Christmas Cards for Soldiers
Yesterday, 10 amazing ladies gathered at my home to make Christmas Cards for our country’s Soldiers. We had a great time making 165 handcrafted cards that will be distributed to some 39 locations worldwide by From our Hearts out of Jefferson City, MO.
This mission is very near & dear to my heart having two career Air Force brothers. They’ll both tell you today that knowing the folks back home were supporting them was something that helped their morale especially during the Christmas season.
Enjoy these cards & let them get your creative juices flowing for making your Christmas Cards. Speaking of this year’s Christmas Cards, 3 of my peeps and I are hosting our 2nd annual Christmas Card Workshop on October 6th. Our attendees will make 24 cards (4 each of 6 designs). If your interesting in joining us, please let me know and I will send you a brochure.
Thanks to all my peeps who helped support this mission. I can’t wait for the next Cards for Soldiers event where we will be making Valentine cards.
On a personal note, we sure did miss my brother Dave yesterday who would have taken pictures and cheered us on. Unfortunately, duty called.
Happy Birthday America
My friend Kathy Boxdorfer sent me this adorable card for the 4th of July. How cute is it? Too cute!!!
International Bazaar
The International Bazaar Designer Paper Series quickly became one of my favorites from the new 2012-2013 Annual Catalog. I love the color palate and the designs of this packet. Sadly, this card is going out to a dear friend who recently lost her sister.
Inspiration: Mary Fish
Stamp Set: Love & Sympathy
Paper: International Bazaar Designer Series Paper, Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla
Ink: Pacific Point
Cool Tools: 1 3/8" Square Punch (for flagged end), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Apothecary Accents Framelits
Toosl & Accessories: Natural Linen Thread, Naturals Designer Buttons, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals)
Friends Blossom
I made this card to send to some of my Stampin’ UP! demonstrator peeps with a little surprise tucked inside. No not cash, I know what your’re thinking. It turned out so cute I of course put it in my June stamp camp.
Inspired by: Sandi MacIvor
Stamps: Bright Blossoms, You’re a Gem (retired—sorry this one slipped by me) A Word for You (inside)
Ink: Lucky Limeade, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo
Paper: Whisper White, Summer Smooches Designer Paper Series
Accessories: Stamp-a-Ma-jig, Eyelet Ribbon Border Punch (another retired punch that slipped by me), Stripes Embossing Folder
Penny’s Birthday
My Up-Upline Penny Thomas had a birthday this week and I chose this card from my June Stamp Camp to send to her. Have to get my bang for the buck.
Inspiration: Riley Fitzgerald
Paper: Whisper White, More Mustard, Basic Black Designer Series Paper (part of the neutrals print pack)
Stamps: World Treasures, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Word Play (inside)
Ink: More Mustard, Stazon Black
Accessories: Scallop Border Punch, Antique Brads (black), Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals
Alhambra
This card was one of my June camp cards. One of my customers asked for a project using a wheel. I love the Alhambra Jumbo Wheel new in the 2012-2013 catalog. I think it has lots of possibilities.
I went to a retreat over the weekend with my Stampin’ UP! peeps. Our upline Pam D’Urso invited us to visit her new home in Mahomet, IL. We are always up for a road trip. The highlight of the weekend was a shoebox exchange. I chose to use this card because it uses a wheel to create designer paper and I wanted my peeps to try out making the double bow.
Ooh, Yadi just hit a home run to tie the game. (You know I’m watching the game this time of night). I digress.
So what do you think Alhambra means? I did a little research and in my interpretation, a fitting description would be, ”rich ornamentation”. I like it and the card too.
Inspired by: Lee Conrey
Stamps: World Treasures, Alhambra Jumbo Wheel, Curly Cute (inside)
Paper: Summer Starfruit, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black, Basic Black (Jumbo Inked Stampin’ Around Cartridge) Summer Starfruit
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Jumbo Wheel Cartridge, Blender Pen, Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals.