I had a delightful weekend getting to stamp with my sister as we prepared for an upcoming stamping workshop and a Christmas craft show. Thanks to her visit, I have exceeded my Christmas card goal for the year. I now have 102 Christmas cards ready for the holiday season, half to use and half to sell.She was also the inspiration for the above Kitchen Sink card. While I was working on a design to use the new release, Build a Garland Multi Step Clear Stamps, she suggested, "Use a real needle and thread!" Thanks, Liz, I did! What do you think?
Stamps: Build a Garland Multi Step Clear Stamps, Hanukkah Multi Step Clear Stamps, Ornament & Stars Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps
Memento Ink Layering:
Peppermint - 3-Rhubarb Stalk, 2-Lady Bug, 1-Lady Bug Stamped off once
Gingerbread Boy - 3-Potter's Clay, 2-Desert Sand, 1-Cantaloupe
Cranberry - 2-Lady Bug, 1 Lady Bug stamped off once, 3- Lilac Posies
Popcorn - 3-Cantaloupe, 2-Dandelion, 1- Dandelion stamped off once, 4-Desert Sand
Cinnamon Sticks - 2-Potter's Clay, 1-Potter's Clay stamped off once, 3-Rich Cocoa
Embellishments: Needle and Gold Cord
Papers: Real Red, Glorious Green, and Whisper White by Stampin' Up
Part of the fun in creating my Christmas cards this year, was mixing together many of my Kitchen Sink images both old and new! The above card is a mix of 4 fun holiday sets.Stamps: Multi Step Ornament & Stars, Multi Step Build a Garland, Multi Step Christmas Lights, and 3 Step Bells
Memento and Stampin' Up Ink Layers:
Pine: 2-Bamboo Leaves, 3-Cottage Ivy
Ornament: 4- Rhubarb Stalk, 5-Rhubarb Stalk, 3-Riding Hood Red, 2-Lady Bug, 1-Lady Bug stamped off once
Light: 4-Lilac Posies, 3-Rose Bud, 2-Rose Bud stamped off once, 1-Angel Pink
Stars: 3- So Saffron, 2- Cantaloupe, 3- Color Box Metallic Gold and star on cardfront is layer 3 stamped in So Saffron
Sentiment: Cottage Ivy
Papers: So Saffron, Wild Wasabi, and Riding Hood Red by Stampin' Up, Figgy Pudding by BasicGrey
Embellishments: Gold Cord, Bic Mark It Pen
Tools: Stampin' Up Word Window Punch, Hole Punch
You still have time to join in the sketch challenge which Lisa designed for Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge #19. Entries using Lisa's sketch and Kitchen Sink Stamps need to be in by Friday, November 20 to be entered in the drawing for prizes.
This month’s prizes are:
1st prize is $25.00 store credit.
2nd prize is $15.00 store credit.
3rd prize is $7.50 store credit.
Remember when ordering Kitchen Sink Stamps to use promo code LYNN10KSS to receive a 10% discount on your order!
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You are just the best. I got a few stamping inspirations from you during the weekend. It's fun to bounce those ideas around with someone you love, and who loves the same things you do!! Thanks for a terrific weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards Lynn....they're both beautiful! Awesome work my friend & tfs!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are both soooo wonderful, Lynn!! Love your garland, and your decorated branch...both so very fun and festive!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful holiday cards. Love the stringing of the garland - very creative! The use of the lightbulb is wonderul in your second card.
ReplyDeleteI love that candy garland! Yum! I can't believe you have that many Christmas cards made! You are amazing!
ReplyDelete102 xmas cards! doesn't it feel good to have them all done early?! the threaded garland is so inspiring, thank you--and you sister.
ReplyDeleteWow Lynn, you're so lucky to have a sister that gives such good advice. *wink I love that you added the real needle and the garland looks perfect. Such a creat idea.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards, Lynn! I really like the sewing you did and your use of the lightbulb.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful holiday cards Lynn!! Love the garland!! Great coloring and designs!!
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Beautiful cards, Lynn!! I especially love the one with the garland!! How clever to use a real needle and thread!
ReplyDeleteYou've already made 102 Christmas cards!?! I have maybe 5. But that's 5 more than I had at this time last year so I figure I'm doing pretty good. These two are great additions to your stash.
ReplyDeleteWow! Lynn, I love both cards!! They are sooooo beautiful! The garland looks fabulous for the first card and you made such a wonderful scene for the second one!! Sounds like you had a wonderful productive weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh Lynn these cards are so fun! I love the garland - great way to tie it all together!! Wonderful job! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW you are way ahead of me on Christmas cards, I am getting there slowly though. These are both great, I really like both sets of images. I have a thing for Christmas lights though!
ReplyDeleteI love both cards, so fun!
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