Horsing Around

Hello everyone,

I'm pausing in my commissioned projects to tackle a couple of Christmas cards that I never, in my wildest mojo, every thought I'd be crafting.

The printed paper is Recollections Sugar Plums layered on Stampin' Up Garden Green.  The image is also layered on Garden Green.  The sentiment is Papertrey Ink Signature Christmas stamped in Real Red on Whisper White and layered on more Garden Green.  The embellishments are Kaisercraft Green Basics Pearls.

A horse card, an actualy card crafted with a horse photo.  The best part, it turned out awesome!  I love how the layout makes it seem like the horse is actually speaking the sentiment.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Scripted Christmas

Hello everyone,

Still working away on my colleagues Christmas cards.

The printed paper is Little Yellow Bicycle Wonder and Wishes Christmas Village layered on Stampin' Up Real Red and textured Early Espresso.  The sentiment is Gina K Merry Tree stamped in Early Espresso on Whisper White and Old Olive.  The embellishments are Close To My Heart Mocha Opaques.

I love using this paper and I don't have too much left.  I think every card I've crafted with this paper has turned out wonderfully.  It's got great colours, great images and fun script.  What will I do once it's gone.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Sweet Snowmen

Hello everyone,

I gifted some extra Christmas paper to a girlfriend and was inspired by some of the cards she crafted.

The printed paper is atd Snow Day is layered on Stampin' Up Basic Black.  The vertical element is DCWV Textured Pastels.  The sentiment is Verve Bright Spirits stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Whisper White and layered on Basic Black.  The embellishments are Making Memories.

I never really envisioned using black on Christmas card but it was really the only choice here and it's perfectly wonderful.  These are some really cute snowmen.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Holiday Greetings

Hello everyone,

I have another Christmas card today.  Slowly I'm whittling down the orders and I'll be able to start on my own cards.

 

The printed paper is Martha Stewart Snowflace layered on Stampin' Up Real Red and Canford Silver.  The silver layer was textured with Cuttlebug's Winter Wonderland embossing folder.  The sentiment is Papertrey Ink Signature Christmas, stamped in Real Red.

 

I'm not really certain about this card.  I really liked the image on this paper however it's virtually impossible to coordinate that Martha Stewart mint green.  Taking the red and silver from the paper, it seemed logical to use those colours on the rest of the card.  Does it work?

 

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

 

Gisèle

Christmas Wishes

Hello everyone,

Yet another Christmas card today and many more to come.

The printed paper is BasicGrey Jovial layered on Stampin' Up Basic Black.  The ribbon is Michael's Special Value.  The sentiment is Stampendous Christmas Wishes stamped in Onyx Black Versafine on Whisper White and layered on Basic Black.  The embellishments are ZVA Crystals.

These are the cutest little snowmen.  I like that they're rather funky.  I wouldn't normally use black paper on a Christmas card but it sure makes the card pop.  I'll have to see if I can use it again.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Holly All Over

Hello everyone,

I'm back to the Christmas cards commissioned by some of my colleagues.

The printed layer is Impression Obsession Cover-A-Card Holly stamped in Stampin' Up Always Artichoke on Very Vanilla.  The berries were coloured with Martha Stewart Red Glitter Marker.  The solid paper is Red Eye Worldwin Metallic paper.  The ribbon is Michael's Special Value.  The sentiment is Cornish Heritage Farms stamped in Always Artichoke on Very Vanilla.  The embellishments are American Crafts Mini Pastel Elements brads.

This is a holly card so there is no doubt that I'm in love with it.  I find these Cover-A-Card stamps can be difficult to use.  It often takes me at least two attempts before I get a good impression.  Of course, when it works, its just spectacular.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Good Bye Friend

Hello everyone,

I hope I'm not getting known for these types of cards.  I've another pet sympathy card tonight.  It for a friend of one of my dog park friends.

The printed paper is DCWV Pets Stack layered on QuicKutz QuickStripz Garden.  The sentiment is Gina K Framed Greeting stamped in Stampin' Up Early Espresso on Whisper White.  Both the sentiment and image are layered on Early Espresso.  The embellishments are Doodlebug Baby Boy Assortment mini pearls.

My friend was really happy with this card and I hope it makes her girlfriend feel better about losing her beloved pet.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle