Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas!!

As I mentioned before, I am on a serious budget.  I mean, s-e-r-i-o-u-s. Can you believe it has been almost a month since I have stepped foot in Jo-ann, Michaels, or Hobby Lobby?  Oh, the humanity!!  I am having serious withdrawals here. Anyway....

I did happen to splurge on a couple of things before I went on said budget.  For instance, my yummy Doodlebug Christmas twine.  So pretty, so colorful, how could I not resist? And then there was Echo Park.  I was really adamant about not spending a single penny on paper this year, but after seeing the Holly Jolly line, it was love at first sight.  I absolutely love the prints and the colors.  I mean, seriously, could Echo Park do no wrong?  I am in awe of all of their lines but this one has to be the funnest. I forget what the point of my story is.  Really, there's none.  I just wanted you to know about my deep, sincere and unconditional love for Echo Park.

Oh wait!!  Here's my point.  I made 2 cards using paper and stickers from Echo Park.  I know I used some of these supplies in my previous Holiday card posts, but these two hold a special place in my heart.  And I'm not sure why.   Maybe, because they have 2 of my most favorite ingredientses (I love the way Teresa Giudice says this).  Nope, make that 3 (I see stickles!!).  Or maybe because I really thought outside of the box to come up with these ideas.  Whatever the reason, these are two little lovelies that I am pretty happy with.

Lover #1


Lover #2


Sorry about all of the gushing over my OWN creations. LOL It's all in good fun! I'm not really that egotistical. =)

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A Stocking Full of...Money!

And that's just what my nephew is getting.  Well, not a stocking, but a money holder with a stocking on it.  Close enough!  He is 2000 miles away so it is hard to keep up with what toys and games he has.  So, I just send him money to spend as he pleases.  I think he is pretty happy with that arrangement.



This stocking came out so cute, I had to duplicate it and slap it onto a holiday card (as seen on my previous post).  There's just something about tiny gifts tied up with twine that kills me.  Oh yeah, and glitter.  I am a sucker for all the glittery stuff.  And I couldn't help adding it to my stocking and candy cane.


Winter Frolic
Paper by Recollections and Echo Park
Twine by Doodlebug
Corrugated Alphas by Jillibean Soup (I love, love, LOVE the look of corrugated kraft paper!!)
Stickles
Cuttlebug Divine Swirls

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Christmas Card Galore

I was able to get back to crafting sooner than I thought.  I really need to get my holiday cards out by today so I kept my hands super busy the past couple of days.  The fruits of my labor:

Next year, I will need to invest in some sentiment stamps. I'm on a budget and I tried not to buy one thing for my holiday cards. And I succeeded (with the exception of some Doodlebug twine and some Echo Park goodness), but using the same sentiment stamps got a bit redundant. All in all, I do love how they all turned out. I do have a bit more to make, but those will come later.

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Cartridges used: Winter Frolic and Simply Charmed
Card Bases by Paper Studio
Paper by Echo Park, Recollections, DCWV
Stamps by Echo Park and Happy Holidays stamp from Michael's $ bin
House stickers by Echo Park, Tree sticker by MAMBI
Cuttlebug Folders: Divine Swirl, Swiss Dots, Seeing Spots
Stickles
Twine by Doodlebug
Ribbon from Hobby Lobby

Peachy Keen Sketch Challenge 66

The minute I saw the cute little reindeer on the Holly Jolly sticker sheet, I was in love. He's such a cutie and I just had to use him for my card! I used Peachy Keen's sketch for this card.


What a handsome guy!!

Paper and sticker by Echo Park
Card base by Paper Studio
Ribbon from Hobby Lobby
Sentiment (??? it's so old, I can't remember)
Stickles

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Holly Jolly Christmas Cards

I just started my Christmas cards.  3 down, a gazillion to go.  I'm the biggest procrastinator and I've been meaning to craft and craft and craft until I have all the cards I need, but so much has been happening that I just haven't had the chance.  So this year, fast and simple is going to be my go-to style.  Especially since I will be out of commission for about a week =(.  I seriously need to get the ball rolling.

This year I wanted to make each card I sent out different. My, aren't we being ambitious!  But I think I can do it and be finished with them and have them ready to go the week before Christmas!  A little late, but still on time. =)



Seems like a little too much dead space, but I still love how this one came out.

Paper by Recollections and Echo Park
Santa Clause and border sticker by Echo Park
Alpha stickers by KI Memories


Short, sweet and to the point!

Card stock by Recollections
Stickers by Echo Park
Twine by Doodlebug
Stickles

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A very Mousy Christmas!

They did it again!! Over at Bitten By the Bug 2, they put up a challenge I just couldn't resist.  The challenge was to use the mouse from the Meow cartridge, which sadly, I don't have =(.  But Create A Critter has a cutie mouse and I decided to go ahead and use that one.


Please excuse the shadows!

I made this into a money holder that I'm going to need for my nephews' Christmas gifts. It couldn't have come out any cuter!

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Create a Critter (mouse)
Doodlecharms (Tree and gift)
Plantin (hearts)
Paper by Echo Park and Recollections
Divine Swirls Cuttlebug Folder
Fiskars Border Punch
Twine by Doodlebug
Sentiment by Echo Park
Christmas Hat from Hobby Lobby
Stickles

Why, hello Mr. Snowman

I so wanted to play along with Jingle Belles but I just didn't get my card done in time =(. But, of course, that won't stop me from sharing it with you.

The challenge was to use a sticker on your Christmas card. I am loving the Echo Park Holly Jolly line...so many bright, happy colors. Just my style. My Christmas cards this year will probably all sport some Holly Jolly on them, so be prepared.  This card came out sweet and straight to the point.  Again, just my style. =)



Paper by Paper Studio and Echo Park
Stickers by Echo Park
Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder
Stickles!


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