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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Merry Christmas

Sorry to have been so neglectful here. December has been a busy month for all of us but I don't seem to be as well organized as most of you. I see that others keep up with their blogs. My friend Kristal posts almost daily while being super creative AND sharing with everyone via video tutorials. But then, she is young and amazing.

I finally made some Christmas cards. Some time ago I had ordered some American Crafts Glitter card stock from Kim Bush at Cutters Creek (she's one of my favorites). The card stock is absolutely gorgeous, so much so, that I then ordered AC Metallic card stock, also gorgeous. Those of you who know me, know that I have issues with using patterned paper and specialty card stocks. I love looking at them and thinking about how I'll use them but I have a hard time actually cutting them. Crazy, I know. I mean, I can always buy more, right?

I finally used a sheet (okay 1/2 a sheet) of the glitter cs! I made 4 cards with it, 2 each of 2 variations of a stair step card. Here they are:

I also made a couple of cards using a stamp set from Gina K Designs, I think its called Joys of the Season. I CASED the design from her video on StampTV. I'm not much of a stamper and I had loads of trouble with the stocking. I tried conditioning the stamp but still couldn't get the ink coverage I wanted. After a dozen or so stamped images, I just went with it.
These next 2 cards were made using my Cricut and the "packing tape"  technique. There are several good tutorials online on this technique.
Well, now I'm off to pick up birthday gifts for a couple of grandkids. We have five, yes, FIVE, December grand kids plus multiple Jan & Feb birthdays. An expensive time of year for us. LOL

7 comments:

  1. I think you are doing a great job & your stamp image looks good. Love the cards of the angel & the star - wow

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  2. Great job! You're going to have to get over your 'cutting phobias' if we're going to keep up with our NY Resolution!!! ;o]

    Doris
    (from the Scrapbooking Rooms group)

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  3. Bonnie! You are an awesome card maker! I've become a follower.

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  4. Hi :) I just became a follower! Thank you for showing my blog some love this weekend. Hope to see more of your beautiful projects. These cards are amazing :) Keep it up. Happy New Year!

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  5. Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

    Wish you all the best for the new year too.

    A big hug from Spain,
    Mariangeles

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  6. I love the design of these cards ! And they're really pretty (even I'm just now seeing them for the first time in May !

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  7. Your cards are all adorable. Did you survive all of the Jan Feb birthdays?

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