..... bit late but I thought you might like to see them. Normally I make all the cards we send but this year with mojo and enthusiasm lacking instead of being something I enjoy doing - sparkly lights on, carols of the CD, chocolate beside me and maybe a glass of something tasty - but this year it seemed like a chore!! Most people got good old M & S but the week before Christmas I managed to get myself in gear and made quite a few.
I challenged myself to keep them simple and, more importantly, to use up some the scarps I have been hoarding. Actually tahts not quite true. Hubby said " your not buying more are you - can't you just use what you've got"!! So I did. Now I have no scraps and will HAVE to buy more goodies!!
Sorry, but most of these cards either use retired Stampin Up DSP or retired Stampin Up stamp sets but you will get the ideas from them. Colours through out are Old Olive, Real Red and a little bit of Cherry Cobbler. As most of the items used are retired I won't list them at the end but if you want to know anything just ask!
The first three are cards I made for my colleagues at work. Small cards at 4 inches square and made to look like a parcel. I was please with these and will use this layout again - great for birthdays when you need something quick. I also made a larger version for family at 51/2 inches square - these had more bling on them.
Card for my Nephew. I also did some of these that weren't personalised and said "Crimbo to you" instead.
Lastly for today, a couple of cards using the current stamps set Polar Party. I even managed on these to decorate the inside.
There are a couple more and I will post these over the weekend. AND even though I am passionate about Stampin Up I tried something new and used a digital image on a coule of cards. Will explain it you you when I post them.
Hope you all have a good day and if you are lucky enough to be off work and with family and friends - enjoy!
Love Terri xx
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