Signing off for the week!

I'm signing off of the blog for the rest of the week.  We'll be seeing both sides of the family, and spending lots of time relaxing and testing out Christmas loot.

I thought this card was appropriate for this time of year.  I always have lots of big plans for the holidays.  Invariably there are things that fall through the cracks, and don't get done.  Kids (or really anyone) might not react/behave in that magical manner they are supposed to at Christmastime, so if you're feeling a little on edge today because stuff is not getting done, this card is for you.

It's one of my favorite Verve Plain Janes, and I used a two step stencil by Julie Balzer from The Crafter's Workshop.  The solid image was blended in with a couple ink colors and then I used Dreamweaver's Gold Paste on the outline portion.



Have a wonderful Christmas, and remember to give yourself some grace this season....it is after all the crux of the holiday isn't it?

Supplies Used
Paper/Cardstock:  Strathmore - Mixed Media Paper, PTI - True Black Cardstock;
Stamps:  Verve - Grace Plain Jane
Ink:  Versafine; CTMH - Gypsy; Hero Arts - Raspberry Jam Shadow Ink
Other:  The Crafter's Workshop - 4 Feathers 6x6 stencil; Dreamweaver's - Wendy Vecchi Metallic Gold Embossing Paste; AC - Foam Adhesive