Happy Freezin' Season!

Time for a winter holiday card.  Although I completed all my holiday cards and have them mailed I didn't get a chance to post all of my designs.  This card was created for the October Christmas card challenge.  October's challenge was to make a card for another winter holiday.  Not everyone celebrates Christmas so this challenge was the perfect opportunity to make a winter card and what could be more about winter than a snowman.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Snowman - Inkadinkadoo, Sentiment - Darcie's
Paper:  Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Real Red, Chocolate Chip
Ink:  Black, Baja Breeze, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Smoky Slate, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories:  Snowflakes Embossing Folder, Scallop Border Punch, Rounded Tab Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Chocolate Chip Corduroy Button Brad, Frost White Shimmer Mist, Dimensionals

Last Post for the HYCCT Challenge Cards

I am finally posting the last group of 5 cards I made for the HYCCT Challenges this year.  I hope you have enjoyed seeing all of the cards as much as I enjoyed making them.  It is such a nice feeling to create cards for others.

Minty Elegance

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Lacy & Lovely

Paper:  Whisper White, Mint Melody, Vellum CS

Ink:  Craft White

Accessories:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, 5 Petal Flower Punch, Petite Petals Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch, White Lace Trim, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, Pearl, Frost White Shimmer Mist 

Challenge:  Create your own background paper

 

Miss You

 





 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Ain't Love Grand

Paper:  Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Welcome Neighbor DSP

Ink:  Black, Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy, Blush Blossom, Smoky Slate

Accessories:  White Bakers Twine, Oval Nestabilities Dies, Baja Breeze Pleated Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals
Challenge:  Hope Soars! (something that takes off)

 

Tilted and Embossed Layers 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Blooming with Kindness, French Foliage, Petite Pairs, Canvas

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Dusty Durango, More Mustard

Ink:  More Mustard, Dusty Durango, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Oval Punch, Spritzer Tool, Dimensionals
Challenge:  Tilted Layers (one or more tilted layers)

 

Always You

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Express Yourself, Banner Blast, Gorgeous Grunge

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Real Red, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White
Ink:  Real Red, Coastal Cabana

Accessories:  Bitty Banner Framelits, Banner Punch, Paper Lace Doily, Coastal Cabana Stretched Ruffled Ribbon, Rhinestone, Sticky Strip, Tombow Adhesive

Challenge:  Sweetly Romantic

 

Peter Rabbit

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Uptown Ribber Stamps - Christmas at Home

Paper:  Very Vanilla
Ink:  Palette Burnt Umber, Various SU Markers

Accessories:  White Gel Pen

Challenge:  Another Year in the Books (inspired by favorite children's book)

Group # 6

Here are the next 5 cards I created for the HYCCT Challenges.  Only one more day to go.

Emboss Resist Silhouettes

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Serene Silhouettes, Pursuit of Happiness 

Paper:  Whisper White

Ink:  Black, Versa Mark, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron 
Accessories:  White Embossing Powder, Post-it Notes

Challenge:  Any Resist Technique

 

Bokeh Fall Leaves



 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Sincere Salutations

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Ruby Red, More Mustard, Old Olive, Watercolor
Ink:  Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, Crumb Cake, Craft White, Black Staz-on
Accessories:  Aqua Painter, Oval Nestabilities Die, Square Lattice EF, Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Designer Natural Button, Linen Thread, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals
Challenge:  Bokeh Technique



 

Cheerful Bright Blossoms

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Bright Blossoms, Itty Bitty Banners

Paper:  Whisper White, Black, Ballet Blue
Ink:  Black, Ballet Blue

Accessories:  Circle Nestabilities Dies, Bitty Banners Framelits, Lattice Chain Punch, Black Gingham Ribbon, Black Pearls, Dimensionals
Challenge:  Use Black, Blue, A Sentiment, Circle Layer, Round Gem

 

Antique Wild Roses

 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Elements of Style, I Like You

Paper:  Watercolor, Very Vanilla, Naturals Ivory, Soft Suede, Pretty in Pink 
Ink:  Versa Mark, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Clear Embossing Powder, Watercolor Crayons, Aqua Painter, Top Note Die, Spritzer Tool, Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon, Pearls, Dimensionals
Challenge:  Thanks x 2 (combine 2 mediums and express thanks or gratitude)

 

Party Penguin

 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Birthday Whimsy

Paper:  Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Black, Summer Sun, Tickles DSP 
Ink:  Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Owl Builder Punch, Small Oval Punch, Modern Label Punch, Circle Nestabilities Dies, Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, White Bakers Twine, White Gel Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals
Challenge:  Use at least 1 pink balloon

Almost done - Group #5

I'm almost finished posting all of the challenges.  After today only two more groups to go.

