Thoughts of Christmas

Hi there

Melbourne is displaying its ususal variable spring weather with heat and cold and lots of wind (mostly in the same day!). I love the bright green of the new spring leaves on the deciduous trees, it is a special colour that lasts for such a short time. I have been busy fertilising and mulching the back garden - it's a back backing but necessary chore in preparation for summer and it is very satisfying to have that portion done. Lots more to do in the coming weeks though. 

Now that we are well into September, it is hard to deny that Christmas is roaring down on us like a freight train. So today, I put together my first Christmas card using the Mojo Monday Week #103 sketch. The stamp set Party Hearty is doing double duty by turning party hats into Christmas trees - how is that for versatility!  I have teamed it with the Ski Slope Designer Series Paper from the Spring Mini Catalogue. This paper is a great combination of traditional  and contemporary colours- something that should suit everybody. The base card is Real Red with a top fold and I have used the Snowflake embossing folder to create the background strips. I chose to ink up 4 of the hats/trees with Kiwi Kiss and then used a Real Red marker for the tops. I like the freshness that Baja Breeze brings to the traditional red and green. Here it is, the details are below.

Card Details
Stamps	Party Hearty
Cardstock & Papers	Real Red, Whisper White, Ski Slope DSP
Ink	Kiwi Kiss, Real Red
Accessories	Scrap-ease Rubons, Silver brads (not SU)
Tools	Snowflake embossing folder, Cuttlebug, Stampin' Write Marker

Have a good week.

Judy.

Victorian Candy

Hi Everyone

It is a very dull and cold Sunday afternoon in Melbourne. Artie has been snuggled up in a flannel quilt all afternoon and I think he has chosen the best place to be! On Friday I received a new Cuttlebug embossing folder in the mail, called 'Victoria'. This is a really classic swirling leaf design that will become a favourite. I have combined it with the Candy Lane Designer Series Paper which includes strawberry, vanilla and chocolate - yum, remember Neopolitan icecream?

I have used the Mojo Monday Week #97 sketch from a while ago as a basis for the card and the Great Friend stamp set from the current Spring Mini Catalogue. Here it is and the details are below.

 

Card Details
Stamps	Great Friend
Cardstock & Papers	Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla, Regal Rose, Candy Lane DSP
Ink	Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Regal Rose, Ruby Red, Pink Pirouette
Accessories	Pretty in Pink Brads
Tools	Circle & Scallop Circle Nestabilities, ‘Victoria’ embossing folder, Cuttlebug,1/2” circle punch, Photo Corner punch, Small and large Oval punches,  Dimensionals

Enjoy your week.

Judy.