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Bev's and your next stop will be Clare. There are 31 blogs participating in the hop, and you will find some great prizes along the way. You must comment on THAT blog post to be eligible to win that prize.
There are also some Grand Prizes posted on the Scrap-Mart blog. You must comment on EVERY blog throughout the hop to be eligible for the Grand Prizes. Comments will remain open until midnight CST on Sunday, December 5th. Winners will be chosen at random for each individual prize and will be announced on the Scrap-Mart blog on Friday, December 10th. You may only win once.
Scrap-Mart would like to thank these sponsors for generously donating all the prizes for this hop: Making Memories, Spellbinders, JustRite Stampers, Sizzix, Heartfelt Creations, Lifestyle Crafts, The Stamps of Life, Boss Kut, Unity Stamps, October Afternoon, Copic, Silhouette America.
Each year I try to make Christmas cards for my mom and dad to send out to family and friends. This year I managed to squeeze in some time to make some personalized ones for them. They need about 40 cards and I'm not a big fan of mass production, though in the interest of time, I came up with a simple design, used some different patterned papers and made 4 different varieties.
To make the custom label, I used some of my favorite JustRite Stampers. I started by stamping Merry Christmas (from JustRite Stampers Celebrations Demi Phrases) - the entire phrase read "Wishing You a Merry Christmas". I then wrote out my parents' names (Ben and Terrie) using the Times Roman 15 pt Font Set. For the center images, I used Holiday Cheer Borders & Centers. In the card above, I stamped the holly and leaves and colored with Copic markers and a couple of Spica glitter pens. In the card below, I simply embossed the snowflake with white embossing powder and added a crystal twinkle in the center.
All patterned papers are from Making Memories, Tinsel. I also used a few different embossing folders and colors of Divine Twine.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Supplies ~
JustRite Stampers: JB-09770 Holiday Cheer Borders & Centers, JB-08400 Wood Stamper 1 3/16", JB-08710 Celebrations Demi Phrases, JB-09505 2" Round Clear Stamper, JB-08105 Times Roman 15 pt Font Set
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark Watermark (Tsukineko)
Copic Markers: 0, C2, YG13, YG17, Lipstick, Pitch Black Spica glitter pen
Accessories: Embossing folders: Candy Cane Stripe, Snowflakes, Holly Ribbons (Provo Craft); Divine Twine, Crystal Twinkles (Taylored Expressions), White embossing powder, Foam tape, Thread, Sewing machine.
Bev's and your next stop will be Clare. There are 31 blogs participating in the hop, and you will find some great prizes along the way. You must comment on THAT blog post to be eligible to win that prize.
There are also some Grand Prizes posted on the Scrap-Mart blog. You must comment on EVERY blog throughout the hop to be eligible for the Grand Prizes. Comments will remain open until midnight CST on Sunday, December 5th. Winners will be chosen at random for each individual prize and will be announced on the Scrap-Mart blog on Friday, December 10th. You may only win once.
Scrap-Mart would like to thank these sponsors for generously donating all the prizes for this hop: Making Memories, Spellbinders, JustRite Stampers, Sizzix, Heartfelt Creations, Lifestyle Crafts, The Stamps of Life, Boss Kut, Unity Stamps, October Afternoon, Copic, Silhouette America.
Each year I try to make Christmas cards for my mom and dad to send out to family and friends. This year I managed to squeeze in some time to make some personalized ones for them. They need about 40 cards and I'm not a big fan of mass production, though in the interest of time, I came up with a simple design, used some different patterned papers and made 4 different varieties.
To make the custom label, I used some of my favorite JustRite Stampers. I started by stamping Merry Christmas (from JustRite Stampers Celebrations Demi Phrases) - the entire phrase read "Wishing You a Merry Christmas". I then wrote out my parents' names (Ben and Terrie) using the Times Roman 15 pt Font Set. For the center images, I used Holiday Cheer Borders & Centers. In the card above, I stamped the holly and leaves and colored with Copic markers and a couple of Spica glitter pens. In the card below, I simply embossed the snowflake with white embossing powder and added a crystal twinkle in the center.
All patterned papers are from Making Memories, Tinsel. I also used a few different embossing folders and colors of Divine Twine.