Sparkling Teacups

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  None

Paper:  Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Pattern Love DSP

Ink:  Pretty in Pink, Old Olive, So Saffron

Accessories:  Dreamweaver Stacked Teacups Brass Stencil, Translucent Embossing Paste, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Dots EF, Pink Satin Ribbon, Sponge Daubers, Dimensionals 

Challenge:  Spread it Around (use embossing paste)

 

Framed Tres Chic

 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Tres Chic

Paper:  Whisper White, Black, Green Galore, Acetate

Ink:  Black Staz-on

Accessories:  Deco Labels Framelits, Stylized Flowers EF, Green Acrylic Paint, White Grosgrain Ribbon, American Crafts Plastic Flowers, Fire Circle Brad, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Get Smooshed (acrylic smash technique)

 

Inky Butterfly

 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Papillon Potpourri, Vintage Verses

Paper: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder

Ink:  Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant, Black

Accessories:  Apothecary Accents Framelits, Paper Lace Doily, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Platinum Ink, Stylus, Spritzer Tool, Rhinestones, Mini Glue Dots

Challenge:  Get Inked (drip or spray ink)

 

 

Balloon Full of Love

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Ain't Love Grand

Paper:  Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Patterns Love DSP

Ink:  Black, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Creamy Caramel, Crumb Cake
Accessories:  Rectangle Frame EF, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Pink Ribbon, Dimensionals
Challenge:  Show Me the Love (no "love" word)

 

Tissue Paper Flower

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Occasional Quotes

Paper:  Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Rebecca DSP 

Ink: Black, Pretty in Pink

Accessories:  Circle Nestabilities Dies, Little Leaves Sizzlit, Tissue Paper, Scallop Circle Punch, White Seam Binding Ribbon, Brad, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Use Tissue Paper

Group #4

Here is group number 4 of the cards I made for the HYCCT Challenge.

Step Up for the Cake

 

 Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Embellished Events

Paper:  Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP

Ink:  Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry

Accessories:  Oval & Scallop Oval Nestabilities Dies, Rhinestones, Rich Razzleberry Ribbon, Dimensionals 

Challenge:  It's Time to Step Up

 

Soft Felt Flowers

 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Whimsical Words

Paper: Whisper White, Baja Breeze

Ink:  Black

Accessories:  Vine Street EF, Flower Fusion Too, Silver Brads, Mini Glue Dots

Challenge:  Soft & Cozy (use fabric, felt, etc)

 

Washi Tape Trees

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  None

Paper: Whisper White

Ink: None

Accessories:  All is Calm Washi Tape, Tree Punch, Decorative Dots EF, All is Calm Snowflake, Lost Lagoon Ribbon, White Bakers Twine, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Stampless

 

Sail Away

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Sail Away

Paper:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Crumb Cake

Ink: Black

Accessories:  Paper Snips, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Dimensionals

Challenge: All That Binds Us (bind the spine of the card)

 

Aged Postcard

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Winter Post, French Foliage, Ageless Adornment, Morning Meadow, Postage Collection

Paper:  Naturals Ivory, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate, Kaleidacolor Autumn Leaves 
Accessories:  Chocolate Chip & Old Olive Twill Ribbon, Leaf Straight Pin (JoAnn's) 
Challenge: Keeping Connected (connect the elements on the card)

Group #3

Here are the next 5 cards I made for the HYCCT Challenge.

Hokey Pokey Penguins

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Penguin Paradise, Smarty Pants

Paper:  Whisper White, Orchid Opulence, Marvelous Magenta

Ink:  Black, Various SU Markers

Accessories:  Bloom Dot EF, Trio Flower Punch, Dew Drops, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Laughter is the Best Medicine

 



 

Thinking of "U"

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  For the Birds

Paper:  Naturals White, Red Glimmer

Ink: Black

Accessories:  Memory Box Classic Lower Case Alphabet Dies, Heart to Heart Punch, Red Gingham Ribbon, Dimensionals 

Challenge:  Somethings Missing

 

