Christmas All Year Long - #5 / ROP#5

This card is later than I would like, but at last I got my Christmas card for the month done. I did not use any particular sketch, but used a layout I just love. I reminds me of a comfy family room. I should note that this card is also designed with the Roses on Paper Challenge #12 - One For The Boys. The idea is to design a card oriented toward men with no frills, flowers, ribbon, lace, etc... Though this is a Christmas card, it was designed with the guys in mine. I purposely left off the flowers and lace.

Here is my card for May...

Stamps: Santa With Lantern (Magnolia), Believe from Anna Griffin stamps.
Ink: Memento, Copics
Paper: Daisy D's, Always Artichoke, Craft card stock
Embellishments: Black buttons and charms from stash, tag punch, small oval punch, Linen thread, Paint pen for buckles on shoes, Stickles

I used my gold paint pen to color the buckles on Santa's boots. I used the Stickles to add some shimmer to the lantern. I should also note that I used gold ornament charms. I just felt like the gold was a little to shiny, so I dulled it to match the buckles with my W7 Copic and heat set it.

I decorated the inside to match the cover of the card. When I am ready to send it, I will add a sentiment.

Sorry I am late, but hopefully this will inspire you to work on your Christmas cards while there is still time to spare.

Have a great day!


Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO