Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Nutcracker Sweet

Hello everyone,

These last few cards are ones that I crafted in April.  I couldn't help glittering some awesome Christmas cards at that time but decided to save them as the finale of my annual 'Christmas In July' series.


The image is Hot Off The Press Nutcracker Stickers glittered with Martha Stewart Carrara Marble, Charoite, Onyx and Turquoise glitter.  The image is layered on Stampin' Up Lovely Lilac, Basic Black and Tempting Turquoise.  The sentiment is DeNami and is stamped in Lovely Lilac ink.  The embellishments are Doodlebug Spring Assortment mini pearls.

I first got really interested in Christmas nutcrackers a few years ago and look forward to adding to my collection each year.  I couldn't resist these stickers when I came across them, knowing I'd craft something special.  I decided to go a step further and use non-traditional colours for this card and I'm not at all disappointed.  This card turned out so much better than I expected.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Amazing Ornaments

Hello everyone,

Today's card is a pair of ornaments that are to die for!


The card base is Artois Klondike.  The image is a Starform outline sticker glittered with Martha Stewart Charoite, Garnet, Golden Beryl, Peridot and Turquoise glitter.  The image is layered on Stampin' Up Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler, and Canford gold.  The sentiment is Verve Bright Spirits heat embossed with Close To My Heart gold embossing powder.

All of these glittered Christmas card on the deep red card bases are just amazing.  I love the deep richness of these cards.  The shimmery of the card base works so well with the glitter that no extra embellishments are needed.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Monday, July 29, 2013

Happy Glitterdays

Hello everyone,

Today's card is so beautifully clean and simple.


The card base is Artois Klondike.  The image is Peel-Offs Xmas Trees 2 glittered with Martha Stewart Carrara Marble, Garnet, Golden Beryl, and Peridot glitter.  The sentiment is Hero Arts Very Merry Christmas stamped in Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler on Whisper White and layered on Canford gold.

The glitter of this amazing tree leaves me hard pressed to call this a clean and simple card, but it really is.  The photos don't do these card justice.  I love how the shimmery red card base really sets off this image and the simple sentiment really pops.  If I wasn't so easily bored, I could repeat this card over and over and over.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Pretty Present

Hello everyone,

Today's card is one of the prettiest gifts I've ever posted.


The card base is Artois Klondike.  The image is Peel-Offs Ornaments glittered with Martha Stewart Carrara Marble, Garnet and Golden Beryl glitter.  The image is layered on Stampin' Up Whisper White and Lucky Limeade.  The sentiment is Rubber Cafe Merry Christmas G-751 stamped in Cherry Cobbler on Whisper White and layered on more Lucky Limeade.

This is one of the earlier cards that I glittered and I kept it simple with only three colours of glitter.  I was wishing for more variety of colours as I felt I was repeating the same thing over and over.  I decided however that I have to finish off some of the Martha Stewart glitter before looking at anything else.  This is still an absolutely wonderful card and with a number of different image sizes in the set, so I think I'll get more adventurous with some of my next cards.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Ornament Special

Hello everyone,

This is one of my favourite glittered ornament Christmas cards.


The Peel-Offs Xmas Balls outline sticker is glitter with Martha Stewart Carrara Marble, Lapis Lazuli, and Sterling glitter.  The sentiment is Verve Glad Tidings stamped in Not Quite Navy Ink on Stampin' Up Whisper White.  The background paper is of unknown origin.  The embellishments are EK Success Shimmering Silver Dots.

Again, this is a much better card in real life than this photo depicts.  I've always loved this colour combination for Christmas cards.  It is so fresh and the white just pops against the navy.  This is a really clean and simple card that doesn't look it because of all the glitter.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Friday, July 26, 2013

Trees and Wishes

Hello everyone,

I'm just finishing up my Christmas in July series with some of the glitter cards I crafted in the Spring.


