Since I have been such a slacker at getting my Christmas Cards up for the 2016 series...I am just going to post several pics of my favorite cards I made this season. And believe it or not I ran out of cards and had to create more just this morning!

this is a layout I did for a Design Team submission I couldn't share earlier

but I love how it turned out!

And I learned my lesson this year...completeness is important. Next year's cards will be photographed, signed, and even addressed as they are made! 

Anyhow, hope you enjoy...

and don't forget to head to Sunshine, Smiles, and Cards to check out Kimberly's 2016 Christmas Card Series!

Design Team Christmas Traditions

The Russell family tradition I would like to share only started about 8 years ago. I invited the grandkids to come to grandma's house and help decorate the Christmas tree. Each year a different grandchild gets to put the angel on top of the tree...the highlight of decorating Grandma and Papa's tree is getting to use the ladder. We have a 9.5 ft tree and to reach the top we have to use the ladder! So, it is always and exciting time with all 7 grandkids here putting on various ornaments.

Lawn Fawn in December

Hello, fellow Lawn Fawn lovers! Today is the December release of Lawn Fawn! Oh, how we wish there were more of these! I absolutely adore Lawn Fawn just as much as all of the team! You will see all their great projects...hopping along! Our focus today is on the Facebook Scrapping for Less pre-order group. This is where you can pre-order many many items and where you will find new releases of certain companies..like Lawn Fawn, Avery Elle, Stamping Bella to name a few! Check out the new Lawn Fawn album where you can order all the new products...this order will be placed around Dec. 28th. There are also many Lawn Fawn items available on the website both stamps and dies. 

On the Facebook group you will only find the brand new Lawn Fawn release items, however, should you want to order anything else Lawn Fawn related just ask (either send Teresa a PM or email) and she will check to see if she can order it! 

Also, if you are not a current member of the Facebook group just ask to join and we will get you added super quick!

Of course, a blog hop isn't a hop without some blog candy! So, if you leave some love on each and every blog you will be entered in a drawing to receive the following brand new Lawn Fawn stamp! 

Here is what I have to share today:

Inside of card
Supplies used:
Lawn Fawn: Leafy Tree Backdrop
Lawn Fawn: Sprinkled with Joy Stamp
Lawn Fawn: Frosty Fairy Friends Stamp
Copic Markers
My Favorite Things: Wild Cherry Hybrid Ink
Ranger: Super Fine Detail Embossing Powder
Spectrum Noir: Clear Sparkle Marker

Supplies Used:

Lawn Fawn: Into the Woods Stamp/Die

Lawn Fawn: Perfectly Plaid Christmas 6x6 pad

Kraft Paper

Polychromos Pencils

Ranger: Super Fine Detail Embossing Paper

Stickles: Silver

Supplies Used: 

Lawn Fawn: Winter Unicorn Stamp

Copic Markers

Doodlebug: Sweet Things 6x6 Paper

Doodlebug: Enamel Dots

Gina Marie Dies: Large Snowflake

Blog Line Up:

Scrapping for Less

Yvonne: Adventure of the Creative Mind

Sandy: Scrapbook Blessings Club

Teresa: Fresh and Renewed

Kimberly: Sunshine, Smiles, and Cards

Stacy: Craft-A-holic Momma

Christmas Card Series 2016: Card #5

Sharing card #5 today...this has to be one of my most favorite cards I made during this season! I absolutely love making Christmas cards!!

Supplies Used

Penny Black: Christmas W/Mimi

Copic Markers

Twisted Citron Distress Ink

Embossing Paste

White Star Sequins w/gold glitter embossing powder

Red ribbon and gold cord were from my neverending Christmas box of embellishements!

My Favorite Things: Triangle Grid Stencil

And as always supplies can be purchased at Scrapping for Less Website...we have a Christmas product sale going on...enter the code CHRISTMAS to receive an extra 10% our already less than retail prices!

And if you are not part of our Facebook Group check us out!

Christmas Card Series 2016: Card #4

Welcome to Card #4...I have really had so much fun creating all of these great cards! I am participating today in a local event selling cards along with my friend Kim aka Sunshine, Smiles, and Cards. The event is the Christmas Tree lighting in Crystal River, FL called Grinchmas! We both will have cards to sell so if you are not a crafter head on out to see us and you can purchase some lovely hand-made, unique cards.

Here is a look at a card that will be available:

Supplies Used:

Cherry Red Cardstock (my stash)

Gina Marie Dies: Wreath Die Set, Merry Christmas word die

Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Marker

American Crafts Gold Glitter cardstock 

And of course all of my supplies were purchased at Scrapping for Less (this is the Facebook Group...just ask to join.) This portion of my business focuses on pre-order supplies! Lots of great Gina Marie Dies available for pre-order too!

And the second portion of the business...Scrapping for Less website. If you need something immediately order from here! There are several GM dies available here as well! 

Christmas Card Series 2016: Card #3

I sure am enjoying the holiday season with my hubby home...so it is a really good thing I started making all these Christmas cards back in July! So, onto today's card...this one was super fun to color!

 

I have been using up things from my stash to make this years Christmas cards and I am terrible at writing down the products I used...I will promise to try and get better at that!

 

All of my supplies of course were purchased through Scrapping for Less!

Christmas Card Series 2016: Card #2

Well, a day late again! Please forgive me as I am adjusting to my hubby's retirement and him being home with me 24/7....absolutely love it but it is certainly an adjustment!

Kim...my Christmas card making partner in crafting did get her card #2 up so head on over to Sunshine, Smiles, and Cards to see her super cute card!


Here is my creation for today:

Supplies Used:

Dashing through the Snow Avery Elle Stamp 

Ribbon from my stash

Pattern paper from my stash

Copic Markers

Versafine Onyx Black Ink

Glossy Accents

And as usual, all supplies came from Scrapping for Less...

Lots of supplies/goodies can be found here!