14th Advent Window - Decoration

 In these dark nights, light becomes much more of a focus. The Modern Christmas Suite came with Large Gold Hoops. Which can be incorporated into cards, and ornament decorations, or in my case . . .

. . . a candle decoration for my table.

Just made by tying a selection of Stampin' Up! ribbon onto the hoop, and putting it at the base of a golden star candle. I like to think that those that leave, join the stars, in these dark and long nights we can light a candle to remember.

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Thirteenth Advent Window - Calm & Bright

 Just as a little cheat, here's a double window from the Calm & Bright card Kit, all you need to make the cards, and instructions on how to create them is included in the kit.

The designing is done for you, and the colours beautifully co-ordinate.

When you're short of time, kits are a wonderful solution, 

as it's still handmade.

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12th Advent Window - Glimmer and Shimmer

 So a little change from traditional Christmas colours, but lots of glitz.

Stamp set: Ornamental Christmas

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Cardstock: Peaceful Glimmer Paper, Whisper White

Accessories: 3D Emboss Wreath, Leaf Die from SU Advent, Low Profile Sparkle Dots

The Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing folder is in the last chance section, should you want to create a similar card yourself.

Less is more ;-)

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Eleventh Advent Window - Autumn Trees Dies

 Staying with the Aurora night sky I've used a die set that isn't strictly Christmas for this card.

Stamp set: Elegant Pines for greeting and snowflake

Ink: Versa and White Wow Embossing powder

Cardstock: Lights of Aurora DSP, Basic Black, Purple Glimmer

Accessories: Autumn Trees Dies, Shimmer Star Foam Stickers

Keep the glimmer going, even in these dark days,

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10th Advent Window - SU Crafting Advent!

 The regularity of my own crafting advent opening is a little behind! This is what was behind Window 2

These gorgeous papers, and the previous dies inspired me to make this. Sometimes my card making can't always be about joy, as often we're saying goodbye to those we love.

Stamp Set: Prairie Grass

Cardstock: Secret Sea, DSP as described, Whisper White and White Velvet for the bloom die

Accessories: Bloom Die from Window 1, Retired Misty Moonlight Ribbon, Low-Profile Sparkle Dot for bloom centre.

Keep love in your heart,

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Nineth Advent Window - Celebrate Light

 As we head towards the shortest day on the 21st, I become aware of how dark the days are, so it's always a good reminder to make the most of the Light.

Stamp Set: Light & Wonder

Ink: Versa & Wow white embossing powder

Cardstock: Garden Green Pretty Peacock, and of course the fabulous Lights of Aurora DSP 6"x6"

Accessories: Light & Wonder Dies, Frosted Iridescent Dots and White Shimmer Star Foam Stickers, Wink of Stellar for a little shimmer on the Garden Green Trees.

Keep your crafting lights on ;-)

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8th Advent Window - Embossing impact

 I think perhaps this might become the Old & New Advent, I am notorious for keeping hold of designs I still like, and this die image is still stunning. The deep embossed background of the Jolly Holly really enhances the crisp gold additions.

Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White, Gold Foil

Accessories: Jolly Holly 3D Embossing folder, Greetings for You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, Retired Deer Die, Real Red gems.

Find a little joy in each day,

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