Tag (You're It!) Tuesday: Non-traditional Christmas Colors

Happy Christmas Eve!!!  I am getting all geared up for tomorrow, how about you?  :)

Here is the last tag I have to show you this year, sniff!  I used some rather non-traditional Christmas colors to make it, and I really like it!

I adore this tag shape from Artiste!  I had some left over from a cut-a-thon, so decided to use some up!  :)  I used Crystal Blue CS and Pear Ink from Close to My Heart and just a splash of shine and sparkle to pull this tag all together. 

I could not believe I never thought to nest this snowflake punch inside the flower before!  It fit perfectly!  The combination went all too well with an ivy leaf.  Great color combo, too.

This My Acrylix set from Close to My Heart has quickly become a seasonal favorite of mine this year. 

A Holiday

 Here are the rest of the supplies I used...super fast and sweet!   Creative Memories Snowflake Punch, Marvy flower punch, Silver Washi from the Sparkle and Shine Washi 3-pack, Silver Glitter Paper, and MCT tag die set.

Now, go relax before the mad dash to Christmas morning!!!  :)

A Freshly Made Sketch for Christmas!

I love the new sketch for this week on Freshly Made Sketches...it is by fellow Close to My Heart Consultant Allisa Chilton!  :)  I am a huge fan of Allisa's, and adore the clean lines in her cards.  I especially love her knack for matting...which this great sketch is all about!  :)

What a great opportunity to get to work on some Christmas cards!  I made my 6 x 6 card base out of Black CS.  Then I matted my heart out with White Daisy, Ruby, and a paper from the For Always Paper Packet.  Since I haven't quite been able to get my hands on our Close to My Heart Sparkle and Shine papers due out soon (exciting!) I decided to leave the Christmas portion of my card to the Green Glitter Paper!  I just KNEW it would do the trick! 

I traced this ornament from a set of retired ornament chipboard shapes.  The hook connector is made with our Silver Glitter Paper.  The beautiful script word, JOY, is cut from our brand new Cricut Artbooking Cartridge onto White Daisy CS and attached with glue dots for strength on the glitter. 

I didn't stop there, though!  I also added a bit of shimmery metallic tinsel-laced twine and a poinsettia embellishment from the Mini Medley Accents Ruby collection. 

On the inside, I used the gorgeous silhouette of the nativity from Glory to God  and a beautiful sentiment to tie the JOY ornament to the rest of the card from Merry and Bright.

Now I am starting to get ahead of myself in the seasonal celebrations, so I better slow down!  Maybe I should just start my Christmas shopping instead?  ;)