Supportive Chicks

 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Cheep Talk, For the Birds

Paper:  Whisper White, Yoyo Yellow, Green Galore, Pink Passion 

Ink:  Tempting Turquoise, Pink Passion, Only Orange, Yoyo Yellow, Green Galore, Lovely Lilac, Black 
Accessories:  Scallop Border Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Pearls, Dimensionals
Challenge:  Chicks Stick Together

 

Warm and Fuzzy Scarf

 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Bundle Up, All Year Cheer I

Paper: Whisper White, Real Red

Ink:  Real Red

Accessories:  Snowflake EF, Square Lattice EF, Fancy Fibers Brights, Rhinestones, Paper Snips, Dimensionals 

Challenge:  Warm Fuzzies (warm colors and something fuzzy)

 

Song Birds

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Of the Earth

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Really Rust, Creamy Caramel, Tempting Turquoise

Ink:  Really Rust, Creamy Caramel, Tempting Turquoise

Accessories:  Finial Press EF, 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" Square Punches, Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware, Dimensionals 

Challenge:  Heart Song

Next Group of Challenge Cards

Yesterday I posted 5 of the cards I made for the HYCCT (Hope You Can Cling To) Challenges for 2014 so today I'm posting the next group.

Christmas Cheer

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Endless Wishes

Paper:  Whisper White, Ski Slope DSP

Ink:  Baja Breeze, Old Olive

Accessories:  Staples, Rhinestone Brads, Lucky Limeade Bakers Twine, Dimensionals

Challenge:  No Adhesive (except to attach to card base)

 

Two Flowers

 

 



Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Fabulous Florets

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Pink Passion, Lavender Lace

Ink:  Pink Passion, Lavender Lace, Certainly Celery

Accessories:  Framed Tulips EF, Scallop Border Punch, Banner Punch, Paper Snips, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Two by Two, Side by Side (and had to use pink & purple)

 

 

Teddy Bears Squared

 



Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Rainy Day Bears by Darcie's

Paper:  Whisper White, Yoyo Yellow, DCWV Mat Stack

Ink:  Black, Various SU Markers

Accessories:  Square and Scallop Square Nestabilities Dies, Paper Snips, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Teddy Bear for my Sister (use a teddy bear)

 

Sweet Stuff

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Very Punny

Paper:  Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Apricot Appeal, Gable Green, Ballet Blue, DCWV Summer Glitter Stack

Ink:  Black, Pretty in Pink, Apricot Appeal, Gable Green
Accessories:  1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Scallop Border Punch, Bluebird Grosgrain Ribbon, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Dimensionals
Challenge:  Spoonful of Sugar (sugary treat)

 

Teachers are Heroes

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Pencils - Lockhart Stamp Co.

Paper:  Whisper White, Black, Really Rust, Creepy Crawly DSP

Ink:  Black, Smoky Slate, Crumb Cake, More Mustard, Real Red, Old Olive
Accessories:  Oval and Scallop Oval Nestabilities Dies, Scallop Border Punch, Oval Punch, Gold Brads, Dimensionals 
Challenge: My Hero





Busy Time of Year!

I'm not sure how many of you know, but for the past 5 years Splitcoaststampers has partnered with the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas for a month long card drive to benefit those affected by breast cancer.  If you would like more information click this link.  I have been participating each year and truly enjoy the challenges.  I did not get the opportunity to post each card separately this year so I thought that I would post a few cards each day for the next few days.  I won't go into much detail on each card but I will post supplies used.  Enjoy!

Hip-hippo-ray!

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Pun Fun

Paper:  Whisper White, Regal Rose, Basic Gray, KI Memories DSP

Ink:  Black, SU Markers: Going Gray, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Black

Accessories:  Paper Snips, Basic Gray Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Paper Tole

You Light Up My Life!



