Christmas Cards All Year Long - Challenge #1

When I read about this today on Maria's blog I could not wait to get home from work and put together my card from the awesome sketch she posted. Today was the big launch of her new blog, Christmas Stamping All Year Long, each week she will post a challenge for us to participate in. I for one am excited to join in on the fun. What a great way to get a jump start on the holidays! So go check it out for yourself!

I used the Stampin' Up! set "Home For Christmas" as well as their papers and inks. Colored sections of the image with my Prismacolor pencils and mineral oil. You cannot tell really in the photo but the colored sections are "popped" out. The door is one level, the tree, light, and sled are another and the steps are a third. It adds fun dimension to the card!

Blast From The Past!

I came across this card I made for a Clip Art Swap in 2006! I just love it. I remember when I found the image in one of my photo magazines I fell in love with it. Her green eye is just captivating! I covered the clip with vellum and used square silver washers and black brads to attach the two together. I used a rub on for the word summer and the stitches.

Scrap-Lings

Here is my version of Scrap-lings. I got the main idea from Hero Arts. Mine are a bit bigger than some (2" x 4 1/4") but the idea is to use your scraps!! They are so fun to make. I have drawers of scraps so it was easy to find the supplies I needed! These were all made from the Stampin' Up! Love You Much set from the new catalog.

Mobile Posting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so excited I finally signed up and now I can post from the road! I took this picture at the butterfly exhibit we went to in September and I thought is was a pretty picture to test with! I LOVE butterfiles!