Sophisticated Serifs

 I like to remember my paraeducators at Christmas, who work so closely with the children I case manager and do a terrific job.  This year I needed to remember six people.  I decided monogrammed note cards when I saw this set in the new Occasions Catalog.  I chose not to use Stampin' Up!'s precut and scored notecards because I wanted them to be card sized (4-1/4" X 5-1/2"). 

 I embossed all the cards first using the Filigree Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  After embossing so many I became very good at lining the cardstock in the folder, making sure the embossing was centered.

Next, using the plastic grid I had previously applied to the back of Clear-Mount Block E, I lined up each letter.  At first it was tricky but when I applied the Photopolymer stamps directly on the grid side, it became much easier.  Then I added the little flourishes on each side. and was done!

Supplies:
Stamp Set- Sophisticated Serifs (a freebie for increasing my November sales!)
Paper- WW
Ink- Various SU markers
Accessories- Filigree Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Get Your Santa On

This little Santa is so cute and jolly.  I was drawn to him.  Using Blendabilities, he was fast to color in.  Add some Dazzling Diamonds, a greeting and some red matting and this card is done!

Supplies:
Stamp Set- Get Your Santa On
Paper- WW, Real Red
Ink- Momento Tuxedo Black, Real Red
Accessories- Blendabilities, Black Marker, Silver Marker, Dazzling Diamonds

Snowflakes

 If you have not yet been able to tell, I like red all year round.  I have a red house and a red car.  Some day I will get my little red sports car (had my children and a 2 seated just wasn't practical!)
These cards feature the Snowflake Card Thinlits Dies.  I also used the Northern Flurry Embossing Folder.  I can't decde if I like it in red or white.  You decide!

Supplies:
Stamp Set- Tiny Tiny Wishes, Snowflake Soiree
Paper- WW, Real Red
Ink- Real Red
Accessories- Snowflake Card Thinlits Dies, Northern Flurry Embossing Folder, Word Window Punch, Rhinestones

White Christmas

Since I have been taking some blogging time off, I decided to update my header to let everyone know I was back.  This card was my inspiration.  The first time I saw this stamp set I knew I had to have it!  I played and played with it and this is the version I like best.  It is so serene and peaceful.  It reminds me of why I love New Hampshire.  The cardinals add a splash of color.  Dazzling Details add the sparkle.  It was quick and easy to make. 

Supplies:
Stamp Sets- White Christmas, Warm Words (retired)
Paper- WW, Soft Sky
Inks- Basic Gray, Real Red, Momento Tuxedo Black, various Blendabilities
Accessories- Dazzling Details