Todays Christmas Cards



I made several cards today, and I think I can even have them in the mail by the time the carrier gets to my box.  The first one is no cricut, just some stamps (Stampin Up) inked with platnium and red inks and 3d paint.  That one was inspired by Susans card Here .  The next ones were done with a snowy cuttlebug folder and the deer from Christmas Noel (cut at 3 inch).  The deer are completely covered in dazling diamonds and up on pop dots, so they stand out a lot more in person that on the screen.  I liked the green one so much that I made 4 of them.  All total I have 7 cards done and going out today, not bad!



deer at 3 inch, su paper, ribbon and stamp in old olive

Christmas tags

I have to admit that I have never understood making tags, since they are so cheep to buy.  BUT this morning I was reading a challenge and decided to make some.  THEY ARE FUN!  They are quick, easy, instantly gratifying, you can use scraps, and its a reason to try all the cuts on the carts that you've wanted to do but didn't have a use for.  The Santa tags will go on the boys main gift.  They were done with Jolly holidays (tag at 4 inch, Santa at about 2.5), the candy cane and stockings are from Christmas cheer, and the ornament and branch are done using the tag feature on Joys of the Season (4 inch) and the glitter window technique.   If you haven't yet, try making tags.

Christmas pencil holder stocking stuffers

Each little box holds 3 pencils,  and 3 boxes can be cut from one 12 x 12 paper.  The eraser is just on the tag with a single sticky dot.   File includes tag and is the freebie until my next post.

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Seasons Greetings Poinsettia card and dolphin shopping bag

Oh my, is it the 7th already?  I need to get cracking on some cards.  Normally we do the photos for our bulk cards but this year we are doing regular cards and I just can't bare to go buy them when I have so many toys.  I didn't know we weren't doing photos until Monday, so now I need to make a lot in a short time, I'll have to keep 'em fairly simple.  I made 5 of the poinsettia ones this morning already.  5 is about my limit before I get bored with a design.  I used Christmas noel for the flower flourish (cut at 2.75 inch) and an SU stamp. I inked the flowers with a light brown to accent the lines and edges and put the second layer on pop dots.

I also got one more bag done.  This one is for my SIL, I used life's a beach for the dolphin and Wall decor and more for the waves and monogram.  Thanks for looking!

More holiday vinyl on the walls and a sewing project



Snowflakes from Christmas Noel at 3 and 4 inch

I bought a bunch of sparkle vinyl on clearance last year, soooo pretty, and thought I'd put some on the walls.  I made the J and Y letters 11 inches and used a berry wreath for the O.  Then used the leftovers for some snowflakes.  I would normally hate red snowflakes, but for some reason this year I'm seeing them all over and rather liking them.   I had that mantle made flat just so I could do vinyl on it.  I also had a plug put in above the mantle just for that very old tree.  It was my great-great aunts and I have to keep it far away from the kids and the dog (she has a dangerous wagging tail).

My other project share is a sewing craft, which I was very happy with since I don't know how to sew or follow a pattern.  We had planned to buy stools to go at the new island, but since that won't be in the budget for a bit, we are using the extra ones from the dining table.  I don't want them to get messed up so I thought I would make covers.  I had to wing a simple pattern.  Each one only cost me about $3.50 to make, cheep enough to make one for each holiday until we can buy stools, and I can always use them in the dining room later.  Thanks for looking!

My first Christmas present done, a card, and some vinyl

This year for Christmas I bought a bunch of blank cotton grocery bags to paint.  The first one done is for my DH's grandfather.   They live on a boat 6 months of the year, and AZ the other 6 months, so nautical was perfect for him.   I used the compass and letters from Wall Decor and More.  I just got this cart and I really like it.  It runs about $15 on ebay with shipping, great deal for all you get.  One down, MANY to go.

The second item for today is a card made with Lacy Labels, cut at 4 inch...3.75 would have been better.  The stamp is from Stampin Up.

The third thing...and my favorite..is the first vinyl in my new house.  Hubby and I each had a couple of must have items when we built and one of mine was these little opening in the room doorways.  I had seen them in a magazine and knew they would be great for decorating.  I put up my three wise men, which are just plastic, but very old and I really like them.  Then below them I wrote Wise men still seek Him in Precious font.  I love how it came out.

Let the December projects begin....

HAPPY DECEMBER!  I have several things to share with you this week.  Today I want to show you a quick countdown, a card, and a fun little project for kids.

First, a countdown for hubby's desk...I used two chipboard coasters covered with modge podge and echo park paper.  I cut some holes with a crop-a-dile and added snap rings.  I printed out the xx days til Christmas (cut to 2 by 3.5 inches) and used my silhouette to cut the word Christmas out of cardstock.  The holly is from Joys of the season and the bingo card was from the echo park kit (seasons greetings).  I loved making this and will definitely make more to give away next year.

Second is a little card for a friend, the penguin is from Jolly Holidays and the label is from lacy labels

Third is a quick project for kids.  I saw this last year on the Internet and stashed away the idea for this year.  Its just two candy canes wrapped with a piece of brown paper, add eyes and a punched circle nose.  Very simple, but my boys love it and they will look cute hanging on the tree.    Up tomorrow, some holiday decorating, and my first Christmas gift done.  Thanks for looking!