Christmas with 'Dasher'

Hello

It took a bit longer than I expected to get back here to share this card with you, which I made a few weeks ago for a team swap. The idea was to use the sneak peak products from the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogue and no retired items.  A kind friend gave me the 'Dasher' stamp a while ago (I had coveted it after seeing it on US blogs last year!) and thankfully it made it into the new Catalogue, so I was able to use it for the swap.  It is one of the fabulous individual a la Carte stamps in this year's catalogue.

I have only used cardstock for this card, which makes it really economical to produce a bunch of them for your Christmas stash and it is quick to make. I have used a lovely sentiment from the new 'Contempo Christmas' stamp set, but you could substitute any sentiment stamp you have or rubons.

Card Details
Stamps	Dasher, Contempo Christmas
Cardstock & Papers	Very Vanilla, Rich Razzleberry, Always Artichoke
Ink	Rich Razzleberry, Versamark
Accessories	Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon
Tools	Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Scallop Edge Punch, Dimensionals

Yesterday, I spent a couple of pleasurable hours getting my hands on some of the new products that I had only seen in the catalogue.  Seeing things 'in the flesh' is always better than in pictures! So I have created a similiar design using the rich 'Cherry Cobbler' cardstock and 'Jolly Holiday' DSP, gorgeous Old Olive satin ribbon (this feels beautiful to use) and Scallop Trim border punch.  I have to say, that all of the products exceeded my expectations and I can't wait until my order arrives next week!

Card Details
Stamps	Dasher, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Cardstock & Papers	Very Vanilla, Jolly Holiday DSP, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Ink	Cherry Cobbler, Versamark
Accessories	5/8” Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Green Rhinestone Brad
Tools	Scallop Trim Border Punch,  Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Word Window Punch, ½” Circle Punch, Dimensionals

I like them both equally, when looked at separately. What do you think?

Stay safe in the wild and wet weather.

Comments

[Fiona Harrison]

They are both excellent, I can't decide between them. Think I can feel a CASE coming on as I plan Christmas cards! Dasher is on my wishlist, was so happy to see him in our new catty.

[Leonie]

They are both super stunning, but I have to go with the traditional green & red dasher! It is so striking!

[Donna Heber]

Judy,

These are beautiful dasher cards! I especially like the Rich Razzleberry one.

[Kathryn Mangelsdorf]

I love these cards and dasher, I was really excited to get one of these in the swap. Thanks for the inspiration.

[Christine H]

These are both perfect, Judy...such lovely colour combinations. Love them equally!

[Kerry]

They are both lovely but it is the green one with the DSP that really caught my eye, especially love the new border punch.

[Sylvia Henderson]

Thanks for sharing. I love your Dasher cards. I
am from Ottawa, Ont. Canada and am a retired
St-Up gal and love all their products. God
bless you and your family.

[Claire Daly]

These turned out absolutely beautiful Judy! The bling on the second one is the perfect touch.

[Christine Blain]

They are both gorgeous, in true "Judy style" - lovely and crisp, and clean-looking. Whilst I LOVE the new DSP, I think the Rich Razzleberry and Always Artichoke one is my favourite. Tough choice though!

[Sue Madex]

Just beautiful. Love them both!!