Friday, November 2, 2012

Big Images




What fun!

stamps: Papertrey Mistletoe and Holly, Happiest of Holidays
ink: Memento
paper: PTI white; unknown lime
accessories: dimensional, ribbon, SU ticket corner punch







  1. I like your color combo and those large stamps. I make some holiday cards and send some store bought ones also. That way I avoid the stress of making every card. We definitely receive less and less cards every year.

  2. You are really making me want to order Mistletoe & Holly!! I placed my first-ever SU order for some red inks this week, can't wait to get them in so I can try some reds other than Memento.

  3. Very pretty card! I like the colors you used for the background. The sentiment looks terrific, double matted and raised. I was surprised to see the pink ribbon. It made me smile. :)

  4. Beautiful card, Susan! LOVE the softly stamped base card :) I have great intentions of making and sending cards every year but I run out of time, determination is my name this year though.

  5. I too do not get nearly as many Christmas cards as I send out, but if I didn't send them many people would be disappointed, because while I don't get cards back from these folks, I always get an e-mail or thank you for my cards, soooo I make and send out lots of cards! wooooo was that a run on sentence or what?!!?

  6. Now I know what to do with that "too light" green ink I purchased. As you pointed out-- it always looked washed out, but is perfect for a background!!

    I don't comment often, but I read every single day and so appreciate all that you share. I've gleaned much good information and inspiration.

    Thank you!

  7. I couldn't possibly buy a card ever again. If I bought one I'd never be able to justify to my husband why I need all those stamps, inks, cardstock, embellies .... :)

  8. This is really a beautiful card. Such awesome design work. This year I'm sending out a photo card. I've never done this but we receive quite a few of them each year - mostly from young families - so since we had some professional photos done while we were in Washington State in June, I decided to try this method.

  9. I love this set too - was drawn to the large graphic images as a great background stamped in white or cream on dark cardstock or embossed. Have you got any updates about the Memento inks? I have their four darkest colours and have found the same splotchiness you spoke of ...

  10. I send out a mix of handmade and store-bought cards for the holidays, but I always write Christmas thank-you notes on handmade cards.

    Yes, I get fewer and fewer cards each year. It is disappointing.

  11. Whoa! If this card was in a lineup and I was asked to choose which card was not made by you, I'd likely choose this one. ;-) I like it ALOT, but don't remember an absence this big of white space. The lighter background is kind of like white space (if you squint). I prioritize my sending of handmade cards. I know lots of the people I send cards to aren't the least bit interested in a handmade card. When I fall short of the number I need, they get a store-bought card. Incidentally, they are also the ones who don't usually send cards. Hmmm, something to think about.


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