Glitter Me Silly

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

YES!  A new challenge has just begun over on our A Passion for Papertrey blog.  We want pearls on your cards and projects so get crafting!

I am still in Christmas card-making mode at the moment so my card is another festive one! I used my beloved Peaceful Poinsettia set along with Big and Bold Holiday Wishes. The image and sentiment have been stamped in Versamark and then embossed in white filligree powder. I am loving this colour combo of Pure Poppy, Aqua Mist and Kraft – loads of my cards this year have used it! Caryn x

Recipe:
Stamps: Peaceful Poinsettia/Big and Bold Holiday Wishes
Ink: Versamark
Card: Kraft/ Aqua Mist/Pure Poppy/Spring Moss
Other: White Filligree embossong powder/Martha Stewart Edge punch/adhesive pearls and gem/Nestabilities: Lacy Circles and Standard Circles

Now I just have to find the time to write them all and get them in the post!

Hugs,
Caryn xxx