Christmas in July

There is just something fun about saying, Christmas in July - especially when it comes to getting a jump start on your Holiday Cards.  The cards here are all that were made at my Stamp a Stack this month!!!!  It is one of my favorite classes to put together each year!  I used stamps and supplies from lots of different companies.  That is the one thing I really like about offering classes, but not representing any one company.  Perhaps you'll get some inspiration for YOUR cards this year!!!!

You Keep Me in Stitches

yikes - I just realized how long it has been since I added a card.  Life seems to be getting in the way of my cardmaking. I will try to be better!!!!!

This card was once again - using up supplies I have had sitting around.  I bought some doilies a while back - saw some ideas with them.  Finally dug 'em out - this is what I came up with.  This is a card that we did in my June card class.  I like how it turned out.  The cardstock looks black, but it is really navy.  I liked the color combo I chose!  (I am partial to purples!!!!)

Pink and Brown Delight

Doing classes and swaps keeps me using my supplies, and coming up with new ideas!  It keeps me motivated!  I signed up for a swap that requires using 2 different Embossing Folders.  It was definitely a challenge for me.  This is the result - and I am very pleased with how it turned out!  My other goal - use up stuff I have sitting around!!!!!

The front of the card uses the Manhattan Rose Embossing Folder by Stampin Up.  The one on the back part of the card is by Cuttlebug.  I used Cor'dinations cardstock (brown on one side, pink on the other), then sanded to highlight the pink.   This is a special fold card - with the measurements being 5 1/2 x 11.  I sponged the inside white layer with brown ink to tie it all together.

Victorian

While this card seems to appear complicated - it was quite simple once I figured out all of the layers!  The stamp sets are old Stampin Up (don't know the names - sorry).  I like how this one turned out - a bit Victorian looking.  It could be used for many occasions!

Shake Those Tail Feathers!!!!!!!

I have posted cards with this stamp set before - I just LOVE it!  It is a TAC set called Tail Feathers.  You can't really tell by the picture - but this is a 'fun fold' card.  It isn't your ordinary A2 card, that's for sure.  The patterned paper is from October Afternoon.  If you look hard, you will be able to see the false eyelashes I attached!  I've had 'em forever - waiting for the right card, and it just worked this time!  WOOH HOO!  oh.......... and if you REALLY like this one - well - it will be one of the cards at my June card class!  I am selling my card class kits now, too, so even if you aren't local - you can get on my list to receive class invites.  Just drop me a line with your email addy!

Button Flowers

I saw this idea and thought to myself, what a Wonderful way to use up some of the buttons I have been collecting!  I have enough buttons to make - well - let's just say - a lot of these cards!
Stems were stamped with an old TAC stamp set - I am not sure of the name.

Take Time to Smell the Flowers

So...... I am new to using DIGI's, and have been buying, them and saving lots of files.  I am sure you are SO suprised!  I finally made a card for the FIRST time using a digi!  It is Sweet Smells by Digi Doodle Shop.  When I saw it, I thought of my friend Christine, and her love of pigs!  I just had to have it!  The sentiment is one I have had for a while and I have no idea where I got it. 

Colored with COPICs and SPICA pens - used some nestabities and some Basic Grey paper that has been sitting around for a while!

Hope it brings a smile to your face!