Fun Friday December Edition

Hi everyone!  Hope this finds you all well.  The hustle and bustle of Christmas prep is going on at my house coupled with the everyday drama that comes with having 2 little boys.  Over the weekend I thought I had 3 weeks left before Christmas, NOT 2.  Now, we are down to 11 days.  Yikes!  My 14 month old got tubes in his ears this morning (hence drama).  While he sleeps that off I thought I would take a moment to post last weeks cards. 

Every month I host a cards class at my house called "Fun Friday."  In January, I plan to hold 2 a month and a Saturday for those that work or that Friday day doesn't work out. This past Friday wrapped up the Christmas card making.  I still haven't made my own cards this year.  I might just use one of these.

I cheated and got the ideas from Splitcoast Stampers.  I don't remember who did what to give credit.

Aren't they stunning?  If I see a fabulous card I have to CASE it.  No sense in reinventing the wheel.

Probably my favorite card is the white one.  I am personally a fan of the simpler the better.  I'm not into the grunge, aged, vintage, tons of bling.  They are pretty, but not my style.  So, if that's what you are looking for, it's not me.

Isn't the ornament neat?!  Again, Splitcoast stampers.  Look under resources and it is called a double ball ornament. 

All projects used Stampin' Up! products.

One more fun thing I did. . .

These are just plain, white paper cocktail napkins.  I took the small pine cone/branch stamp from the Lovely As a Tree set and stamped the napkins in each corner.  Everyone was blown away and thought I bought them like that ;)

Halloween Inspiration

The following are some fall/Halloween themed cards.  These were made during my clubs and workshops over the past year.  All cards contain stamps and supplies by Stampin' Up!

The card above uses the beautiful leaf and acorn stamp from "Lovely As a Tree"  It is a beautiful set for everything from fall, Christmas, birthday, sympathy and masculine cards.

Next is the set "Eat, Drink, and Be Scary" along with "Halloween Frights"

The "Eat, Drink" and Be Scary" is awesome because it coordinates with many punches!

Aren't these little witch hats cute!  I added a little black and white gingham ribbon and colored with some markers for a little pop.  Again, the hats are from "Eat, Drink, and Be Scary".  The sentiment is from the retired set "Fancy Everyday Phrases"

Here we have a card with one of my favorite sets, "Trendy Trees"  The tops and trunks are separate so you can mix and match!  For the tree to the right, I used the "Rock and Roll" technique.  First stamp in a light color, ex: So Saffron.  Then roll the edge of the stamp in a darker color ex: Pumpkin Pie and voila! A neat looking effect.

                                                                     To finish, this card uses the "Haunting" Jumbo Wheel.  Pretty spooky little trick or treaters.  I dotted their eyes with the white gel pen.  The back ground was done using 3 shades of orange and So Saffron.  I made this card last year at one of my clubs so I don't remember the exact colors.  The Happy Halloween stamp is from "All Holidays" This is a must to add to your collection if you want a varitey of holiday sentiments.

And there you have it, a few cards to get the creative juices flowing.  I know it's been a looong time since I posted, hopefully these make up for it a little bit ;)