Its that time of year when we need to be really thinking about the Christmas Season, especially for those who like to make personal and hand crafted cards and gifts..... and so today thats what I've been doing. It seems so far away until you work out its only 13 weeks.
I love Christmas, I love the feel of giving and seeing people begin to get excited. The buzz is infectious and I'm right in there with the festive best of them.
Im also Christian so for me its a very significant time. One that brings reflection, thanks and peace. In following projects i will be attempting some more Christian projects which excites me greatly!!
But lets be honest not a lot doesn't excite me where Stampin' up products are concerned. The seasonal catalogue is full of total yumminess and I've tried to sit and write a list of what id like most! Its really not easy.....i see potential gorgeous craft projects in all of it!!!
So back to todays crafting....i decided to start with a really simple card which is just stunning!
This was made using the Natures Peace stamp set, item number 135116 and £21.95 from the annual catalogue.
Its truly is so pretty and i used the Stampin Write markers to simply colour on to the stamp which gave me the multi coloured effect! The colours I used are Real Red, Garden Green and Chocolate Chip......it really is so easy, these pens are awesome! Double ended with a fine nib and a thicker nib which works essentially as a paintbrush! They can be bought in sets of 5, 8 and 10 dependent on your colour choices....honestly you will be so impressed by them! At my open day on Saturday my guests thought they were watching some sort of magic happening!
Of course i used the Whisper White card stock which is just the smoothest feeling card and takes to the ink so beautifully! This can be found in the Annual Catalogue, number 106549 and at £7.50 for 40 sheets is a real must have.
The ribbon isn't Stampin up however as i haven't received my order of ribbons yet so this is by "we are memory keepers"!
If you feel you would like to have a go at some christmas stamping please go ahead and look in my online shop, there are lots of gorgeous christmassy images to choose from.
And lets be honest, theres nothing quite like receiving a hand made card from a loved one!
So for now its over and out, Thanks for stopping by,
Blog soon,
Yvonne xx
