Confession time. I've been a naughty stamper... You see, I actually broke into one of my Christmas gifts (a PTI die set) because I didn't want to have to wait until next year to use it. I did restrain myself from using the rest of the goodies in that gift though wink, wink, and that wasn't easy! 
Needless to say, they are all wrapped now so I have to wait until Christmas before I can play with them all. Justification is getting me nowhere, right?! Hopefully they don't turn to coal between now and Christmas LOL!Enjoyed the sketch and using more of this wonderful I Believe paper by SEI. The sparkly leaves don't show up too well in the photo so it looks like I have random red dots floating around, but they are actually "holly" dots to go with the leaves - just sayin' :) I'm also joining in on this week's Paper Players challenge to make a CAS project using snowflakes. Not sure if this is CAS enough, but it was fun to make none-the-less :) Also playing along with Ladybug crafts.
That's it for today. Off to renew our passports today - oh joy! Thankfully my Kindle Fire will be in hand so I won't go stir crazy while I wait my turn.
Thanks for taking some time to pop by amid the busyness of the Season!!
What's In It?
Paper: I Believe (SEI), Early Espresso,
Accessories: Circle Nesties, Wonderful Words Dies (PTI), Seeing Spots and Snowflake Embossing Folders, 5/8" Brown, Satin Ribbon, Jumbo Snowflake Punch (Martha Stewart), Small Snowflake Punch (Marvy), Buttons, Red Twine, Glue Dots, Dimensionals
Marisa this is gorgeous I love the design and the colours are fabulous. Caroline xxx
ReplyDeleteOoooh - I wonder how many of us have done exactly the same thing before Christmas day Marisa!! I put my hands up and say "I've done that too"!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous, as always, and well worth the risk of being put on the naughty step!!
Have a wonderful Christmas - hugs, Sylvia xx
Naughty, naughty girl! I am smiling though as the merry die is gorgeous and I would have had a very hard time waiting too!
ReplyDeleteoh oh oh! You didn't?! LOL! I am with you....I would break into my goodies too....haha! Don't you LOVE those dies?! I can't get enough of them!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this card! Thanks for playing along with us at the Paper Players. Remember if it's CAS enough for you....it's CAS enough for us ;)
Good luck at the Passport office! Last year when I renewed I was only in there for about an hour...was a pleasant surprise!
Beautiful card...'Thats not nice'...lol...
ReplyDeleteDon't blame you - I would want to use them too! :) Pretty card - I sure like your ribbon treatment!
ReplyDeletewell, those are fabulous dies so I can see why you had to jump the gun. My strategy is to just buy them as gifts for me so I can have them right away :) Loving the blue, red and brown combo.
ReplyDeleteNah, you're not naughty GF! You're just a bit over-excited! lol
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your presents won't turn to coal. Don't blame you for opening this gift, I would have wanted to play with it too!..and well worth it 'coz your card is scrummy. xxx
LOL...you're too funny! This is so ironic because I just ordered this set of dies from PTI 2 days ago! I knew I was too late for this year's use...always next year! :-)
ReplyDeleteLove your Christmas present...don't tell Santa but, I'm thinking of trying out one of mine too!! Love these colors and the SEI paper is perfect! Wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteShame on you, girl! But, I must say you made a fab card even if you were sneaking around.
ReplyDeleteIf I see Santa tonight......well, you know I'll be tellin'. LOL
I'm sure that Santa would understand. Especially when the card is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteSneaky you :) This is really fun Marisa! I love the colors and layout and feeling of texture and movement!
ReplyDeleteCute card! You very well might be on Santa's naughty list now :)
ReplyDeleteHi Marisa! So happy you snuck into the Christmas goodies to share this little beauty with us. Love those snowflakes & the great colour combo. Thanks for playing along with The Paper Players. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas! :)
ReplyDeleteLOL, if the results of being naughty are this gorgeous it was totally worth it! Love your take on the sketch and there are so mant details to love here....especially like the pop of blue in the button!! Just gorgeous and I'm delighted you shared it with us at The Paper Players! I've been a bad blogging buddy but wishing you the happiest of holiday seasons!! ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteThey say that confession is good for the soul--so it must feel good to come clean on that naughty crafter bit!!! I had to giggle as I read--sounds like something I'd do, too ;). Good for you for controlling yourself when it came to the other goodies in that present!!
ReplyDeleteLove this card--and that big "merry!" Good luck waiting on line for the passports!!
hee hee Well I won't turn you into the elves... but I hope you re-wrapped the gift better than I did as a kid. GASP!!! This is super fun and festive!
ReplyDeleteThis is super cute! What a great combination of challenges!
ReplyDeleteToo funny, Marisa! Your secret is safe with me, and your card is FABULOUS!! *giggle*
ReplyDeleteOh no....Santa is going to be angry!! How funny....my DH and I buy presents to give to ourselves, too!! This is fun....I love your papers, and the bold non-traditional colors! Have a merry! And thanks for sharing this with us!
ReplyDeleteI see why you had to break into that die, Marisa! I doubt I could have passed it up. And it's still good as new! It sure makes a pretty card!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet is this! And I am sure Santa was not upset with you...especially if he took one look at this card! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players!
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning card, the embossing looks just brilliant!! Thanks for joining us in the last challenge of the year, hope to se you again in 2013! Julie.x
ReplyDeleteMarisa, this is one fun card! As always, your details are perfect! Thanks for joining us at the Paper Players! :)
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