 



Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Aviary, Mini Mates

Paper:  Very Vanilla, So Saffron, Ice Cream Parlor DSP

Ink: Black, Versa Mark 

Accessories:  Clearlits Scallop Rectangle, 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Black Embossing Powder, Daffodil Delight Pompom Trim, Black Chain, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Shine On (convey light)

 

Pink Vespa

 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  On the Grow

Paper:  Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Patterns Love DSP

Ink:  Black, SU Markers: Pretty in Pink, Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Smoky Slate, Bashful Blue, Old Olive, So Saffron, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Circle and Scallop Circle Nestabilities Dies, Scallop Border Punch, Dots Embossing Folder, Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals 

Challenge:  Hold onto Hope (handle)

 

Floating in the Pool





 



Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Sunny Fun

Paper:  Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Yoyo Yellow, Only Orange, DCWV Summer Stack

Ink: Black, Various SU Markers

Accessories:  Boho Blossoms Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Cloudy Day Embossing Folder, White Gel Pen, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Hope Floats (something that floats)

 

Stacked Presents

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Happy Moments

Paper:  Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, KI Memories DSP

Ink:  Black, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery

Accessories:  Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Challenge:  Stripping Down (use up strips of paper to create a background)

Christmas Star

 

This is my card for the February 2014 Christmas card challenge.  The challenge was to make a card using non-traditional colors so no red & green or blue & silver.  I knew I wanted to use this star image and the color yellow came to mind so I got to use some of my yoyo yellow card stock. Yeah!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Christmas Star, Magical Season
Paper:  Whisper White, Yoyo Yellow, Basic Gray
Ink:  Yoyo Yellow, Basic Gray
Accessories:  Frost White Shimmer Mist, Rhinestones

Peace on Earth

 

I haven't been very good at keeping up with my blog so far this year but I've had some health issues but now that I'm on the mend I hope to get back to blogging on a regular basis.

Because I kept up with the Christmas card challenges in 2013 I wasn't stressed out trying to complete the 100+ cards that I make each year.  So, I decided to keep things going and I will be participating in the 2014 Christmas card challenges.

The January 2014 Christmas card challenge was to create a card based on the idea of peace.  For this card, I pulled out an older set that was discontinued long ago.  The ornament and sentiment really go together well. 

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Peace on Earth (discontinued), Greetings of the Season
Paper:  Whisper White, Glorious Green
Ink:  Versa Mark, Glorious Green, Bashful Blue
Accessories:  Northern Flurry Embossing Folder, Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Cord, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Christmas Cocoa

 

This card was created for the October 2013 Christmas card challenge.  The challenge was to create a card using a "different" fold.  I had so many ideas for cards but I really didn't want to make 8 easel cards or 8 pop-up cards.  I wanted something that would be fairly quick to put together but still have some extra design element to it and this is what I came up with.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Scentsational Seasons, Four the Holidays
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Gumball Green, Be of Good Cheer DSP
Ink:  Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Smoky Slate
Accessories:  Snowburst Embossing Folder, Holiday Collection Framelits, Rhinestones, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals

Christmas Snowmen

 

I finally finished my cards for the September 2013 Christmas Card Challenge.  I had 3 cards completed prior to the HYCCT Challenges and I finally finished the remaining cards.  I've had these snowmen rub-ons for over a year now the challenge was to have snow on the card so these images were perfect.  Each package of rub-ons contains 3 different snowmen images and I used all 3 packages of them to create 9 cards.  I think the Royal & Langnickel rub-ons are great and I like the touch of glitter in them.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Cute Converse
Paper:  Whisper White, Real Red, Almost Amethyst, Darcie's Country Folk DSP
Ink:  Real Red
Accessories:  Royal & Langnickel Snowmen Holly & Hearts Glitter Rub-ons, Snowflake Embossing Folder, Northern Frost Decorative Strip, Snowflake Punch, Fleur De Lis Border Punch, Scallop Border Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Circle & Scallop Circle Nestabilities Dies, Rhinestones, Rhinestone Brads, 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Simply Elegant Holiday

 

This is the second monochromatic card I created for the August 2013 Christmas card challenge.  I stayed with my favorite color and used green but for this card I used old olive.  This card looks very clean and simple but the challenge was lining up all of the medallions and in order to achieve this I used a stamp-a-ma-jig.  I love the elegant look of this card.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Artistic Etchings, Christmas Lodge
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Old Olive
Ink:  Old Olive
Accessories:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Pearls

Christmas Package

 

The August 2013 Christmas card challenge was to create a monochromatic card and I decided to use my favorite color...green.   I chose to use the color certainly celery, which was one of the colors that was discontinued when Stampin' Up did a color refresh for the 2013-2014 catalog.  This ended up being a very clean and simple card.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Winter Post
Paper:  Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Certainly Celery DSP
Ink:  Certainly Celery
Accessories:  White Taffeta Ribbon, Pearls, Designer Label Punch, Dimensionals

Christmas Banners

 

This is the other card I made for the July 2013 CCC using red, white and blue.  I chose another sketch challenge, but this time I used the sketch from CAS196.  Here is a link to the gallery.  The banners are 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" wide and I just varied the length so that the banners didn't cover my sentiment.  I used my bone folder to give the banners a slight curl and only attached the banners at the top to give the card some movement.  I found the metal snowflake in my stash and I'm not sure where I picked them up.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Greetings of the Season
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Festival of Prints DSP
Ink:  Island Indigo
Accessories:  Island Indigo Bakers Twine, Silver Snowflake with Rhinestone Brad, Paper Snips.

