Wednesday, December 29

Christmas Thank You's

I hope you enjoyed the holidays and had some time to relax with loved ones. I took some time away from creating (to clean my craft/kitchen table) and to cherish this sweet season.

I was blessed with some very thoughtful gifts this year and wanted to send out a few Thank You notes. I chose a few elements and then put them to work making a set of cards to pop in the mail. I am rarely attentive to how much sassy stuff I pile on a card, but I wanted these to be easy to mail. I'm typically a 'more is more' kind-of gal but I do love the result I got from these two designs.... and I especially love the hint of Christmas from the color scheme.

Of course, I'm most thankful for my two little sweeties.
Wanted to share my joy with you:

Stamps: Musical Backgrounds - WaltzingMouse; PTI - Mat Stack 1 collection (sentiment) Ink: Stampin' Up! Soft Suede and Basic Gray; PTI Vintage Touch - Chamomile Cardstock: Stampin' Up! Crumb Cake and Riding Hood Red; PTI Rustic Cream Patterned Paper: BasicGrey's Wassail collection Tools/Dies: Fiskars - Upper Crest Punch; PTI - Mat Stack 1, Peace Be Still (dove), Double-ended Banners, Lg. Scalloped border, Heart Prints dies Ribbon: PTI - Chocolate Baker's Twine; Stampin' Up - Kraft satin (retired)

14 comments:

Ingrid said...

Denise, both cards are gorgeous. Love them! And your kids are so cute!!

Kristin said...

The kids are adorable... now, you need to remember to do a pic similar to that every year!! I do a Christmas Eve pj pic (with the "newly opened pj's) every year, holding hands, side by side, in front of the tree. It is awesome!

And, I *love* the cards! They are PERFECT!

Ann Schach said...

Adorable, adorable children! And I love the card, too!

Karen C. said...

What a beautiful picture of the little ones!! Your card is so colourful and fun - just perfect for a Holiday Thank You.

Kara said...

both are beautiful..love the first one.....kids are too sweet too!!

Linda Callahan said...

Your cards are gorgeous - and so are those two little ones!

Sue Ann said...

I LOVE THOSE KIDDIES ....... GREAT PHOTO!!! OH and the cards yes yes the cards I almost forgot with all that cuteness.... LOVE THEM!!!

DF said...

Beautiful cards (and kids)!! Love the Christmassy colour scheme, and the way you used the mat for anchoring the dove/banner. Great!

Janelle said...

Your thank you notes are beautiful -- and kinda match your Christmas tree! Very pretty. Super cute photo of your kids, too!

nancy said...

The thank you notes are glorious, Denise. Your children are precious. I am sure they made your Christmas magical.

Stephanie said...

Denise, these are both gorgeous!!! Lovely color combinations and paper selections. So, so pretty!

Kristii said...

I totally love both cards!! Soooo pretty!!! Love the photo of your precious little ones! So sweet!!!

Michelle Philippi said...

Wassail is one of my all-time favorite collections - that is one line that I have held on to every last scrap piece to use for as long as it'll last me. The kidlets are adorable - looking so happy.

Emily said...

Both cards are awesome and I love that music stamp! I just thought you were using paper. Too cool!