The Peel-Offs Xmas Trees 2 are glittered with Glitter Ritz Warm Highlight, Glamour Glitter Classic Red and Martha Stewart Brownstone, Golden Beryl, and Peridot glitter.  The images are layered on gold, green and red shimmery paper of unknown origin. The sentiment is Annabelle Stamps Ornamental Christmas stamped in Stampin' Up Forest Foliage on Whisper White.  The embellishments are Mark Richards 3mm gold metal.

I wish I took better photos because this card is no where near as washed out as it appears.  I love the incredible sparkle of these glitter cards which is why I had so much trouble ending this series of cards.  I used the same colour glitter in each tree but I didn't make them exactly the same.  I do find the trees a little on the busy side but it was fun to try some differ

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle




Thursday, July 25, 2013

Christmas Gifts

Hello everyone,

I had a couple of extra glittered images sitting on my desk and was struck with an idea after looking at them for a couple of weeks.


The card base is Artois Klondike.  The images are Peel-Offs Christmas Trees 2 glittered with Classic Red Glamour Glitter, Martha Stewart Smoky Quartz glitter, and Crystal Glitter Ritz Cool Highlight.  The images are affixed to an ornament punched from Recollections silver foil.  The sentiment is Penny Black A Wonderful Christmas stamped on Stampin' Up Whisper White in Versafine Onyx Black, heat embossed with Close To My Heart silver pearl embossing powder and layered on Recollections gold foil.

I just think this is an awesome Christmas card.  I love how these three, tiny, glittered gifts have such an impact.  Using this small cluster of images really allowed the use of this big sentiment stamp.  So nicely balanced.  I don't think I've ever really purposely combine gold and silver but I really wanted to use this ornament and the outline stickers were gold so I just ran with it and it worked!  I don't think I'll hesitate to do it again .

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Popping Neutral

Hello everyone,

This card is so soft and traditional, you just have to love it!


The printed paper is Webster's Pages "Twinkle" layered on Stampin' Up textured River Rock.  The image is Magenta colours with Tombow 856 and 098 markers, stamped on Very Vanilla and layered on Gina K Red Hot and more River Rock.  The sentiment is Annabelle Stamps Ornamental Christmas stamped in Old Olive.  The ribbon is Craft Narrows Ribbon Bowtique.  The embellishments are Queen & Co Pearls.

I think this is one of most beautiful cards I've done is this 'Christmas In July' series.  Once I started with the neutrals, it seemed to make sense to use a pop of red.  It worked better than I imagined.  I love the Gina K paper.  It is scrap from a kit that I bought years ago.  It is thick and wonderful to use.  I would order more, in all hues, but the shipping costs for paper are a little too high for comfort.  Gina K also has a series of inks that I'd love to play with but again, justification for purchasing more ink pads is hard to come by.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Skate Sensation

Hello everyone,

Today's card is just fun!


The printed paper is Bella Blvd Winter Wonder layered on Stampin' Up Soft Suede and Bashful Blue.  The sentiment is Technique Tuesday Good Cheer stamped in Soft Suede on Whisper White and layered on more Soft Suede.  The embellishments are a variety of My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots.

I bought this paper because I knew my sister, a former skater, would love it!  I love all the different colours and the skates are just too cute.  This is the first time I've broken out this Technique Tuesday stamp set and I can't wait to find other cards on which to stamp.  I used all the different enamel dots not only to coordinate with the skates but to add even more fun to this card.  Another non-traditional Christmas card that I'm confident my sister will love.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Monday, July 22, 2013

Naturally Non-Traditional

Hello everyone,

I pulled up this pretty sheet of BasicGrey and this card crafted itself.


The printed paper is BasicGrey Aspen Frost layered on Stampin' Up Early Espresso and Close To My Heart Juniper.  The images are Little Yellow Bicycle Christmas Magic stamped and coloured in Early Espresso, Juniper and Tombow markers.  The sentiment is Annabelle Stamps Holly Branch stamped in Early Espresso on Very Vanilla.  The images and sentiment are highlighted with Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen.  The embellishments are Close To My Heart Pearl Opaques.

