Christmas in July - July 21, 2015

 I've always loved this stamp set.  It has so many options.  Using with the embossing folder also adds so much detail to what looks like a very simple set.

I am usually pretty lucky in lining up stamps.  This one above with the green mistletoe and bow is always a little stressful.  I just try to keep my wits, and use the 'courage of my convictions' to get it stamped.

Here's an inside view. 
Sending Christmas Wishes your way!

Christmas in July 19

This card features two retired pieces from the 2012 Holiday catalog.  I really like them both and was sorry to see them retired.
The embossing folder is called Holiday Frame and the stamp set is called Joyous Celebration.  I actually cut out two of the oval pieces, and stamped JOY from the set in the center - it's on the envelope for this card.

I think the mistletoe image with the bow stamped on top of it is one of my favorite images.
Colors?  Gumball Green and Cherry Cobbler with rhinestone accents.

This is one of those very simple cards - not usually my style, but I really like it!
I hope you do too.

Please enjoy!

Christmas in July 1

Ahhhh July!  The craft stores started putting out the Christmas decorations in late June, and that just makes me HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!!!

This is my card for July 1st, Christmas in July.

I used 4 stamp sets:  Scentsational Season, Merry Minis, More Merry Messages, and Joyous Celebrations.  Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, and Gumball Green.  DSP:  Festival of Prints  Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, and Daffodil Delight.

This is actually a card I saw last year, and made with some of my 'therapy' kids for their families.  One of my boys made 6 of these - we went into 'production' for 2 days! :)  It really helps to show them patience, perseverance, and planning.... as well as design and placement.  I always have a final design in mind, but if they want to take it somewhere else, it usually works out pretty well!

I loved this card the first time I saw it.... and starting this little projectito - I thought this was quite an appropriate way to begin.

Please enjoy!