G45 "Twelve Days of Christmas" Cards

Here's a look at my latest obsession.  After moving to Iowa, I signed up for classes at my LSS--mostly as an excuse to get out and meet people.  I took a few classes using G45 papers, and that inspired me to stop hoarding and start using the G45 collections that I already have.  So here's what I made with last year's G45 Christmas line "The Twelve Days of Christmas."  I'd love for you to leave a comment and let me know which is your favorite!  Thanks!

Emboss It Blog Hop

Hi, friends!  Welcome to the Emboss It Blog Hop!  

If you're hopping along with us, you have just come from Brae's blog.  Didn't you love her cute Easter card???!!!  The new CTMH embossing folders are so versatile!  Here's a look at two VERY different ways that I used one embossing folder:

For this adorable birthday card, I used my CTMH stamp pads with the "Dot" embossing folder to create my own background paper.  Just ink up the INSIDE of the FRONT cover of the embossing folder with your CTMH stamp pads (apply ink directly from the pad onto the folder).  Insert white paper and emboss.  The flat part of your paper will pick up the ink, while the embossed dots stay white.  How cool is that???!!!  Next I sprayed my paper with a shimmer mist which doesn't show up very well in photos, but I think you can see it a little better here:

The balloons and banner are from one of the stamp sets in the Cricut Artiste collection.  Cute, huh?  On the next card, I went in a totally different direction and left my embossing stark white:

 It's easy to emboss specific areas of your card.  I just slid the paper in part way--3/4" at the bottom and 3 1/2" at the top, leaving an inch without embossing in between.  Then I used my Score Pal to add a line delineating that space.  The embossing dresses up what would otherwise be a boring white background to make this an elegant and sophisticated card.  I love the stark white with only one additional color.  The stamp sets I used were Trim the Tree (A1149) and Yuletide Greetings (D1553).  Add a little bling (which TOTALLY goes with the sentiment), and you're good to go!  Have you started working on YOUR Christmas cards yet???  You can order your products HERE from my website and be ready for Christmas before Thanksgiving!
Now hop over to Keeley's blog and see what she's been embossing.  But first, leave me some love in the comments if you're so inclined.  Thanks for hopping with us!

Cloud Nine Merry Christmas

I am having a blast with the Cloud Nine kit.  It is just so versatile!  Look--I even made this Christmas Card with some of the kit contents!  I covered a chipboard ornament with pieces of washi tape and glitter trim and topped it with a bow of baker's twine.  Added more washi tape and glitter trim at the bottom and stamped a sentiment from a retired CTMH stamp set--Father Christmas (D1449).  And did you notice my "gold" paper card base?  It is actually CTMH's "Desert Sand" cardstock--my go-to color when I need gold.  (I think it's actually considered a shade of brown, but it works for gold beautifully).  Check it out on my secure website HERE.

Peace on Earth--CPS Sketch 148

Here's a whole new look using the SAME paper pack as yesterday's card! And you can see that I did it several different ways to use up all my scraps. How OCD is that?!!! LOL! All products are CTMH: Juniper ink and cardstock, Jingle paper, Snow Flurries and Shining Star stamp sets. The Shining Star stamp set is one of my favorites!

I'm Baaaaack!

I can't believe it's been a week since I last posted. We just got back from a trip to North Carolina to visit good friends. We had a blast, but were glad to get home again too!

This card was made using the same design as the previous one, only rotated vertically. I love the way you can make a whole new look by rotating a design!

December 25th Card

I have a love/hate relationship with this card. It is "Lucky Layers" on page 27 of Wishes. I could NOT get the papers to come out straight, and it was driving me crazy! But the addition of a tag sprayed with Glimmer Mist and some funky fibers made it all okay. I love Fun Fur fibers!