I love this non-traditional card.  The non-traditional colours with traditional images makes for a really wonderful card.  This card's elements are from a wide range of companies which all work great together.  It is great when a card comes together so easily and showcases so many different products from different companies.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Ornament Elegance

Hello everyone,

I was so inspired with yesterday's success that I decided to do another image focused card for today.


The printed paper is BoBunny Rejoice layered on a brushed gold of unknown origin and Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler.  The image is Stampin' Up Merry & Type stamped in Soft Suede ink on Very Vanilla and layered on more Cherry Cobbler.  The image is highlighted with Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen.  The sentiment is Bonnidee Layering Trees stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink.  The embellishments are Crystal Stickers gold pearls.

I'm as happy with this card as I was with yesterday's card.  The photo doesn't do it justice.  I wish I could find a way to show the wonderful glitter effect of the Sakura pen.  It does amazing things to these ornaments.  Also like yesterday's card, this one has somewhat of a vintage feel to it.  I think it is all the classic ornaments and the distressed look of the printed paper.  Again, it doesn't show up as well in the photo but in real life, amazing!

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Poinsettia Perfection

Hello everyone,

I amazed myself with today's Christmas card!


The printed paper is American Craft Kringle & Co layered on Stampin' Up Baja Breeze and Basic Black.  The images are Stampin' Up Watercolour Winter stamped in Versafine Onyx Black, Real Red, Early Espresso, Soft Suede and Always Artichoke.  The image is stamped on Very Vanilla and layered on Basic Black and Baja Breeze.  The sentiment is Cornish Heritage Farms Vintage Christmas Expression and is stamped in Onyx Black.  The embellishments are TPC Studio So Delish mini jewels.

I actually can't believe that I stamped this card!  It is not often that I stamp images like this because I don't think I'm any good at it.  They don't usually turn out like I see in my mind.  That so isn't the case with this card.  It is amazing!  I love it!  I wish they all worked like this one.  Maybe, just maybe, I'm improving.  To be fair, I did use my Stamp-A-Ma-Jig for the second layer of the stamp but I did it because I know the image on top of the stamp is not perfectly aligned with the rubber underneath.  I'll do it exactly the same way next time if the card is going to turn out like this one.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Friday, July 19, 2013

Gifts Galore

Hello everyone,

Another Christmas card using a combined image and sentiment stamp.


The printed paper is American Crafts Jolly layered on Stampin' Up Early Espresso and Old Olive.  The image/sentiment is Denami Designs, stamped in Early Espresso ink on Whisper White and layered on Early Espresso and Old Olive.  The image/sentiment is highlighted with Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen and Martha Stewart Glitter Markers. The ribbon is Offray Sidesaddle.  The embellishments are Recollections.

This is one of those cards that just came together without having to think too hard about it.  I knew this stamp had to have a background paper with presents, not something that hard to find in my stash.  I think choosing embellishments was the hardest part as I couldn't decide between snowflakes, sleds or reindeer.  Once I added a bit of red glitter to the reindeer's noses I just had to use them.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Stockings Special

Hello everyone,

Today's card somewhat duplicates this card from last week.


The printed paper is Recollections Bright Christmas layered on a textured Bazzill Basics and Bazzill Glazed Christmas.  The embellishments are of unknown origin (likely Making Memories or Multicrafts).

This printed paper is the flip side of yesterday's tree paper.  Cut just right, it is perfect for a quick and easy card.  I didn't even have to add a sentiment!  I've had these brads for so long that I don't remember where they come from.  I just had to add a little something more with the brads otherwise I couldn't say I'd actually crafted this card.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Terrific Trees

Hello everyone,

Today's card is tree covered.


The printed paper is Recollections Bright Christmas layered on atd Holiday Cheer and a green of unknown origin.  The image/sentiment is Denami Designs inked with Color Box Aurora red and green ink, stamped on Stampin' Up Whisper White and layered on more green of unknown origin.  The tree branches are glittered with Martha Stewart Coarse Crystal Glitter.

