The rest of my Christmas Cards and Tags

Oh I just can't believe that Christmas Eve is tomorrow.  Where or where did the time go?  I was going to post these next week, and then decided to get my butt in gear and get this post in for this week. 

Here's the rest of the cards I made…

Amaryllis stamp with Stencil Embossed Background

above and below… glitter and peel off stickers with my Poinsettia

Vellum Poinsettia made like I did the others this year.

Mom and Paige's Gift Tags
(We call her Paig-r, so this is the abbreviation)

I sure didn't get many made this year.  But then again, when you don't get around blogland much, you don't get much incentive or inspiration. 

My schedule will be more normal towards the middle of January, so hopefully this will get me back on track!  I'm sure hoping. 

Merry Christmas everyone!  I hope your dreams and wishes all come true!!!  I love you all.

Hugs, Carla

Mailing Cards with Flowers

I had so many requests on mailing flower cards, I wanted to post this for you today. 

If I don't have any SU Padded Envelopes on hand, I use an 8 1/2 by 11 Bubble mailer.  This is how I redo the mailer to fit my envelope…

As you see in the picture above, I measure the card by laying it along the bottom of the mailer and then I cut off the layer above it along the back side.  Using the piece I just cut off, I wrap the card.

Sliding the wrapped card down into the pocket I created.  I then wrap the rest of bubble mailer around my card, seal and label.

You don't see it in the picture, but I did put a piece of clear mailing tape of over the label and the seam.  It cost me $1.71 to mail each.  Here's my receipt for mailing 5 of them all over the United States.  One went to Florida, one to Maryland, one to Texas, one to Virginia and one down the road from me. 

I hope this encourages you to create beautiful cards with flowers and not fear mailing them.  *smile* 

I'll be back with a post tomorrow with the rest of my Christmas cards.  Hope to see you then. 

Hugs, Carla

P.S.  if you look closely at the receipt, the weight isn't the same on all cards, as I used a couple SU Padded envelopes and one was a small box.  But all the same price to mail.  Very inexpensive for a pretty gift.  The very bottom one on the receipt is the envelope in the picture above.

Poinsettia Christmas Card 2

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.  Ours was a quiet day with a huge meal.  It was just hubby, mom, my brother and me.  We've just finishing up with all the leftovers.  They were so good!

Here's the 2nd Christmas Poinsettia card I made…

  

If you'd like more details click this link:  Christmas Poinsettia Card 1, both cards are created the same way.

Supplies…

• Happiness Shared Stamp Set
• Bells and Boughs Stamp Set
• Petite Pairs Stamp Set, my new favorite set
• Tiny 6 petal Flower Punch
• McGill Branch Punch
• Marianne Designables, cut and emboss Die
• Real Red Textured Cardstock with Cherry Cobbler Ink
• Old Olive Textured Cardstock with Old Olive Ink
• Pinecones were made using the smallest flower from Boho Blossoms Punch (click Christmas Poinsettia Card 1 link above for directions)
• Green Gems

How's your Christmas shopping coming along?  I've gotten 2 presents purchased so far… how sad. I sure don't want to wait much longer before I get out shopping.  Right now, its just cold here.  I'm hoping the snow stays away til Christmas Eve.  *smile*

I feel so bad posting to my blog and then not being able to visit all your blogs in a timely fashion.  I'm getting in a better place here and at work, time management wise anyway… mentally I've not changed a bit.  Physically… a couple more pounds.  I'm not going to be able to lie about that much longer, especially if new pants suddenly appear in my wardrobe.  Know what I mean? 

I'd hoped to post this on Monday and my program, (Windows Live Writer) has been open on my computer since Saturday.  But, finally the post is posted!  I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. 

Upcoming:

Noteworthy: All my Tutorials are clickable and ready to print and enjoy!