Thailand Achiever's Blog Hop - Silver Snowflake Sentiments

Hello My Friends!  

Today we have another Holiday Catalogue Blog Hop to delight you. You are here at my blog - Cynthia Millan - But make certain you check out all the bloggers (list at bottom of this post) so you can see all the gorgeous projects we've shared.   

My card uses the Snowflake Sentiments bundle (Snowflake Sentiments stamp set and Swirly Snowflakes thinlits dies) and truly, this card is all about the sparkle and shine!   

I used the Swirly Snowflakes thinlits to cut 2 of the strips of snowflakes from Whisper White cardstock and glued these onto Silver Foil on either side of a gatefold card.

The sentiment is heat embossed using versamark and silver embossing powder on Whisper White cardstock.  Cut this with the Layering ovals framelit, then mount this onto a silver scalloped oval (same set of framelits) and this onto another white oval (same set of framelits).   

Sigh.  You didn't realize it would be so easy to create a STUNNING card, did you?

(Honestly, I mean it?  Who doesn't love silver?  And snowflakes?)

It was actually way harder to photograph this card (because of all the sparkle and shine) than it was to create it!

And by the way - the "new" Big Shot platform (see it HERE, #142802) is a WONDERFUL investment for those of you who still own the old-style multipurpose platform with layers that open up on a hinge.  The new platform, combined with the Big Shot die brush (see it HERE, #144262), make cutting intricate dies like this snowflake one an absolute breeze!  And all the little bits and chits pop out easily too.

And if you don't have a Big Shot....?  GASP!  You really, really, really, REALLY deserve one (as an early Christmas gift?).  Don't you??  Check it out HERE (#143263).
 
I know you will love the Holiday Catalogue as much as I do.  Take a look at the fun projects all my friends have created for you to see (The list of participants is below).  And feel free to leave comments.  We are suckers for a kind word of encouragement   :)

Remember, if you live ANYWHERE in Canada you can order Stampin' Up! supplies from me.  Feel free to visit my online store HERE.  If you don't already have a demonstrator and you'd like a Holiday Catalogue, you can contact me and we'll get you set up.  I want to help you achieve the Christmas creating joy that will bring a smile to your face!

Have fun hopping along my friends and as always, my wish for you is that you enjoy the rest of your day!  Happy Stamping and God Bless,    Cynthia   <><

List of Blog Hop Participants:
Product List

Snowflake Sentiments Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144820]	Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits Dies [144678]	Snowflake Sentiments Clear-Mount Bundle [146053]	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706]	Silver Foil Sheets [132178]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Big Shot Platform [142802]	Big Shot Die Brush - New Configuration [144262]

Woodland Peace - Another Sneak Peek

Did you miss me?

You might have wondered why I have been so absent lately.  I mean, where are all the gorgeous cards using the sneak peek Holiday products?

I have an answer for you.  And it's not as exciting as you might think.

First the card....

Yes, I know, you have already seen this Woodland embossing folder a couple of times.  But can I help it if I absolutely love it!!  Here I coated the trunks with versamark and used Iridescent Ice mixed with white embossing powder to make them look like snowy birch trees.  The snowflake from the Among the Branches stamp set added some extra snow to my woodland scene.

The word "Peace" was cut from silver foil using the ever-so-cute new Christmas Greetings Thinlits and I love how easy it is to adhere using the new Fine-Top Glue Pen.  I also love the whimsical addition of random swirls and curls of metallic silver thread.  Nothing orchestrated.  Just some glints of glimmer.  Add in the luscious new White Glitter Ribbon and several rhinestones for just that extra little bit of sparkle, and top it all off with a Winter Wonderland Embellishment and I am happy, happy, happy.
 



Now to admit to you why it has taken me so long to get busy in my Craft Cave.

For the last 6 weeks my Craft Cave has looked like this-->

Not a single solitary clear space to work on.
Not one!!

It has made me feel all messed up and anxious every time I get close to it.
:(

But on Saturday I spent the entire day putting things away and cleaning up.  I know it still looks like there is lots to clean up and put away (and believe me, there IS)...but did you see that I actually have cleared surfaces now?  Someplace I can actually...STAMP!!

Clean table tops!!

Someplace to work!!

So I am excited.  Now, finally, I get to really dive into my goodie box.

I just have to try not to make such a mess again!  Right?!?



With any luck I will be right back down there tomorrow after work.  I have several ideas for gorgeous cards that I want to put to paper.

Until then, I hope everyone had a wonderful start to their week!    See you soon.  God Bless,    ~Cynthia    <><  

Product List

Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [139673]	Among The Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set [139823]	Christmas Greetings Thinlits Dies [139659]	Winter Wonderland Embellishments [139621]
Silver Foil Sheets [132178]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131203]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder [101930]	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]	Silver Metallic Thread [138402]
Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246]	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309]