Nov 29 2007
Season of Joy
I finally used my Season of Joy set. In fact, it took me three days to finish this card because I’ve been a little worn out in the evenings. Due to a flare up of an aggravating foot problem I’ve been not so much walking as lurching around like Frankenstein at work all week. Lurching takes more energy than ordinary walking so I haven’t had much left over for creativity. I think it’s finally getting better, though.
The papers I used are Stampin’ Up!’s Apple Cider collection along with a piece of So Swirly wheeled background I had left over from another project. The scalloped border was made by cutting along the edge of a row of overlapping circles that pattern one of the sheets in the collection. I used my Sakura clear glitter pen on the star and the flower centers.
I finally counted up my Christmas cards because it seems like I’ve been making an awfully lot of of them and I still have several in mind to make this year. The total came to 61. Not too many, I guess, unless you think of it in terms of the extra postage many of them will require. I think a trip to USPS online is in order because these will start going in the mail soon. When do you start mailing out your Christmas cards?
I’ve got to run now, so I’ll leave you with a wish for a very happy Friday and a great weekend. I’ll see you again soon!
Stamps: Season of Joy, So Swirly jumbo wheel
Paper: Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, Apple Cider designer paper
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Basic Black, Close to Cocoa, Barely Banana
Accessories: Offray Ribbon, 1/2″ circle punch, eyelets, Scotch brand dimensional mounting tape
Wonderful card, Leslie. Wow! 61 cards is impressive. I usually send mine out about December 10th. I just bought some lovely stamps yesterday for them. We have received 2 cards already, though. Hope you get to feeling much better soon.
Stunning card! The PP is so pretty with this set.
I just love your cards - your site always inspires me. Thanks!!
This is beautiful. I love the scalloped edge and the eyelets there.
What a stunning card,I love the layout and all the colours!!! You did an amazing job!!!TFS!
You are consistently pumping out breathtaking designs! I love this one!!!
Spectacular holiday card! Deb
After all the cards already made with Season of Joy you still come up with original ideas. I am impressed! Love the scalloped cut edge along the DP, your Swirly BG, eyelets and beautiful ribbon. They all add so much interest and dimension to your beautifully colored main image. TFS
Whoops, your main image is not colored, but made special by cutting out and having out of the box and beautifully framed. Thanks again, Nancy
Your card is so pretty! I love the scalloping, and that beautiful ribbon! Everything looks so perfect together!
Great job with your Christmas cards! (Wish I would have started earlier).
Gorgeous card!!! I’m sorry to hear about your foot problem– I can relate!!! Feet problems are torture– especially when you have to move around a lot!!!
I rarely get my Christmas cards sent out until the week before and during Christmas break!!! Kinda sad, I know…hopefully before New Year’s Day, at least!!!:)
Thanks for all of the wonder inspiration!!! Every time I look at your blog I just want to pull out my stamps and get to it!!!
Oh so pretty! You always inspire me with your unique creations.
Thank you!
Eileen
Pretty card Leslie, LOVE all the swirls, dots and detail. Jennifer
This is adorable, Leslie — I still haven’t used this set yet, either! Love the bright colors! Sorry to hear about your foot — hope it is better soon!
WOW Leslie, a contemporary twist on traditional Christmas colours. I look forward to much to my daily dose of inspiration, “Thank You” for everything.
Marion - UK
This is beautiful
This is gorgeous! I love the red and green with a splash of river rock! Very festive!
What a pretty card…I really love how you made the scalloped edge with the dp and added the red eyelets……..looks awesome!
This is so pretty and festive looking. Great ribbon, love the “scalloped” d/p. Wonderful card! BTW - glad you are feeling better.
Oh how I love this bright and cheery Christmas card! I really do like this set. Wonderful design and use of the designer papers. Nice out-of-the-box touch with the tree. The fancy red ribbon and red eyelets echo the scallops and circles so nicely. And 61 Christmas cards! That’s quite a few more than I’ve made. I’d better get cracking! Linda
Love this card, and what immediately caught my eye is how you used the design in the paper to create your scallop — wonderful!!! Love that vintage looking lace/ribbon as well!!! So sorry to hear about your foot — hope its better by now — I know I’m behind the times here!!! And 61 cards - you put me to shame!!! I’d like to mail mine in early December, but I never do. I TRY to get them in the mail by the 15th. Often, that doesn’t happen either!! I have been known, on rare occasion, to mail them after Christmas — LOL!!!
What a great card you made! I really like this set and have used it so much, congrats on getting your cards done and out!
That scalloped bottom with the eyelets is to die for, Leslie! Love this card!