Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town!

Happy FriYAY, friends!  I can't believe how quickly the time is flying!  I am so not ready for the holidays.

Today, I am sharing another fun simple holiday card over on the Eyelet Outlet Blog that I created using several of the amazing products available in the shop.  I used one of the card bases that I created for Kendra's Card Challenge which made it so easy to put this together!  I started with a black card base and a fun piece of patterned paper, followed with green cardstock accents.  I die-cut a cardstock circle and carefully layered Brick Washi Tape over it to create a chimney.

Even though I had taped my die down to the green cardstock, it moved and cut part of the circle edge off, so I trimmed it into a straight line and trimmed the washi circle down to match.  I added Santa (brad) to the "chimney" and popped that circle up on foam dots.  To complete my card, I added Black and Red Glitter Enamel Dots.  I didn't add a sentiment, as I felt the patterned paper did enough.

I am so happy to have knocked another Christmas card out!  I am so thankful for the Eyelet Outlet products that make it so easy to create fun and festive cards without too much fuss! 

Shopping List: 

Santa & Mrs. Claus Brads

Brick Washi Tape

Glitter Enamel Dots - Red

Glitter Enamel Dots - Black

Thank you so much for hanging out with me! 

Xoxo, Kim

Tim Holtz Wildflower

 Hi crafty friends!  Can someone please explain to me HOW the weekend has gone by so fast?  I am so thankful that we have had some really nice weather here, and I have been able to spend some time outside with the animals.  I really find that helps ground me, and I can find some serenity when I get outside with them. 

I just wanted to pop in and share this SUPER quick and easy sympathy card that I made for a dear friend.   I saw a similar card online, and I apologize, as I have no idea where I saw it, or who made it, but I loved the simplicity of it.  

To make my card, I masked off a border on my card panel, using low-tack tape, and I created the background by using Lindy's Gang Starburst Spray in Ponderosa Pine Olive.  I sprayed the panel lightly and gave it a few minutes to dry before spraying a second layer.  I set the panel aside to dry completely.  

I die-cut one of the flower stems from the Tim Holtz Sizzix Wildflower Stems #1 Die Set.  I also sprayed just the stem and leaves with the same spray and set it aside to dry. 

When the panel was dry, I stamped this beautiful sentiment from Stampin' Up's Health Your Heart stamp set (retired) in black ink.  I adhered the panel to my card base and attached the flower to the panel.  I finished the card off with a bow made from gold metallic thread.  If you don't consider the drying time, this card literally took less than 10 minutes to make.  

I never enjoy making sympathy cards, especially not when it is for someone that I am close to; however, I hope that this makes her feel hugged and lets her know that she is loved!  

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I would love it if you would take just a second and leave me a comment to let me know your favorite style of quick and easy cards!  

Xoxo, Kim