It's getting a little festive around here .......

Happy weekend! 

It's looking quite nice here this morning, we have blue skies and sunshine.  It feels a bit chilly though, time to get the boots and the big jacket out I think.

It's been a busy week here, but things are calming down a little now.  

Lauren and Alex are all settled, and things are getting back to normal.  It is beginning to look a little Christmassy around here though, a bit earlier than usual but hey!  I think we could all do with some festive spirit right now.  The Christmas decorations are slowly appearing ..... we have three trees in place and decorated and the final one is in the lounge all ready to go.  Whether it will get done this weekend or not, we'll have to wait and see!

Time in the craft room has been very limited this week but, I do have a few Christmas cards to share with you though, more samples that were made for the Sweet Poppy Stencil shows on Hochanda this week. 

It was the last Sweet Poppy show for 2020 and we finished the year on a high.  If you didn't get to see the shows live they are available on Rewind on the Hochanda website.

There were new stencil designs, some of which sold out really quickly.  Some back in stocks and some old favourites.  One of which for me, is the gorgeous Mistletoe Wreath ..... I do like a nice wreath especially at this time of year.

This stencil is so pretty, and full of detail.  And it's great for making all different sizes of cards.

I simply used Distress Ink through the stencil ......

I stamped a simple bow on the top and made it look like a hanging bauble

A few dots of white enamel accents on the berries and some sparkly glitter highlights .....

And then a sentiment in the centre.

Really quick and easy, and just the one layer ........ great for posting!

Mix and match the wreath with background stencils ...... it looks fab with the plaid

I even had a die that was the perfect size to cut around the wreath .....

Or, why now use the stencil off the edge for another different look ......

I must make some time this weekend and get some Christmas cards done .... either that or I'll have to send out bought ones which is a BIG no no ...... I would be in trouble!

Thanks for popping by ..... have a lovely weekend whatever you get up to.

Cheerio until next time ......

Products used:

Stencils: Mistletoe Wreath, Plaid Back Plate (Sweet Poppy)

Stamps: Noel, Joy & Peace A6 stamp sets (Sweet Poppy)

Inks: Distress Inks - various shades of green, Delicata - Golden Glitz, Versafine - Crimson Red

Other: White Enamel Accents (Ranger); Gold glitter, Crystalina Glitter (Sweet Poppy)