Season's Greetings

...I'm counting this as a winter (possibly New Years?) card, not a Christmas card. ;P

Envelope liner used on the base for a little extra something....oh, and window frame is stamped with that fun woodgrain image from 'My Happy' to give a rustic-ish look to the window.

So I took a small rectangle of acetate and put it behind the window, then added glitter (behind the window) for a snowy look. Oh, and bits of beads added for more 'snow' - I didn't have any gems or pearls small enough, so I 'stole' some of my sisters beading supplies. ;)

I have to admit, I was pretty excited about this window idea - I'm kinda stuck on this lovely stamp (as shown HERE and HERE) and I thought it'd be perfect for my idea. :)

Well, just quickly posting this - I've got some blog catching up to do!

Have a blessed day!

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Cardstock: Strathamore
Stamps: Hero Arts 'Merriest Christmas Wishes', 'Envelope Liner', 'Music Background' and 'My Happy'
Ink: Versamark, Ranger
Other: beads and acetate (stash), embossing powder and glitter (Martha Stewart), watercolor pencils (Prismascolor)

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, scissors, heat gun

Joy

...to the World, and to you, my friends, this Christmas season. I meant to schedule this for Christmas, but things got a little busy. ;)

I must've been listening to the Arabian Coffee dance from the Nutcracker when I was making this, because the brown paper I used features coffee information. ;) Oh, and I don't think you can tell, but I stamped some snowflakes behind the pearl ornaments with Versamark - very subtle, but one of those little touches I have to have.

Love painting these trees with watercolor pencils...

Anyways, a very Mary Christ's Mass to you, my sweet friends! Remember, there are twelve days of Christmas, so be sure to enjoy them all! :)
Hugs!

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Cardstock: Strathamore
Patterned paper: Studio Calico 'Autumn Press'
Stamps: Hero Arts 'Merriest Christmas Wishes'
Ink: Versamark, Ranger, CTTH
Bling: pearls (Coredinations), gems (Hero Arts)
Other: watercolor pencils (Prismacolor)

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, scissors, paintbrush

A silvery present

I have two lovely little glossy, silvery things to share with you today. :)
Meet the perfect gift for that jewelry lovin' sister, mother, aunt, friend, etc - a handmade necklace!

These pendants may look pretty straightforward, but there is a subtle bit of embossing going on for dimension...

 

It's pretty easy to make these fun necklaces - all you need is some embossing ink, your Chip Art tools, GCD Studios paper and chipboard!

Just adhere your patterned paper to the chipboard circle, ink up your metal stamp with the embossing ink, deboss the circle, cover with embossing powder, heat, and voila! I found these metal stamps work really well with Versamark, so you could use the images on other projects without even debossing anything!

Thanks so much for stopping in today - have a blessed one!

Blog: bearydocardsinc.blogspot.com

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Pretty in Purple
Butterfly Harmony
Chip Art Chipboard Shapes: Basic Shapes - Small
Chip Art Ornamental Stamps - Scallop Title
Chip Art Chipboard Kits: Round Metal Pendant Accessory Kit

Joy

Another sleepy post for me. ;) I just realized that we only have a couple more days till Christmas, so I thought I'd better start posting the Christmas cards I made before they're out of season.
Card is for the Lily Pad Cards button challenge - only one button, but I do think it is lovely....:)

A nice big bow with grograin - I used to be afraid of using it because of the bulk, but it seems to me now the majority of my cards are hand delivered, or mailed inside a box with other items, so it doesn't matter to me anymore. 

A bit 'o' stitching - it took me quite awhile to decide if I wanted to to, and which papers would be sewn - all these little details can drive me crazy! Also using some very old DCWV flocked snowflake stickers. 

And what proper Victorian girl would feel properly dressed without lots of shiny new 'buttons'? ;) 

Love the 'Autumn Press' paper pad by Studio Calico - I saw the pinks and blues in it, and had to have it. Turns out, the papers not only work well with fall themed projects, but Christmas projects as well - the red polka dot paper I used was perfect for this festive occasion!

Anywhos, thanks for the sweet comments - as I'm sure you can relate to, it's getting busier around here with all the sibs coming in, but I'm going to try to take some time tomorrow to check out your latest lovely creations. :)

Have a blessed day!

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Cardstock: LSS
Patterned paper: Studio Calico 'Autumn Press', Crate Paper 'Emma's Shoppe', GCD Studios 'The Great Outdoors'
Stamp: Hero Arts 'Merriest Christmas Wishes'
Ink: Ranger
Die cut: K&Company
Other: stickers (DCWV), pearls (Recollection), button, doily and ribbon (stash), lace (Hero Arts), hemp cord (Bearydo Shoppe)

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, scissors, Cuttlebug, MFT die, sewing machine, Glossy Accents

Glitter

...just makes everything better, doesn't it? :)
Today I'm sharing an unusual card...for me, that is.
There is absolutely no patterned paper on this card! Just loads of glitter, some lace, ribbon, a few rustic bells and a bit'o Glossy Accents.

Glitter! Looks pretty and sticks fast too!

A little bit more glitter on the ivy...

And some fun knick-knacks...

Card made for these challenges: Pollycraft (Christmas Fun), CCC (Tis the Season), PTT (Red and Green Christmas), The Paper Variety (Anything Goes) and Aud Sentiments (Any Winter Sentiments).

Oh dear, my brother came back from boarding school yesterday in the wee hours of the morning, so I got to sleep around three, and then had to get up at eight this morning....can you say 'sleep deprived'?! lol, I'm gonna finish up the post right here before this really starts affecting me. ;)

Have an awesome weekend! :)

ETA: Due to lack of sleep, I forgot to say 'thank you!' for all your kind words on my last card - I'm so glad you liked the window idea! :)

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Cardstock: Hero Arts, Bazzil
Stamps: Sentiment (unknown), poinsettia image 'Year of Flowers by Papertrey Ink, Hero Arts 'Musical Background'
Ink: Staz-on, Versamark
Ribbon: PTI
Other: bells and hemp cord (Bearydo Shoppe), glitter (Martha Stewart), Prismacolor pencils, glue (Essential Glue Pad), Glossy Accents

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, scissors, paintbrush, water