Jul 03 2009
Christmas is coming
well…we still have another five plus months until Christmas but Christmas product is hitting the shelves soon as Summer CHA is just on the horizon. You won’t have to wait that long though as CHF has a lot of Christmas releases early this July and today I have a peek for you at my next Rummage Bin line set, Night Before Christmas. I’ve already gotten started on getting my Christmas cards going and this year…I WILL get them sent out. The last couple years were a bit overwhelming and I didn’t get as many sent out as I would have liked.
Actually… part of the problem with the Christmas cards is that I have a lot to send out. I’m sure you’re the same way. And I tend to obsess about how long its going to take etc. and is this year’s card better than last years…. But really…that’s not what it’s about. It’s about staying in touch and letting those special people know you care. For my Night Before Christmas stamp set, I wanted to take a trip back to simpler times when Christmas wasn’t about a room full of presents and stressed out moms. I also wanted a set that I could keep the stamping simple. This year I AM going to get cards sent out. And while you can color and create uber-fancy cards with this set, you can also use it to stamp simply and let the image speak for itself.
I have a simple card design to share with you today for a sneak peek. Release date is Tuesday July 7th.
Holiday Kisses

This image looks great simply stamped in one color. Classic Black, dark brown, holiday reds, greens and blues are just a few I’d suggest.

Quick Tip: Christmas cards don’t have to be expensive. Keep the layers and embellishments simple for quick and elegant creations.
Supply List:
Stamps: Night Before Christmas (The Rummage Bin line) by CHF
Ink: Cranberry Adirondack Ink by Ranger, Black Memento Ink by Tsukineko
Paper: cardstock by Prism, patterned paper by Little Yellow Bicycle
Other: ribbon by May Arts, corsage pin
Have a wonderful weekend!












Oh dear, think I am going to like this set. Not a red and green combo fan, but this card is so nice. Velvet ribbon is a great touch.
I can tell I’m going to need this! I’ve been making my cards for the last 3 years and love to use stamps!
Can’t wait for Tuesday’s release!
Adorable!
Gorgeous cards!! I love that stamp:)
Very cute! I love the old fashioned look!
Oooh, boy, Julia… can’t wait to see the rest of this set! Vintage Christmas? I already know I need it!
ooohhh I love you!!!! I am trying to plan a Christmas Cards in July get-together and your card is wonderful inspiration! thanks so much!
Can’t wait to see that set! Love the vintage look and style.
Darn you, Julia! You keep coming up with these awesome sets and I want them ALL!!!! This is just so sweet and perfect….I am going to have to get a real job to pay for everything….and then I won’t have time to stamp!
LeAnne
this set looks FANTASTIC Julia! I cannot wait to get my hands on it
Thanks for all your wonderful samples…so inspiring!