Cuttlebug Thank You

These are cards that I made using the 'only' Cuttlebug embossing folder that I have. Well, at least for now! I hope in one way our local Michaels will hold off in getting other embossing folders but on the other hand I can't wait for the new arrivals.

Michaels had only two Cuttlebug folders in stock. The swirl and thank you folders. Since I need to make thank you cards for Christmas gifts, I decided to choose the thank you folder.
Once I started, I couldnt stop. Oooooh boy, I think I am going to be in trouble with the Cuttlebug phenomenon that has spirled!

Holiday Cheer

I have been away from this blog for way too long and I apologize. Finally, we are "somewhat" settled into our new home and now I can be drawn into my own stamping world. Be it on the kitchen table, kitchen counter, or in the laundry room. Anywhere I can find space. (LOL) Hopefully, my own pseudo stamping room can be set up sometime after Christmas? Crossing my fingers!!!

My Christmas card design for this year is titled "Holiday Cheer". What started out to be a complicated Christmas card design using Stampin Up's Sassy & Seasonal stamp set and Michael's $1.00 Martini stamp (insert: Happy Dance) instead has turned into something sweet and simple. Go figure! Now I need to brainstorm for a design using SU Sassy & Seasonal stamp set.





Techniques:
Top 1/3 of card I 'dotted' using puffy paint and let dry. I did not heat to puff the dots. Crystal Effects was applied on the martini glass. While still wet, I sprinkled D.D. on the crystal effects.

Supplies used:
Michael's Martini stamp, SU Whisper White, Certain Celery, Black cardstock, SU markers, black classic ink, red grograin ribbon, dimentionals, dazzling diamond, crystal effects and puff paint.

Dryer Sheet Christmas Card

What do you do with all those used dryer sheets?
IRON them! And then make a Christmas card using one used ironed dryer sheet and you will be AMAZED by the outcome. People will not believe you used a dryer sheet and your family will think you lost your mind ironing them.!!!!!!!

I designed this years ( one of many??) Christmas cards which was inspired from designers on SCS's site. Who knew black and creme cardstock ( and a dryer sheet) could look so elegant? He He!

I was thrilled (BIG smile) when I recieved an email asking for my permission to replicate this card for a Stampin Up convention swap. (insert: "Happy Dance")

Published 2005 Christmas Cards

I am already thinking of what design I will create for this years Christmas cards. I know, I am waaaaaaay early!!!!
My constant planning drives my guy crazy...lol But, in the end, we are both happy I did.

These are the two Christmas cards that I had designed and submitted last year (2005) to Stamp n Scrap magazine.

I don't think I will send out either card to friends and relatives. Isn't that just like me?