Jingle Bells

I couldn't wait to use the gorgeous papers and dies I bought at Create with Kate's crafting event on Sunday!

Stamp: Penny Black, coloured with Papermania brush markers and water.
Papers: My Mind's Eye 12 Days of Christmas
Dies: Sizzix 3-D Flowers, Sizzix Festive Greenery
Sentiment: From free stamps in the gorgeous goodie bag Kate gave everyone - Blonde Moments Christmas Range stamped with Evergreen Bough distress ink.
Mat Layer coloured with Evergreen Bough distress ink
Pearls, Rock Candy Stickles

Thanks for visiting! Ger x.

Scandinavian Christmas

 

Over at Create with Kate's blog they are having their first challenge.  The theme is Scandinavian inspired - red and white and simple.  There is so much of this in the shops this year and it's all gorgeous, so it's the theme for my tree and house this Christmas.  I've never quite managed to carry off a theme before - too many little people eager to throw guady tinsel and multicoloured stuff everywhere LOL so we'll see if I get away with it this year!

Of course I had to use my Nordic Winter stamp set from Waltzingmouse Stamps.  The images were stamped with Worn Lipstick distress ink and the same ink was used to colour the matting and layering card.  A bit of gingham ribbon and a couple of gems - done.  I think I'll be making quite a few red and white cards this Christmas, they're so easy!

Create with Kate are having a Christmas Crafting Jamboree in Athlone next Sunday Dec 4th and I can't wait!  Best bit of all - she's bringing her fabulous shop!

I'm entering this card into:

Create with Kate Challenge - Red and White

Scrapbook Sisters - Christmas Time

Crafty Ann's Challenge Blog No. 54 - Monochrome

Thanks for visiting. Ger x.