Stephanie Kraft (you are here)
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Supplies ~
JustRite Stampers: JB-09770 Holiday Cheer Borders & Centers, JB-08400 Wood Stamper 1 3/16", JB-08710 Celebrations Demi Phrases, JB-09505 2" Round Clear Stamper, JB-08105 Times Roman 15 pt Font Set
Dies & Punches: 1", 1 1/8", 1 3/4" circle punch, 2" scalloped circle punch (EK Success), Border punches: Traditional Scallop, Double Scallop, Cornice, Woodland Branches (Martha Stewart)
Paper: Tinsel (Making Memories), White cardstock base (Prism), Classic Crest Solar White (Neenah), Other cardstock (CTMH)Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark Watermark (Tsukineko)
Copic Markers: 0, C2, YG13, YG17, Lipstick, Pitch Black Spica glitter pen
Accessories: Embossing folders: Candy Cane Stripe, Snowflakes, Holly Ribbons (Provo Craft); Divine Twine, Crystal Twinkles (Taylored Expressions), White embossing powder, Foam tape, Thread, Sewing machine.
Cute cards Stephanie! Love the layered JR images! I'm sure your parents will be thrilled to receive these and so will the recipients :)
ReplyDeleteDarling cards, Stephanie -- I'm sure your parents will love sending them out and really appreciate all your had work!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, and that twine rocks!
ReplyDeleteLove the bakers twine on your cards. It adds such a small but impactful detail.
ReplyDeleteHey Stephanie! What great and simple Holiday card ideas :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!!! Your cards are wonderful...and I love the personalization! Thanks so much for joining us for our very firt blog hop!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards, simple and elegant and the twine makes it just right. Thank you for sharing your project.
ReplyDeletejman4@comcast.net
amazing cards!
ReplyDeleteI like how you added the divine twine to your cards. I am sure your family will love these cards. The bottom border punches add that extra touch
ReplyDeleteLove how you added the baker's twine!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! You gave me a cute idea to use with my embossing machine!
ReplyDeleteI think your cards are the cutest I've seen so far!
ReplyDeleteVery cool and festive grouping of cards!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed by your generosity! That must have taken a while and is such a kind thing to do!
ReplyDeleteDang... now I need an embossing machine as well. I LOVE this look!
ReplyDeleteI just love that embossing!! I'd love to get a card from you! ;)
ReplyDeletecute cards, love the layout, simple and easy
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove these cards. Especially love the embossing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to make a stack of Christmas cards.
ReplyDeleteI love the embossing!! Gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteok, i am officially in love with those cards - and how smart to change it up just a bit for four designs!!
ReplyDeleteI love the detail at the bottom of the first one!
ReplyDeleteI love how each card is the same but different. Great job.
ReplyDeleteAdorable grouping of cards. Just love the variety!
ReplyDeleteI hope your parents know that you are the best daughter ever. That is unbelievable that you make them homemade cards . . . and they are spectacular to boot. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTextures are my favorite!
ReplyDeleteCute cards, Very nice, TY
ReplyDeleteCute cards, Very nice, TY
ReplyDeleteI love what you've done with the embossing powder! Beautiful!
ReplyDeletesuper cute cards!
ReplyDeleteWOW
ReplyDeleteSUPERB CARD
HAPPY HOPPIN
MALLIKA
http://missnotsogoodwithwords.blogspot.com/
These cards are beautiful! Anyone would be thrilled to get them in the mail!
ReplyDeletevery cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and great idea to use 4 simple designs for all of them! Very nice...
ReplyDeletewonderful cards and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteNICe CAS cards..looking god!!!
ReplyDeleteseriously...super cute!
ReplyDeleteLovely Holiday cards!
ReplyDeleteI love handmade cards!
ReplyDeleteI love handmade cards!
ReplyDeleteCute cards, I love the twine, need to use mine.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeletemarkafisher7@yahoo.com
Such perfect mailable christmas cards! Love it!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is WOW! These are BEAUTIFUL cards!
ReplyDeleteThese are cute and they don't look like assembly line cards. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so bright and cheery. I love them...also recognize some of your papers....wonderful job..
ReplyDeletePerfect examples!! I loved every card. I love the simplicity and textures!! Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeletethose are beautiful! love the embossed snowflakes (and the embossing in general, really) and the bakers twine. great job!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are so adorable. Love them!
ReplyDeletecereza25 at yahoo dot com
Love this idea for using patterned paper.
ReplyDeletethose cards are so cute! makes me want to go get out all my scrapbook stuff and scrap!!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a wonderful daughter to do that for your parents...all of your cards look great! I love the embossing and the bottom border punching on the one! Very nice!!
ReplyDeleteGood job - love 'em!
ReplyDeleteI love them all .. can't say I have a favorite!
ReplyDeleteI really like how crisp and clean the colors are these cards.
