Shaping up for the New Year!

The current challenge at Jingle Belles is to "shape up" for the New Year!  Make your card into a shape!  Last year I went the easy route (or so I thought) and just changed the shape of the top of the card.....this year I was all in!!

I first had the gingerbread house in my head, but didn't get around to it and thought it would take too long......the wreaths actually took longer!!  LOL

Making two separate posts to show both on their blog and a chance to win the Griswold Family Christmas stamps!!  My hubby and son can quote this movie backwards and forwards!!

Here's the first set.....I am trying to make two of everything so that in December I have enough!

The wreath's were the first ones completed.  I used mostly scraps laying around for all the pieces. Cut from my *very old, unlinked* Cricut expression cart Create a Critter 2.  Not sure how I will write my sentiment and greeting inside, but I'll worry about that later! LOL

Thanks for looking!

Let's use new stuff!

Jingle Belles is asking to see what Santa brought!!  New goodies!!  Unfortunately, Santa didn't bring new stuff, but I did get some new-to-me embossing powder that's AmAzInG!

The reindeer stamp is from Unity Stamp Co., the "Merry Christmas" stamp and the sequins are from Bella Creationz, the twine is from May Arts and the papers are all scraps!  I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Walnut Stain and then sprinkled my new WOW! Embossing Powder on.  It's the Neutral Ultra Shimmer and all I can say is I hope you can see the sparkle!

Thanks for looking!!

Happy New Year!

And so it begins again!  Jingle Belles Rock helped me "take back December!"  I am happy to report that I only had to make a few extra cards this past December, not my regular 1am sessions trying to finish!!  I actually had time to make some cards for friends too!! So this year, I'm going to try to make at least 2 cards each challenge....that should increase my total significantly!!

First prompt of the new year to re-purpose some Christmas wrapping paper!  In our house we don't save paper much....too much tearing and ripping happening!  So instead I just took a scrap of left over paper from our own wrapping and used it!  Found these super cute Santa head's that have been hiding in my stash waiting for the right moment!

The red HO HO HO is the wrapping paper, the "words" paper is from scraps on my desk left over from my last minute card making!  Some sequins and stickles to finish it off!

Let the countdown begin!  2 cards to start the year off right!

Jenni :)

Still needed more!

After making 35 cards with Jingle Belles Rock this past year, I've realized one thing......next year I need to make more! LOL

Here are some more that I made last minute to get them mailed!!

Most of these were inspired by Pinterest, some contain scraps, some contain recycled Christmas cards from the past and some I cut up perfectly good 12 x 12 paper to make!  LOL

Believe it or not, I still have about 7 more to make for my neighbors!!  Next year 60+ is my goal!

*YUMMY!*

A feast for your eyes (and belly)!  This being the final prompt for this year at Jingle Belles Rock is all about the treats!

found the inspiration on Pinterest and used all scrap paper!  The twine and sentiment stamp are from BellaCreationz!  The good news is that I cut three gingerbread men so I can make two more cards for my stash and the even better news is that this one makes 35 cards!!  

I am beyond happy that I have a stack of  beautiful handmade cards ready for mailing!  No staying up until mindnight/1am to get the cards finished!  Thank you Jingle Belles for an amazing year of creating!  Can't wait to start up again! :)

Poinsettias galore!

Mele Kalikimaka!!  Jingle Belles is going tropical!  Tropical greetings anyway!  This time around it's all about the blooms!!

Here in Florida, the Poinsettia is in it's ideal climate!  Our blooms last well into January!  We've actually planted our poinsettias and they've come back in December in full crimson glory!

These, however, are punched from red and green scraps using a Stampin Up five petal punch.  Background paper is from one of my best purchases from Tuesday Morning, Carta Bella warm and cozy.  Some *very old* thickers and some twine.....jute from May Arts Ribbon and multi from Timeless Twine by Bella Creationz!

*WARNING* Creatures stirring!

Coming into the home stretch at Jingle Belles Rock!  Tomorrow is November 1st and I'm really pleased with the pile of cards accumulated over the past few months!  The current challenge is for animals!  

I've made two cards this time......one is almost too easy to post, but they all go into the mix so here are both!

Patterned papers are from Carta Bella Warm and Cozy.  Stamps are from Unity Stamp Co.  Twine from May Arts.

Like I said this one is *almost* too easy to count, but in the card stash it goes!  This one makes #33!  Recycled Christmas card backed by black cardstock and Christmas scrap paper!