A Vintage Merry Christmas

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I've been working on Christmas cards lately so I can actually send some out this year.  I got so busy making cards for others last year I totally missed the holidays:)  I'm on the ball this year.  I purchased the Authentique Wonder line a while back, and although I've been wanting to use it, it's so lovely that I've been a bit intimidated by it.  That happens to me quite a bit.  I buy paper that I think is so beautiful and then I'm afraid to use it.  Occasionally I have to remind myself of the plaque hanging on my friend Stephanie's scraproom wall..."Life is short, use the pretty paper."

So I finally got my nerve up and made this card for The Sweet Stop DT Call:

My card was based on Sweet Stop Sketch #177, shown here:

 

This is a really fun sketch and translates beautifully to any style.  I also decorated the inside where my verse is.



 

Here is my recipe for this card:
Card size is 5x7.

Close To My Heart:  Ivory Cardstock
Authentique:  Pattern Paper, Wonder Collection
Spare Parts & Creative Charms:  layered vintage brad
American Crafts:  Zing gold embossing powder
Stampin Up:  Handpenned Holidays, seam binding in Cherry Cobbler
Martha Stewart:  Border Punch
Our Daily Bread Designs:  His Gift stamp set, featured inside

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Until next time, Scrap Sassy!

 

Leftovers on Monday

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We really didn't eat leftovers on Monday, but I did use some scrappy leftovers for the Mojo Monday #246 Sketch.  I did a layout recently of a crop we attended for Mom's 70th Birthday.  I used some Scenic Route paper from a loooooooong time ago and thought I'd finish up the scraps with a few cards.

Here's the sketch...

And here is my card...

I found some cute little flowers from Sassafras Lass that I got ages ago and just haven't found the right project for...until now.  I also used some seam binding in an orange-gold color and tied a double bow with my peg bow maker. 

But wait, that's not all...

I still had enough left over to create this cute 5x5 card for my BFF, Julia.  Have fun in the Carolinas, Scrap Queen!

I based this card on a Sweet Stop Sketch #88 and used the remainder of my leftovers from the Scenic Route Charlotte Collection.

And I want to also give a quick shout-out to my Mom, Joanie, of Joanie's Classy Card Corner.  She just made the DT for Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges.  They have a really cool challenge blog and I'll be playing along regularly.  The current challenge is PDE #25, three of something.  My MM#246 card fits perfectly with its three flowers!

I hope you enjoyed your visit.  Until next time, Scrap Sassy!