It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year....I know it is only July 31st but there is no time like the present (no pun intended) to get a head start on your holiday cards started! Cathy from Empty Nest Crafter is our incredible hostess this month and WOW....what a kit, it was really like Christmas in July! So many wonderful little goodies and I will be honest with you, I am hoarding some of the supplies, they are just so amazing I could not bring myself to use them and then no longer have them
to look at.
I do love Christmas and always celebrate in July too and made this sweet little canning jar mug into a gift for a dear friend. When I saw the wonderful straws Cathy included in our kit I had to find a use for at least one of them.
Be sure to check out our 12 Kits blog and to take a peek at all the wonderful holiday creations. Cathy has invited Lisa from My Paper Tales to be our guest this month. Lisa is so incredibly talented and what an honor it is to have her with us this month.
Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by...enjoy your weekend.
Gorgeous cards with this wonderfully festive kit, Kim ... the reindeer leaping over that luscious bow is a particular fave! Your jar of goodies is so sweet ... love the yummy tag and that cutie pie little gingerbread man ... delicious! Hugs and bisous, bisous, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteWow! You sure do have a great head start on Christmas. Love all your projects. Amazing creations from the kit.
ReplyDeleteYour makes are FESTIVE to the max from Cathy's kit, Kim, and each one made me ooooh out loud!! I love all the bows and that jar of kisses is (of course) my fave!! Thank you for all the inspiration!! Enjoy your day!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteWow, Kim! The candy jar is darling but would not last till Christmas at my house. Love the red satin bow on your cards, really looks stunning! The last card with the black and red is hands down my very favorite, love that card!
ReplyDeleteI always love seeing what you do with the patterned papers and once again you've done an awesome job! The cards with ribbons are so pretty. I'm especially in love with the one with ornaments! Thankfully I still have mine!! And your candy jar is such a fun idea. The tag, gingerbread man and of course the straw are perfect!
ReplyDeleteFantastic bunch of cards, Kim. What is knocking me over is those amazing red bows. They make those cards look like gifts. And, don't get me started on that jar of kisses. What an incredible gift idea that is.
ReplyDeleteOh what a fun kit! I love all your cards, especially your use of the wide red ribbon--beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh my! That kit is just amazing! Must have been difficult to narrow it down to 'only' these projects. Honestly, I love them all. But I'll mention two that really struck out to me. One of them is the jar. What can I say, it's a fab mix of elements and it will make a lovely personal gift. Second is your card above it. I love it's combo of CAS and decorated and the Nordic style of the background. It's so classy and cozy.
ReplyDeleteWow!! What beautiful cards you created!! I LOVE the satin bows. I also love the paper piecing on the first card. So pretty!! The candy jar is fabulous as well!! Stunning projects!!
ReplyDeleteKim what a fabulous parade of Christmas cards! And I adore your treat jar with the fun straw and adorable tag! Too sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteYou always dazzle and delight with the 12 Kits sets and this array is no exception! All are eye-catching beauties, but I confess: the jar of kisses, with the straw (oh, what divine hot chocolate that will be!) and oh-so-pretty tag, has captured my heart! What a fantastic gift idea!
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Hi Kim! Great projects! I love the yummy satin bows, and that paper piecing on the first card! Looks like a cozy quilt! Lots of work but absolutely gorgeous! And gosh.. who wouldn't love that jar with the kisses? MMMMMmmmmm!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I was about to say exactly what Joyce said about those silky bows! They are such an indulgent way to dress a card, especially a Christmas card! I absolutely love the 12 Kits of Occasions, and it gives me the utmost pleasure to visit your blog and see what amazing creations you come up with, Kim! Each and every one of your cards is stunning. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThese creations are simply amazing Kim! I absolutely LOVE that red satin bow card!! But truly, all of them are so joyful!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fabulous Kim...but that sweet jar of kisses and tag is my favorite! I can see you liked the kit...love how you added the red ribbon and hung the ornaments from it! I also love the patchwork card...so creative! Thank you for making my July kit really shine!
ReplyDeleteJust fabulous! Wonderful bows and that chocolate jar - yummy! What a wonderful gift it is! Looks totally professional!
ReplyDeleteI would be hard pressed to pick a favorite here Kim, so many fabulous designs!! I love the ornaments hanging from your lush red bow!! Thanks for the kind words, I'm so happy to be guesting with this talented group of ladies!
ReplyDeleteWonderful and sweetly amazing!! The kit and your cards, I mean!!! Love seeing all the fun stuff you have to work with and then to see how elegant, rustic, and classy all your cards came out made me Smile!!! My favorite thing is the tag you made for the jar with the straw!! You are so clever and you made the most of this incredible kit!! Have a wonderful week!!!
ReplyDeleteHoly Christmas cards! Love this card making kit....pretty papers!!! Yummy kisses jar too!!!
ReplyDeleteWowzers girl! Where do you get all these fabulous ideas? I sure wouldn't want to be forced to choose a favorite....but if I did, your perfectly tied bows would all be sporting some first place honors! Gorgeous creations Kim :)
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