Blue Christmas

 

Hello friends.  Have you finished your Holiday shopping?  Not me.  I've started but have much more to do.  I'm trying to think "handmade" this year.  Something made from the heart for those I love.  There are so many ideas in my head and things I want to try ... I'm sure to run out of time before I complete them all ... it seems to happen every year.  A Christmas wish to all of you - more time to do the things you love for those you love.

2 Sketches 4 You has a wonderful sketch to guide us.  You may see a tag sketch but I see a tag on a card ... fun how we see things differently sometimes.  The City Crafter shares a gorgeous photo of a festive ornament.  The shades of blue and turquoise against the pearly white are so very pretty and the dried branches add a natural earthy element while the glitter sparkles in the light.  Simply elegant and so beautiful.

Beginning with Very Vanilla cardstock, I softened the card with a rounded Corner Punch and our Distressing Essentials Kit.  Designer Series Papers from the Blueberry Crisp Collection were perfect for my Blue Christmas inspired card.  Using a softer looking paper for the background while my tag was made of bright shades and a louder pattern.  Do you like my tea-stained envelope?  I found a stack of plain vanilla envelopes in my supply closet and was so excited!  I brewed up a bowl of tea and set them to soaking.  I have a couple dozen of these tea-stained beauties now - and they are the perfect size for gift cards.  Using Baja Breeze Classic ink and images of snowflakes from our Northern Hearts Hostess stamp set, some color was added.  I also found a sweet border stamp from the retired Pedaling Past stamp set ... you'll see it along the bottom of the envelope.

I just can't get enough of crowns - I love them!  For the greeting, a beautiful script message from the All Holidays set captures my Christmas wishes.  The ribbon is scrunched seam binding dyed ever-so-lightly in Baja Breeze ink.  I wanted a soft wispy feel to my bow.  A button from Deck the Halls Big Designer Buttons was tied on with blue yarn and a turquoise stick pin gives a splash of bright color.

Lace from the fabric store is embellished with a chipboard star from On Board Mix and Match.  I always paint my chipboard before using it.  The paint dries immediately and it covers any imperfections while also coloring the edges.  Mod Podge and a lovely shade of blue pulled from our Fine Cosmo Glitter collection made the cutest little star and a Basic Pearl Jewel was the finishing touch.

Once again, I thank you all so much for stopping by and spending some time with me ... enjoy your day!



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