It's almost December 1 and that means it's officially time to put up the tree and get into the Christmas spirit! This weekend I host my very last cardmaking class for 2018. I made this batch of cards especially for the lovely friends I'll see there at the session.
I always aim to get my Christmas cards out in the first week of December. I love the idea of these holiday wishes bringing someone a smile all month long. A display of cards from loved ones really makes a home feel like Christmas and truly is the nicest holiday decor!
As I was creating a batch, I stuck with a pretty simple sketch. The bold photo paper from the All is Bright Designer Series Paper pack made for the perfect quick background. The stamp comes from the Labels to Love set. I stamped it first in Soft Suede on the vanilla panel here, then again on a scrap piece of vanilla in Real Red. Cutting the 'Christmas' from the scrap red sentiment was easy - it's all straight lines - and made for a nice pop of colour to tie in with the reds throughout the design.
Cards for my fellow crafty friends can sometimes be a challenge as I want them to have something special that hasn't already been featured in a class session. I'm so grateful for today's Fancy Friday blog hop for motivating me to get these made just in time for this coming Sunday's event. Click the next link below to follow the hop and find HEAPS of wonderful Christmas card inspiration!
Next up is Dani Dziama, you'll definitely want to see what beautiful design she is sharing today.
J O I N M E I N C L A S S
I have just a few places still available for those looking for a fun afternoon of crafting, games, prizes and just the loveliest company! Find more details of this event now on my facebook page *HERE*.
I N S P I R A T I O N
This design was inspired by an exclusive online class taught by Krista Frattin as part of the Crafty Carrot Co Labels to Love program last year.
My amazingly talented Crafty Carrot girlfriends are my secret crafting weapon! Each and every month they inspire me with their ideas, tips and tricks. Whenever I'm feeling creatively drained, I simply run through their tutorials and feel my creative mojo come right back! Best of all, our Crafty Carrot community is open to everyone! You can join us from wherever you are in the world, from the comfort of your own home! Beginner, or experienced, you'll be sure to just love the program too. But don't take my word for it! Check out our Facebook page and read the reviews for yourself!
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So that is what you were up to with all of those branches!! love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Jenn! The paper is so stunning that it really works well with your CAS design.Thanks for sharing! Rochelle xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And I just needed your inspiration - thanks for that!
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Sylwia
Beautiful Pictures of Christmas Cookies
ReplyDeleteJenn, You turned those branches into a masterpiece. Your card always have such nice balance. So pleasing to the eye. I'm so excited to continue to hop with you through the FANCY team! Out Artisan stint may be ending but not us!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful and so simple! Thanks for sharing!
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