Christmas in April

Hi guys. LOL Yeah, the "Christmas in...spring/summer/fall" months always brings a smile to my face. I always think "Who thinks about Christmas cards right now!". But here I am posting one myself!!! LOL

A friend of mine put in an order of Christmas cards...guess she's trying to get ahead for the year! LOL So I set out to make a bunch. It was actually pretty easy to get inspired...and they turned out fabulous!!! Used up scraps from last year's Christmas making supplies as well, which is always a plus! :)

Here's a look at one of them:

I went with the Clean and Simple look. The embossed background cardstock adds so much, they didn't need a whole lot of embellishments. :)

Thanks for dropping by today. Have a great week!

Simon Says -- Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday -- Anything Goes

For a Loss

Hi guys. It's been a sad week. One of my friends lost a baby girl this week. I can't image how hard that must be...to let go after waiting for so long! It makes me hold my little guy just a little bit tighter and a little bit longer...and be thankful for his cute little smiles even more.

Of course I had to sit down and make a card to send my friend some encouragement...cause I couldn't be there right now. It turned out sweet...

I used a new Cuttlebug folder called "Kimberly's Card". It's very pretty...and I love the border it leaves where you can add a sentiment. It makes card making so fast and easy. I stamped a sentiment from a sweet sympathy stamp set from Michael's. Finally, I added a butterfly punch. I love the softness of the card -- subtle, yet classy. :)

supplies:

Kimberly's Card embossing folder

Martha Stewart Butterfly punch
Clear Stamp from Michael's (not sure of the stamp set name)

challenges:

 Crafty Catz:Anything Goes
Lexi's Creations -- Punches and/or dies
Cute Card Thursday -- Butterfly Kisses 
Flutterby Wednesday -- Anything Goes (with a butterfly on it)  
Forever Friends --  Punches/Die Cuts 
Lili's Little Fairies -- Clean and Simple
Mema's Crafts -- Anything Goes
Creative Moments -- Anything Goes

We have a Winner

Hi guys. It's been pretty busy around my house these days...not giving me a lot (if any) of time for things like blogworld. But that's okay. Baby time is precious...and baby always comes first. :)

So anyways...I have to select a winner for my stamp giveaway. I was so surprised to see I have over 130 followers now!!! Wow! Welcome to one and all...and I hope I can continue to inspire you with my creations in the future. Your sweet comments on my posts certainly inspire me to keep crafting! So thanks you guys. :)

And now...




I used Random.org to select a winner...





And the winner of the stamp is...


#4




That's you Marianne - Fiskateer #6701



Congratulations!!! PM me --> email address on right sidebar
and I'll get it into the mail to you ASAP.


Thanks all you guys who joined in the fun. :) Have a great day! :)