Merry Christmas to You!

Merry Christmas!!!

 

Have a super day, my crafty friends!  Today, I just wanted to share the verses from the book of Luke that tell the beautiful story of the birth of Jesus.  What a wonderful reason for the season!

1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.  8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Mojo Monday 270 Merry Christmas!

I haven't been doing too much crafting the last few days because of a nagging headache, but it let up a bit late last night so I took full advantage to get some things done around the house.  HA!!!  No I didn't!  I took full advantage to make my Mojo Monday card!  Hee, hee, come on, I totally have my priorities straight.  ;)

Here my card:

 and here is this week's sketch:

 I really had fun with this one.  The snowflake border and solid snowflake cut are on page 79 of the Artiste handbook.  I embossed the Cranberry Cardstock for the background with the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Folder on my trusty old model red Sizzix machine.  Did you know that the size A2 embossing folders will work with this old machine?  If you have one, dig it out and put it to good use!  ;)  A little bit of sanding revealed the white core nicely. 

I really was anxious to use one of our BRAND NEW products in this card as well--Close to My Heart Glitter Paper!!!  I used it to mat my sentiment for some shine.  This is a sneak peak at one of our exciting new products coming in the Spring/Summer Idea Book.  You can actually even get this fabulous paper starting December 13th!  Details to follow below!  If you like our Shimmer Trim, then you will love this paper--it is the same texture and sparkle! 

I also added a glitter button from the Bohemian Assortment (retiring, so get yours while they last!) with a tiny bow of Black Waxy Flax.  Have you tried our Waxy Flax?  It is like Bendaroos for adults!  Soooo much fun!  I love using it for bows on buttons because it is super-easy to thread it through the button holes.

So, do you want to get your hands on some of this amazing Glitter Paper?  Starting Dec. 13th when you place an order of $35, you can get a 12 x 12 sheet of it in the Whooo's Your Valentine Kit to celebrate National Papercrafting Month!  Have a look!

The kit is only $10 and includes 12 die-cut boxes, 3-12 x 12 cardstock sheets (1 blush, 1 hollyhock, and one white daisy), 1 sheet of silver glitter paper, 12 treat tubes, and an exclusive D-size stamp set created specifically for the kit. This kit offers you a sneak peek at two new Spring/Summer 2013 products: the treat tubes and the silver glitter paper!  This is a limited time offer and only available while supplies last, so don't wait!