pairs

Accessories:  pistachio pudding ruffled ribbon, pretty print EF

And there you have it.  Who would have thought to use pistachio pudding for a Christmas card?  But oh so cute, isn't it?  Hope you like it..

Coloring Down the Lines - Island Indigo with a Twist

Fall is here in full color and it's so beautiful to see in all its splendor.  So, how fitting that our challenge this week is to add a "leaf" to our creation - no matter what the color combination is.  Hummmm, you're wondering.  How are you going to manage that, especially since the color combination for this week's challenge is:  island indigo, rose red and garden green, or island indigo, pool party and calypso coral.  Well the garden green, sure, that could fit, but what about those other colors?  Yep, you're right. I didn't select those, so I decided to go with something simple this week.

Did you check out Carol's Cards first before landing here?  Well what did you think about hers?  Not a surprise that she could come up with something spectacular, right?  I hope mine can inspire you just as much as hers, so check it out and see what you think.

Recipe

Paper:  island indigo, very vanilla

Ink:  island indigo, rose red, garden green

Stamp Sets:  gorgeous grunge, hand-penned holidays (retired), best of autumn

Accessories:  island indigo candy dots, island indigo 3/4" chevron ribbon

That's it!  I thought simple is better.  It covered all the bases with the color combination and included the leaf in my card and whola ... there you have it.  I hope you like it, and please don't forget to leave me a comment, if you so choose.

Now, let's check out Joni's card and see what inspired her with the challenge.  I'm sure she had hers figured out well before I did, so let's go .... Ciao for now!!

A Very Little Christmas

Here's another card I made at the Great Fall Event in October.

Recipe
Paper:  smoky slate, whisper white, coastal cabana, winter frost dsp

Ink:  smoky slate, coastal cabana

Stamp Set:   merry little christmas

Accessories:  1/8" silver taffeta ribbon, large basic rhinestones

Lots of possibilities with the stamp set ... if you don't have it, try it and see what you think.  You just might have to own it.  Happy Stamping!

Pretty Collectibles at Christmas Time

Do you collect holiday ornaments each year at Christmas, Hanukkah, or your particular holiday season?  There's always something enticing about that little sparkle, sentiment, or an item that reminds us of a special memory, or one that will represent something to us for years to come.  Or maybe you just want to change up your decorations from year to year (yes, I like to do that too, but a little change here and there is just enough to make the difference).  Christmas tree ornaments are always something I long to change up, but can never find what I want, so this card is inspiration enough for me.  

Recipe

Paper:  whisper white, basic black, bermuda bay, silver glimmer paper

Ink:  bermuda bay, black stazon

Stamp Set:s:  christmas collectibles, joyful christmas

Accessories:  christmas ornament punch, stylish stripes EF, 1/8" silver taffeta ribbon, basic rhinestnes

Who would have thought of using basic black in a Christmas card?  Well guess what?  It looks great.  What do you think?

Winter Frost Flip Card

Nothing represents winter more than snowflakes, and so I made this caaperrd using the winter frost designer paper, and the festive flurry stamp set and framelits.  It's simple, but wintery.

Recipe

Paper:  smoky slate, pool party, silver glimmer paper

Ink:  pacific point

Stamp Set:  festive flurry

Accessories:  frosted finishes embellishments

Hope you like it!  Thanks again for stopping by, and your comments are always welcome.

Making a List and Checking it Twice

Santa is making his list and checking it twice.  He has to make sure he has everything he needs to fill those big, tall orders this year for all the good little girls and boys.  This card captures his sweet, happy smile as he ponders the list and seems very pleased with what he has.  Don't you think by the looks of his face???

Recipe:

Paper:  whisper white, cherry cobbler, silver glimmer paper

Ink:  cherry cobbler

Stamp Set:  Santa's List

Accessories:  oval accent bigz die, paper doilies, large rhinestones, cherry cobbler seam binding

The card is is a tent card with the Santa set on the oval accent.  The card is different, and looks cute in person.  Hope you like it, and try some ideas too.  

Mrs. Claus Dons a New Party Dress

Even Mrs. Claus likes to dress up now and then to go out with her hubby, so she went out shopping and found the perfect dress for an evening out with her husband to celebrate the holiday season.  Check out her new party dress .

Recipe
Paper:  whisper white, real red, basic black, silver glimmer paper

Ink:  black stazon

Stamp Set:  tags for you

Accessories:  label bracket punch, dress framelit, perfect polka dot EF

I bet Mrs. Claus is going to have a great time on her night out, don't you think?  On thing for sure ... she'll look great!