6th Advent Window - Thoughtful Trees

As life has been challenging this year, Christmas might be different too. With this in mind I wanted a pared back card, but then somehow jingle bells were added, so not as restrained as I initially set out to do. It was a great excuse to use my stamaparatus for the background greeting :-)

Stamp Set: Curvy Christmas, Rooted in Nature

Card Stock: Old Olive, Crumb Cake

Ink: Old Olive, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Gold Hoop Embellishments, Old Olive Linen thread, Jingle Bells, also available in red and green. Nature's Root dies.

May Christmas be thoughtful,

GenGen xxxx

5th Advent Window - Winter Snow!

 Somehow a little snow on the hilltops is quite the inspiration, with the only question being Emboss or Deboss?

Stamp set: Snowflake Wishes

Ink: Balmy Blue

Card stock: Silver foil, Pool Party, Whisper White, Balmy Blue Glimmer

Accessories: Winter Snow Embossing Folder, So Many Snowflake Dies, Snowflake Splendor 1/4" ribbon, Blue adhesive backed gems, Snowflake adhesive backed embellishments, Lovely labels Pick a Punch.

I think I prefer Deboss, as it looks like Jack Frost patterns.

Keep on Christmas Crafting, especially inspired by nature, 

GenGen xxxx

4th Advent Window - Dove of Hope

Sometimes, especially in these circumstances I purposely pare back designs for a little simple stamping. 

Stamp Set: Dove of Hope

Ink: Smoky Slate

Card stock: Smoky Slate, Feels Like Frost 6"x6" DSP

Accessories: Detailed Dove Dies, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Snowflake Splendor 1/4" ribbon, Basic Rhinestones

Make time for a little simple stamping,

GenGen xxxx

3rd Advent Window - Stellar

 One of last year's favorites for me was the Christmas Gleaming bundle, and the printed and punched ornaments make a great star ornament. 

This year the colour combination is Night of Navy, Whisper White and the fabulous 1 1/2" Metallic Mesh Ribbon with a central faceted gem and rhinestone, for my friend JCF xx

Keep Christmas crafting, it keeps the light shining,

GenGen xxxx 

2nd Advent Window - Tag Buffet Project Kit

 Despite varying firebreak lockdowns and restricted movements I still seem short of time, ridiculous really. It was this constant in my life (never having enough time), that made this project kit the best option for me, especially when the stamp set is included in the kit.

Tag Buffet Project Kit

Ink: Real Red, Garden Green and Shaded Spruce

and Stampin' dimensionals ;-)

A little Christmas Crafting

is one more thing off the list,

GenGen xxxx

1st Advent Window - Snowflake Wishes

 As always, one of the first cards I show each Advent year is the card I send to family in Australia, with the strongest focus on Snowflakes and all things frosty, for their hottest time of their year!

Stamp Set: Snowflake Wishes

Ink: Night of Navy

Card stock: Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper, Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper, Window Sheet, Whisper White

Accessories: So Many Snowflakes Dies, Snowflake Sequins, Snowflake Adhesive-Backed Embellishments, Basic Rhinestones

In these dark times, we all need a little sparkle.

A little Christmas Crafting can lift spirits,

GenGen xxxx

Advent Eve!

 Somehow, with the difficulties that 2020 has presented even I've been looking forward to Christmas a little earlier than my usual Deadline Diva approach!

As an instant Christmas Creation I made these Mini Curvy Advent boxes.

'Tis the Season 6"x6" Designer Series Paper

using the Mini Curvy Keepsake Boxes Dies using 

Whisper White for the Advent Tag numbers.

I've left the final arrangement to my niece as she starts the Christmas decoration. I was thinking they could be dotted around the tree, but she might simply string them like 3D bunting. This year's advent has Advent Activities for her nieces and nephew to build the Christmas excitement ;-)

Time for a little Christmas Crafting!

GenGen xxxx