I’m a week late with this post!!  First I was poorly with that horrible winter vomitting virus then I have had a week without hubby whilst he’s been off skiing in Switzerland!  Combining the 5 kids and our business which I basically singularly man from home – this week has been HAIRY!! 

Anyway, onto the card.  Our challenge over at A Passion for Papertrey is “out of your comfort zone”.  In other words try something a bit different to your usual style – maybe a colour you don’t normally go for or try vintage if you’re usually CAS! 
For me I have spent the last few months actively avoiding my YOF: Rose stamp set!  I was dying to get it when it was released but when I opened it and took one look at the main rose image I just closed the box and it has sat uninked ever since!!  If ever there was a time to use it, then this challenge is it!

 

Yes, our first challenge of 2011 is something we all need to make plently of at this time of year – Thank You cards.  So to help kick that post Christmas mojo into gear go and check out the PFP blog for oodles of inspiration.
For my card I have used a gorgeous digi from Just Inklined which comes a an A4 sheet with the images and sentiments (if you want them).  This set is called Christmas rose which I thought was perfect for Christmas thank you’s.  The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink’s Signature Christmas set.

Our lovely sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp who is offering a $10 voucher to spend in their online shop.
Caryn xxx

Hi y’all and happy holidays to everyone.  I hope it was a good one for everyone and Santa visited with some lovliness for you.  I was a very lucky girl this year – I got a KitchenAid stand mixer.  For those who bake out there I’m sure this means something to you, for those that don’t all you need to know is that it looks AMAZING!!!!  I didn’t think it would be under the tree in my wildest dreams so I was speechless when I opened it!!!

Hubby also bought me a bread maker (I think he’s trying to tell me something!!) and lots of other gorgeous goodies.  The kids all had a fab time and it was a great family day.  Hope it was for you all too.

Right, onto the real purpose of this post!!  We have a new challenge at A Passion for Papertrey which is to make a project featuring a stamped background.  This can be either with any of the fabulous PTI background stamps or a freestyle design – whatever tickles your fancy!!  Here is my sample which is of course a Christmas card!!  I used the Background Basics: Christmas and Big and Bold Holiday Wishes sets.  A nice simple design – easy to mass produce!!

Ok, as it’s New Year’s Eve (yes, I am posting this WAY too late) and we have several friends coming over for the celebrations, I had better get my wee butt in gear and start preparing.  Think I’ll make a lemon drizzle cake with my gorgeous mixer – yes, I will use it and not just stroke it!!

Big Hugs,
Caryn xxxx