Christmas, Christmas, Christmas!

I was about to write "It's that time again - time for Christmas card-making!" but let's be real - I make Christmas cards year round.

I made a shaker card (or 4) yesterday, using the October Stamp of the Month - Yuletide Joy.

I got the sequins on a Sunday morning trip to Michael's (you know, the "i-only-need-new-blades-for-my-paper-trimmer" kind of trip... $40 later...but at least I got the new blades too). Not sure you can tell from the picture, but in addition to the silver, gold and red sequins, there are also holly leaf-shaped sequins. They are super cute...and they were BOGO free.

I heat embossed the bell in silver and coloured the holly berries and leaves with alcohol markers, to add a little bit of colour.

I enjoy making shaker cards, so stay tuned - there are probably more coming! :)

Complete supply list:

CTMH City Sidewalks paper packet (patterned paper)
CTMH City Sidewalks coordinating cardstock (Willow was the card base for this card, but I also made card bases from the Cranberry stock)
CTMH Silver embossing powder (retired)
Michael's sequin package (probably Recollections - I need to check that - as long as I didn't throw out the package!)
CTMH October SOTM Yuletide Joy
Shin Han alcohol markers (not sure what colours - have to check that too)
CTMH Bitty Sparkles

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Merry Christmas Slimline

I did another card from this week's Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (sketch #469). This time, I did a Christmas card! I used Gina K's woodgraining technique (you can find a tutorial here ). I also used Distress Frosted Crystal embossing powder; here's a close-up of the effect: For the snowflakes and the sentiment, I cut the shapes out twice and glued them together to make them thicker. Very happy with how this one turned out! :) Supplies : Dies: Merry Christmas sentiment (unbranded), Tim Holtz Sizzix Holiday Greens Mini, Pink & Main Stitched Slimline, SU! Snowfall Thinlits Paper: SU! Mossy Meadow, Real Red and Very Vanilla cardstock, Recollections Gold Foil cardstock Ink: Distress Oxide Vintage Photo, SU! Crumb Cake Embellishments: Distress Frosted Crystal embossing powder, CTMH Gold Bling Gems

Did somebody say 'coffee'?

Happy sunshine-y Thursday everyone! It's a gorgeous day here in NS, and I'd much rather be outside on my deck drinking coffee, than at work, sitting at my desk, drinking coffee. But I digress... This is my entry into the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge this week. I didn't want to do a traditional floral wreath, as depicted in the sketch, so I thought I'd branch out and try a coffee cup wreath? :) This card is also my entry in the Coffee Lovers Summer Blog Hop ! I discovered this blog hop just a few days ago, and I thought I'd create a coffee-themed card - because I am, in fact, a Coffee Lover! Supplies : SU! Coffee Break Suite including: Coffee Cafe stamp set, Coffee Cups dies and Coffee Break DSP and coordinating card stock (Chocolate Chip and Pear Pizzazz) SU! French Foliage stamp set Paper Pumpkin March 2018 "May Good Things Grow" stamp set (for the Happy Birthday) CTMH Gold Pearls Forever in Time natural burlap tape

AHSC #112

Inspiration from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge : My Interpretation : Supplies : Stamps: CTMH Finding the Words Ink: SU! Crumb Cake Embossing Folder: SU! Lucky Stars Paper: CTMH Year>>Noted paper pack Etc: Flowers (I have no idea!), Michaels Adhesive Crackle Dots (Island Time) Thanks for looking!! :) ----------------------------------------------------------- Second thoughts (on Wednesday!)... I reworked the card a bit. Added a bigger circle and moved the flower down. I think they both look good. Just playing around with the design a little more.

stamped with tlc

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