Thank You! Card & A Steampunk Pen

I'm winding down on my thank you cards. Just one more to show you after this one.

The focal image was sent to me as a gift with an order from The Funkie Junkie Boutique, and was perfect for this card having that bit of blue on the bell. I cut the Tim Holtz Metallic Kraft-Core with a die from the Alterations Thinlits Stitched Rectangles set and the snowflake with their Mini Snowflakes topped with a TPC Studio blue rhinestone. The pattern papers are Bo Bunny's Whiteout.

I haven't posted any pens lately, but this one in the steampunk style was too pretty to pass up. I love this copper!

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Winter Bird Thank You Card

Today I have another thank you card to show you that I created again with Bo Bunny's Whiteout, Tim Holtz Kraft-Core Metallics, and a 4" x 5.5" white card base.

I used two Alterations Thinlits dies... Celebration Words and Labels.

After my remarks in my last post about the weather, we had a significant change. From freezing cold, to unseasonably warm, to the bottom dropping out. It plummeted 30+ degrees since yesterday and is still heading lower to single digits by tomorrow night. Sounds like time to pull out a cozy blanket and a good book. I may even talk the Penmaker into building us a fire in the family room fireplace.

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Sub-Zero Temps Thank You Card

Hi friends! 

Sub-zero temps... not here! We've had a swing upward on the thermometer. Great for outdoor activity, but horrendous for the sinuses. I've had a sinus infection for several days that is killer... what a good excuse to curl up on the sofa and watch Hallmark Christmas movies. Got to make something good out of this, right?

My 4" x 5.5" card is made entirely with Bo Bunny's Whiteout and a bit of gold glittered cardstock. The "thank you" was cut with Alterations Thinlits Celebration Words.

The glittery border strip was cut with Thinlits Stitched Rectangles set. 

I'm loving creating these simple, basic cards!

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Warming Up Thank You Card

I have a bunch of thank you cards I need to create, and it's a must that they fit into a regular envelope. Here is my first. 

When we visited Gatlinburg on our way back from Texas in the Fall, I purchased Bo Bunny's Whiteout collection from last year. It's perfect for what I need... snowy with a hint of Christmas, mainly due to all the glitter. I teamed it up with Kaisercraft's Frosted, Echo Park's I Love Winter solid blues, and Tim Holtz Kraft-Core Metallics. The card base I used is 4" x 5.5" white.

I used two dies on this card... Alterations Thinlits Stitched Ovals and Stitched Rectangles. The mug was fussy cut from a BB sheet and is popped up with 3-D foam adhesive.

My thank you was cut with Alterations Thinlits Celebration Words.

We woke to snow on the ground once more, so I'm thinking this "Warming Up with Hot Cocoa" sounds pretty good.
Hope you have a great day!

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Christmas Gift/Pocket Cards 2

Here are the final two pocket cards I created as gift card holders for our kids. I like making them all different to match what I think their style is. These were all embellished with whatever leftovers and scraps I had laying on my desk.

In 2014 I made a YouTube video showing how I create this type of pocket card. Please realize this is the ONLY video I have ever done. LOL! You can watch it here if you want to see how it's put together.

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Christmas Gift/Pocket Cards

I have a few more Christmas cards to show you. These are two of the pocket cards I made to put gift cards in for our children. I did the base pockets all at one time, assembly line style, then went back and embellished each one by one.

 Pretty basic designs using up any scraps and leftovers on my desk.

I hope your Christmas was a joyful one. So much preparation, and it goes by so quickly. Now is the time to plan those crafty projects you've been wanting to try. I have several lined up. What are yours?

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Merry Christmas

Blessings & Love To You & Yours,

The Penmaker & Linda

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be call Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6