"1 Month Til Christmas" Blog Hop

Good morning and welcome to the last monthly blog hop before the big day.  I am the first stop on our blog hop today.  Our fearless leader, Shari was not able to do a post for today as she has not been feeling well. And the usual order is also a little confused.  Sally is not posting this month either so please go to Sandy's blog immediately following Sara instead of the link she has provided.  The correct blog hop order is on THIS post only so come back here as you won't want to miss anyone.  The other ladies have posted our usual list.

 Well, I have a confession for those of you who visited last month ~ I never did finish the cards I had started.  But I have made 2 new ones following the theme for this month to show you today.  Let's back up a little for those of you who are new to visiting this hop.  Every month on the 25th a very talented group of ladies headed by my BFF, Shari, showcase 2 Christmas projects all year long.  This gives us a good head start on our Christmas cards or projects before the busy season of the holiday begins.  We have a theme to follow each month ~ for November it is "SILVER AND/OR GOLD".  My cards are one of each.

SILVER

RECIPE:

Card Stock ~ Recollections

Dies ~ Spellbinders Layered Poinsettia

~ Spellbinders Nestabilities Lacey Ovals

Embossing Folder ~ Cuttlebug Victoria

Twine ~ American Crafts

Rhinestones ~ Kaisercraft Silver

Ribbon, Button ~ "Use It Up" Inventory or in other words, my stash of supplies whose

manufacturers are unknown

Sentiment on Inside ~ Kraftin' Kimmie Christmas Interior Sentiments

Colorbox Pugment Ink ~ Silver

GOLD

RECIPE:

Copic Xpress It Blending Card Stock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Image ~ Your Next Stamp Mini Christmas Tree

Copic Markers

Card Stock ~ Recollections

Patterned Paper ~ MME Merry

Spellbinders Nestabilities Petite Scalloped Circles (LG)

Punches ~ Marvy

~ Fiskars

Sentiments ~ Michaels (outside)

~ Close to my Heart Festive Thoughts (inside)

Ink ~ Close to my Heart Cranberry

Stickles ~ Gold

Doily, Pink Stars ~ "Use It Up" Inventory

A close up of the tree:

Copics Used:  E15, E17, E18, YG93, YG95, YG97, YG99

Here is the blog hop order:

                 Heather ~ YOU ARE HERE!!!

Mary

Sara

Sandy

Thanks for coming by today.  I would love for you to leave me a comment so that I know you have been for a visit.  I hope that we have inspired you throughout the year to get a head start on your Christmas projects.

You are now off to Mary's blog.  

Until we meet again, happy crafting and "Merry Christmas".

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}, Heather