My second Holiday mini order arrived on Wednesday.  I had so much fun today creating with the Joyful Season Letterpress Plate (Item # 120981, bought from www.gratefulstampers.stampinup.net).  

The first cards were made using craft ink which is recommended. Then I tried using StampinWrite markers, they worked great, too. It is much easier to color the individual images with markers. The first few images were made on Whisper White cardstock. then watercolor paper and Textured Cardstock. Definitely got deeper impression with the latter papers. Some of the images are watercolored after printing.

The colors to match the new Candy Cane Designer Fabric (Item # 121715), which are Garden Green, Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride and Real Red).  A 6x12" strip of fabric was backed with Big Shot Multipurpose Adhesive sheet (Item # 120805). Then cut with Bigz XL die Tasteful Trim (Item # 120893). This makes the fabric easy to cut and adhere to the card front.

Let me know what you think about these images.
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This was created in response to Pals Paper Arts weekly challenge, http://www.palspaperarts.com/.  I used My Digital Studio (#118108) to create this card, since I don't have the Circle Circus stamp set.  It was inspired Denise January's card that was showcased on http://www.stampinpretty.com/2009/06/guest-stamper-and-sneak-peek-circle-circus.html. 

I am now certified on My Digital Studio. I would love to help you learn to use this cool paper-crafting software.  See the book I created from Convention 2009 by clicking on the green book on the right side of this page.

Are you ready for the holidays?  Stampin'Up! has a great sale for the 12 Days of Christmas. Check out all the details at www.gratefulstamper.stampinup.net. 
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This Saturday, November 14 from 10 am -1 pm I am hosting a get ready for Christmas card making class.  See sample pictures below. Please call 877-410-6575 by Friday at 12 Noon, if you are coming. So I have a packet ready for you.

Also,check out my Digital Scrapbook video, by clicking the video link on the right side of the page. I can show you My Digital Studio on Saturday!
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