The Last Christmas Projects . . .

Yes, this is my last Christmas projects of 2009.  And you know, it's about time!  Today I am sharing one card and one tag with you.  They are both made using papers from Fancy Pants 'Christmas Magic' collection.

I made this card for my Dad's cousin and his wife who every year make gift baskets for a whole lot of people.  They have fruit and nuts and even homemade baked goods.  For several years they have been giving these goodies to my parents, but this year they included me in the group, and I am so grateful!  I hope they like their card!

The card . . .

 . . . a few spotlight pics . . .

. . . and the products list . . .

Papers from Fancy Pants 'Christmas Magic' collection:

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  On The Tree
  
  
  
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  Christmas Magic Cards
  
  
  

Cardstock - Bazzill

Sentiment and ornament stamp from Walmart Christmas stamp set, using Versamark ink and Rangers 'Queens Gold' embossing powders, heat embossed

The scallopped tag was a gift from my friend Tish!  (Tish, if you read this, please e-mal me!!!)

The paper lace came from One Hundred Wishes - an incredible source that no longer sells ribbon, lace, etc.. 

The deep rose and ecru scrunched seam binding is frm Glitter Your World

The pearls are from Prima e. line of bling

Glittery bits are Stickles 'stardust'

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I made this tag while I still had the Christmas stuff out, and I was still in the creating mode.  It was made using the same paper products as above, with the addition of the Christmas Magic paper "Chestnus Roasting" and "Christmas Magic Strips".  Other additions are the shimmery organza ribbon, brass safety pin and bell, vintage lace from my stash, and the velvet ribbon from Glitter Your World.  I also used some Stickles 'icicle' on the sentiment.  Here it is . . .

I hope you've enjoyed these projects.  This will probably be my last post until after Christmas (although you never know!) so I want to take this opportunity to thank you for each time you visit, each comment, and especially for welcoming me back into the cardmaking community after my almost 10 month absence.  It is so good to be playing with paper again!   Christmas Blessings to you all, Becky

MojoMonday Week 115 - Sketch Challenge

What a day it's been! About 8 am it was sleeting, by 9 am it was snowing, by 10:30 all precipitation had stopped, and now at 11:30 the sun is shining and the sky is mostly blue! It just goes to prove the old saying about living in Georgia: "If you don't like the weather in Georgia, just wait a minute . . . " meaning, it's sure to change soon! The temps are almost back up to 40 now, but tomorrow morning they are predicting low to mid 20's, so our first hard freeze of the season. All in all, a great time for cozying up in my studio/office with the girls and playing with paper!

I'm finally almost caught up on my challenges, and this one almost slipped through the cracks, but I found my printout of the sketch and got right on it. This is my first time participating in Mojo Monday. Here is the sketch . . .



. . . and here is my take on the sketch . . .





and here are some spotlight pictures . . .

Product List:

Cardstock - Bazzill

Patterned Paper - all are My Minds Eye 'The Merry Days of Christmas':

• Background - Gingerbread Lane
• Curvy label and Santa cutout - Old St. Nick
• Text - Under the Tree

Ink - Stampabilities 'Brown' pigment ink

Faux evergreen and berry from stash

Glitter on evergreen - Stickles 'Icicle'

Glitter on Santa Claus - Sulyn Industries 'Opal' Glitter Glue

Velvet Ribbon - One Hundred Wishes

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You know, with those low temps on their way, I think tomorrow morning calls for a fire in the fireplace, a cup of hot mulled cider and some fresh, homemade cranberry orange muffins, what do you think???

Thanks for visiting, Becky

2 Sketches 4 You - Laura's Sketch 40

You know, it's strange how you can 'forget' something that you truly enjoy doing when you are in the midst of tough times. In the 9 months that I was away from cardmaking while my Dad was sick, I distanced myself from the craft, as well as the crafters. I didn't read papercrafting mags, or blogs, and grew farther and farther from it as time went on. Then in late October, after my Dad had passed and I'd had some time to rest and recuperate a bit, I started feeling the itch, and eventually started visiting my old blogging favorites. I think that was part of the healing process for me, too.

Now I'm back into cardmaking at almost full speed, and once again I am knowing that joy that comes from putting pretty things together to make something even better, and lovelier. And reading all the blogs and entering challenges once again is also bringing me a lot of enjoyment.

Such is the case with this card. I haven't made a card for 2 Sketches 4 You in close to a year, and using Laura's lovely sketch #40 was so much fun! Here's the sketch . . .




. . . and here is my take on the sketch . . .





. . . and a few spotlight pics . . .

Product List:

Cardstock - Anna Griffin (old product)

Papers - My Minds Eye - The Merry Days of Christmas line . . .

Top - Gingerbread Lane

Bottom - Under the Tree

Twill Ribbon - Bobbin Ribbon (Michaels, I think)

Eyelet Lace - Remnant Bin (JoAnn etc.)

Velvet Ric-Rack - Glitter Your World shop on Etsy

Stitching by sewing machine

Vintage Santa Image from Clipart Software

Poinsettia and leaf - Dollar Tree (altered with inks and embossing powders)

Vintage pearl button - stash

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I hope you have enjoyed this visit, please come back soon! Blessings friends, Becky

Oooops! Missed Deadlines, No Worries!

I made this card a few days ago for the Limelight Papercrafts sketch 35, but what with the holidays and doing some shopping, I didn't get it submitted in time. But, no worries . . . it's a Christmas card, and it's the Christmas season, so I'm sure someone will love finding this card in their mailbox!

The challenge was to use the sketch below, including patterned papers in the card. Here's the sketch . . .


And here is my take on the sketch . . .




. . . and a few spotlight pics . . .

Product List:

Cardstock - Bazzill

Papers - Fancy Pants Designs - Christmas Magic Line . . .

• Background - Bough of Holly
• Center Card - Christmas Magic Cards
• Stripes - Yuletide Greeting

Pearls and Crystals - Prima Marketing "e." line

Stickles - Stardust

Velvet Ribbon - Not Sure, but I think One Hundred Wishes

Sentiment - Holiday Clear Stamps - Walmart 2008, VersaMark Ink, Ranger "Queen's Gold" Embossing Powder

Thanks for visiting! Becky