Blessings in Blackberry Bliss

Hello Crafters,

The wonderful blessing of our Savior’s birth is the reason for this season of Christmas.  I love the stamp used for this card because it is the depiction of the birth of our Savior. 

Although this picture seems a little ‘cloudy’, it sparkles abundantly in person.  This is the first time that I have used Iridescent Ice Stampin’ Emboss Powder.  It took me three tries to get it just right.  I am so pleased with the effect.

Stamp sets:  Wonderful Blessings (retired)

Paper:  Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White and Moonlight DSP stack

Ink:  Blackberry Bliss and VersaMark

Misc:  Circles Collection Framelits, Iridescent Ice Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Stampin’ Dimensionals and Cuttlebug Organic Flourish Embossing Folder

This card is entered in the following challenges:

Sister Act Card Challenge - #86 Anything Goes

Glitter n Sparkle - #114 Modern Christmas Colors (Pink, Blue or Purple)

Just Us Girls - #270, Sparkle

Sentimental Sundays - #235 – Embossing (Wet or Dry) – both
Party Time Tuesday - #193 Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by my crafting blog.  May you be blessed this Christmas Season.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda 

A Savior is Born

Hello Crafters,

The Christmas countdown has started.  If truth be told it started the week before Thanksgiving.  I enjoy the lights and colors of the season as well as the reflection as we ready for the celebration of the anniversary of our Savior’s birth.  In keeping with that I have made a Nativity card.

Stamp sets:  Wonderful Blessing (retired)

Paper:  Island Indigo, So Saffron, Very Vanilla and All Abloom

Ink:  Island Indigo

Misc:  Circles Collection Framelits, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, and Stampin’ Dimensionals

This card is entered in the following challenges:

 
52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown – 01-2001 #1

 
{PIN}spirational Challenge - #129

 
If You Give a Crafter a Cookie - #7

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge - #129 Anything Goes

Have a blessed day as you celebrate this Christmas Season.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda 

Indigo Nativity

I have another Christmas card to share with you.  I really love this stamp.  It is a Nativity scene and shows the meaning of Christmas.  My mother collects Nativities.  I think that she is now up to about 20.  some are single pieces that have Joseph, Mary and Baby Jesus and some are very elaborate with camels, donkeys, angels, trees and hanging stars.  I just love looking at each of her Nativities.  I hope that this card will inspire the same reaction for the recipient.

Stamp set:  Wonderful Blessings (retired)
Paper:  Smoky Slate (#131202), Whisper White (#100730) and Flowerpot (#133698)
Ink:  Island Indigo (#126986)
Misc:  Circle Collection Framelits (#130911), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#119246), Island Indigo Baker's Twine (##125575) and Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430)

Although this stamp is no longer available through Stampin' Up!, there are several new 'Nativity' stamp sets.
Glory to the King is available in Wood Mount and Clear Mount.  Isn't is beautiful.
Gentle Peace is available in Photopolymer.  It is a wonderful stamp set that lends itself to coloring with our Blendabilities.

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Crafty Catz - #255 Christmas is Coming
My Perfect Life - Anything Goes Christmas
Catered Crop - Anything Goes
Deconstructed Sketches - #177


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Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda