Christmas Stamp and Stack - Dasher and the Ornament Punch

Saturday was the Christmas Stamp and Stack and we sure missed those of you that couldn't attend.  We had a lot of fun despite the fact that my house was not decorated for Christmas.  :(  Actually... I was removing the Halloween lights and the bat from the front door as the first stampers arrived.  :)  Being sick with bronchitis (for 3 weeks!!) has really set me back for this Christmas season.

Smiles and laughter are always a part of stampers getting together and this was no exception.  I love stamping with my customers, club members and downline.  They enjoy what I love and spending time with each and every one of them is fun and something I always look forward to.

Gigi and Joyce

 Sandy

Jeannie and Leishman   

Did you notice not one picture of me...I always forget to take pictures with me in them. :)             

                                                                     
I shared two of the cards already in past posts for this Stamp and Stack and now I would like to share the last two.  First we have Dasher with small pearls in his antlers.  Backed by the beautiful Elegant Lines embossing folder.  I heard several "we need this Big Shot."  I so agree...I barely know how to make a card without it.  And it's so easy to earn one at 50% off. Just ask...I'll be happy to explain.

The base of the Dasher card is whisper white cut at 4-1/4" by 9" and then scored at 5-1/2".  The short end is punched with the scallop edge punch and then embossed.  The Soft Suede layer is actually 4-1/4" by slightly less then 5-1/2".  That's so it isn't too long when you fold the card.

Products:

Stamp Set: Dasher, Forest Festivities

Ink: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake

Paper: Whisper White, Soft Suede

Accessories: Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, 5/8" Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals 

Next is a card that was inspired or maybe I should say cased from Catherine Pooler.  I did of course make some changes to make it mine.  I loved the way Catherine did the ornament using the Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Paper.  I changed the card base to Chocolate Chip and added the Real Read embossed layer.  I used the Finial Press embossing folder and then sponged it with Crumb Cake ink to make it stand out.  Very vintage and something different then the standard Christmas card.

Products:

Stamp Set: Fabulous Phrases

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Crumb Cake, Holly Berry Bouquet

Accessories: Finial Press Embossing Folder, 1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

This week club gets together to learn some new techniques.  I have several ladies that have decided to wait until after Christmas to join us.  If you feel like you would enjoy spending time with a great group of ladies who love to stamp come join us too.  For details and to RSVP for January Click Here.