I spent yesterday evening with my Stampin' Up "Upline" Lisa and some of my fellow Demonstrators at our monthly meeting, 
and we had a blast participating in a "shoe box swap". Each of us designed what was meant to be a simple, classic Christmas card and prepared the supplies for the rest of the group to make our card. It may seem early to be thinking Christmas, but in the crafting world we plan, plan, plan ahead... and I'm already thinking about what classes to prepare for Autumn, so that makes Christmas practically just around the corner!
and we had a blast participating in a "shoe box swap". Each of us designed what was meant to be a simple, classic Christmas card and prepared the supplies for the rest of the group to make our card. It may seem early to be thinking Christmas, but in the crafting world we plan, plan, plan ahead... and I'm already thinking about what classes to prepare for Autumn, so that makes Christmas practically just around the corner!0
So sit back, imagine some Bing Crosby playing quietly in the background and the smell of cookies in the oven while you check out the cards we created...
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This card uses the Snow Swirled stamp set, Old Olive and Whisper White card stock, Old Olive & Certainly Celery ink and Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon. There is a hint of sparkle on the centre tree thanks to Dazzling Diamonds glitter applied to the snowflake patterns.
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This card uses the Winter Post stamp set, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla & Bravo Burgundy card stock, gold elastic cording and Bravo Burgundy 5/8" Grosgrain ribbon.
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This card uses the Autumn Days & Many Merry Messages stamp sets, Mellow Moss & Whisper White card stock, Chocolate Chip & Old Olive Ink, and Mellow Moss ribbon. There is sponging around the edge of the white card stock, and shading around the pine cones thanks to the use of a sponge dauber.
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This card uses the Spotlight On Christmas, All Holidays & Season of Joy stamp sets, Old Olive, Whisper White & Real Red card stock & Ink, and Real Red 1/2" Striped Grosgrain ribbon. The ornament shape was created using a circle punch to create a mask, and then both stamped and sponged.
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This card uses the Heard From the Heart & Best Wishes and More stamp sets, Elegant Eggplant, Night of Navy, Whisper White & Bermuda Bay card stock, Elegant Eggplant, Night of Navy & Bermuda Bay ink, and Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Grosgrain ribbon. The use of a Rhinestone brad and silver glitter add some dazzle to the design.
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Feeling Christmassy yet? If any of the above designs strike your fancy be sure to let me know - they may show up in one of my Christmas Card Multi or Stamp-a-Stack classes!
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