It's All About the Sparkle and Shimmer

I have 2 cards for you today.  The first one makes good use of some of our Frosted Frames dies and the second one sparkles with a chunky glitter we call Ice Stampin' Glitter.  Enjoy!

Look very closely and you can see that I've spritzed the Basic Gray card layer with some of my Shimmer Mist.

This card was inspired by our Holiday Catalog.

It was impossible (for me, anyway) to get a clear shot with this close-up.  I just wanted you to see how very sparkly it is.

COMING SOON:

NEW CLASSES ... LOTS OF CREATIVE FUN 
           ... HEADED YOUR WAY!

That's it for now.  

Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.   

Have a beautiful day!

Feels Like Frost - 3 Cards / 1 Design

Here's another card we'll be making at my Christmas Cards Retreat on October 6.  (By the way, today's the last day to pay to register for the retreat!!!)  I've used a simple design, to let the gorgeous designer papers be the star.
Because we're making 3 of each design at the retreat, I chose a different paper for each of these 3.  There's a hidden secret to them, also, that doesn't show up well in photography.  I've spritzed each one with Champagne Shimmer Mist.  It's gorgeous --- like real, sparkling snow and frost.  For a finishing touch, I added 3 tiny rhinestones to each card. 

Above ... all 3 cards.  Below ... a close-up of each one.

It's so easy to stamp greetings on multiple cards - and have them exactly where you want them positioned - just by using our Stamparatus.  I use mine all the time.  It seldom gets put back in its storage bag because I use it so much.  The storage bag is still super handy, for keeping track of extra plates, pads, and grid papers.  Love it!

I know some people really like to stay with the traditional reds and greens for Christmas and I love Cherry Cobbler and Mossy Meadow for cards, too, but I've always loved blues and greens for an elegant look for Christmas.  What is your preference?

Do you have a favorite paper?  My favorite choice seems to change each time I look at them.  This paper is gorgeous!
By the way, on the other side of each paper is a silver foil design with a white background.  You'll see what I'm using that for in another post.

UP NEXT:

CHRISTMAS CARDS RETREAT / 1:00-5:00 / $35.00

Sunday, October 6

TODAY - September 27 - LAST DAY TO PAY TO REGISTER.

Fee includes snacks and all your supplies.

You'll go home with 3 each of 5 card designs, using fun new holiday products ... that's 15 beautiful cards! 
REGISTRATION CLOSED.
My secret message...
Anyone attending my Christmas Cards Retreat may place an order (on that day only) and receive a 10% discount!  This will give you the opportunity to stock up on any supplies you may need to mak more cards and/or projects in time for Christmas.

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

October 14 / Pay to register by October 7.

We’ll be decorating a beautiful Copper Tea Tin for the season.

We’ll also be celebrating our Scraps and Prayers 10^th Anniversary.

Expect some special surprises at this class!

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

October 22 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.
I'll show you how to turn some of the projects into cards.
WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A WICKEDLY FUN TIME! 

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY / 2:00-5:00 / RSVP REQUESTED

Sunday, November 3

Come enjoy holiday displays, inspirations, projects and more!

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

November 11 / Pay to register by November 4

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards or a Christmas project.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

November 19 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

December 9 / Pay to register by December 2.

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

December 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

That's it for now.  

Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.   

Have a beautiful day!