2014 Christmas card collection - recycle

Its safe to say that I was a bit behind this year, since by July, I usually have a good idea and draft of  the Christmas cards that will be sent no later than December 10.  By September, not only did I not have an idea in my head on a Christmas card, I was getting pretty low on supplies. 

 

This was the first of the bunch that I made, however only had enough materials for about 10 cards, and these were mainly hand delivered, not many of them were mailed. 

 

I loved the glittery snowflake, but ran outta the pearls, so the 12 I made were going to have to be enough, of this one. 

 

This was my husbands idea... "stockings", since I haven't really done anything with them before. I made 6 before I was finished with the dsp, and wasn't really liking them with some of the other paper I had in my stash. 

 

These were put together on a whim, and though they were fun to make, I quickly learned that my ribbon colors matching some of my paper was limited. I made it thru with 14 cards ... pretty impressive.

 

After two, I didnt like this.. wasn't sure where to go with it, so it went into my stash... who knows what may come of this next year. 

 

 Finally, the ornament cards. These were simple and lovely that i had enough  materials to make about 24 of them.  With just a sampling of DSP in the center, and some  score marks along the edges, it was perfect. 

 

Whether with the burgundy color, or greens I really liked them with the vanilla. 

  

Of course there is one card that I do not have a picture of and its my white on white with cardinals card.. I will have to see if I can get someone who received to send a picture to me... dang nap it! I cannot believe I didn't get one! ... that is what happens in the rush! 

Thank you for stopping by! I wish you and your family a happy new year! 

Here's to You!

When fellow co- workers leave, though your are saddened for the loss of the fact they will no longer be here at the office, you are excited for their new adventures. Whether its hanging out with grandbabies, or building puppet stages, they are going to enjoy life as they have put in their time with the working world.

So here's to you!

I used the color combo from the Diva Coffee Break Designs, first.

Then I used punches for the bird, and sentiment cloud. I used the swirls from SU Backgrounds I and the pearls from the Pretties Kit. I discovered that spraying a light mist of water/rubbing alcohol on the CS before running it thru the Big Shot, allowed the print to be more vivid. Sure its not news to everyone but I was like "WHOA.. what a difference! "

I was asked about Valentines.. and why I haven't really posted any.... Truth is, I just haven't got into making Valentine cards yet, and I know I have limited time. Its not that I am not feeling the pressure - believe me I AM.. but I just haven't focused on ONE that I am going to make. I have ideas, but not the entire scheme yet. Bare with me people... please... its bad enough I lost my site meter and have to locate it! ...

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

H-E-L-L-O BIRDYYYYYYYYYYYYYY..

What I really wanted was a clever card to put in the package I was sending to my soldier. What I ended up with, was two cards, slightly different, but both to be used for whatever occasion I wanted... birthday, get well, thank you, whatever...

He ended up getting the blue bird... because honestly he loves and supports what I do and I think he would have liked him better... and he will be my best critic when I know hes received it. I think the inside read "Some Birdy is waiting for you to come home"... or something like that.

CS: Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point, Ruby Red, Kraft, Old Olive, Yo yo Yellow, White
Punches: 2 inch circle, scallopped circle, hole punch
Leaves are hand cut from the Petal Pizazz stamp set