Christmas is always a good time to reflect on your blessings and to be thankful for family and friends. This is also a difficult time for people who have either lost loved ones or who have strained or estranged relationships. Remember that you are loved. That is what we are celebrating after all. God sent his son Jesus to be born into this world so that he would grow up and save us from our sins!
I do love the Christmas season. Getting together with family and friends that you don’t see often is especially wonderful. Gathering to share food and gifts is all a part of it.
I just want to take this time to thank each and every one of you for your love and support this past year, also with this brand new venture for me, the world of blogging!! I decided that a blog would be another way I could share with the world what I love to do, to brighten people’s lives with the joy of creativity and also with the surprise of a handmade card. I am looking forward to sharing many tips and tricks and card ideas with you in the coming year. If you did not get a card in the mail or with your order, here is a favourite vintage card that I made (sometimes I wish our stamps would never retire!!)
I did take a few minutes today to do a video on the masking technique. The card I made uses two new stamp sets from the Occasions catalog that I truly love: Beautiful You and Mediterranean Moments. Thanks to Randi Collins for the card idea!! Here is the card (my girl had to be in red as it is my favourite colour and it is Christmas after all!)
Here is the video showing how I made this card. The whisper white card front is 3 1/2″ by 4 3/4″ and the real red mat is 4″ by 5 1/4″. I distressed the white with our old distressing tool. I really want that to come back. If you do too, be sure to call Stampin’Up and let them know.You could also use the edge of your scissors or even your finger nail to do it, but this tool is way better!
I will probably talk to you again in a few days, in the meantime, enjoy your Christmas holidays with your family and friends. Cherish every moment. Hugs, Jackie
Beautiful card!
Thanks so much Daria! A very happy new year to you.
Thanks so much Daria! Your comments are proof that someone is actually reading and enjoying the blog. I truly appreciate you taking the time to let me know.
Wow!
Thanks Karen!
That is awesome!
I love your card with the lady walking in the Mediterranean Moments set. I’m getting these sets anyway but now there’s just more to do with it. Thank You.
Thanks so much Ruth. Did you get them before you saw this card? I know I didn’t realize how big the images were in Mediterranean Moments. It is a beautiful set. Way to go Susan Nygard for designing it.
I was surfing the web and came upon your site. This cards is simply beautiful. Your work is outstanding!
Thanks so much Bea for your kind words, I hope you check back often!
I used to do masking years ago! Thanks to you I will definitely use the technique more in the f. Beautiful card.
Sometimes we forget about those old techniques. This one is just so much fun. Thanks for commenting!