Lots of Joy Mailed Out!

Card Kits, Christmas, Clean and Simple, Hero Arts, Holidays, Inky Stamper, Mixed Media, My Favorite Things (MFT), Seasons, Tags, Taylored Expressions, Tim Holtz/Ranger, Winter

Hello friends!  I hope that you’re having a great start to your week!  We’re almost there as Christmas approaches us quickly!  I’ve been enjoying the Season and having fun keeping busy.  Currently baking cookies and decided to take a break from that to sit and make a post about all of things that I’ve been doing besides posting!😆

This is just one of the several similar cards that I created for my Christmas cards this year.  It came from a Christmas in July card kit from Taylored Expressions.  It mainly used the Wreathed in Joy Stamp & Stencil Combo set.  There are dies you can cut them out with as well as foilable panels which is shown on this one.

I do not like to make several of the “same thing”, so I’ve changed them up to different colors, layouts, etc.  So you can see the different versions I’ve done below.  (If you are visiting my web page, just click on each photo to see it enlarged.)

 *Apologies for the messy stack for photo taking…it was a lot to do all at once!

Most of these are blue and silver which is my favorite color combination for Christmas colors, so I did about 6 of these.
I think these look the most vintage with the soft tones. Only 2 of these.
These are more traditional looking with the red and greens, plus some were foiled and some heat embossed. There are 4 of these.
These are all pretty similar with the larger wreath used. I changed up the green colors a couple of times. There are 6 of this kind.

I thought these would be enough for all of the Christmas cards to send out, but I realized going back through my list that I wasn’t going to quite have enough. 

So I’m glad that at the beginning of this month I took a Hero Arts Stamp-a-Long and made several different types of Christmas cards.  Here are the results of these below:  (Again, if you’re looking on my web page, just click on the photos to enlarge them.)

background using sprays and coloring die cuts
simple CAS card
northern light mixed media technique
emboss resist background and dimension die cutting
gift tag card with a pocket inside for holding a gift card
reverse die cutting on gatefold card
layering tree stamp and gatefold card
using die cut plate for stenciling
Watercolor CAS projects
using a die cut plate for embossing and masking
mirror stamping technique and rub-on background

So some of these were also taken and used for sending out more Christmas cards.  I’m glad that I did the projects for this class or I probably would not have had enough cards.

BUT WAIT!  That’s not all!  I’ve also made a few other Christmas items that I’ve also sent out.  I’m also sharing some gifts and gift tags that I’ve made from a Taylored Expressions Advent Calendar that I got this year.  I made some more cards and tags.  (I tried out wax melting which is something I’ve never done…it was fun)  Others are from classes I took or participated in Craft Roulette for.

If you’re on my web page, just click on the photos below to enlarge each one.

a craft roulette challenge
another craft roulette challenge
Inky Stamper OOAK class
craft roulette challenge
stencil from my advent calendar
melted wax, tags, pine sprig die and stamp set from advent calendar
I usually make these every year along with a poem on the back for the hot cocoa ingredients. This one is called “Santa’s Soup”. I might add a few other fun items in there as well! The people that get one of these knows to look inside right away!

Wow, so that was a lot!  I know that my blog has been pretty sparse with posts lately and I am finally getting around to posting the things that I’ve been working on, so I hope you’ll get that and you’re able to take some time for yourself this season and enjoy the peaceful quiet moments!

I will be sure to take a moment and catch up with everyone before Christmas arrives.  In the meantime, it’s back to cookie making!  Thanks so much for stopping in today!❤️

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16 thoughts on “Lots of Joy Mailed Out!”

  1. WOW, what a fabulous and fun selection Vicki, and what a lot of work, I love it, love them all, pretty and cute and sparkly, and elegant, you have covered it all..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  2. This is really overwhelming, Vicki. You did a great job with so many fabulous cards and such various techniques. Love them all.
    Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
    xxx Margreet

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  4. Now I understand why you haven’t had time to blog! You’ve been very busy creating beautiful cards, tags, and gifts for Christmas! Everything looks amazing with the foiled sparkle and cute snowmen but my favorite is the one with the polar bear and the northern lights! That is so different and just amazing! Your creativity has no end with all of these lovely projects! Wishing you a blessed and wonderful Christmas season filled with all the things you love the most! Hugs!

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  5. Wow, what a fun post to look at, your cards are stunning and lots of inspiration here! I have Penny Blacks Immense Joy die for next year and now I have a few more ideas. Merry Christmas !

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  6. Oh.My.Goodness. FABulous selection of cards and I love every one of them! You’ve been one busy lady! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!

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  8. An absolutely amazing selection of cards and tags Vicki,you’ve been really busy.Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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  9. WOW no wonder you had no time to blog-you have been busy-absolutely fabulous selection of cards and tags ,love all the images and foiling.Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
    Carol x

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  10. I’m loving all your cards Vicki. I’m with you regarding the blue color. It is very regal. It was fun seeing all your cards and tags. I thought about taking that Hero Arts Stamp A-Long, and now I wish I had. I don’t make enough cards to to get on a roll, and I thought that class might be helpful. I guess there’s always next year. Smile. I hope your cookies are tasty, and have a wonderful holiday ahead. hugs-Erika

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  11. Oh my goodness you have been busy. I love that you used your stamps, dies and stencils for several cards but they are all different. That is one of the joys of our craft. I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas.

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  12. Wow!! All of your creations are gorgeous. Your coffee bear put an instant smile on my face. I was also drawn to your “vintage” joy card that reminds me of a playing card (like for poker). Did you enjoy the wax seals? My 16 year old has been doing that since she was around 11 and has every color wax and many seals – just loves using it. So happy for all your crafty time – even a bit envious:). I hope to find a bit of time myself this winter break. Have a lovely Christmas!!!! And as always, thank you for all the inspiration.

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  13. Oh what fun to scroll through your Christmas creations (even more fun to get one), I think I finally feel like going through and commenting on some blogs today. I am doing well, walking without any walker or cane, slow but walking. Minimal pain – Tylenol only. So I am ready to start on my craft kits that I got before my surgery and will be posting some of the goodies then. Merry Christmas and Happy 2024.

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  14. WOW! Shawna, you have done so many different beautiful and interesting things. You are a hard worker.
    I hope you’re just resting now. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year 2024
    Hugs, BożenA

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  15. Wow, such an amazing array of cards and tags! You’ve certainly been busy crafting and all your makes look so beautiful 😊. Wishing you peace, joy and happiness this Christmas time ❤️. Merry Christmas! Hugs, Jo x

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  16. I don’t know how you managed to make so many Christmas cards. They’re all beautiful! I also don’t like making several of the same cards, each one is always different. But it takes more effort. I also admire your gifts and gift tags. You had a very busy time!
    xx

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