Merry Ribbon

One of my goals for this year is to create more Christmas cards throughout the year so I can send cards to more people and not struggle in December to get them all done.  To help me reach that goal I am going to try to complete as many Merry Monday Challenges as I can.

The challenge this week is to use ribbon, trim, or Baker's Twine.  Perfect because I just got my order from Pretty Pink Posh and her Valentine kit included this adorable pom-pom ribbon.

Merry Monday #90

This tag was so easy to make.   First I stamped the sentiment in Early Espresso Ink, then I added a strip of Champagne Glimmer paper.  Cutting out the tag was a cinch with my new Banner Framelits.  I simply chose that one that fit the stamped image best and ran it through my Big Shot.  The framelit cut through the cardstock and glimmer paper smoothly.

After the tag was cut I used Tombow Mono Multi glue to adhere the pompom ribbon.   Wrapping the ribbon around to the back added some extra bulk, so I popped up my tag using dimensionals.  To get the "little" in red I inked that part of the stamp up with a Real Red marker and stamped it on a scrap of Very Vanilla cardstock. I cut the banner out and glued it on top of the Early Espresso "little".

The entire thing was layered onto some music sheet DSP to ite into the Christmas Carol.  It feels a little funny to be making a Christmas card now that the tree is down and the decorations are put away, but I bet I'll be glad next November that I have one less card to make.  ;)

Creative Blessings,
Heather North

Stamps: Merry Little Christmas (SU)

Paper: Modern Medley DSP, Holly Berry Bouquet DSP (Retired), Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla

Ink: Early Espresso, Real Red

Misc: Pompom Ribbon Trim (Pretty Pink Posh), Banner Framelits

Banner Framelits

PPP Valentine Kit
I admit I bought the kit for those adorable spools of thread and the fabulous mix of sequins.  It's funny to me that I used the ribbon first.  :)

Playing Christmas Catch Up

Two days without a post.   Can you guess what I have been doing?  Probably the same things you are...  finishing my Christmas shopping, wrapping presents, mailing packages, sending cards, stressing out, going to a Financial Aid meeting for parents of high school seniors....  Ok, perhaps you didn't have to do that last one.  The week before Christmas they have a meeting to discuss all the costs of college we will be facing next year.   Really?  As if I didn't have enough to worry about.  Sigh.   Good thing I have needed to spend lots of time in my hobby room.  :)  It's my therapy!

I've been making cards, tags and boxes.  I've got my Christmas CDs playing while I work and I find peace while I am creating.  Here's a card I made inspired by Catherine & Mo's "A Very Trendy Holiday" card class.   For some reason I really loved using non-traditional colors.

This is one of those cards that I would like to make again.  I would fix the Raspberry tree on the right side and I would add some sequins.  This card was made in November and I didn't have sequins then.  I kept meaning to make another one and show you the improved version, but time is running out.  :)

Have I shown you my Christmas Deer card yet?  This was a fun card to create. I just sat in my hobby room and played.  If I've already shown it, I apologize, but I didn't want the Christmas season to go by and not show you this one. Remember, if you have a deer stamp they make great masculine cards.  ;)

My plan was to film a video showing you how I created the background added the ribbon, but Christmas snuck up on me and I've been fighting allergies for a couple of weeks.   Perhaps I can show you at a different time using Spring colors and images. For today I am adding this card to this week's Merry Monday challenge.

December comes with a few changes to the Design Team.  First, we have more members so each of us take turns getting a week off.  Today is my off day, so I am going to show you a sneak peek of last week's card.   Which brings me to the second change.  All of my Design Team submissions for StampNation will now be exclusive to StampNation.  Just one of the many perks of being a member is that you get exclusive content. Now the DT content is exclusive too.   It's as though I am a part of a special club.  ha-ha.

Not a member of SN yet?  It's only $9 a month and it is well worth the investment in my "me time".   If you are a member you can see my card along with the rest of the DT and member cards by clicking HERE.   If you would like to see this week's challenge click HERE.  My hope is to show you how I made the tag that is on this Christmas Carol card.  If all goes well I'll even have a video for you. :)

Have I made up for two days without posts?  :)  It's time for me to edit my video that I hope to share with you tomorrow, if I don't fall asleep first.  Above is a sneak peek for the video I will be editing.   I hope you enjoying the magic of this season and that you find a parking space near the entrance next time you head to the store.

Creative Blessings,
Heather North

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My Christmas mojo continues with this card.  At this pace I just might get all my Christmas cards made before the new year.  ;)

The sketch this week for Mojo Monday gave me a chance to get this sweet stamp a place to shine.

Is it just me or does the sentiment make you want to sing the Christmas carol?  I've been doing a lot of singing while making these cards.  It really does put me in a holiday spirit. 

On a completely seperate note, I wanted to let you know that Chupa has her first tutorial up today on StampNation.  She is also giving a preview to EVERYONE on her blog for a limited time, so you'll want to hop on over there to see her first video.  (CLICKY)  Here is a little sneak peek for you.  I can hardly wait to give this technique a try!

Creative Blessings,

Heather North

Stamps: Grunge Swirl Baground (Stamper's Best), Flourish 3 (Impression Obsession), Merry Little Christmas (SU)

Ink: Crumb Cake (Stampin' UP!) , Versamark

Paper: Seasons of Style DSP (SU), Crumb Cake (SU), Whisper White

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder (SU), Cherry Cobbler Ribbon (SU), Corner Rounder (Creative Memories), Gold Embossing Powder (SU),