Classy Country Christmas ~ Merry Monday Challenge #98

Hello stampin' friends and happy Tuesday!  Made it through Monday without anymore crazy weather or ER visits...whew!  Here's to hoping the rest of the week goes just as well :-)

So, I've had an idea brewing in my head since Christmas, but never got around to actually putting it on paper.  Until today!  I saw the fun challenge over at Merry Monday and thought it was time to make my idea come to life.  The challenge this week is to add some country charm to a Christmas card using stitching and buttons...just what I had in mind for my card!

While this may not be a full on "Country Christmas" card, we can maybe call it a "Classy Country Christmas" card, right?!!?

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Gold Foil

Ink ~ Whisper White Craft

Stamps ~ Endless Wishes*, Christmas Messages, Greetings of the Season

Other Supplies ~ Neutrals Designer Buttons, Pearl Basic Jewels, Dazzling Details, Gold Sequin Trim, Gold Bakers Twine, Linen Thread

*Stamp Set no longer available, in MDS format

 

I am so happy with how this turned out!  It's always good when I can make an idea in my head come to life on paper :-) 

 

And a little shout out to Mother Nature...just because I created a pretty, wintry card, that does NOT mean we want more snow! 

 

Happy Stamping!



All I want for Christmas...

...is YOU!
Happy Monday and welcome to December's card sketch challenge at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration!

I liked this sketch this month and needed a few extra Christmas cards, so I went ahead and made two :)  First up is a bright and colorful card...these are my favorite Christmas colors this year!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Gumball Green, Brights Collection DSP

Ink ~ JetBlack StazOn, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede

Stamp Sets ~ Color Me Christmas, Christmas Messages

Other Supplies ~ Brights and Neutrals Candy Dots, Real Red Stitched Ribbon

 

Next up is the same card, but in more traditional Christmas colors.

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Gumball Green, Season of Style DSP

Ink ~ JetBlack StazOn, Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede

Stamp Sets ~ Color Me Christmas, Christmas Messages

Other Supplies ~ Regals and Neutrals Candy Dots, Cherry Cobbler Seaming Binding Ribbon

 

I hope I've INKspired you to create today! 

Be sure to join the fun and play along this month!

 

Happy Holidays and Happy Stamping! 

 



Getting My Mojo Back!

After our car wreck last week, I've been a bit stressed and been in a creative slump :-(  But I finally found some  of my creative mojo this morning thanks to the Mojo Monday sketch!  It felt good to get in to my craft room bright and early this morning and stamp!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Smoky Slate, Island Indigo, Whisper White, Silver Foil, Winter Frost DSP

Ink ~ Bermuda Bay, Smoky Slate, Pool Party, Island Indigo

Stamp Sets ~ Christmas Messages, Festive Flurry

Other Supplies ~ Festive Flurry Framelits, Label Bracket Punch, 3/8" Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, 1/8" Bermuda Bay Taffeta Ribbon, Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, Rhinestone Basics

 

I love how therapeutic stamping can be...this is why I LOVE my hobby!!!  I'm looking forward to spending some time in my craft room this weekend!

 

Happy Stamping!!!



Washi{ng} You a Merry Little Christmas ~ Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration

It's Washi Friday over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration and I have some fun little 3x3 cards to share with you. Washi Tape has taken the crafting world by storm and Stampin' Up! is spot on in keeping up with all of the current crafting trends!  Washi tape gives you a quick, easy and FUN way to add a little bit of color to any of your creations.  Whether it be a wonky little Christmas tree, some little punched out shapes, a Christmas package or anything else your creative little mind desires, Washi Tape can help make it su-pah ca-yoot!

 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Ink ~ Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Old Olive

Stamp Set ~ Christmas Messages

Other Supplies ~ Season of Style Washi Tape, Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, Merry Mini's Punch Pack, Square Framelits, Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine

 

These little cards went together very quickly and will make the perfect little gift card for some of my gifts this holiday season.

 

Be sure to check out what the rest of the Design Team has for you today too...you won't be disappointed! 

 

Wishing you a Happy Friday and sending you some INKspiration to CREATE!

 

Happy Stamping!