Stampin Friends Christmas Blog Hop

12/17/2015

Welcome to the Stampin Friends Christmas Hop!
If you just arrived from Deana’s blog, thank you for continuing with the hop!
This month we are excited to have three awesome Guest Hoppers to check out:
Maria Willis, Twila Davis, Barbara Welch

I think Christmas is my favorite holiday, mainly because it celebrates the birth of my Savior (oh, and because I love sending cards!). I was so excited to use my new products from the pre-order for the Occasions Catalog (starting January 5), that I tried to tweak the Botanical Gardens suite into a Christmas card. Originally, this set (pictured right) coordinates with Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, and Whisper White. But I just went for the traditional Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Whisper White and Delightful Dijon to make it look more Christmas-y, paired with the Wondrous Wreath stamp set (below).

And while I am excited for the new Occasions Catalog to kick-off, I am sad to see the current Holiday Catalog retire. (only a few more days to get products before they are gone!) Thankfully, some of my favorite bundles (like Peaceful Pines and Snow Place) are staying around longer.
Anyhow, last month, the Creative Crafting group at my church made our versions of the wooden tree display seen on the cover of the Holiday Catalog (pictured right).

My friend's husband cut the wood for all of us and she gathered a bunch of supplies for us to to decorate the tree. I used some current and some retired products to decorate mine and added five clothespins, perfect to display cards for my upcoming class, or to use as a display at my craft fair booths, or just to showcase favorite cards we receive from family and friends (thanks, Carol and Tricia!).

I hope you enjoyed my projects! Merry Christmas!
Please click Next to continue on the hop...and don't forget about the Scavenger Hunt Mystery Giveaway!

Links for other hoppers:
1. Mandy Reedyk
2. Raquelle Clifton
3. Maria Willis
4. Elizabeth Jeanne
5. Siara
6. Barbara Welch
7. Deana Benson
8. Cheryl Piotrowski: YOU ARE HERE!
9. Andrea Pancrazio
10. Twila Davis
11. Lisa Altman
12. Andrea Tracy-Tucker
13. Tina Riddle

48 Comments

Beverly Farmer link

12/17/2015 08:37:02 am

I love the use of the new Botanical framlit to make your Christmas Card. Way to think outside of the box.

Cheryl

12/18/2015 10:47:53 am

Thanks, I normally like to think inside the box, but just wanted to use new products!

Cindy link

12/17/2015 09:53:31 am

Great projects. Love the tag tree! Merry Christmas and a blessed 2016.

Cheryl

12/18/2015 10:48:23 am

Thanks and Merry Christmas to you too!

Judi

12/17/2015 10:28:22 am

Great alternate use for that set. Very pretty!

Cheryl

12/18/2015 10:48:45 am

Thanks!

Deana Benson link

12/17/2015 11:17:53 am

Beautiful card! I really love the tag tree, awesome job!

Cheryl

12/18/2015 10:49:14 am

Thank you!

Siara

12/17/2015 02:09:56 pm

What a great idea on displaying your cards. TFS!...Love your card too!

Cheryl

12/18/2015 10:50:05 am

Thanks! Nothing like copying the samples in the Stampin' Up! catalogs!

Andrea

12/17/2015 02:47:05 pm

Love the tree, how fun is that?!? I am also displaying one of those cards at my house ;)

Cheryl

12/18/2015 10:47:14 am

I think I know which one!

elizabeth jeanne link

12/17/2015 03:13:00 pm

such a simple and classy card with a beautiful tree! great work.

Cheryl

12/18/2015 10:51:27 am

Thanks!!

debbie brunssen

12/17/2015 03:19:05 pm

you did a great job on all the cards, I really like the tree tag,,

Cheryl

12/18/2015 10:52:08 am

Thanks...I like that Peaceful Pines set!

Regina Ward

12/17/2015 06:07:26 pm

I really enjoyed the tree display!