Ornaments with Sparkle

 

I finally finished the cards I made for the July Christmas card challenge.  The challenge was to use red, white and blue.  I actually used very vanilla for the white because the designer paper I wanted to use has very vanilla in it instead of white.  This was the first card I made and I was at a loss on what to create and went in search of a sketch and chose sketch #42 from the Merry Monday Christmas Card Challenges.  You can see the sketch here.  To create the cherry cobbler layer for the sentiment I cut a rectangular piece that measures 1 3/4" x 3 1/4" and punched out 2 circles using the 1" circle punch.  I attached the circles to the ends first and then layered the sentiment on the rectangular section.  The flags strips were cut at 3/4" and 1" wide and then I just varied the lengths.  I used a 1/4" strip of silver glimmer paper to create the tops of the ornaments and then trimmed them to fit.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  More Merry Messages
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Silver Glimmer, Festival of Prints DSP
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler
Accessories:  Snow Burst Embossing Folder, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Holiday Ornaments Framelits, 1" Circle Punch, Rhinestones, Paper Snips, Dimensionals

Christmas Quilt

 

This is the other quilt card I made for the June 2013 Christmas card challenge.  I was inspired by this card created by Nancy Riley.  The center is a 1 1/4" square and the dsp strips were all cut at 1/4".  I basically followed the instructions Nancy provided and although it was time consuming I like how the card turned out. 

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Heard from the Heart
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Holly Berry Bouquet DSP
Ink:  Real Red
Accessories:  Fashionable Hearts Embosslit, Adorning Accents Edgelits, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Essentials Paper Piercing Template, Dimensionals

Quilted Star

 

I have a couple more Christmas cards to post yet so I can get caught up on the challenges.  The June 2013 Christmas card challenge was to make a quilt card.  I'm not a quilter so I had to do some searching to find some easy instructions and I found this card made by Karen Barber.  She had good instructions on her blog but I did modify the square size to suit my card.  I only made four of the quilted star cards so in order to complete my goal of eight Christmas cards per challenge I decided to look for different quilt instructions for the other four cards.  I will post the other design tomorrow with links to the instructions and my inspiration.

Supplies Used:
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Holly Berry Bouquet DSP
Accessories:  Computer Generated Sentiment, 1" Square Punch, Button, 1/8" Tafetta Ribbon, Finial Press Embossing Folder, Grid Paper, Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots

Layered Snowflakes

 

I don't know where the time goes, but I'm finally getting back to posting some cards.  This was the card I made for the May 2013 Christmas card challenge.  Actually, I made 8 cards but they all look basically the same.  It was a sketch challenge and this is what I came up with.  I did modify the sketch slightly by having the background layer larger than what the sketch showed.  I think I ended up using most of the large felt flurries that I had left from a couple of years ago.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Short & Sweet
Paper:  Whisper White, Real Red, Baja Breeze, Ski Slope DSP
Ink:  Black
Accessories:  Felt Flurries (Large & Small), Snow Flurries Embossing Folder, Rhinestone Brads, Frost White Shimmer Mist, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Pewter Embossed Snowflakes

 

This is my last card for the April 2013 Christmas card challenge.  This card incorporates the same designer paper as yesterday's card as well as soft suede card stock.  To create the matching tag I incorporated the negative snowflake image that was leftover after punching the snowflake for my card. 

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Snowflakes, Christmas Punch, Winter Post
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Christmas Cocoa DSP
Ink:  Versa Mark, Soft Suede
Accessories:  Snowflakes Embossing Folder, Snowflake Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Circle & Scallop Circle Nestabilities Dies, Pewter Embossing Powder, Champagne Mist Spritz, Rhinestone Brad, Gold Cord, 3/8" Circle Punch, Crop-a-Dile, Tag Corner Punch, Dimensionals