CAS Christmas December

Trina is the host of the CAS Christmas - December Challenge, and has chosen a marvelous theme:

A little side story must be told here today.  Many of you know that I've been making cards for years … I know many of you that have, too.  But have you made a card that was a favorite?  I have, and had saved it for many years … until this Christmas!  I decided I really wanted to recreate it, and will share this rendition with CAS Christmas today!  [my apologies for not having a photo of that card!] [read to the bottom!  I found it!]

This time my Star is from The Ton, add the perfect sentiment from Unity, and that little tree tip is a circa 2013 set from Clearly Besotted - and just happens to be what I used on that favorite card!! 

 

Who among you has a star on the top of your Christmas tree?

It was always the very last ornament on my parents' tree!

 

I'm having so much fun with all of this play time!!  Thanks for stopping in today!

=]  Michele

Made for CAS[E] this Sketch December 1, 2014



EBE December Release - more, please!

I hope you don't mind if I'm back today with a few more fun cards using another of the fabulous products available now!

Today, I'm highlighting Hang On, and Hands dies!  Ready?  Let's get to it.

Any baseball fans here today...

 

A somber reminder of the saying about loving someone … 

or troubles I just can't solve.

 

Aren't they fun?  Have you shopped yet?  Tell them I sent you, okay?  Here's a quick link!  lol

=]  Michele

nudge, nudge... there's a bundle for THESE, too!!!

EBE December Release!!

 
My teamies and I have been sneak-peeking on Instagram … if you haven't seen them there, I'm sharing all of my cards here, too, this week! 

For today?  I'm highlighting the High Five stamps, and coordinating dies...

 

Some might only see the heart of this set … I'm an old

Rolling Stones fan, myself!  Wanna see the lip gloss?

 

Glossy accents worked the charm!

Along with the idea of kisses with Alexandra Renke Snowfall

 

Using our Wonky Backdrops for my 'waves!' stamped in Catherine Pooler's Juniper Mist - my new favorite navy ink!

 A one-layer lovely, stamped with

Twilight - for the bubble, Black Jack for the script, and Rockin' Red hearts!  all Catherine Pooler inks.

 

Hoping you had as much fun in the viewing,  as I had in the making!  Thanks so very much for dropping by!

 

Now... get shopping!  all products available today - right here at Ellen Hutson, LLC!

 

=]  Michele 

 

pssst!  There's a bundle available for these fab sets! OR you can get the whole kitten kaboodle here!

 

 

Fusion - Christmas Eve Ride!

I'm trying to embrace blending … this fabulous Fusion photo encouraged me to try, try again!!!

My moon was made with the backside of a round stamp... it might look like the backside of something else!  lol

Have a great weekend!
=]  Michele

e.t.a.... ho, ho OH what a wonderful surprise:  thanks, Fusion!

CAS[E] this Sketch #300

When there are so many cards to make, and so little time, it's nice to have a simple, yet superb Sketch to play with...

I've tipped it, and 'enbiggened' my sentiment … 'tis the season, right?

Inside:

… happy to send you Christmas wishes - and a little Christmas snow!

Let's go see what fun my team members have gotten into... and we're always happy to see YOU all in the CTS gallery!

=]  Michele

Another not-so-sneaky EBE peek #2

IF you happen to be on Instagram, you'll see this there... but if you don't do IG how can I sneak to you?  I couldn't forgive myself for not showing you here, too!

Ready.  set.  sneak!

wait... you want more?  okay... but don't you tell a soul!!!  anybody sending 'save the date' cards might like this one.  lol

Amazing what a few little snippets of patterned paper can add to a card design!  those Hands dies, and SO much more cuteness will be available on December 9th...Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!


=]  Michele

Inspired By #49 ... peppermint

What would we do without Peppermint sticks, or candy canes at Christmastime?  I'm so happy Laurel couldn't do without...

… and doubly happy I had this darling little Casual Friday mug die to play with!  It's so simple to make it just the right size, and a few embossing powders made them look a bit like pewter!  I just swiped, sprinkled, and melted them one at a time.

 

Ranger Watering Can is the darkest, white for highlights in the center, and silver.  well.  it is a Christmas card!  My peppermint sticks were made by stamping a diagonal stripe in red, on white, and clear embossing for a shiny candy coating!

I'm now inspired to have cocoa - chocolate peppermint will do nicely!   Come have a cup with me, then make a card for Inspired By #49!  We'll be so happy if you do!

I'm also sending this one over to the Coffee Lovers … I think  cocoa is allowed!  amy will like it, don't you think?

=]  Michele