The 12 Kits of Christmas: August

Well, we have finally arrived at the last day of August! I know Summer isn't officially over but it always seems like it when September arrives. And tonight the Red August moon will also be Blue! If you don't know where the phrase "once in a blue moon" came from, it is from the rare occurrence of two moons in the same month. The second one is the 'blue' moon!

But today is also important because it is time for another 12 Kits of Christmas reveal. For any visitors who haven't visited before, HERE is an explanation about how we got started. Our wonderful hostess this month is Kim (Cupcakes, Cards and Kim)! She chose the prettiest non-traditional colors and included these great digital designs in CAS styles. Below is the photo of supplies that Kara, our trusty photographer, took. Just look at all the goodies! Aren't the colors gorgeous!

PHOTO BY KARA

I just knew the first thing I would use were those cool word cut-outs but you know, I didn't---yet! I'm saving them for a later CASE!!! And I can't wait to see how other people used them! All my cards turned out to be very CAS and I loved making them. Thanks Kim for a truly fabulous kit--I loved it! 

I adored the stripes and used the girly shoe image for a simple feminine card. The only things I colored were the holly leaves and berries. I added some Glossy Accents to the berries and used a Sizzix embossing border on the Autumn Rose center strip.

I absolutely loved the pleated ribbon Kim included. So my next card is a combination of patterned papers and that gorgeous ribbon! The little tag is made from some included patterned paper and glued to a piece of Ocean Tides cardstock. It can be taken out so a signature or even a small photo could be added.

To me, there always seems to be something special about white on white or in this case, cream on cream. Kim included the already embossed snowflake panel and I decided one of the little trees would work great for a focal point. It was so quick to use the broad tip of a Copic to color the tree. Talk about easy! I love using tags on cards so I cut out two PTI tags and cut an opening in the Scarlet Jewel one. I was going to use some ribbon but remembered how wonderful the Lil' Inker bows look on tags. So I got out one that Renee had sent me! I thought the black and white polka dots looked great with the mod little tree! 

This final card is my CASE of this card from Christina's April post:

I really tried not to COPY it but didn't end up with many changes. Love her card so much so kept with her design! Hope that is okay, Christina!

One of the best things about being in this group (and gosh, there are many!) is seeing what everyone else makes with the same supplies. I try to stay awake on release night so I can at least peek! So below is the list of participants. Be sure to visit all the blogs for lots more holiday/winter inspiration!

Renee {It's a Patchwork Life}

Suzanne {The Card Yard}

Cathy {Empty Nest Crafter}

Joyce {Cards-by-the-Sea}

Kim {Cupcakes Cards and Kim}

Kara {KandRDesigns}

Marybeth {Marybeth's Time for Paper}

Jeanne {A Kept Life}

Jessica {The Paper Parade}

Christina {Sea Glass and Sentiments}

Enjoy the hop!!

Hope to see you next month--same time--same place,

Sharron

Supplies included in Kim's Kit (those I used are highlighted)

Digital Images: Pink Petticoat

Cardstock; Autumn Rose, Sweet Blush, Ivory and White (PTI)

Patterned Paper: Winterland (Fancy Pants Designs)

Dies: Wonderful Words Holiday (PTI)

Embossing Folder: Snowflakes (Cuttlebug)

Pearls and Bling: Stampin Up

Ribbon: Blue (Joann's); Sweet Blush (PTI); Pleated (SU); Victorian Crochet (SU)

Buttons: PTI

Misc: Jingle Bells and Vellum Envelope