I really wanted to use more images on some of these Christmas cards.  I have a couple of stamps that combine an image and sentiment that I find really wonderful to use.  In many cases, they are really easy to ink with multiple colours.  This one is a great example.  It also lends itself wonderfully to adding glitter.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Sweetest Snowflakes

Hello everyone,

After yesterdays somewhat dark and vintage card, I was in the mood for soft and pretty.


The printed paper is Gina K Blizzard layered on Stampin' Up Whisper White and Soft Sage.  The image is Stampin' Up Snow Swirled stamped in Close To My Heart Juniper ink on Whisper White, heat embossed with silver pearl embossing powder, and layered on Juniper.  The sentiment is Penny Black Christmas Cheer stamped in Juniper ink on Whisper White and layered on more Juniper.  The ribbons are Celebrate It Sheer Creations and Michael's Crafts.  The embellishments are Crafts Gem Chic.

This is exactly what I had in mind.  The colours are soft and the all over snowflakes are fabulous.  This card is actually a lot more green than this photo suggests.  The layered ribbon is offset so I did the same for the image.  I could have place more jewels on the right side but didn't have quite enough one I'd finished with the tree.  Doesn't really need it though.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Monday, July 15, 2013

Holly Greetings

Hello everyone,

I found this image stamp after Christmas last year and wanted to give it a try.


The printed paper is BoBunny Rejoice layered on textured Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler.  The image is Inkadinkado stamped in Always Artichoke on Very Vanilla and layered on Cherry Cobbler.  The sentiment is Penny Black A Wonderful Christmas stamped in Cherry Cobbler on Very Vanilla and layered on more Cherry Cobbler.  The ribbon is Crafts.  The embellishments are Multicrafts.

I couldn't resist using this busy holly paper as a background for the stamp.  I originally intended to stamp a sentiment over the image but it came out darker than I planned so I had to come up with something else.  I'm grateful that I've a pretty decent stash of Christmas sentiment stamps because it allows for so many possibilities.  I needed just the right font to work with the dark vintage feel of this card.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Holiday Buttons

Hello everyone,

Today's Christmas card is full of  unknowns.


The printed paper is of unknown origin layered on Stampin' Up Ruby Red and Soft Suede.  The sentiment is Inkadinkado coloured with Tombow markers, stamped on Very Vanilla and layered on more Ruby Red.  The embellishments are of unknown origin.

I'm not completely certain that this paper is Christmas paper.  The images half seem like Christmas images and it has a warm vintage feel but I'm just not certain.  Regardless, I've used it for today's Christmas card.  I think I should have used a vanilla that was just a little more yellow for the sentiment to give it an even more aged looked.  The buttons are not particularly Christmas embellishments but they worked so well with the paper, I couldn't not use them.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Holly and Plaid

Hello everyone,

I've spent the day pre-posting a one sheet wonder that will show up in August while I'm on vacation.


The printed paper is Teresa Collins Christmas Home layered on Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler and Basic Black.  The sentiment is Hero Arts Holiday Sayings stamped in Cherry Cobbler on Whisper White and layered on more Cherry Cobbler and Basic Black.  The ribbon is Michael's Craft Narrows.  The embellishments are Jolee's All That Bling.

This sheet of holly is what drew me to this paper pad in the first place.  This is some really nice holly.  A card making friend crafted a card with this type of ribbon detail and I liked it so much I decided to copy it.  I love using plaid on Christmas cards so combining it with holly was inspired and the results are stunning.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Friday, July 12, 2013

Classic Christmas

Hello everyone,

I promised a stamped image and am delivering in a big way with today's card.


The printed paper is Recollections Botanical Noel layered on Close To My Heart Topiary.  The image is Inkadinkado stamped in Versamark on Topiary, heat embossed with Stampin' Up white embossing powder and layered on Real Red and Whisper White.  The sentiment is Hero Arts Very Merry Christmas stamped in Real Red on Whisper White and layered on more Real Red.  The embellishments are Bazzill adhesive pearls.

