Well, here it is, less than a month to go before another Christmas Day. Where has the year gone?
Welcome everyone. If you have joined me here it's nice to know you have visited me, if you have come from the lovely SUE MADEX's blog, welcome too. It's lovely to know you take the time to look at our blogs at this busy time of year. Any comments you may wish to leave are much appreciated.
This blog is a last minute one this time. It's 10pm Friday 25th November. I have just come home from a Craft Market in Ringwood. Very busy day and quite a good night. What, between getting organised for the market, sending Christmas cards to our friends in America, trying to get my blog done and attempting to pack for our house move in January, life is very hectic at the moment. I hate leaving this til the last minute, but that's the way it goes this month. I hope you enjoy my contribution to our Christmas hop.
This time I've chosen to use our Simply Sent set called Everyday Elegance (122377) on page 137 of the Catalogue. These are wonderful value sets giving you the materials for 8 lovely cards for $19.95 including envelopes.
As you can see, you get 2 different designs and the suggested colours are Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze and Whisper White.
Here's my interpretation of the packs with only a few added extras.
This one was obviously using Baja Breeze. I've added the Stitched Stockings stamp set (123784 $42.94 Clear) and (123798 $53.95 Wood), and the Stocking Tag Builder Punch (124095) $33.95. Both these items are on Page 9 of our brand new Summer Mini catalogue and sales have been brought forward for them so you can use them in your Christmas Creations.
I've also added the leaves from the Bird Builder Punch (117191 page 153, $33.95), Pearl Jewels (119247 page 142 $9.50), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755 page 144 $7.50) together with Dazzling Diamonds (102023 page 145 $8.50) and Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (122331 page 139 $12.95) and Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109025 page 139 $10.95). The greeting stamp is from the Teeny Tiny Sentiments set (page 105 119185 $62.95 Wooden and 120024 $46.95 for Clear) and Baja Breeze Ink. Gorgeous don't you think? And it was just SO easy......
This next one was with the Cherry Cobbler card and I used the Stitched Stockings and Stocking Tag Builder Punch again and the same Teeny Tiny Sentiment greeting, but I've used Cherry Cobbler Ink, Rhinestone Jewels (119246 page 142 $9.50) and Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon (109070 page 139 $12.95). Again, gorgeous, different and just SO easy.
Here they are together and here's the main products I used to make them altogether.....
Here's another card I made using the Stitched Stockings and Stocking Tag Builder Punch. I've used Pear Pizazz and Blushing Bride cardstock, and Letters to Santa DSP (122349 page 122349 $18.95). Add a little Dazzling Diamonds, Rhinestone Jewel and Crystal Effects, and you've got another easy Christmas Card. This stamp set and punch is the greatest thing to use to make quick and easy Christmas cards.
I'll take this opportunity to thank you all for visiting my blog throughout the year and wish you all a very merry and safe Christmas and New Year. I look forward to catching up with you all again in 2012. We'll be in a new house and will have lots of changes so busy, busy times ahead.
Take care everyone.
Hope you've enjoyed your stop here. Click on the wonderful Judy May's name to continue your journey through our 2011 Christmas Blog Hop. JUDY MAY
Team Leader, Stampart Inc.
Di, they are beautiful. love the non traditional colours for christmas. Thinking I might have to get a simply sent pack to help me catch up on xmas cards, you have shown me how gorgeous they can be.
Posted by: Alisha Watson | 26/11/2011 at 09:34 AM
Lovely use of the Simply Sent kit, Di; it hadn't even occurred to me to buy those, but they are beautiful!
Posted by: Christine Blain | 26/11/2011 at 09:52 AM
Oh wow! Love the way you've used the Simply Sent kits for your Christmas cards. What a great way to make some super easy cards!
Posted by: Tina Gillespie | 26/11/2011 at 11:22 AM
Your cards are amazing, Di. They look so festive and beautiful in the colours you have used. Just love them.
Posted by: Chris H | 26/11/2011 at 12:56 PM
Love what you have done with the Simply Sent kit, Di. Super idea and I love the details on the stockings as well. Very inspiring, TFS!
Posted by: Judy May | 26/11/2011 at 03:46 PM
I am so surprised how those Simply Sent kits can easily be turned into Christmas cards. Thanks for the ideas.
Posted by: Kathryn Mangelsdorf | 26/11/2011 at 06:19 PM
Gorgeous cards Di - I always seem to overlook the Simply Sent Kits but now I think I need to invest in a set or two! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Margaret Knoops | 26/11/2011 at 06:23 PM
Oh my Di, I am going to have to do some serious Casing. All of your cards are so beautiful, now just have to find the time!! x
Posted by: Theresa Rafter | 27/11/2011 at 06:04 PM
What a beautiful way to adapt those Simply Sent cards. Love them.
Posted by: Sue Madex | 29/11/2011 at 12:15 PM