For the first time I finished my swaps (for a local swap) over a week before we meet – yea!! I decided to use retired paper and ribbon for my project. I have so much of it and it does me no good to just hoard it. So that’s why you see several different Kiwi Kiss patterned papers – just using it up.
I stamped the vine in Old Olive ink. The bird is from the Merry Details sizzlit, which is exclusive to SU!. It was a simple card that came together quickly, which is very rare for me! I even sewed around the edges – did you see? (click for a larger view). I don’t know, but maybe they are right, maybe practice really does make perfect! Woohoo! Cards measure 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″.
I can’t wait to see all the other cards I will receive…they are always so great. Thank you for stopping by today!
{Merry Christmas swap ingredients}
Stamps: All Through the Year, vine stamp (non-SU!)
Paper: Kraft, Whisper White & Riding Hood Red (retired) card stock, various retired Kiwi Kiss patterned papers
Ink: Whisper White craft & Chocolate Chip
Accessories: corner rounder punch, Merry Details sizzlit & Big Shot by Sizzix, stampin’ dimentionals, Riding Hood Red ribbon (retired)
Wow! These are so pretty! I love the traditional red and green. The little bird really pops on that vine. Great job Jackie.
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These are all so cute! I just love that little bird. I can’t seem to make myself cut him out in anything except red though. 🙂
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Fabulous sewing. I love these cards!
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These are so pretty and I love the colors!! Such a sweet little bird!! Way to get your swaps done early, Jackie!!
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Fabulous! Just fabulous! You’ve given me an idea. Thanks!
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These are fabulous!! I love them!
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Wow! Very pretty!! Love that little bird on there….I thought it was a stamp. And sewing too….very nice!
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Oh, these are the cuttest! I love using my retired stuff. Wish I did it more often. Great job!
CC
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So cute Jackie!!
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this really is super cute and I wonder if the brown filler paper from our SU orders would be strong enough, too. I like to put little lotions and perfumes in this size bag.
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