The Magic Of Christmas Never Ends...

Happy Monday!

In Nova Scotia we are celebrating Natal Day and many of us have the day off from work (I just high fived myself).  In keeping with the Natal Day spirit, I decided to make a Christmas card.  :)


The card is using the negative space technique as per the JustRite challenge this fortnight.  Spellbinders 2010 Heirloom Ornament dies were used to create the negative space.  Also used were the following Spellbinders goodies: Grand Rectangles, Labels Seventeen, Labels Four and Imperial M-Bossabilities folder.  

The sentiment is from JustRite's stamp set Christmas Inner Thoughts.

The shimmery red and gold paper is Recollections and the burlap paper is DCWV.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs,
Kathy Jo

This card is entered into the following challenges:
JustRite, Negative Space
Word Art Wednesday, AG
613 Avenue Create, AG
TTCRD, AG
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday, AG
Come and Get It, Dies
Crafty Hazelnut Extra, AG Christmas
Christmas Cards All Year Round, Sparkle and Shine

Retro "You're My Favorite Thing" card

Ah, retro.  It takes you back to grandma's kitchen, your great aunt's get togethers, Mad Men...

Retro cards are so enjoyable to make, give and receive. Here is one that I enjoyed making. It took a little bit of time to figure out the layout and how to make it look retro but I am happy with the final results.

Two stamps were used: Hero Arts Teatime Silhouette (F5408) and Michael's stamp "You're My Favorite Thing". Standard white card stock was used for the card, as was shimmery bluish green paper, gold paper, black cardstock (behind the silhouette) and DCWV's Mariposa on the front. The gold paper was embossed with Cuttlebug's Swiss Dots. Black rick rack (too fun!) was applied to add even more retro feel. Black gems in three sizes were angled towards the stamp for focus.  For a bit of sass, I placed a metal gold pin as the "i" dot in favorite.

Enjoy the card...