Hello Fellow Stampers ~
Yes, I really am still here; and alive!! I apologize. The past some weeks away from the blog were not planned; but somewhat go with the way this year has gone. No inspiration, somewhat depressed, just can't seem to get my self in gear!! Everyone I have talked to in the past several weeks is telling me the same thing; so I'm not feeling as bad as I was. Nevertheless, I am determined to kick myself out of these doldrums, and the rest of you along with me.
I mean seriously!! We're waaaaaaaaaaaaayyyy behind on our Christmas inspiration; there's a new catalog on the horizon; and I have a room filling up with all sorts of new products. So enough is enough, right?!?
This week will be about catching up our 16 Weeks of Christmas; and I'm planning to share some pretty, but easy to put together for those last minute cards you need to throw together. We also are kicking off the Annual Year-End Sale as we close out this gorgeous holiday catalog; we have a blog hop this week. And it's time for a last minute "Create With Ann & Wendy" kitorial too!! So hang on everyone! We're going to pull off a Christmas Miracle!! 🎅🤶
Believe it or not this has been lying on my work table for the past several weeks. I did finish it up last week; just didn't get it posted - so sorry!!
Today's 16 Weeks of Christmas card features a set that is PERFECT for all the colorers out there!
Light Me Home is that perfect "vintage" stamp set that allows you to play with your Blends, blenders pens, or anything else you'd like! I think colored pencils would be nice to use for this project too!!
This gorgeous image is stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.
Then I used a combination of Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Cherry Cobbler, Gray Granite & Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends to create my scene (with a little light Crumb Cake on the dirt path).
For the "snow" on the tree, I added Shimmery Crystal Effects for a lovely glistening shine.
And for the rest - the bench, light post, and across the roof and far bushes and trees - I used our favorite Clear Wink of Stella for lots of shimmer. Do this carefully - you don't want the shimmer to be where you don't want it!! LOL
This card is layered out on a Merry Merlot card base, 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4".
Then I layered a piece of our Brushed Metallic Cardstock over Mossy Meadow, first punching each corner with the Detailed Trio Punch (love this punch - doesn't get used enough).
The finished "scene" was cut with our new Celebration Labels Dies (don't miss these wonderful dies - they'll be gone soon!!), and popped over the layers and our lovely 1/8" Old Olive Gold-trimmed ribbon.
Finished off with the sentiment on the smallest circle in the Stitched Shapes Dies.
And all of it covered in a smattering of the Snowflake Sequins (love these!)
Other than spending a little time with some easy coloring, and letting the Crystal Effects dry, these was a really easy card to throw together!!
Don't miss this "sleeper" stamp set!
I'll be back to fill you in on what all is retiring from our August to December 2020 catalog, and the BIG Annual Year-End Clearance sale, starting tomorrow.
I'll see you all in the morning -- enjoy today's 16 Weeks of Christmas installment!
I Love to hear from you. Leave your questions or comments below!!
Hugs, . . .
