Yeah, it's Thursday! Time for another great challenge from the Krafty Chicks Challenge Blog. Let's put the spotlight on Christmas this week! Pretty much these last few weeks have been all about Christmas cards, some for Crafty Inkettes United Card Club, some a commission, lots for seniors ( I had lots of help with these), some for this blog, and a few more for family and friends. I usually have these started in September and done by the end of October or beginning of November, definitely all done and mailed by December. December is dedicated to decorations, the tree, baking, making memories with the grand kids. I get to start all that this weekend!
Let's have a look at my cards:
I made these as my thank you cards for customers that ordered from me in November. All orders qualify, no matter how big or how small, online or through me, you will get a pretty and reusable thank you card.
I'm all about using up some of my old stuff this season. I admit I am a paper curator (aka Hoarder)! The first step is to admit it right? Found this plaid designer series paper pack tucked away safely. It holds plaid for all seasons, all holidays, one for every occasion for sure. I took out the few sheets of what I consider Christmas plaid, and matched it with the coordinating base card stock. Hence the two different but similar cards.
In this picture I wanted to show you that you can use the Penguin Builder Punch for the penguins on the Penguin Playmates DSP (retired from the second SAB period). Saved me from all that fussy cutting. I did have to fussy cut the polar bear though.
Supplies I used:
- Penguin Place stamp set: 156410
- VersaMark ink pad: 102283
- White Embossing Powder: 155554
- Heat Tool: 129053
- Cherry Cobbler card stock:119685
- Shaded Spruce card stock: 146981
- Penguin Playmates DSP: retired
- Plaid Tidings DSP: retired
- Penguin Builder Punch: 156452
- Paper Snip Scissors: 103579
- Stampin' Dimensionals: 104430
I like to keep the inside of the card and the envelope as CAS. I punched an extra penguin for the front of the envelope but I could have used the stamp set. And a little more plaid for the flap of the envelope and the bottom of the inside card panel to use up the DSP faster.
I really LOVE the way this card turned out and some of my customers even "Wow!" me. I hope you enjoy it too.
Head on over to the Krafty Chicks Challenge Blog for more details about the challenge and for more inspiration for Christmas week from the Design Team. There's even a place to upload your project at the end. I hope you play along with us and show us what's happening in your craft space.
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Wonderful, love both colors, and what a great card, nice punch and I like the bear. Way to go friend, have a great day! Hugs, L:)
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