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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Christmas Thank You Cards - Part 2

Hello, friends!  I have a bunch of cards to share today...a picture-heavy post!  I'm determined to share the rest of my Christmas thank you card sets before the new year begins. 

I submitted one of these card sets (luckily before the deadline) to the Hero Arts monthly challenge. 


I have a new love of kraft cardstock, and here is the set I submitted using various Hero Arts background stamps along with the Wreath of Leaves and a Paper Smooches sentiment.



Here is an example using the Large Canvas Stripes background:



Here is one with the Music Background:



Here it is with the Envelope Pattern background:



I used green tinsel embossing powder on the wreath and red and gold Stickles for some accents...see the shine?  (I wanted to keep this design simple and flat for mailing purposes.) 


OK, now for my other thank you notes, using mainly Hero Arts stamps with a few others sprinkled in there.  (Feel free to leave me a comment if you have any questions about the stamping supplies I used.)







OK, that really does it now for Christmas cards until next year.  Phew!

I want to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you to all of you who follow my blog or even stop by to visit on occasion.  I will be celebrating my one-year blogging anniversary on New Year's Day and I am SO glad I took the plunge!  I hope to have some blog candy to give away in the new year...I'd really like to give something to my first 46 followers for being with me through 2011!  (I'm still working it out in my head...I'll keep you posted on that.)  In the meantime, THANK YOU again for taking the time to visit and comment...I really do appreciate it more than you know!

Best wishes for a very Happy and Healthy New Year!
Take good care,
Judy
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10 comments:

  1. BarbDecember 31, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Wonderful cards today, Judy! Happy New Year to you and your family! :)

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  2. stampingandstitchingDecember 31, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Wow Judy, you've been well and truly busy! Your cards are all gorgeous! I've never seen green tinsel ep before but the shimmer is wonderful - lol something else to add to my shopping list!

    Congrats on your 1st blogging anniversary - it's great fun isn't it? Happy New Year to you and your family!

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  3. margaretartDecember 31, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Happy New Year and congratulations on your blog's birthday! I have enjoyed these cards, and all of the others you have posted in the Hero Arts group. Aren't we lucky to have discovered card-making?? Best to you.

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  4. margaretartDecember 31, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Happy New Year and congratulations on your blog's birthday! I have enjoyed these cards, and all of the others you have posted in the Hero Arts group. Aren't we lucky to have discovered card-making?? Best to you.

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  5. CharkDecember 31, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    beautiful cards! congrats on your blogaversary!

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  6. LisaJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Love these, Judy! The subtle background changes are perfect!

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  7. donna mikasaJanuary 6, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    Hi Judy! I wanted to wish you a Happy New Year and thank you for visiting my blog and for your sweet comments, too! Your card sets and thank yous are wonderful! You always put the finishing touches on your work! Did you see the DT call for Sweet Stamp Shop? Give it a go, Judy!

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  8. Jen CuthbertsonJanuary 6, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    Gorgeous cards, Judy! I love the different backgrounds you used and the embossed wreath is lovely! You've totally inspired me to get that wreath stamp back out for my Christmas thank yous!!

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  9. TraceyJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Oh Judy!!! These are all FABULOUS!!! LOVE all the different backgrounds...they all work so perfectly with the wreath stamp! I think I need to put that stamp on my wish list :) THANKS for the wonderful inspiration and blog friendship :) Hugs, TRace

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  10. JennyJanuary 6, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Oh these are just fabulous Judy, looks like you have all your 'Thank-yous' well under control! I love that HA wreath and with the canvas stripes behind *sigh*...just gorgeous :)
    Jenny x

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Thanks for taking the time to comment...I do appreciate it!
Judy