Finishing the Graphic 45 Card Kits

Of the three card kits that I found and completed, I think this set is my favorite.  I used the Moda Scrap Christmas Holidays 6x6 paper pack to accent these cards and in every case, the card is better for the background patterned papers. 

It's super hard to determine which card is my favorite, but this top card is probably it.  The snowflakes on the barnwood doors is just the right fit for me.  Hooray for using up some supplies in the stash.

Another Graphic 45 Card Set

This is another card set made from a card kit that I purchased at least a year ago, maybe two.  They sat in the stash for a while, but now they are all done.

I ended up using some Moda Scrap paper from the Fly scrap paper pack to accent the Graphic 45 elements from the kit.  These two pieces go so very well together. 

In each case, the background patterned paper makes the cards better.

Wow!  I'm so pleased with how these cards came out.  They will go into the stash to be used or given as a gift set.  I'll work to get the last card kit results posted so you can see how they turned out as well.

Cleaning Out the Stash

I've had some big changes recently with the passing of my grandma and some other personal changes. It is a tough thing to go through change, but it can also be cathartic.  I've just decided to use this as an opportunity to focus elsewhere and my stash got a fair scrutiny.  Ultimately, I went through every craft supply and made some tough decisions to cull and give away. Brandy and I went to the Scrapbook Expo and there was a "One man's junk is another man's treasure" table.  In the end, I brought one big bag full of stickers and other scrapbook supplies from my grandma's house and another, matching sized box of various tools, stamps and other supplies from my stash.  Those things were snatched up (*mostly) within about 45 minutes. I am hoping that the persons who benefited will put them all to good use.

One thing I didn't give away was a bunch of card kits that I found in the stash.  These two cards are the outcome of that effort. I finished them during the all day crop at the Expo.  The card design is simple, but effective and these cards will go into the stash.

The other benefit is that I purchased the add-on plastic containers for my Scrapbox.  The downside is that I could not put the new plastic containers in two of the bottom slots due to the design of my version 1.0 Workbox.  However, I love, love, love the clean look I was able to attain by labeling the front of these containers.  I love, love, love that I know again about all the wonderful tools and supplies that I own and I plan to use them to great effect.  I've move cards made from the stashed kits I found and I hope to get them photographed, edited and posted in the coming days.

Christmas in July- A Peak

Earlier in the year, I saw this magnificent creation on one of my favorite blogs, Paper Crafts Connections. 

Danielle Flanders You Are My Sunshine Card

This card, even though it is classically summer time sweet, became my inspiration for Christmas.  It helped to find some beautiful Graphic 45 paper on sale at Embellish It.  I promise I am not the cause of Embellish It being sold out!  I don't want to give away my design yet, but I thought I would share these sneak peaks with you all and encourage you to think ab out making your own Christmas cards.



Getting Christmas cards is one of the highlights of the year.  Getting a homemade card is a real treat.  There's still time- four or five months worth.  Give it a go!













Andie