ReplyDeleteWhat a better way to let someone know you care about them then personalizing their card. I love that little detail.
ReplyDeleteGreat Projects. Thanks for the opportunity to win such awesome prizes.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! What a fun blog-hop!
ReplyDeleteyour cards are so pretty - classic looking!
ReplyDeleteWow! personalized cards what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting blog hop! Love all the inspiration! Gorgeous cards! ~Diane
ReplyDeleteI love these! they're beautiful
ReplyDeletegorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteN.Griffin
Holy smokes that's a lot of cards to make! I really like the play of many different things going on without being over done. Beautiful design!
ReplyDeleteNice way to make a group of cards similar, yet different!
ReplyDeleteLove the clean lines and color combos!
ReplyDeletewhat a simple, yet elegant card. i may have to "borrow" this idea and make some for myself! thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh these are awesome!!! Love them! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteBethany
Wonderful projects and ideas! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!!
ReplyDeleteStephanie, I just love your personalized cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking cards. I love the different bottom edge on each one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteshelly at flottfamily dot com
What a great idea! Love the mediallion in the middle with your folks names on it -- how nice and personal!
ReplyDeleteI love these cards. This is a great template for other cards as well.
ReplyDeleteThese cards look great! I really am in love with the embossing.
ReplyDeleteone year I'll find time to make my own cards, they're so cute, I love homemade cards
ReplyDeleteCute cards!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I'm thinking about making homemade cards this year. This post just inspired me to get started!
ReplyDeleteReally great ideas you have!! So many things for me to learn on your blog!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards, lovely inspiration. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSome of the most beautiful cards I've seen this year!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteReally cute cards and great inspiration. nlundeen at catt dot com
ReplyDeleteLove the clean look to your cards. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Love all the gorgeous cards.
ReplyDeleteThose cards are just too cute!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!
These cards are fabulous! I love the crisp white embossing... I think that these are some of my favorite projects on the whole hop!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea--to scraplift yourself and not get bored with them. Very cute cards.
ReplyDeleteI love your cards and the personalized sentiment.. it is a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat would we do without embossing folders!?!?!?! I love them and love the cards you created.
ReplyDeleteI'm overwhelmed, I really am! You guys are all fantastic for putting this all together and sharing so much information.
ReplyDeleteAll the cards are so pretty! The idea of adding a customized label makes it so personal ... I may scraplift your idea for MY cards! :)
ReplyDeletemaria_m_nestor@yahoo.com
Thanks for the chance to win some great prizes, and thanks for all the hard work creating all these projects!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I love the idea of personalizing the cards!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are great. I love that they are the same pattern, but each one is unique. Your parents are lucky to have you share your talents with them! -- Jean
ReplyDeleteGreat set of cards, clean and simple. Just how I like them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! Thanks
ReplyDeleteWhat a great collection of cards !!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards - the embossing adds so much.
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea!!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards, and so good you could mix it up a little and still keep up with making that many! I love bog hops. thanks for being part of this one!
ReplyDeletelovely cards!
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSimple, but still very nice. I think that the embossing really adds a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteCute cards love the designs. Similar but each unique. Thanks for sharing and I am sure your parents and their recipients will be happy.
ReplyDeleteoh man..those scalloped edges are fantastic!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, Stephanie, and sooo nice they are personalized too! Know they'll really be proud to send these out!!! I have this MM paper pack & LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the cards! simply gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAll of the cards are simply wonderful! I am sure your parents will be proud to send them out!
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards! I love the papers you used!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea!!
ReplyDeletewhat a good daughter you are for doing this for your parents...really lovely cards - great job! you get a huge gold star from me!
ReplyDeleteI don't like doing mass produced cards either, lol! These are awesome cards though and your parents must love having their very own personalized Christmas cards to send out!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love those cards.
ReplyDeleteMass production is so hard to do. Will maybe steal some of your ideas they are great.
ReplyDeleteThose are very professional looking! Job well done.
ReplyDeletenot only a great idea but a wonderful gift for your parents. I think I should do this for my mother, she would love it.
ReplyDeleteI love the embossing. It adds so much detail.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these cards, every one of them! You've made them special by personalizing each one - what a thoughtful thing to do for your parents! I love the patterns, white space and beautiful stitching along with the twine! Awesome!!
ReplyDeletelove the individuality of each card and the ease of production.
ReplyDeleteCute cards! Love them!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you put your cards together! Cute papers.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of work to make so many unique cards. I'm impressed.
