Merry Christmas Eve!

I had previously blogged about my inspiration for this year's Christmas card.  I saw the rather "summerish" card and knew that it was just the right design for some Graphic 45 paper that I had seen on sale at Embellish It!  I purchased the patterned paper for a song and thus began my endeavor.  The white cardstock sentiment is embossed using Spellbinders Snowflake Impressabilities.  The stamped sentiment came from Close to My Heart's Christmas Card Chatter set.  The stamp was made using Vintage Photo Distress Ink.  What a mess I made distressing all those edges to the card!  Nonetheless, it was worth it in the final analysis.

As we celebrate the birth of our savior, the Lord Jesus, I pray that God's glory might be revealed to you in big and small ways this season.  From our house to yours:

Andie

Not My Christmas Card

This is not my Christmas card.  It's close, but not quite the final design.  I thought I would share with you since I just love how the Graphic 45 papers went together on this one.  The sentiment is stamped using Vintage Photo Distress Ink and Close to My Heart's Christmas Card Chatter stamp.  I actually got my daughter's sewing machine out and pieced that strip down the center of the card.  I just love the Graphic 45 papers and am pleased that this near rendition of my Christmas card came together so easily.

Andie

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