December Calendar 2017

Santa Claus is coming to town! Here are the materials I used:

• Cheery Christmas stamps and die sets by Lawn Fawn
• The Story of Christmas (reindeer sheet) by Echo Park
• copics- E25, E31, E34, E35, E51, Y08, YR07, R29, B16, V17, G05
• white gel pen
• memento ink- tuxedo black

Spa Day!

My friend's mother-in-law requested quality time for Christmas this year. She decided to combine that and one of her favorite things, pedicures! I love the way this turned out! Here are the materials I used:

• Spa Day stamp set by My Favorite Things
• Elegant paper pack by Authentique 
• Alphabet Diecuts (DIE157-E) by Impression Obsession 
• copics- B00, B01, E00, E01, E35, E37
• versamagic ink- sea breeze
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• liquid appliqué

Cutsie Christmas

This card is the last of the holiday cards I made for the basket raffle last April. Here are the materials I used:

• Toboggan together stamp set and dies by Lawn Fawn
• forest border die by Lawn Fawn
• Bokeh in the Snow paper pack by Lawn Fawn
• copics- E25, E31, E34, E35, E51, R29, YG07, blender pen, 
• white gel pen
• Sugar glitter paste by Bo Bunny
• red and white twine

Rustic & Romantic

A friend of mine asked for me to make a card for her to put with her husband's Christmas gift that she made. She only told me to make it "rustic romantic." This is what I came up with us and it went over very well! Here are the materials I used:

• Skinny Mini Valentine Borders by Taylored Expressions 
• Banners and Tails by Impression Obsession
• Christmas Messages stamp set by Hero Arts
• Many Everyday Messages by Hero Arts
• Christmas Delivery paper pack by Carta Bella
• memento ink- rich cocoa
• color box ink- chestnut roan

Christmas in July

The highlight of winter is definitely Christmas. I don't mind thinking about Christmas in July. I have to thank Karen again for the snowman die. this is my first time using him. Isn't he cute? This card is for the Impression Obsession Holiday Card Challenge and the Crafter's Cafe Christmas in July Challenge. Here are the materials I used:

• Snowman Die Cut (DIE116-R) by IO
• Merry On stamp set (CL550) by IO
• Christmas Tags die cut (DIE223-Z) by IO
• 'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Graphic45
• memento ink- rhubarb bark
• tri color twine
• red mini clothespins

Toy Soldier and Tree

I love the Tim Holtz stuff, but I rarely use it. I enjoyed making this card because the stamps alone bring so much to the card. Here are the materials I used:

• twas the night before christmas 6x6 paper pack by graphic 45
• versamagic- tea leaves
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• mini blueprints CMS136 by stampers anonymous (Tim Holtz collection)
• copics- Y15, Y17, G24, G43, G46, E27, E53, R46, B24, B26, T6
• twas the night before christmas stamp set by hampton art
• classic and scalloped rectangle die cuts 
• wink of stella- clear

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Don We Now Our Ugly Sweaters

Haha! I'm getting a little groove back. I love this die cut and stamp set. Here are the materials I used:

• comfy sweater die-namic by my favorite things
• cozy greetings stamp set by my favorite things
• paper- santa express paper pack by doodlebug design inc.
• versamagic- red magic
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• red fuzzy ribbon

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Holly Mug

I've had a little bit of creator's block lately. I had great intentions with this card, but I just couldn't quite get it right. I do love the stamp, though. Here are the materials I used:

• marvelous squares die cut by spellbinders 
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• holly mug stamp by impression obsession
• copics- G05, G07, B00, B01, R46
• wink of stella- clear and red
• love you a latte stamp set by lawn fawn

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Naughty is the New Nice

I love this stamp! I wish people still dressed like this :) Here are the materials I used:

• hanging an ornament stamp by prickly pear
• stitched oval stax by my favorite things
• paper- graphic 45 (twas the night before christmas patterns and solids paper pack)
• copics- E25, E41, E50, E5, R27, R29, YG67
• green ribbon
• glossy accents
• stickles clear rock candy
• naughty stamp by impression obsession

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Twas the Night Before Christmas belly band

Quick and simple belly band for a Christmas boxed set. Here are the materials I used:

• twas the night before christmas paper by graphic 45
• versamagic- gingerbread
• classic and scalloped circle die cuts

Quilted Christmas Tree

This quilted christmas tree stamp is precious! The card is simple because the stamp is so great on its own :) Here are the materials I used:

• quilted christmas tree stamp by serendipity stamps
• christmas words 2 die cut set by paper smooches
• paper- graphic 45 (twelve days of christmas patterns and solids paper pack)
• colorbox- chestnut roan and blackbird
• copper nailhead embellishments 

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Holiday Mail

FINALLY! I have been busy with life and haven't had as much time to craft lately. After Karen's card class yesterday, I got back in the crafting spirit. Here are the materials I used for the holiday mailbox card:

• christmas mailbox stamp by serendipity stamps
• warm and cozy christmas stamp by impression obsession
• paper- graphic 45 (twelve days of christmas patterns and solids pack)
• colorbox ink- cheastnut roan
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• classic and scalloped rectangle diecuts
• copic markers- B00, R35, R37, R39, G24, G28, YG67, E25, E27, C3, C4, YR68
• copic airbrushing supplies
• red button
• twine
• green ribbon
• white jelly pen
• white liquid appliqué

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I love the Christmas season!

sweet christmas- take 2

I really like this stamp set and I wasn't completely sold on the first card I made. Sooooo, I make a second attempt and I am loving it! Here are the materials I used:

• sweet christmas stamp set by lawn fawn
• sweet christmas die cuts by lawn fawn
• paper- Bo Bunny (elf magic paper pack); white and gray scraps
• versamagic- aegean blue
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• wink of stella- clear
• liquid appliqué- white
• copics- E37, E39, E53, E55, Y15, R29, G07, G09

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sweet christmas

This card is 4.75 x 3.25. A friend of mine asked for me to make a holiday/occasion set that she could give to her daughter's teachers. This is one of 6 cards. Here are the materials I used:

• sweet christmas stamp set by Lawn Fawn
• sweet christmas die cut set by Lawn Fawn
• paper- Bo Bunny (elf magic paper pack)
• versamagic ink- tea leaves
• copic markers-B0000, B00, B01, E33, E34, RV21, R29, YG01
• red and white twine

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Merry sweet Christmas in September!