ReplyDeleteHow thoughtful, for you do do these for your folks! They'll really appreciate how special they are. Cute papers and nice CAS design ~ love them! TFS!
ReplyDeletebeautiful!!
ReplyDeletepickleandcupcake@gmail.com
http://pickleandcupcake.blogspot.com/
all are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. What a fun hop!
ReplyDeleteThe personalization is so cute. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great set of cards...I bet your parents are thrilled with them! TFS
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards! and what a good daughter you are making cards for you mom and dad! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Thanks for reminding me how much the use of embossing can add to a design.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to "mass produce" non "mass produced" cards
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! Stopping in from the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards-TFS
ReplyDeleteI love the Christmas tree one!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I love how you took the same general pattern and made such different cards.
ReplyDeleteLove all the card ideas, so fun!
ReplyDeleteI love you simple and yet elegant cards and the fact that they are personalized makes them very special. I'll have to put those stamps on my wish list. Wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Catherine
catherinesangels@yahoo.com
Love your designs, the cardstock variety is awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove you cards!
ReplyDeletelove the cards and use of twine !~
ReplyDeleteCute cards.
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards. I love them!! Thanks for sharing :)!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous! And you are a wonderful daughter! I still need to make my cards.
ReplyDeleteCute! So fun & festive...I like 'em a lot!
ReplyDeletefollowing the blog hop, love your cards, thats a big project, but I'm sure your parents are pleased
ReplyDeleteI think they look especially nice all stacked together. The texture + pattern paper is eye catching.
ReplyDeleteLove the cards! Love the clean and simple design too!
ReplyDeleteI think all those cards are wonderful and the personalization makes them even more special!
ReplyDeleteLove the decorative edges of the cards.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful set of Christmas cards. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteI'm new to all of this and I'm loving the embossed look. Great projects.
ReplyDeleteSusie
susies@twcny.rr.com
I LOVE those cards! Those are just my style! I'm trying to figure out how to incorporate some of those ideas into my own cards that are still in the design stage.
ReplyDeletelovin the chistmas trees
ReplyDeleteso cute. I'm ready to dig in and get started, except I have about 100 ideas to try!
ReplyDeleteI love how you varied the cards to make them so unique! Great job!!! I love those circle sentiment stamps!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet daughter you are to make these beautiful cards for your parents. Love them!
ReplyDeleteI love how personalized those cards are!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards. Love the personalization.
ReplyDeleteHendersonville.
these are really pretty
ReplyDeleteYou parents must love these.
ReplyDeletelovely!! beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteLove the embossing stuff. I have a thing for embossing folders. Great cards. Great colors.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so sweet! love them!
ReplyDeleteCute cards!
ReplyDeletecute cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Love the look that you created by carrying the pattern and string themes. Lovely.
ReplyDeletei'm loving how they are slightly different, but are totally "do-able". thanks for a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI would choose them all, lol. They are all fabulous cards!
ReplyDeletewow, go you for making 40 cards for your parents to give out. amazing!
ReplyDeleteCute cards!!!
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with the baker's twine!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! You chose great patterns and beautiful colours!
ReplyDeleteThe edging on these cards is amazing! Loving all the great ideas I'm getting from this blog hop!
ReplyDeleteGreat creations!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun projects!
ReplyDeleteCute ideas.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute. I just ordered some stamps from Just Rite and can't wait to get them. I'm sure you'll parents will appreciate these.
ReplyDeleteReally cute cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs!
ReplyDeleteDarling cards! I love the candy can stripe card.
ReplyDeleteReally love your cards. So clever to keep a main design and just change it up some so you can get a bunch done. I just love the punched edges on the front of the cards. Gives such a beautiful touch.
ReplyDeleteI love the bottom of the cards! It adds so much character!
ReplyDeleteOohh twine....love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love the embossing!
ReplyDeleteWon't they feel super special sharing these with family and friends! Wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful holiday cards Stephanie, I'm sure your parents appreciate you taking the time to create them. Lovely design!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the personalized tags. Absolutely love these cards.
ReplyDeleteI love the punch on the first card and the use of the butchers twine. I saw that at Michaels and couldnt remember why I wanted it and now that I see it in use again I have to go get it!!!
ReplyDeletepersonalized cards are a great touch!
ReplyDeleteI like this spin on mass production. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Thanks for the ideas~
ReplyDeletemoran99@comcast.net
I love the card!
ReplyDeletethose cards rock!! love the personal touch dbpatrick.81(at)gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteAmazing Card ideas - loving the blog hop - thanks for sharing!
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