Christmas Card 2019

Today, I have the Christmas card I sent last year (2019).  

It uses a clear stamp set and dies I found on Amazon.  

It is the Chinese version of the retired Stampin' UP! Night in Bethlehem.

I used PaperTey Ink Cream Linen, Kraft and Dark Indigo cardstock 

and PTI Dark Indigo ink.  

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Eve Day!

Today, I have a prototype card I made for this year,

but making 90-100 seemed like too much for the 

time I had to make them.

It is a simplified version of a posted card idea on 

Taylored Expressions website, for the Nativity border die.

The sentiment is from Taylored Expressions set Rejoice!

Cardstock is PTI White, Kraft and Black.

Inks are PTI black and Pure Poppy.

The red and white striped grosgrain ribbon is May Arts.

I hope to use this card next year.  This has never happened, imagine to

have a Christmas card design a year in advance and even a few made!

Thanks for stopping by...

May your Christmas be blessed.

Deb

Christmas Cards 2016

Happy Saturday!

This year for my Christmas cards, I made two variations of the same card.

I made 97 cards this year, about half of each design.

I cut the white panel with the star cut out on my Brother Scan N Cut.

I stamped the mini Nativity in the lower right hand corner.  

The stamps are from PaperTrey Ink - only $5 for a great mini nativity!

  

The inks are PTI Enchanted Evening and Dark Indigo.

Cardstock used is PTI White and Enchanted Evening.

The second card below, I used stamps from Taylored Expressions - Rejoice!

I added Metallic Silver Washi tape strip down the left side and also
to the blue cardstock behind the star, so it would be silver.

A great way to add a little sparkle. 

Inside Verse:

“And she will bear a Son, and

you shall call His name Jesus, for He

will save His people from their sins.”

Matthew 1:21

May the beautiful gift of Jesus

fill your home this holiday season

and throughout the coming year.

 Merry Christmas!

It was nice to make a handstamped card this year.  
The last couple years I used printed images for the sake of time.

Next week, I will have another Christmas card prototype,
which I hope to use next year.  This has never happened, imagine to
have a Christmas card design a year in advance and even a few made!

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

That's Fabulous - Nativity

Today, I have this years Christmas card.  We sent this one to the majority of our friends and family.  The Nativity image is a free digi Mischelle posted on her Facebook page.  I also used a freebie digi paper TAC offered once upon a time.  

So, this was a super easy card to mass produce, all digital!  I made around 60 of this one the day after Thanksgiving.  I even used paper I had already, which is a huge victory for me. 

I printed the Nativity scene on PTI Fine Linen cardstock.  The matting is TAC ivory cardstock and base card is PTI Fine Linen. The patterned paper is a digital paper printed on standard ivory computer paper.  Then, I used the same ivory computer paper for the inner insert.

The sentiment for this card is the same as die cut Nativity card I posted earlier this week.  These were the 2 cards I made this year to send out.

“For unto you is born this day
in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” 
Luke 2:11 

“For God did not send his Son into the world 
 to condemn the world, but in order that the world
might be saved through him.”

John 3:17 

   

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May your Christmas be a time
to reflect on the simplicity of His birth
and the magnitude of His purpose.

Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year!

The main verse is from Taylored Expressions "Christmas Blessings".  

Challenges:

C.R.A.F.T Challenge - Christmas
Charisma Cardz Challenge - Christmas
Craft Us Crazy - Christmas
Delightful Challenges - All About Christmas
Forever Friends - Christmas
DRS Designs - Religious Christmas
Dutch Dare Card Challenge - Non-traditional Christmas colors
PaperPlay Challenge - Christmas is Coming
Sarah Hurley Challenge - Christmas
Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge - Christmas (digital)  

Thanks for stopping by...

Christmas Blessings,

Deb

Taylored Expressions - Nativity Die

Happy Monday!

I have one of my Christmas cards today.  This card was created for the home bound ministry this year.   When I saw this die by Taylored Expressions, I thought it was perfect, a beautiful Nativity scene.  I love how intricate the design is for this die.  

The cardstock is from PaperTrey Ink, Enchanted Evening and Fine Linen.  The ribbon is also from PTI, Fine Linen twill ribbon. 

The background is a speckle stamp, stamped in PTI Enchanted Evening ink.  I'm not sure where the sentiment is from - possibly Impressions of Faith, which went out of business several years ago. 

I did the inside verse on the computer...however the main verse is also from Taylored Expressions "Christmas Blessings"

“For unto you is born this day
in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” 
Luke 2:11 

“For God did not send his Son into the world 
 to condemn the world, but in order that the world
might be saved through him.”

John 3:17 

   

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May your Christmas be a time
to reflect on the simplicity of His birth
and the magnitude of His purpose.

Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year!

Challenges:

Amusing Challenges: Die Cuts

The Ribbon Girls: Ribbon and Christmas

My Sheri Crafts: Christmas

Mark's Finest Papers: Christmas (no Red or Green)

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings

Deb   

Latina Crafter/Softpencil Studio Nativity and BOGO Sale!

Happy Thursday!

I have news of a great sale again today!  The Nativity collection of stamps are buy one get one 50% off over at Latina Crafter.  This is a new start up business for my friend Diana.  She has teamed up with Elizabeth from Softpencil Studios, who was an illustrator for The Angel Company.  Here is the sales flyer...

This stamp is clear photopolymer and stamps a nice clean image.  Other images are offered in red rubber with cling.  Use the pull down selector to choose your 2 stamps at the discounted price.  It is all thru PayPal for super easy checkout!

This BOGO offer ends November 5th!

Today's card uses the new Nativity set.  Isn't it sweet?  These are great sets to color with Copics.

Supplies -- Latina Crafter/Soft Pencil Nativity, MME Hattie (Memory-Works), Bazzill Cheddar and gray, PTI vintage buttons and thread, Ribbon, Copics

Copic Colors: YR21, YR23, YR24, BG70, BG72, BG75, E00, E11, E21, E13, R02, E31, E33, E37, E39, T2, T3, T4

Hope you enjoyed today's card and will visit Diana over at Latina Crafters.
Many Blessings,
Deb