Stampin! with Jaydee

 

Such a versatile sketch and you can see that from the variety of cards created by the design team!  So, my first card used the Winterberry bouquet and the larger of the doves from Peaceful Doves, including the sentiment.

 

I put some stickles on the leaves to give a little shimmer and shine, but I just don't think it worked.  I don't know why, but there is something I just don't like about this card and I cannot put my finger on it!  So, in the end I made another card :-)

 

Here's the second card I made.  I pared it back and kept with a very simple color scheme and used the Peaceful Olives instead of the Winterberry Bouquet.

 

I like the soft, muted colors and the fact that the focus is on the dove.  I also like the smaller font.  Well, because of my indecision, you got to see two cards today - oh, and a little hint of some of our Christmas decorations :-)

 

As I said, the design team have some fabulous inspiration for you:

• Ann
• Claire
• Joanne
• Laurie
• LeAnne
• Anne Marie
• Cindy
• Jennie
• Christy

On a personal note:

It's been wonderful to have a few days off and I still have two more!  I have really enjoyed just putzing around.  One of the hardest things has been deciding how and where to decorate in the apartment.  I'm so used to decorating the house and having so many places to put things and so much more space, that I have had to really think about it this year.   must admit, I have missed not decorating the front porch.  But, that didn't stop us from putting out a couple of Christmas decorations on the balcony!  I promise I will share a couple of photos when we are finished!

I'm off back to my craft room to make some Christmas cards.  I will be back tomorrow with another card.  In the meantime, warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift tonight.

Hugs

Jaydee

Card recipes:

•     Card 1:  Peaceful Doves, Winterberry Bouquet - The Greetery
•     Card 2:  Peaceful Doves, Peaceful Olives - The Greetery
•     Inks - The Stamp Market, Catherine Pooler
•     Cardstock:  Neenah Solar White 110# and 80#