I think this is a really classic Christmas card.  The white embossing on the green paper adds a level of sophistication I hadn't anticipated.  I can't remember the last time I heat embossed in white.  It makes this image absolutely striking and I can't wait to try it on another card.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Santa's Sleigh

Hello everyone,

I know this Christmas card doesn't use a stamped image but it does use up a scrap from Tuesday's card earlier card, so I'm not counting it.


The printed paper is atd Holiday Cheer layered on Stampin' Up Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler.  The sentiment is Annabelle Stamps Holly Branch stamped in Cherry Cobbler on Whisper White.  The embellishments are Kaisercraft Basics green pearls.

I didn't realize when I first chose this paper for Tuesday's card that it had a really great image at the top of the page.  This cute Santa makes for a really wonderful and easy Christmas card.  I'll get back to more stamped images tomorrow.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Sledding Greetings

Hello everyone,

I'm still plugging away at my 'Christmas In July' series.


The printed papers are American Crafts Jolly layered on Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler.  The vertical elements are textured Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso.  The image is Gina K The Magic of Christmas stamped in Early Espresso on Whisper White and highlighted with Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen.  The sentiment is My Sentiments Exactly Holiday Sentiments also stamped in Early Espresso on Whisper White.  The ribbon is Crafts.  The embellishments are Forever In Time Gemstone Stickers and Close To My Heart Mocha Opaques.

For every card that I craft that I'm not so crazy about, there is a card that I just love and this is one of those cards.  I didn't really have a plan in mind when I started but as things started coming together, I liked this card more and more.  As many of you know I'm rather partial to the printed papers on my cards so I'm stepping out of the box and trying to use a few more of the lovely Christmas images from my stamp stash.  We'll just have to see how well I can stick to it.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Masculine Monochromatic

Hello everyone,

Today's card is intended for a masculine recipient.


The printed paper is American Crafts Kringle and Company layered on atd Holiday Cheer.  The image is Inkadinkado stamped in Stampin' Up Old Olive and Always Artichoke on Very Vanilla.  The sentiment is Verve O Christmas Tree.

This card is reminiscent of ones crafted by one of my card making friends.  She does some really spectacular monochromatic cards.  This printed paper is only shades of dark green on a vanilla background so I really didn't have any choice but to stick with the same shades of green.  I decided to use a subtle background paper that coordinated really well with the printed paper.  Many of these Christmas cards will be given to one of my sisters and I know she likes to have some rather gender neutral cards in her stash.  This should do the trick.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Monday, July 8, 2013

Sparkling Santa

Hello everyone,

At the end of last season I picked up some new Christmas paper pads.  New always inspires me.


The printed paper is BoBunny Rejoice layered on Stampin' Up Glorious Green, Very Vanilla and Early Espresso.  The image is Rubber Stampede Santa Collage stamped in Early Espresso on Very Vanilla.  The image is covered with Glitter Ritz Warm Highlight transparent microfine glitter and layered on Early Espresso.  The sentiment is Gina K The Magic of Chrsitmas.  The embellishments are Close To My Heart Mocha Opaques.

I often find this kind of paper rather intimidating.  Some of the Christmas background papers don't always look all that Christmasy.  I decided to try to focus on having the busy background paper highlight the image.  It sure worked well on this card.  This is an image I really love and the technique is one I often use.  It made it a lot easier to craft this great card!

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Sparkling Holly

Hello everyone,

Today's Christmas card uses some holly paper that I've had in my stash forever.  I think I may actually use up the last little bits this year.


The printed paper is Provo Craft Holly Argyle layered on Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler and Soft Suede.  Th ribbon is Crafts.  The sentiment is Serendipity stamped in Soft Suede on Very Vanilla, layered on more Soft Suede and highlighted with Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen.  The embellishments are Queen & Co Twinkly Goosebumps.

This argyle paper is just wonderful.  It is a challenge to cut it so it doesn't split any of the diamonds.  It leaves some strange leftovers that will make for an interesting card in the future.  I've had these embellishments in my stash for a little while and finally decided to break open the package.  I don't know why I waited so long and they add just that extra sparkle that makes a Christmas card awesome!

