Here is the final design of the last Christmas cards I needed to make this season. I love the Oh Deer paper collection and am linking up with the challenge over at Heart2Heart. I used the Perfect Bow die from Simon Says Stamp to play along with their Wednesday challenge: "gift it". The sketch over at Viva la Verve was perfect for the card I had in mind and I added some bling to play along with the "holiday cheer" theme over at Merry Monday.
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What did you do with your extra hour today? I decided to get back into my craft room and whip up another card - 5 this time. I saw a similar simple design on Pinterest and thought this would be ideal for the cards I end up mailing out.

I have my own inspiration pic today! I was outside in our yard enjoying the sunshine and couldn't help but be mesmerized by our poplar trees. Although I miss their leaves and the lovely rustling sound and privacy that they bring, I do really love the beautiful bark of these trees regardless of the season.
Here is the card I came up with today incorporating the Heart2Heart challenge of "change" and the colours over at Color My Heart Color Dare. You can't quite tell in the photo, but I added a little Wink of Stella sparkle to the bottom of the card for snow. I was able to make 6 of this card design to add to my Christmas stash!

Yay, not only did I get a chance to add to my Christmas card stash today, but I was stoked to see the plaid challenge over at Merry Monday! I am also playing along with The Challenge to join in on their Christmas inspiration.

I'm loving our Close To My Heart PML cards that are included in our paper collections and how quickly you can whip up a cute card or two using them! I chose this card to play along with the "uptown" theme over at Heart2Heart. SaveSave

More time for Christmas cards today with my good friend (and crafting companion) Natasha! I used Freshly Made Sketches and a created a resist for the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.

Hooray for days off! Today I went into my craft room and set to work to create a retro/vintage Christmas card to play along with the Merry Monday Challenge. I pulled out this fun set from Papertrey Ink and set to work with my plaids again :). Can you tell I love them? I also got a special package from Toronto last week filled with some fun goodies to add to my cards - thanks Auntie Karen!

I just had to make another card today and decided it should be one to add to my Christmas stash. I used the Inspired By All The Small Things inspiration photo and set to work using more of my new plaid paper. Not super Christmas-y but I think it could still work at that time of year!

It is September 1st and that means we have some fabulous new product available for you at Close To My Heart!

Here is another card to add to my Christmas card stash! I was able to crank out 4 of this design. I just love these delicate snowflake dies and the new Oh Deer! paper collection.

It's time to get a head start on my Christmas cards and today's rainy day was the perfect occasion. My aunt gave me the idea to track how many cards I make - hopefully I can get a stash before it gets busy again. This year I will make a variety of different Christmas cards, but I do like to make a few of the same version when I can and with this card I was able to make four.

I am in love with our new colour, Sea Glass, a minty hue, over at Close To My Heart and was excited to use it along with some other new products on this card. I was inspired by the earthy elements in the Verve Diva Inspiration and wanted to also link up with the Christmas in Summer link-up at Merry Monday.  The sentiment reads, "It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air - WT Ellis".