Dec 10 2008
A Simple Christmas Card and Stamp Simply Celebrates, Day 11
Welcome to Day 11 of Stamp Simply Celebrates! Check out Party Central for a full rundown of our 12 day schedule. Feel free to jump in anytime at all!
Anyone can play any of the challenges by any of the hostesses during our 12 days of Stamp Simply Celebrates! You do not need to have a Blog to play — uploading your project to SCS (Splitcoaststampers.com) is not only permissible, but encouraged. When doing so, use the keyword SSC08. Thank you!
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CHALLENGES
AJ Otto - The Willow Garden - Are you wrapping gifts yet? Probably! Perhaps you need some pretty tags to dress those packages up. Well, be sure to check in on AJ’s Featured Project today to see all her Gift Tags. And then play AJ’s Challenge so you, too, can have some nice gift tags on hand!
You can see more tag samples by checking out the Blogs of: Heather, Janine, LeAnne, Jerri and Sharon.
Jerri Jimenez - A Touch of Grace - Today Jerri will grace us with her Featured Project which is a beautiful 6 x 6 Scrapbook she made – certain to be a real treat for the eyes. Jerri also has blog candy to offer today (think scrapbooking made easy), so be sure to stop in to see Jerri!!!
Other scrapbook samples can be seen by checking out: Barb, Jennifer
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BLOG CANDIES
Deb Saaranen - Dream in Color - Deb has an offering of blog candy for us today.
Jerri Jimenez - A Touch of Grace - Jerri also has blog candy today, so be sure to stop in to see Jerri, too.
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THE CARD
This is a very simple card I made in multiples in an effort to gain momentum on my Christmas card production. I know, the lack of layers, ribbons, and embellishments is somewhat disappointing, but I needed something that would be quick to assemble after I’d done the initial stamping. I have eight of these cards.
I spent a few minutes at home cutting cardstock and embossing the swirls and stars image, and did all the rest of the stamping, cutting and assembling on my breaks at work. It’s hard for me to settle down to a card with no more work in it than this, but I kept wondering — if I saw a box of these cards for sale in a store, would I like them? I decided I would. And though there’s not a lot to them, they’re still special because I made them, myself.
The cardstock is shimmery ivory and Rose Red. The larger tree is popped up on foam mounting tape. The swirls are embossed in a soft, pearly gold EP. The stamps are all from the Fancy Pants Blissful Season set. I hope you like my simple, very mailable Christmas card.
I’ve been very busy the last couple of weeks and haven’t been out to visit much, but I’ll be doing some catching up as soon as possible. I know I’m missing a lot! I’ll be sharing a treat on Friday, the 12th . . . I’ll have blog candy for you. I hope you’ll like it! See you then!
this is so simply elegant! hmmm, i think you’ve inspired me on my last few Christmas cards that I need! thanks!
Wow, that is just beautiful. Just, wow.
Ok, is it the photography or you are really good at embossing! I thought these WERE store bought! Too clean on the embossing - do you do something special for spots? I love this card - I haven’t done mine yet and this gives me hope!
Simply Lovely!! I would buy them
I like simple at times and with the gold embossing these are elegant as well. tfs
I see you’ve used your Fancy Pants stamps! I still love those trees. Thanks for the inspiration. The combo of images and colors makes a very lovely yet playful Christmas card. Glad to hear you’re making progress on your card production. The time to get them in the mail is approaching way too fast. This happens every year. Linda
This is beautiful, and perfect for mass production!! I love your embossing and popped trees!!
I hope you are able to find some joy during these busy times, Leslie! Hugs!!
This is a wonderful card. It’s elegant and peaceful looking. I would buy them too.
Leslie, this card is gorgeous!!!! I love the simplicity of it — those trees are darling and the embossed swirls are wonderful!!!! I will be doing TONS of cards this simple in the next few days — YIKES — I am SO far behind — and I DO love simple!!! GREAT JOB!!!
Leslie: This is a beautiful card, I would adore receiving a card like this. Have a nice holiday. Marie-Paule
Simply lovely!! The swirls are so beautiful and beautifully embossed! TFS
Glorious! I love your card - it’s speaking to me. Can you hear it?
This has been a great few days. I have not had much time to play but I have enjoyed visiting lots of blogs and entering for candy. Thanks for making this all possible. Again, congrats on your hits and
Happy Holidays
Heather
Simply Beautiful!!!! I love the dimensional tree, EB and color combo. I am sure IRL it is very shimmery…..hope I to see today when I visit Leslie at her work. TFS
Really like the simplicity….sometimes I think we get carried away with all the wonderful ideas and materials that we are exposed to ….I know I do….I am currently very Grinchy about the cards I am worrking on and must remind myslef that its all about the DAY.
Just gorgeous! I would be so honored to receive one in the mail - they are lovely.
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Nothing to be disappointed about here. May be simple, but simply elegant! Thanks for posting!
I know I would be happy to receive this card! Simple, elegant - no disappointment here! No one ever shows the inside of their card - do you do anything inside or just leave it blank to write on?
Leslie! I would pick you cards if I will see them at the store! Because they are very beautiful and handmade!
I don’t know how I missed this one…now listed as a fav and yes I would purchase this as a card set(only for special friends) ..Ty for sharing.
lablady2007@juno.com
Very pretty card!! Love the gold embossed flourishes & stars!!
You know, I have gone more simplistic as the years go on…for starters,
adding 17 cents of postage for a non-machinable card adds up!! I have
begun to make only 1 layer cards…the cardstock and 1 paper on top of that.
A handmade card, even a simple one, takes time and care and will be appreciated by the recipients because you thought about them!
So pretty, Leslie! I really like the touch of embossing and the popped up tree!
So pretty…and what a pleasant surprise to get one of these delivered to my door! Love it Leslie, and thank you for thinking of me! It’s even more beautiful in person!