This blog has been temporarily interrupted...

...by life!  The holidays were a very busy time, but it was wonderful to spend the time with our families.  There has been a change in my work schedule, and I am working more hours every week.  I am also in the midst of reorganizing my crafting area.  Once I have things put away and in their new homes, I will be getting back to my crafting as usual.

Neighborhood Watch

Miss Gracie is most curious and loves looking out the window.  I was happy to get such a unique photo of her from outside.  Glad the weather was cooperating today!

Pinecone Card

This simple card was made with Lacy Labels (for the 2-layer shape), and the blossom punch from SU!  The pinecone is made from one of the shapes that this punch makes.  I also added a bit of stickles in gold to the edges of the pinecone.  You can learn how to make it at http://valitasfreshfolds.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-punch-pine-cones.html - it is really easy to do.  Thanks for looking!

Snowman Gift Tags

I was able to complete my Christmas gift tags for the girls!  I love this snowman.  He is a Whipper Snapper Designs stamp, and is colored in with markers and watercolor pencils.  The tag layers were cut with the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge.  There is another white layer on the back that has "To:" and "From:" stamped on it.  I think this would be great on a card, too!

November Card Swap

 

The theme for this month's swap was Christmas.  I used one of the Nestabilities labels for the front stamped image and black shadow cut.  I used the Stampin Up! stamp set is called Beautiful Season, and colored it with my Prisma watercolor pencils.  The card type is called a double Z. 

Inside, I used a sentiment stamp from the same set as the front image.  I also made my own burgundy ribbon with an EK Success border punch, and glued a bit of black grosgrain ribbon on top of it to make it coordinate with the rest of the card base. 

Wedding Card

I needed a quick wedding card this week.  It is an A2 size card.  The white cardstock is embossed with a Cuttlebug folder.  The two hearts are cut with Nestabilities, and the white layer is also embossed with one of the heart folders from the Cuttlebug die/embossing folder set.  The edge punch used on the white background is a Martha Stewart punch.  A little bit of lavendar ribbon and a couple flat backed pearls, and the card is complete!

Tag Challenge

Sheila from She's a Sassy Lady has a Christmas tag challenge on her blog.  This is my entry for the challenge.  The tag is made from Lacy Labels, the deer are from Wildlife Lite, and the background trees are from the SU! Lovely as a Tree set.  I wish I had a slightly larger Merry Christmas stamp, but other than that, I am happy with it and plan to make more for this year's gift giving.  I think this would be a nice background for a masculine card, too.