Thursday, December 18, 2008

Joy!!

Well, I am happy to report that the shopping is done, the presents are wrapped, the menu is planned, yayy me!! I am UNHAPPY to report that the Christmas cards still aren't done(I am about halfway, but not close enough), my house is a mess, and I still have some gifts that I really wanted to make. Slowly, but surely, I am getting there...but I swear there is something wrong with me. Is anyone else like this?? Honestly, when I know I have to do something, and I need to do it now, I can NOT for the life of me get motivated....I sat in my chair and watched TV after my nephew left for almost two hours...umm, QUIT WASTING TIME MORON!!! What a dork I am....
Anywho, I made this card for todays Ways to Use It challenge. The challenge was to make something last minute and quick. Now, I know you are looking at this and thinking, how on earth was that quick, and I don't blame you...but seriously, when you KNOW what you want to do, this card took me 20mins start to finish, not bad for me(or anyone I would guess). It is pretty simple once you do it, and since it is full of things that I do all the time, it was pretty simple to throw together...once I got it figured out. On that note, isn't it PRETTY!! I am in LOVE with this deer stamp from Gina K. It is part of the Magic of Christmas set designed by Rupa Shevde...seriously one of the most gorgeous Christmas sets I own. The image was super easy to color too. I used my SU markers and added some highlights with my white gel pen. The necklace(for lack of anything else to call it) was colored Baja Breeze with my blender pen and ink pad. The paper is from the Ski Slope DSP and I paired it with Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze and Gina K. Pure Luxury White. The snowflakes were punched with my Martha Stewart snowflake punch and then I added some silver SU brads to the centers. Pretty easy huh!! Okay, well, I am off to mass produce about 10 or 15 of these...see you tomorrow!! Thanks for stopping by and for all your support, it means the world to me!!

16 comments:

  1. This is darling, Jessie....it definitely does not look 20 minutes quick!!!

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  2. I do love this beauty, Jessie! But I think your 20 minutes would likely be a bit more for this 'turtle' in Texas. *wink* come & teach me your version of "quick"!

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  3. This is GORGEOUS, Jess! Love the colors and the snowflakes are perfect!!

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  4. Wow girl!! I'd say you're still way ahead of the game!! And this card is tooooo darling!!! Love the snowflakes!!

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  5. Jessie, this is just lovely! I love the blues and browns with this reindeer -PERFECTION!!

    Hugs, michelle

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  6. This is a darling card and it's amazing that it came together so quickly!!
    --Becca

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  7. So pretty, Jess! That deer is adorable!

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  8. Gorgeous Jessie! Love the image too!! It's fabulous! I don't know anyone who can colour like you and SU! markers...you need to give me some tips!

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  9. Beautiful! That deer is wonderful! :)

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  10. I think this is one of my favorite cards! I love the colors and image. What an elegant Christmas card. 10 or 15 people will be very lucky to receive one of these. TFS!

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  11. I feel your pain and lack of motivation this year. I did just get all my cards (I hope) in the mail but I still don't have a tree up, only a few presents wrapped (most bought) and nothing baked. Just call me scrooge this year! Good luck, things get done I guess.
    Betty

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  12. Awww...so pretty! I love the snowflakes and color combo!

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  13. Hi from Australia! This is so pretty Jessie. Thanks for all the great cards you have been sharing - I feel incredibly inspired and can't wait to look at my Inbox every day for yr latest beautiful creation. Merry Christmas!

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  14. Ok, this ROCKS! I think it's the color combo which is so great that really makes it. I so wish I had that stamp set to play around with today while I'm snowed in. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards.

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  15. I'm glad to hear there is someone out there JUST LIKE ME! I do the same thing! Right now I have a number of gifts to make, but I'm here looking at blog entries! CRAZY! Then Sunday night I'll be rushing around like a crazy person! Oh well, it all gets done, doesn't it? Happy Holidays!

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  16. oh mu you cracked me up about the unmotivated story! you're not a moron, you probably just needed the vegging time (I know I do lots-smile) I LOVE your card! my dear, I never even inked up this reindeer and now I don't even WANT to make anymore Christmas cards!

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