Christmas Already?

This is the very first year I have ever had time off over Christmas! A week and a half of pure crafting time. As I was still feeling very Christmassy, I thought I might as well make a start on cards for 2009......
I didn't just make a start, I practically finished! I made 36 cards over the course of about 3 days. Some of them need a bit of embellishing, but that's the fun part and something for me to look forward to when I really start thinking about Christmas again.
Here's a selection anyway!

Well, I have been so busy with work, or so tired by the time I get home from work, that I simply haven't had the time to craft! So having shirked all other responsibilities today ( and believe me, there are plenty that need addressing!) I decided to have a play with Stampbord for the first time. And I love it! I have used a Graphicus stamp, chalked the main image, then used sponged Kaleidocolor on the 2"x 2"Stampbord piece, stamped the image again in Staz-on, then scratched a few highlights. I will submit this to Wednesday Stamper, as the theme is "Words" this week. Hope you like it!

Handmade..

This weeks Wednesday Stamper challenge is to use Mulberry or Handmade paper, and was set by me! I am guilty of buying these beautiful papers and then not using them, and I admit to finding it a challenge! The handmade paper is torn and brushed with gold drawing ink. The stamps are Graphicus, the Three Kings inked with Kaleidocolor using a brayer. I embossed around the image with an embossing pen and gold powder. I am also pleased to have started my Christmas cards as I have calculated that it will take me a full working week to make them all!