Hello!
Happy Wednesday! Can you believe there is only one more week before Christmas? How did that happen?! I'm not sure I'm ready yet. Still have lots of gifts to wrap. I guess that's part of the fun!
We have a great new sketch at Freshly Made Sketches this week courtesy of the talented Amy O'Neil! This is our last sketch of 2013! I can't believe how quickly this year flew by! We have some great sketches lined up for 2014 so be prepared to be challenged!
I created one last Christmas card! I loved the banners Amy chose to put on the sketch and took the opportunity to use more of the fabulous Winter Frost Specialty DSP. I decided I would hand stitch with the Island Indigo Bakers Twine...maybe not one of my finest moments. I won't even comment on how long that took me! Oh well!
Supplies:
Cardstock: Island Indigo, Whisper White, Silver Foil
DSP: Winter Frost Specialty
Stamps: Petite Pairs
Ink: Island Indigo
Other: Frosted Finishes Embellishments, Island Indigo Bakers Twine
I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas! I may get one more card posted before the holidays but then will be taking a two week break to enjoy the holidays with my family!
I hope you and your families have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Thanks for stopping by! Please head on over to the Freshly Made Sketches blog to see the beautiful cards the Design Team has come up with!
Have a great day!
Jen!
I agree--wonderful sketch! Love the papers you used & I can't believe you hand stitched with that twine--it looks amazing! Enjoy the holidays, Jen!
ReplyDeleteI love the grays and greens on your pretty banner card!
ReplyDeleteWow! I was wondering how in the world you were able to thread the baker's twine on your sewing machine. Your hand-stitching looks just like machine-stitching! I see you have another secret talent. Your card is beautiful. I love the blues and silvers against the white base. Great job with the sketch!
ReplyDeleteThat DSP is perfect for the banners - all shiny and bright! And yikes you really sewed! Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI was "this" close to buying that DSP and every time I see it I kick myself! And thanks for the editorial comment about stitching the baker's twine because I actually considered doing that too! This is gorgeous. I love that frosted finish embellishment!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card,Jen!! I LOVE the papers and the twine!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful Jen! I can't sew for the life of me, so I should've thought of hand sewing - it has such a lovely effect! Wishing you a Merry Christmas Jen!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Jen! I love the DSP! I have to laugh about the stitching - I hand stitched too and I agree with you about what a pain it was.
ReplyDeleteI'm late in commenting, Jen - my apologies - but I know you understand! Your card here - stunning - and the hand-stitching just adds to how impressive it is! I hope you've been enjoying time with your family. Being with those you love, doing what you love: there's nothing better! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity and talent with us over the past year; you've inspired me more than you can possibly know! Wishing you a most Happy New Year; may 2014 be filled with joy, peace and love!!
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Gorgeous card! I love the colors - and the stitching with bakers twine!
ReplyDeleteYou go girl with your hand stitching! I'm impressed! I love your sparkly Christmas card with the bit of bling!
ReplyDeleteWow! That hand-stitching is amazing. I was trying to figure out how you were able to use the baker's twine in a sewing machine! Gorgeous card!
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