xmas card and thank you notes

this year, i decided to do a fairly simple card (left) and only do the amount i thought i'd actually need (20). last year, i made close to 50 cards and had 10+ left over. i did not want leftovers this year! i figured if i needed more, i'd just make them as i needed them. well, i ended up not needing more than twenty and since i didn't over do it, i had scraps left over for thank you notes (right). some family sent gifts and/or money and i wanted to be sure they got a thank you from us this year. i can't say that i've really been good at thank you notes in the past, but i thought i'd turn over a new leaf:) sorry for the lackluster photo, i can't seem to find my good flash!

supplies:
pattern paper: making memories
texture folder: basic grey by sizzix
cardstock: bazzill
ink: colorbox, versamark
embossing powder: ranger
ornament die: quickutz
stamps: the paper co.
rubon: pebbles
mini staples: tim holtz
other: various ribbon, twine

p.s. be sure to look out for 14 days of valentine's coming in february! go here to see last years cards!

halloween card

although i just recently shared my halloween card from last year, i'm here early sharing this year's card. look at me, the early bird. what?!?!

supplies:

cardstock: bazzill
pattern paper: making memories, my mind's eye
button: making memories
mini staples: tim holtz
ink: colorbox, tim holtz, versamark
embossing powder: ranger
stamp: inkadinkado
other: twine

halloween decorations

i love halloween. i love the season it's in. i love the smells, the candy, the colors and the decorations! the banner is from last year, but i don't think i ever got around to sharing it. the rosette thingy i just made tonight. super easy to make and came together in a jiffy.

banner:


supplies:

chipboard pennant shapes: jenni bowlin
pattern paper, embellishments, string: making memories
cardstock: bazzill
diecut machine: slice

rosette:


supplies:

pattern paper: making memories
ink: colorbox, tim holtz
cardstock: bazzill
skull illustration: the graphics fairy
diecut machine: silhouette
other: twine

what are you making for halloween?

true friendship

i whipped this card up tonight after falling completely in love with the dress form stamp by unity. lovelovelove it!

supplies used:
cardstock: papertrey, paper reflections
pp: 7 gypsies
stamps: unity stamp co., stamper's anonymous/tim holtz
ink: versamark, colorbox
embossing powder: american crafts
border die: ellison/tim holtz
other: ribbon, shell buttons, twine