Christmas Cards Revisited

I tried several variations of cards. You'll notice I didn't adhere anything, I was trying to decide which I like the best plus with Inspiration Avenue coming out with 42 new stamp sets, I wasn't sure if I'd want a new Christmas stamp or not. I already precut some paper for the basic card sketch I was going to use so I'm going to finish these once I decide on which card style I prefer.

The transendence powder really makes a difference and makes the image pop. I like it on the patterned paper too. I think I prefer the thinner ribbon vertically on the card as well. Now to get back to it. Once I finish this first batch I should have about 60 cards. I'm going to rotate the three inks (Claret, Violete, and Landscape) I'm using along with the cardstock and patterned paper instead of my usual exact replication.

The Fall Magalogue is Coming!

Inspiration Avenue should be arriving in my mailbox at the end of this week. I can hardly wait!! There are 42 NEW stamps sets! Here's a sneak peek at the cover.

If you'd like a magalogue - please contact me! Orders from Inspiration Avenue being September 1st. You may still order from Serendipity and the 2009 - 2010 Inspiration Book and Catalogue.

I will share sneak peeks once I receive my copy.

Friday Share

I was able to sneak in some play time last night while the baby was napping so I started working on Christmas cards. While I was looking for Perky Penguins I came across Joy of Christmas. I've been dying to use this set so I think I'm going to use it instead. I chose Penelope as my paper choice. Here's my first version.





I'd like to add some ribbon and some dimension so I'm thinking of cutting out the Christmas tree and using pop dots on the patterned paper. It's missing some glitz so I'm going to order some Transcendence Embossing Powder. I'll use it on the Christmas tree. I'm thinking of using some bling for the star as well. I'm hoping to get back to them tonight or Saturday and I'll share the results.

Thanks for looking, have a great weekend!
Lisa

Super Surprise Boxes

From August 10 to August 28 or while supplies last you can purchase a Surprise Box full of some of TAC's favorite products from past catalogues. TAC has to make room for all the new goodies soon to premiere in the Fall Magalogue - Inspiration Avenue! These surprise boxes have a retail value of at least $150 and I ordered one last year and very happy with all the awesome product that was in my surprise box - all for $75!!

If you order a few more items to place an order of at least $100 before taxes and shipping, you're eligible for double rewards!! Even better!

The best part though - there are several gift certificates randomly placed in certain surprise boxes worth $50 to $100 worth of T-coded stamps!! So not only would you get $150 worth of goodies, but you could be looking at $250 worth of goodies! Don't you just love TAC?

Due to the special nature of this promotion, Surprise Box Assortments are only available while supplies last, and the products they contain are non-returnable and non-exchangeable.
• Surprise Box Assortments are ONLY available while supplies last.
• No other special offers or discounts apply.
• The promotion runs from August 10 - August 28 OR while supplies last. TAC™ reserves the right to end the promotion once supplies are exhausted.

Contact me to place your order, you don't want to miss out on this promotion! I'm anxiously waiting to order my surprise box.

Lisa

August's Monthly Giveaway

Enter to WIN this Toodle Loo™ Package!

What you could win!!!

• Toodle Loo™ Soar With It Collection™ retail value: $ 6.95
• Toodle Loo™ Hardware retail value: $ 4.50
• Toodle Loo™ Cardstock retail value: $ 6.50
• Toodle Loo™ Ribbon retail value: $ 4.95
• Label Lingo Stamp Set retail value: $39.95
Total retail value: $62.85

August TAC Promotions

Perky Penguins

When I bought this set, I had every intention of using it for my Christmas cards that year. I think I've had it for over two years. Yikes! Today I went through all my stamps to pick out a stamp set to use for my Christmas cards this year. I really want to use Perky Penguins this year.

Now to determine a color combo to use it with. Of course red was the first thought I had, but red & gold is a typical Christmas color combo as is blue and silver, which was my second thought. I thought of red and blue but it'd probably end up red, white and blue. I want to use something a little less traditonal, but not too wild that just doesn't seem Christmasy, but every time I start thinking of other colors I think it's too wild.

I have a ton of Christmas cards to make so I hope to start on them soon. I always pick my stamp set first, so I can check that off my list. Now to determine the color scheme...

Have any color combos to share? Leave me a comment.

Thanks!
Lisa