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Pretty Perky Penguins

Hello everyone,

This is just a really wonderful card!


The printed paper is Echo Park Winter Wishes layered on Close To My Heart Twilight and, Stampin' Up Elegant Eggplant and Whisper White.  The ribbon is Crafts.  The sentiment is Stamp Barn stamped in Twilight on Whisper White and layered on more Twilight.  The embellishments are Momenta Metal Stickers and Crafts Pearl Halves.

These rows of penguins are pretty awesome!  I love non-traditional colours.  This card came together pretty easily compared to yesterday's reindeer.  I could easily do an entire series using just this paper.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Friday, July 5, 2013

Wacky Reindeer Wishes

Hello everyone,

Today's reindeer Christmas card was a tough one.


The printed paper is K&Company Peppermint Twist Tiny Reindeer layered on Stampin' Up Pretty In Pink.  The sentiment is Technique Tuesday Celebrate The Season stamped in Early Espresso on Very Vanilla and layered on more Pretty In Pink.  The snowflakes are punched from Very Vanilla with a Martha Stewart punch.  The embellishments are TPC Studio Christmas Cheer jewels.

I've always liked this paper.  I find the non-traditional colours very appealing.  Unfortunately, it is really hard to work into a card.  In the end, I'm not sure how much I like this card despite how much I like all the elements that have been used.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Christmas Ornaments

Hello everyone,

Today's Christmas card is all about the pretty ornaments.


The printed paper is Close To My Heart.  The image is Annabelle Stamps Ornamental Christmas stamped in Close To My Heart Juniper ink and highlighted with Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen.  The sentiment is Denami Design also stamped in Juniper ink and highlighted with Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen.  The embellishments are Queen & Company Iridescent Rhinestones.

I love this paper!  I could have done a ton of layers but it appealed to me to keep it super simple and let this paper shine!  I love how I actually had a stamp, from a different company, that coordinated so well with this paper!  I was inclined to go wild with the Sakura pen but restrained myself.  I'm rather pleased with myself when I manage that.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Candy Cane Creation

Hello everyone,

Today's Christmas card is just awesome!


The printed paper is Forever In Time Festive Fun layered on textured Bazzill and Stampin' Up Certainly Celery.  The sentiment is Hero Arts Very Merry Christmas stamped in Cherry Cobbler.  The embellishments are by Annabelle.

I love this card!  This sheet of paper had strategically placed candy canes which required careful trimming to take best advantage.  I used the smaller of the images on this card last November.  Today's card is just as lovely. With an image as spectacular as this one, the card crafted itself.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Pretty Poinsettias

Hello everyone,

Moving on with my 'Christmas In July' series.


The printed paper is BasicGrey Nordic Holiday layered on Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler.  The vertical element is Canford gold and textured Cherry Cobbler.  The sentiment is Hero Arts Very Merry Christmas stamped in Cherry Cobbler on Whisper White.  The embellishments are Making Memories Noel brads.

I've had these brads in my stash forever and was just waiting for the perfect paper on which to use them.  This is the perfect paper!

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Monday, July 1, 2013

Canadian Red

Hello everyone,

Well, it is that time of year when I SPI celebrates 'Christmas In July'.  For the entire month, I'll be crafting Christmas cards.  In deference to today's Canada Day holiday, I've used only red and white for today's card.


The printed papers are Bazzill Basics Glazed Christmas and American Crafts Jolly Paper layered on Stampin' Up Real Red.  The sentiment is Rubber Cafe G-751 Merry Christmas stamped in Real Red on Whisper White.  The ribbon is Michael's Basic Basic.  The embellishments are Pebbles Pearl Candy Dots.

This is such a great start to 'Christmas In July'  The red and white is so Canadian!  I've always been inclined to many layers on my cards but recently have started playing with patterns.  This is the perfect example and it certainly doesn't disappoint.

Christmas cards are my absolute favourite to craft.  I've found some great Christmas papers over the last few months and I just can't wait to get started.  There are going to be some really awesome cards over the next few weeks.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle