It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....

At least its looking that way in my scrapbook room. I am actually (ba-hum-bug) avoiding decorating the house this year. Not because I don't absolutely love it, but because there has just been sooo much going on in my world that this year decorating feels more like a chore and not a joy. Luckily I am going to my best friend's house in Trail and her house is decked out! So I will still get to enjoy the Christmas decor without the work and the cleanup! Yay for that!


Here are the Christmas cards I have come up with this year...so far! I still have a few more ideas and some new stamps to play with.

Sentiment stamp by Stampin Up. Gingham ribbon by May Arts.

Stamps by Unity Stamp Co. Die-cuts made using Spellbinders. Border punch by Martha Stewart.

Sentiment stamp by Stampin Up. Border punch by Martha Stewart.

Sentiment Stamp by Stampin Up.

All four cards are using patterned papers from MME.

This little gem was made from a paper pack by Anna Griffin. I like how she mixed silver and gold together...it made an easy jumping off point for me...and I really like how it works with the natural look of the burlap.

And these two are made from Graphic 45 papers.....Christmas Emporium. I love making cards with Graphic 45. These two cards have been layered to give them dimension.

And then on this one I stickled Santa's suit to add some sparkle (the photo doesn't quite capture it).

Sentiment stamp by Kaisercraft. Crochet lace by Maya Road. Blings by Kaisercraft.

On this one I used glossy accents and covered the entire window, giving it a very realistic glass look.

Sentiment stamp by Unity Stamp Co - Webster's Pages. Flowers by Prima. Black lace by Kaisercraft. Divine Twine. Blings by Kaisercraft. Border punch by Martha Stewart.