The End

This is probably my final post as I'm going into Hospice care here at home. This was a hard decision but it was inevitable. I know where I am going and am looking forward to seeing my Lord along with friends and family.

Thank you all for following me and my blog will remain for a while as I work with family to delete it in about a year.

God bless you all.

Stampin Carol 

 

Christmas Tags

Tomorrow at our Tucson papercrafters group meeting I'm taking part in an annual swap of Christmas tags. I have 24 ready to go!

(This post contains affiliate links to some of the products I used. If you shop through these links I may receive a small commission at NO cost to you. Thank you for your support!)

I die cut my basic tag using an OLD Sizzix die set of tags.  I then stenciled the stars using Spellbinders Star Bright stencil and a blender brush.  I used my Waffle Flowers 8.5" square Grip Mat to hold my tag and stencil in place.   I sponged brown ink around the edges of the tag for a more vintage look.

I used another old product from Spellbinders called Sparkle Silk to add some sparkle splatters to my base. The tree is from their Bottle Brush Trees die set. I went for dramatic with the black branches.  A bit of brown twine and a small gold bell, and a red ribbon finished the tag. I used my Precision Glue Press and Nuvo glue to adhere things.
 
Do you make tags for Christmas?

Stampin Carol

What does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?   Micah 6:8

It's a Tiny Reindeer Gift Box

I found my Lawn Fawn Tiny Gift Box die set and add ons and decided to make a couple reindeer.

(This post uses affiliate links to some of the products I used. If you shop through these links I may receive a small commission at No cost to you. Thank you for your support.)

 

These are pretty small, about 1" cubes. I couldn't find the reindeer add on at Scrapbook.com but I did find it on Lawn Fawn's website. I left the right box open and made sure the boxes opened at the back.

Here's a closer view of the front. Those are really tiny tiny pieces! I'm glad I have my Precision Glue Press and Nuvo glue to help me! My detail tweezers and jewel picker also got a workout!

I still have the lady bug and skunk to make. 

Stampin Carol

I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 

A Christmas Corner Pop Up

 I needed to make another one of these corner pop up cards for a special fun fold swap and used a great The Rabbit Hole Designs stamp set, Warm and Cozy, coordinating die set, and gorgeous paper!

(This post uses affiliate links to some of the products I used. If you shop through these links I may receive a small commission at NO cost to you. Thank you for your support.)

I love how this turned out. I used an 8" square piece of card stock for my base and gorgeous Retro Christmas paper. I made my own envelope using my Envelope Punch Board.

 

I embossed the top of the green circle using my Snowfall/Speckles embossing folder to look a little like snow. I sponged the snow hill and sentiment using a light blue Distress Ink and my finger daugers. All coloring was done using OLO markers.

Also used was my paper trimmer, Platinum 6, detail scissors, Precision Glue Press, and Nuvo glue.

Now I need to make 1 more card for a swap with landscapes as the theme.

Stampin Carol

Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.  Psalm 55:22

P is for Pumpkins

I received the mystery item for a card swap from our local stamp club last month and it was perfect for this card! I used Lawn Fawn's Stitched Pumpkins die set.

(This post used affiliate links to some of the products I used. If you shop through these links I may receive a small commission at NO cost to you.  Thank you for your support!)

I like how this turned out. I love the pumpkins! I used a piece of scrap  ribbon along with cool paper from Violet Studio called Fall into Autumn.

I sponged the edges of my pumpkins for a bit more contrast using my finger daubers. Also used was my paper trimmer, Precision Glue Press, Nuvo glue, foam roll, and ATG tape.

Now I need to coordinate an envelope and my card will be ready for the end of the month meeting & swap!

Stampin Carol

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.  John 1: 1-2