My 25 Days of Christmas Challenge! Day 4

Happy Sunday!!

Welcome to Day 4 of my 25 Days of Christmas challenge.  Today's project is my second card of the season and I must say I had a lot of fun making this card.  Have any of you read the meaning behind the candy cane, aka "The Candy Cane Story"?  If you have never read the story then you can read it below.  I have always loved the candy cane story and thought I would incorporate it into a card.  Here is what I created:

The title has a bubble in it for dimension.

I added a spin feature to the card to bring the story to life in the card.  The candy cane stamp turns to change the cane into a 'J' for Jesus.  A red brad in the center of the ribbon helps it to spin.  I popped the candy cane and the red and white mats behind it with foam tape.

I printed the story from the Internet.

Here is the story...

If you can't read the small print of the picture then you can follow the link, http://www.kidtokid.org/candycanestory.html, and read it.

What I used:

-Making Memories Holiday Paper pack
-Queen & Co. black rhinestones
-Nicole Craft green rhinestones
-Studio G ink
-Studio G candy cane stamp
-Recollections card stock
-Cricut Home Decor Cartridge

So here is my Day 4 project.  Please let me know what you think.  And I will see you all in a little bit for Day 5.  Thanks for spending some time with me.

Blog with ya later.

Kelli
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Brown Bag Greeting Card Mini Album #2

Happy Tuesday to you!!!

Okay, so I am loving these Brown Bag Card Mini Albums!! I so hope you are not getting tired of seeing them.  I am just having so much fun making them.  I think I am almost addicted to them.  

So, you may recall me using this K&Company paper in a project not too long ago but I think it is sooo pretty.  This album holds a combination of 12 photos and/or journaling spots.  

I used an Autumn Leaves journaling stamp, Studio G blue pigment ink around all the edges, flat back pearls I bought in bulk from Ebay, Decoart Twinkles on the ribbon, silk flowers I picked up from Michael's, K&Company Blue & Cream Paper Pad, flat back gems from Nicole crafts, silver brads - I can't remember whose they are, and the Cricut Home Decor cartridge for the frame on the front of the card.  I plan on stamping "Thank You" in the circle frame, but that is all that remains to be done.

Thank you all for stopping by and sharing your time with me!!!!  I am grateful to you all.

So until the next blog... Keep smiling    : D

Kelli
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I know it's been awhile but...

Hi Everyone,

I know it has been a awhile and I do apologize for that.  I have thrown my hat or resume back out there in the temp scene to make a few extra bucks and as soon as I registered with an agency I received a call for work. So for the past few weeks I have been doing some data entry for a company near town.

About a month ago the Holy Spirit laid on my heart to start making thank you cards and gifts so the next few blogs you see will most likely be a series of 'Thank Yous'.  Hubs and I have been meeting some really fabulous people lately and they genuinely deserve humongous Thank Yous'.  This card set was inspired by a video I saw by Angie Kennedy Juda a.k.a. Chic n Scratch on YouTube.   http://www.youtube.com/user/ChicnScratch here is her blog: http://www.mychicnscratch.com/. I really do love her quick tutorials.

 

I used the Marcella by K "Blue & Cream Paper Pad" from K&Company, the Home Decor & Stone Script Cricket cartridges for the swirl, circles and the 'S', and some white card stock.  The portfolio measures 5 1/2" x 5" and the note cards measure 4"x4.  The envelopes, also hand made, measure 4 1/8"x4 1/8".  I used a white satin ribbon for the closure.  I like the way it came out.  The paper has a shimmer to it but it is hard to notice in these photos.

Thanks so much for spending some time with me today.  I really do appreciate it!!!

Until next time

Kelli
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