Something for Christmas

It doesn’t seem right making Christmas cards when the sun is out, does it!? But I’m not complaining!!  It’s absolutely glorious…..

I’ve made this with the comments from Chrissie (from the Less is More challenge)  in mind…I think she was absolutely right!  That sentiment does need to be not so in the corner!  However, I’m not sure this card need another sentiment at all….LOL! I just can’t win with this sketch, Limettes!
This card does however show off the new stamp set from Stampin’ Up…it’s called Something for Christmas  and I’ve used Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive colours…..very christmassy!  The bottom sentiment is from the Contempo Christmas stamp set.
I’m also entering this in the following challenges:
Allsorts {Clean and Simple}
The Rainbow Lady {White Space}
Now I thought I’d best remind you that the Ideas Book and Catalogue 2010-2011 and the mini catalogue all come to and end at the end of September *sob*.  There are links to the online books in my sidebar.  I’ll be making one final order on the 29th September so if you’d like anything then please let me know by the end of Wednesday 28th September.
And with the introduction of the new catalogue I’ll be starting a new Crafty Stampers 6 Club.  Yay!!  I already have a couple of crafty stampers so if you’d like ‘join the club’ please check details on my Crafty Stampers page.
Right…I’m off to get crafty!  Having visited my friend, Jenny, I feel inspired!!  Check out her blog….she’s been very busy and has made some gorgeous cards! Awesome!
BFN
Linda
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LIM : Sketch Week

I can’t believe I’ve agonised for so long over this week’s challenge on Less is More!  It’s a sketch….a simple, CAS sketch! 

I think I was lacking the inspiration this week…but then it’s been a very trying (and busy!) week for the family this week!!  We’ve had birthdays and parties galore.  So apologies if it seems a little lack lustre!  I’m sure Lady and Diva LIM throw these simple challenges at us to make us think!!  Maybe I’ll have better luck in the week :-).

My intention was to make a masculine birthday card, potentially for the older generation and I think this could work.  The image is from the Lovely as a Tree stamp set and the sentiment from Party this Way, both from Stampin’ Up!  I’ve stamped and matted them in Early Espresso and used a bit of twine to decorate….very simple!!  But I hope you like it!

I’m also entering this in the following challenges:

Allsorts {Clean and Simple}

Anything Goes {Anything Goes}

BFN
Linda
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Goodbye Pick a Petal!

Pick a Petal was one of the first sets I started with and I’ve used it soo much for all different occasions….from weddings to birthdays and so much more!

Alas, this set is retiring this year so there isn’t long to add it to your collection….just 9 days left!!

So to show you how easy and versatile it is I’ve been playing!

I’ve cased one of the cards that really made me smile when I saw it….I can’t remember where I saw it first but Victoria has put together a tutorial for Pick a Petal.  You can find it on her blog – definitely worth a look.  Or have a look at my previous creations using the label in my side bar.

Remember!  This set is only available until the 30th September!!

I’ve had another go myself and made this cute and very CAS set of  ‘Thank you’ mini cards:

I’ll tell you about this colour on a better show case….needless to say the new In-color palette from Stampin’ Up! is gorgeous (and includes a lovely lilac!)

Another beautiful new colour from Stampin’ Up!  It’s a lovely marine turquoise colour….watch this space!

One of my favourite colour combinations: Old Olive, Cajun Craze and Nearly Navy.

I’m going to enter these in the Less is More challenge (again….we’re trying to hit 1000 entries this week), but I’m also entering these in the following challenges:

Make it Monday {Linky Party}

Anything Goes {Anything Goes}

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge {One Layer Card}

BFN
Linda
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A CAS Christmas

Well….after perusing the Less is More challenge I thought I’d best get my skates on and add some more towards the 100o entries challenge.  Unfortunately I didn’t get round to blogging yesterday.  It was Max’s actual birthday so it was pizza and movie night….with a lot of pop corn and chocolate!!
So…I have made a very CAS card today:

The greeting is from the Contempo Christmas stamp set and I’ve made the snowflake using a Martha Stewart punch.
So that’s another one towards the LIM goal!  Why not hop over and have a look….it’s a great source of inspiration .
BFN
Linda
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Thanks to Simply Stampin’ Challenge

Woohoo!  A top 3 from the ladies over on Simply Stampin’ Challenge! 

Thanks, ladies….always makes my day.