CASEing MYSELF!

It's amazing how two cards of the same design can look so different!

It feels soooo good to be back in the Tower again.  After a wonderful getaway for two nights with Rick, we came home determined to do it again soon.  This trip was up to the Lake George area of New York State, and we were amazed at how much wilderness is up there.  I expected to find it all built up, and some parts are; but nothing like towns closer to NYC.  Spending time on miles of 2-lane roads, tall mountains and thousands of acres of pine and hardwood forests is awe inspiring.

Meanwhile, I've been enjoying the unseasonable summer weather soaking up the sun on the deck with a puzzle book.  It has been delightful!

  

EASY CHRISTMAS DESIGN

All I had to use was one tree die, some dsp for the background and a greeting...oh, and a star punch.  

As soon as I get halfway through (at 50 cards) I plan to switch to Fall cards for awhile.  I have some October and November birthdays, plus a few Thanksgiving cards to make.

ANOTHER CHRISTMAS CARD

As I was making cards with this design (which I learned how to do in Cyndy's technique class) I couldn't help but think of the many Christmas carols that have been written in celebration of our Saviour's birth.

This card technique is simple, so I am including the dimensions of the dsp used here in case you want to try it.

Cut squares of dsp at:  3 1/4", 2 7/8", 2 3/8", 1 7/8" and 1 1/2"; then cut them in half.  You will have two rectangles of each size for two cards.  After folding down the top right and left corners of each strip, mount them on your embossed panel as shown, starting at the top.  Add a star and either a tree stand or greeting at the bottom.  I used a Crumb Cake card base and one layer of black cardstock underneath.

TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY!

I've decided that birthdays are not about how old we are, but how long we've lasted!

'Nough said...

MADE TO FIT...

...a standard sized 6 3/4 envelope available at any supermarket.  The paper is cut to 5 1/2 x 7" and folded in half.  This size works well with strips of any widths (as shown) and easily works vertically or horizontally.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING!

This makes the 43rd card out of 105 needed!  I thought I'd do something a little different than the usual card.  Here is the inside:

I'll be posting some of the other cards as I go along.  I usually try to come up with four or five designs each year, just to keep it interesting.