Two Xmas Gift Tags

I was inspired to make these cards when I saw this post http://itsastampthing-vicki.blogspot.com/2010/11/penguin-gift-card-holder.html on Vicki Burdick's blog. I love all of Vicki's creations.

Every year I try to come up with something new for my gift card recipients. These were a lot of fun and I was pleased with how they turned out. Thanks so much for the inspiration Vicki!

A couple of final 2010 Xmas cards

Here are some of the final Xmas cards that I did and didn't get posted before year end. I first saw this really cute image on one of my favorite blogs (http://debby4000.blogspot.com/). Debby is an amazing card crafter and a real inspiration.

The image is Penny Black and I had to go on EBAY to find it, as it is an older stamp set. The second card was done for my daughter-in-law, who loves snow and winter. I think this image is perfect for a snow-lover.

I'm really loving the circle lacy nestabilities. They will be a favorite for my cards going forward. Please contact me if you want specific information about any other products used for these cards.

Thanks for stopping by.

Xmas Card for 2009

I designed this card at the end of last year but will save it for mass production this year. I love the penguin Quickutz die from a year ago. I finally got around to using it. The patterned paper was paper I picked up at Hobby Lobby this year. I bought a good supply of it as I thought it would make great backgrounds for Xmas cards. I used a cuttlebug embossing border on the red piece and added a couple of scored lines for accent. Again, I used the cuttlebug dots embossing folder on my oval and cut my ovals with my Making Memories cutting tools. I added a little glitter with my gel pen to the dots to make them sparkle and then finished it off with the silver snowflake brad and the tiny Xmas lights. Of course, adding the Xmas lights makes this not so postal friendly, unless it is packed safely away in a box, but I just couldn't resist.