The 12 Kits of Occasions: November "A Gingham Christmas"

PHOTO BY KARA

For those in the States, I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and to my Jewish friends--Thanksgiving and Hanukkah! Can't believe that the year is almost over. The 12 Kits of Occasions group will be spending these last two months celebrating Christmas and Winter. This month's hostess is Kelly, Gingham Girl, who treated us with the most amazing kit. This photo above gives you an idea of all the fabulous goodies she included. The photo was taken by Kara, KandRdesigns, who continues to wow us with these awesome collages. Kelly's kit included so many fantastic supplies. I think I could have made a dozen projects. Today's post is only cards but I'm anxious to work on tags soon. Bet I'll see some wonderful samples on today's hop!

I loved the papers! And for my first card, I used two of the included die cuts--a string of tiny lights. I decorated the tree with the red ones and then went back and added a red rhinestone on top of each light. Funny thing happened with the sentiment though. I had it laid out with 'Merry and Bright'. The 'and Bright' piece mysteriously disappeared before I could get it glued. I'm pretty sure the dog ate it!!!

I did add a couple of die cuts that weren't in the kit. Both are from Memory Box. In each case it was after I got the card done and thought it needed something else. For this one I added the strip of music.

And for this one, I added a penguin!!

There is so much to see that I'm sure you'll want to be on your way to check out what each of the 12 Kits members made. We also have a special guest designer this month and a little drawing where you might win some of this gorgeous paper. Just think of all the wonderful Christmas projects you could start on! 

Click HERE to connect to the 12 Kits blog. There will be links to all the other blogs plus a list of kit supplies. And be sure to visit again in December when our hostess will be Jessica at The Paper Parade.

I'm so happy that you stopped by. 

Have a wonderful weekend,

Sharron

Happy Birthday, Christina!

Happy, happy birthday to a very sweet blogging friend, Christina, SeaGlass Papercrafts. If you haven't already, you must pay a visit to her blog. Christina is so incredibly talented and I love seeing her creations. There is never a time that I am not truly inspired by her work. And I feel so fortunate that I have gotten to know her better through the 12 Kits group.

Christina, I hope your day is very special, just like you! Joyce, Cards-by-the-Sea, has once again been our super party planner and arranged for us all to get together to help you celebrate.

Wished I could say I baked this cake for you!! I would love to know how to do that flower!

PINTEREST

I'm also entering this in the WPlus9 Monday Mood Board #22. Below is the inspiration photo that Dawn's posted. Fresh Cut Florals is one of my very favorite sets. Loved being able to use it here!

So off you go to see what wonderful thing Tracey has made. Enjoy every minute of your day!

Hugs,  

Sharron

Joyce

Cathy

Darnell

Jeanne

Jill

Kara

Kim

Lynn

Marybeth

Renee

Sharron (you're here)

Tracey 

Supplies

Stamps: Fresh Cut Florals (WPlus9); Beautiful Butterflies (PTI)

Cardstock: Ballet Slippers, Oatmeal (WPlus9)

Patterned Paper: Oxford Lane (My Mind's Eye)

Dies: Fresh Cut Florals (WPlus9); Tiny Bow (Memory Box)

Additional: Embossing Folder (Lifestyle); Pearls (Recollections); Lace (Joann's); Inks--Love Letter, Cantaloupe, Bamboo Leaves, Rhubarb Stalk, Rich Cocoa from Memento, Onyx Black from Versafine

Happy Autumn Birthday, Tracey!

PHOTO CREDIT: MARTHA STEWART

Welcome to the party! This is a special birthday linky party for a very special lady, Tracey, In My Creative Opinion. This was organized by the best-ever party organizer, Joyce, Cards-by-the-Sea. Click on Joyce's blog to connect to the links of the other party-goers!

PHOTO CREDIT: PINTEREST, MARTHA STEWART

Today is Tracey's birthday and her friends, and there are a lot of them, wanted to help her celebrate! Tracey is so incredibly talented. Her CAS designs will absolutely WOW you every time you visit her blog. And if you haven't dropped by there yet, you have missed a real treat! And in addition to all her creativity, she is such a sweet blogging friend, always quick to leave encouraging comments. I feel so very lucky to have gotten to know her through the 12 Kits group!

Tracey, hope your day is truly wonderful and just as special as you are!

Sending HUGS,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Mailbox Greetings (PTI)

Cardstock: Oatmeal (WPlus9); Dark Chocolate, Canyon Clay (PTI)

Patterned Paper: From My Stash

Dies: Birthday (PTI); Grove Branch (Memory Box); Fall Foliage (Spellbinders)

Additional: Woodgrain Impression Plate (PTI); Glitter Strip (October 12 Kits Kit); Wild Honey Ink (Ranger); Potter's Clay Ink (Memento)