Christmas Cheer

I have a confession to make. Now, before you judge me, keep in mind that I've been making cards less than a year. Okay, here it is:

I don't send out Christmas cards.

Eeeekkkk! The sacrilege! I used to, but over the years, I sent fewer and fewer, until I finally just stopped altogether. I'm not really sure why I gave up on Christmas cards, but it may have something to do with how I choose a card for someone. Back when I actually shopped for mass-produced cards, no matter the occasion, I could spend an hour (or more) reading every single card in the store until I found the "perfect" card for that particular person. Everything had to be right--the sentiment, the font, the design, the kind of paper it was printed on, and sometimes even the envelope. So, buying dozens of the same exact card for everyone I know is a bit of a problem. One size does not fit all! You know what I mean? Well, this year will be different.

I've noticed that a lot of people make Christmas cards throughout the year so that, when Christmas finally arrives, they have a whole stash of cards to send out. I couldn't imagine doing that. I mean, who thinks about Christmas cards in the middle of the summer, right? But, now I get it. I just received my first Christmas stamps from Flourishes yesterday and I've been thinking in red and green ever since!

The My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Club Sketch #31 for this week was great for a single, simple stamp like the one I chose. The stamp can be prominent, there is room for a small sentiment, and I could show off some fun paper. Of course, if you've read my previous posts, you know that I don't own any Christmas paper. So, I did something new--I used digital paper. Wow! I'm hooked already. It was the middle of the night when I needed the paper, so I just ordered what I wanted on-line, paid a tiny price for it, and Poof!, it was downloaded and printed in a matter of minutes. Lots of choices, no traffic to fight, inexpensive, and best of all, I don't have to scrimp on it because I can always print more! That's the way to go. Of course, I still need my paper packs because I'm a paper-lover, but digital is definitely a great option.

This is the inside:

 

It's already August, so I'm getting a late start, but I've set a new goal for myself. And, I'm hoping by making my goal public, I'll actually stick to it 8~D ! I'm going to make at least one Christmas card a week, which should give me at least 17 Christmas cards before Thanksgiving. I'll need more than that, but at least it's a start. So, if you notice I'm getting behind, feel free to give me a nudge ;)

Thanks for visiting, and have a fantastic weekend!

 

Stamps: Sweets of the Season, Holiday Greetings (Flourishes)
Paper: Gingerbread Fun (Designs by Krista--digital paper); Coredinations; Recollections; Paper Studio
Ink: Copic markers; Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Memento; Staz-On
Dies: Small Labels, Labels Thirteen, Classic Ovals Lg (Spellbinders)
Accessories: Seam Binding, dyed with re-inkers (Hug Snug); brads, rhinestones, sewing thread, dimensionals, Perfect Pearls (mixed with water & used as a mist)
Size: A2 (4.25" x 5.5")

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