I know it’s been a while since my last post. I fell at the end of September, broke my jaw, got stitches in my chin and killed two teeth – all from one stumble in the semi darkness in a direction that was not to the bathroom? TMI???? Well that explains where a lot of my energy has gone rather than blogging. But I have been making cards. This is a long post but I don’t know when I’ll have a chance before Christmas is here!!!! I hope you get a little inspiration whether for your last minute projects or for next year. There are a lot of pictures, so be prepared.
First up is my husband’s Christmas card. One of the last to be completed. I used a digi set from Power Poppy and colored it with Copic Markers. I haven’t colored with them in a while. I’d forgotten how much I enjoy doing it! I got my inspiration for the coloring from the Bloom Brigade at her website!
First up is my husband’s Christmas card. One of the last to be completed. I used a digi set from Power Poppy and colored it with Copic Markers. I haven’t colored with them in a while. I’d forgotten how much I enjoy doing it! I got my inspiration for the coloring from the Bloom Brigade at her website!
- · Stamp set(s): Power Poppy – Snowy Church Digital SS; PTI-Botanical Blocks (sentiment)
- · Ink(s): PTI – Enchanted Evening
- · Paper: X-Press It Blending Card; PTI – Spring Rain
- · Dies & Embossing folders: Spellbinders – Card Creator Dies: A2 Matting Basics A; PTI – Skinny Mini Banners Die
- · Embellishments/Other things of note: Copic Markers-See Picture below; Wink of Stella Brush Pen-Glitter Clear; Signo Uni-ball Pen-White; Pentel Sunburst Metallic gold; Hobby Lobby-Metallic Ribbon
The Merry Bright Die from Dawn McVey at Papertrey Ink is featured on this card along with one of Betsy Veldman’s Seasonal Border stamp & die sets. I debated about the background paper but with the snow flakes in both the paper and the Seasonal border, I asked myself why not! I like how it turned out. Quick and easy. Always good at anytime of the year, but especially good for turning out my Christmas cards. I usually only do one detailed each year and that’s for my husband! The rest of the family get their more involved cards at birthdays!
· Stamp set(s): PTI – Seasonal Borders-Winter SS
· Ink(s): PTI – Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, New Leaf, Pine Feather, Dark Chocolate, Spring Rain
· Paper: PTI – Rustic Cream, Text Style: Christmas Prints
· Dies & Embossing folders: PTI – Say It Siimply: Merry & Bright Die; Seasonal Borders: Winter Die
· Embellishments/Other things of note: Wink of Stella Brush Pen-Glitter Clear
The Merry Bright Die from Dawn McVey at Papertrey Ink is featured on this card along with one of Betsy Veldman’s Seasonal Border stamp & die sets. I debated about the background paper but with the snow flakes in both the paper and the Seasonal border, I asked myself why not! I like how it turned out. Quick and easy. Always good at anytime of the year, but especially good for turning out my Christmas cards. I usually only do one detailed each year and that’s for my husband! The rest of the family get their more involved cards at birthdays!
· Stamp set(s): PTI – Seasonal Borders-Winter SS
· Ink(s): PTI – Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, New Leaf, Pine Feather, Dark Chocolate, Spring Rain
· Paper: PTI – Rustic Cream, Text Style: Christmas Prints
· Dies & Embossing folders: PTI – Say It Simply: Merry & Bright Die; Seasonal Borders: Winter Die; Embellishments/Other things of note: Wink of Stella Brush Pen-Glitter
Poinsettias and pine are two of my favorite decorating items. The pine is a staple in the landscape here in the Carolinas – I say that now that we are moving to Greenville, SC next year to be closer to family as my husband and I get older. Ugh! Where did those youthful years go? LOL To the kids we raised; the reason for all of my white hair! Anyway, at Christmas, I love poinsettias. The deep reds are so gorgeous – my fav color! Now they come in all sorts of colors! Putting them together in one mini set was brilliantly done by Betsy Veldman of Papertrey Ink. Easy and fast card, too! So here are the deets! Simple but beautiful don’t you think?
· Stamp set(s): PTI - Make It Market Mini Kit: Poinsettia and Pine
· Paper: PTI - Make It Market Mini Kit: Poinsettia and Pine; Pure Poppy
· Dies & Embossing folders: PTI - Make It Market Mini Kit: Poinsettia and Pine; Mix & Mat: Pinked Edged Die
· Embellishments/Other things of Note: Pretty Pink Posh sequins; SU-rhinestones
My close friend and crafter, Nancy, has started up an online papercrafting store. This is a poinsettia I water colored using Altenew’s new water color palettes (both of which and more are available at her store, www.in2stampincards.com) which I made for her store. I got a new 3D embossing folder from Hobby Lobby. I’d never tried to emboss glitter cardstock before, but this is gorgeous with just the beautiful flower and Joy from a PTI die. It was easy to do and makes a gorgeous glamorous card, don’t you think?
· Stamp set(s): Altenew - Build-A-Flower Poinsettia
· Paper: Paper Studio – Gold and Green Glitter Paper
· Dies & Embossing folders: PTI – Bold Borders: Flurries Die (Joy die); Sizzix – Tim Holty 3-D Texture Fades Botanical
· Embellishments/Other things of note: Altenew – Watercolor Palette
If you've gotten this far, thank you for stopping by! I do so appreciate it. This is it for this picture heavy blog post. Have a very Merry Christmas! I love that Christ is the center of Christmas even after a difficult and trying year for me and my family. Somehow, knowing that we get a fresh start each year shortly after Christmas Day is encouraging to us this year. Happy and Prosperous New Year to you all!
Many Blessings,
Donna
So sorry you've had such a bad time. Hope your hurts are now healing. Your mojo certainly didn't go away: lovely cards. I respect anyone who can colour that well!
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