Cheryl

12/18/2015 10:52:43 am

Thanks...my friend did a great job getting the craft together for about 20 ladies!

Carolyn

12/17/2015 09:00:13 pm

Love the projects.

Cheryl

12/18/2015 10:53:06 am

Thanks, Carolyn!

Maria Willis link

12/17/2015 11:00:16 pm

I love your botanical Christmas card-what fun! I don't have anywhere to store the Christmas cards that I receive if you can believe it! Great idea to case that catalog on projects.

Cheryl

12/18/2015 10:54:37 am

Thanks! Love to CASE anything SU does! I am using this tree for handmade cards and the rest I store on a binder ring decorated with ribbon and a tag that indicates the year.

Mandy link

12/18/2015 03:52:15 am

Great card! And I love the wooden tree :)

Cheryl

12/18/2015 10:55:30 am

Thanks it is simple and would be a great one to make in bulk...maybe next year!

Laura Nolan

12/18/2015 10:58:17 am

Love you card! The use of the botanical framlit just fab!!! The wooden tree is great!! Great idea to use as a display at craft fairs!! :)

Cheryl

12/23/2015 08:51:56 am

Thanks, Laura!

Debbie Johnson

12/18/2015 12:11:03 pm

Very cute cards. Love them all.

Cheryl

12/23/2015 08:52:14 am

Thanks, Debbie!

Sendy

12/18/2015 12:30:59 pm

Yo really do think outside the box and what a great card you made. I have a new project for my husband with the tree card you made now I have to have one.

Cheryl

12/23/2015 08:52:53 am

Thanks, Sendy! Yes, this hobby comes with a lot of projects for husbands :)

Tina Riddle link

12/18/2015 01:12:33 pm

Love your tree and your card is gorgeous!!

Cheryl

12/23/2015 08:53:15 am

Thanks, Tina!

Tammy Folaron

12/18/2015 08:42:43 pm

This card is so cute...and simple.

Cheryl

12/23/2015 08:53:58 am

Thanks, Tammy! Hope you like this bundle. We'll be using it at the January class :)

Diane

12/18/2015 08:46:14 pm

I am trying to get my brother to make me a wooden tree like this. It would be great at my craft shows. Love your projects and Merry Christmas to you.

Cheryl

12/23/2015 08:55:03 am

Thanks, Diane. My friend has extra trees, if by chance you live near Indianapolis.

Barbara Welch link

12/19/2015 02:40:31 am

I love the botanical card, and the wooden tree is a great way to showcase cards.

Cheryl

12/23/2015 08:55:24 am

Thanks, Barbara!

Johana Gonzalez

12/19/2015 06:08:37 pm

Beautiful card!. Abrazos desde Colombia

Cheryl

12/23/2015 08:55:48 am

Gracias, Johana!

Regina link

12/20/2015 04:44:11 am

oh, your card is very pretty! The new products are all so lovely and I can't wait!

Cheryl

12/23/2015 08:56:12 am

I agree, Regina! Thanks!

Twila Davis link

12/20/2015 09:13:01 am

What a wonderful different twist on a Christmas card. Very pretty. I want you friend's dh to make me one of those cute trees! lol Merry Christmas!

Cheryl

12/23/2015 08:56:56 am

We have about 10 extra trees, if by chance you live near Indianapolis!

raquelle link

12/20/2015 10:18:49 pm

Great way to use that stamp set and framelits! I didn't think of that at all! Beautiful projects!

Cheryl

12/23/2015 08:57:30 am

Well, it's not really a poinsettia, but I thought it worked :)

Gina Ward

1/12/2016 08:00:47 pm

Hi Cheryl! I just wanted to thank you for my gifts for winning the December Blog Hop! I love both of the clear stamp sets you sent me, and know I'll have fun using them! Thanks so much!

Cheryl

1/12/2016 08:06:30 pm

Aw, sure thing Gina! Congratulations and happy stamping!

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