Aug 23 2008
Simply Saturday… simply christmas
Every design you create does not have to be complex. Sometimes simple is just the way to go…the key is adding a little touch of something to still make it special. As the one week left of summer vacation countdown begins, I’m finding myself extremely busy trying to cram as much fun in with this kids as possible. The lake, the park, some last minute shopping, some company I’d promised we’d have this summer…whew! I’m getting some fun photos though. I think my neck is now permanently embedded with my camera strap. I only managed to take 331 photos yesterday at Storybook Garden’s splash pad. 
I’m SOOOOOOOOOO thankful for digital!!! For those of you who enjoy layouts, I’ll have no shortage of photos to create them. I should have a bit more time after Labour Day which I’m looking forward to with mixed feelings. More time to create, yes….but my 5yo is starting Grade One this year and I’m seriously going to miss not being able to spend as much time with him.
Deer Christmas
I’m seriously loving these gorgeous Thomas Kinkade papers!
Quick Tip: Don’t be afraid to cut the large Thomas Kinkade 8×8 papers down. This deer is a cut up large sheet with a smaller vignette-type image on top.
Supply List:
STamps: The Art of Framing (Rummage Bin line0 by CHF
Ink:
-Black Palette Ink by Stewart Superior
-Vintage Photo Distress Ink by RangerPaper:
-White Prism Cardstock
-Thomas Kinkade Christmas Series patterned paper pack by Cornish Heritage FarmsOther:
-buttons
-twine
-pearl sticker by Making Memories
A few pics of our fun day…
Have a simply wonderful Saturday!
Julia
The Thomas Kinkade paper is lovely! Your card is awesome! My time has been consumed helping prepare for my son’s wedding. After Sept 5th I hope to have more time for stamping and scrapping.
I have to admit that while I love to watercolor…the Thomas Kinkade images are extremely intimidating to me. Your card is by far one of my all time favorites. I love, love, love the paper. It added such a lovely touch and it’s exactly what I would love to do on Christmas. ( that is, to be snowed in and sit near a window looking out at the lovely snow and catching the elegance of the beautiful deer)
Thanks for sharing!
Chris
What amazing photos! How very fun! That card you make is beyond gorgeous!
wauw…it seems you all had a lot of fun on your funday,,lovely pictures..
your card is absolutly stunning again…very beautiful…pleasure to look at and almost wish it was Cristmastime again…
greetings Francien.
Lovely papers and sentiment is so elegant, the buttons are a sweet touch!
Looks like it was a FUN day. WOW your card is beautiful and so peaceful. Another FABULOUS card!
A really great card! Love that paper you used and your photos are really super-love the flowers to finish them off. tfs
Bev J. (Maxell on SCS)
Such a lovely card, J! I guess I never thought to cut down one of the bigger TK images (duh!-lol). Such wonderful photos from your day out!! Looks like it was lots of fun…and gorgeous!
Julie, Thanks for sharing another absolutely beautiful card! I swear I’m going to use mine and not hoard them. Although, they are so precious I hate to use them!
Cherie
Like I said on SCS, beautiful card! Had to come check out your blog…I love your pictures, the flowers are so pretty and that bunny is adorable! Cute pics of the boys too.