Best of Christmas Blog Tour

Welcome to the Best of Christmas Blog Tour hosted by RemARKable Stampers. Enjoy!

Here's a religious card using the manger scene which I colored using Blender Pens and ink from the pad lids. I also colored in the wool on the sheep using the Gel Pen.

Uses Best of Christmas Clear-Mount Set plus Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad, Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad, So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad, Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad, Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad, Very Vanilla Card Stock, So Saffron Card Stock, Soft Sky Card Stock, Island Indigo Card Stock, uni-ball Signo Gel Pen, Blender Pens, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Merry Minis Punch Pack (still available as a write-in item), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Deco Labels Collection Framelits, and Clear-Mount Block D.

For those who prefer a more secular card, here's one featuring the Santa image. I used Blender Pens and ink from the Blushing Bride Pad to color in his face, but I used Markers to color in his hat since I wanted the color to be really intense.

Uses Best of Christmas Clear-Mount Set and Very Merry Tags Wood-Mount Set plus Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Stampin' Write Marker, Subtles Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Soft Sky), Regals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Always Artichoke and Cherry Cobbler), Whisper White Card Stock, Cherry Cobbler Card Stock, Blender Pens, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Petite Curly Label Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Festive Flurry Framelits, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, and Clear-Mount Block C.

I used a technique I learned from a tutorial on Splitcoaststampers called "Northern Lights" with the reindeer image to create this pretty thank you card.

Uses Best of Christmas Clear-Mount Set and Lots of Thanks Clear-Mount Set plus Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad, Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Card Stock, Rich Razzleberry Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Night of Navy Card Stock, uni-ball Signo Gel Pen, Sponge Daubers, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Bitty Banners Framelits, Clear-Mount Block C, and Clear-Mount Block G.

Finally, I used the ornament image as an accent on my version of a curly paper wreath. What do you think, do you like it?

Uses Best of Christmas Clear-Mount Set plus Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Cherry Cobbler Card Stock, Season of Style Designer Series Paper, Very Vintage Designer Buttons, Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler 1" Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Bone Folder, Christmas Ornament Punch, Bird Builder Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Holiday Ornaments Framelits (still available as a write-in item), Clear-Mount Block C, straight pins, and 10" styrofoam wreath.

Here's a closer look at the decorative part of the wreath:

Now, here's a look at the images in the Best of Christmas Set:

I hope you liked the projects I created. If you did, please let me know by leaving a comment. Feel free to Pin, Like, or Tweet any of my creations as well!

To go on to the next blog, Sharon Tisdale at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/coveredbridgesstamper/blog, and more wonderful ideas, please click on the link above.

In case any of the links aren't working anywhere along the way, here's a complete list of all the blogs participating:

Nancy Amato    http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com
Melissa Bolinger      http://www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191
Jackie Bottomley     http://www.jackiebottomley.blogspot.com
Susan Carlson       http://www.stampinmomoffour.blogspot.com
Tamra Davis   http://www.thecardladies.com
Sherri Eddleblute    http://www.sweetestdesigns.blogspot.com
Lynn Embrey        http://www.possibilitiestamperstudio.com
Kathy Hamrick http://www.countryroads.typepad.com
Crystal Kondo http://www.card-ed.com
Deb Lehigh http://thestampinhut.typepad.com
Anne Matasci http://www.MauiStamper.wordpress.com
Andi Potler http://www.absolutekreations.com
Michele Reynolds http://www.inspirationink.typepad.com You Are Here!
Sharon Tisdale http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/coveredbridgesstamper/blog
Janet Wakeland http://www.remarkablycreated.com