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

Inspirational Card Sketch # 45

This was another tough one for me to get started on, but when I turned it 1/4 turn to the right, it all came together, and ended up being a very simple card. This sketch is from Inspirational Card Sketches #45

Here is the sketch . . .




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



. . . and a few spotlight pictures . . .

Product List:

Patterned Paper - My Minds Eye 'the merry days of Christmas' - "Santa's Forest"; slightly distressed and inked with brown ink

Ornament Elements:

• Circle is Bazzill cardstock, cut with a Nesties plain circle cutter and embossed with Cuttlebug D'vine Swirls embossing folder,
• Gold top is made from some very old gold foil paper, cut freehand,
• Small tag from an office supply store, inked with brown ink and heat embossed with Ranger 'Queen's Gold' embossing powder. Small ornament stamp is from Holiday Clear Stamps - Walmart 2008,
• Gold jingle bell,
• Brown bakers twine

Velvet ribbon is from One Hundred Wishes

Buttons and scrap of lace are from my stash

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I'm off to stock up on some food for this 'snowstorm' they are predicting! (I'm laughing here! We just need some food, although we may see a random flake or two tomorrow morning early, but we rarely have a true snowstorm here in Georgia.)

Thanks so much for visiting!!! Becky