Christmas Card Crunch

I admit it.  I'm behind on sending out my Christmas cards.  If you are on my card list, you may be getting yours a little late.  Sorry about that.   Now that my 2015 cards are made, it's time to start working on 2016.  I like working on Christmas cards during the Christmas season.  A few years ago I learned to work ahead by creating "in season" for the next season.

One of the things I love about this card is that I used some of my snowflake stamps in a very unique way.  I turned them over and inked up the back of the stamp.  They are in the shape of a circle, so I was able to really stretch my stamps.   I also used Bokeh Dots to fill in with more sizes of circles and then embossed my snowflakes on top of some of the dots.  

The Snowy Sayings stamp set was a part of the Stamp of Approval Holiday Magic collection.  If you were lucky enough to snag one of those boxes before they sold out, you can link up your creations HERE for a chance to win the NEW collection being released in January 2016!  Hurry though.  You only have a few more hours to link up!  Voting begins on Sunday at 6pm EST

Stamps: Bokeh Dots (Essentials by Ellen Hutson) Snowy Sayings (CASual Fridays Stamps for SOA) Sparkle & Shine (Whimsy Stamps)
Ink: Berrylicious, Blue Raspberry (My Favorite Things) Peacock Feathers (Distress) Pool Party, Marina mist, Soft Sky (Stampin' Up!) Versamark, Versafine Onyx Black
Paper: Whisper White (SU)
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder (SU)

Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps, Bokeh Dots by Julie Ebersole

Merry Tuesday ~ Let It Snow

It was supposed to snow a little bit today.  Our first real snow of the season.  Sadly, it warmed up to 36 degrees and is bringing us rain instead.  I do love the snow, especially when I can warm up by the fire and watch it fall out my windows.  It may not be snowing outside, but it was in my craft room.  :)

To make this card I used some glitter gel that I got at Buffalo Stamp Store in Buffalo, NY while I was there shopping with some StampNation friends.  So much fun!  It was my first time using it and I like the end results I got.

I'm linking up my card with the Merry Monday challenge this week.  Isn't it a fabulous one?  I've already created a second card to share with you later in the week.  

Before I go I want to let you know about the Anti Black Friday special that Catherine Pooler is offering for free to all her newsletter subscribers.  I got to check it out early and I love it!  Check it out here.

Stamps: Sparkle & Shine (Whimsy)
Ink: Versamark
Paper: Night of Navy, Shimmery White, Whisper White (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories: Snowflake Centerpiece Die (Memory Box) Snowfall Stencil (My Favorite Things) Silver Glitter Paste (BoBunny)

Snowflake Centerpiece Die

Snowfall Stencil