24th Advent Window - Ascending star

 Thought I would end this Advent blog as I started, with a little Home Decor. I wasn't sure that there would be sufficient creativity for 24 posts.

This simple wreath will lean against my Tree of Life candle, watching over our celebrations.

It wasn't terribly likely that I would get through the season without a little origami ;-) This 5 point star is folded from the Firework print of the Iconic Celebrations 6"x6" DSP, Foliage cut from the Graceful Greenery Vellum by the Golden Greenery Dies with some Metallic accents in the foliage and then a central sequin.

Keep Peace in your Heart, GenGen xx

Twenty third Advent Window - Ribbon Inspiration

 I was keen on ribbon before I was a SU demonstrator, so I still browse haberdashery, just in case. I picked this up earlier in the year . . . 

. . . . . and from this inspiration came this . . . . 

Stamp set: Trucking Along, and a retired snowflake

Ink: Momento Black

Card Stock: Black Glimmer, Old Olive, Whisper White

Accessories: Grove Dies, Rhinestones

Take some time for a walk in the woods, GenGen xx

22nd Advent Window - not strictly Christmas

 The foliage of this set isn't a Christmas set, but as you can see, even when you don't use traditional Christmas colours you can create a festive wreath.

Stamp Set: Painted Lavender

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Soft Sea Foam, Highland Heather

Card stock: Highland Heather, Soft Sea Foam

Accessories: Circular punches, Iridescent Ribbon 

(from my extensive stash)

Never rule out casing a card that comes through the post ;-) 

GenGen xx

Twenty First Advent Window - Peaceful Doves

 Another simple moment of reflection

Stamp Set: Iconic Imagery

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Card stock: Silver Foil, Iconic Celebrations 6"x6" DSP, Whisper White

Accessories: Silver & White 1/2" Sheer Ribbon, Iconic Imagery Dies

Let us all hope for Peace, GenGen xx

20th Advent Window - Seasonal Greens

 My other distraction this year is the fabulous Winter Meadow DSP, also using an embossed Shaded Spruce background for the foliage.

Stamp Set: Greetings of the Season

Card stock: Winter Meadow DSP, Shaded Spruce, Graceful Greenery Vellum, Silver Foil

Ink: Shaded Spruce

Accessories: Fern 3D Embossing Folder, Golden Greenery and Friends for Life dies, White 3/8" Frayed Grosgrain ribbon, Adhesive backed sequins and pearls

Simple Season's Greetings, GenGen xx

Nineteenth Advent Window - Berry Bauble

 Another interpretation of the circular Irresistible Bloom die - here turned into a Bauble, thanks to TLB xx

Stamp Set: Greetings of the Season

Ink: Melon Mambo

Cardstock: Gorgeous Grape, Berry Burst Glimmer

Accessories: Irresistible Bloom die, Silver edged Berry Burst Ribbon, Silver Elastic for bauble loop, various Sequins, Pearls, Rhinestones

Just about to hang a few Baubles myself,  as Christmas approaches ;-) GenGen xx

18th Advent Window - No stamping!

 At this time of year the contrast of the dark nights and the stars in the sky still fascinates me, especially when highlighted by the brightly shining moon!

Card stock: Gold Foil, Season of Green & Gold Specialty DSP, Night of Navy

Accessories: Star Die, Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder, Adhesive backed Gold sequins.

Keep an eye looking up, for new stars, GenGen xx