Company Spotlight on Basic Grey by Lisa Dorsey

Let's God Hoosiers Layout by Lisa Dorsey

Supplies:

Konnichiwa Jiko Paper by Basic Grey
Konnichiwa Pagoda Paper by Basic Grey
Konnichiwa Mt. Fuji Paper by Basic Grey
What's Up Abroad Paper by Basic Grey
Konnichiwa Alpha Stickers by Basic Grey

Instructions:

1.  Create background by cutting 10 inch strips of pattern paper and layering to create a 10 inch square and mat on black. Attach to 12x12 piece of pattern paper.
2.  Print photo strip, mat on black and attach to background.
3.  Attach title above photo strip.
4.  Stamp journaling blocks and embellishments, cut out and attach to layout.
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Company Spotlight on Basic Grey by Anabelle O'Malley

Holiday Thank You Card Set by Anabelle O'Malley

Supplies:

Aspen Frost Copper Kettles Paper by Basic Grey
Aspen Frost Covered Lashes Paper by Basic Grey
Aspen Frost Woolen Mittens Paper by Basic Grey
Aspen Frost Paper Packages Paper by Basic Grey
Aspen Frost Element Stickers by Basic Grey
Aspen Frost Title Stickers by Basic Grey
Aspen Frost Flair Stickers by Basic Grey
Persnickety Clear Stamp Set by Lily Bee Design
Natural Burlap Silver/White Stripe Edge 1.5" Wired Ribbon by May Arts
Winter Wonderland Enamel Dots by My Mind's Eye
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Focus on Hexagons by Melissa Phillips

My Heart is Full Card by Melissa Phillips

Supplies:

Now & Then Cardstock Stickers 2 by Teresa Collins
Now & Then Floral Pattern Paper by Teresa Collins
Farm Girl Pie Tin Paper by October Afternoon
Fourteen Valentine Accent Stickers by Crate Paper
Soleil Die-Cut Paper and Canvas Flowers by Basic Grey
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Focus on Hexagons by Jill Cornell

Merry Christmas Magic Layout by Jill Cornell

Supplies:

Sleigh Ride Deck the Halls Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Sleigh Ride Blue Christmas Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Sleigh Ride Let It Snow Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Sleigh Ride Rudolph Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Sleigh Ride Winter Wonderland Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Sleigh Ride Silver Bells Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Sleigh Ride Tag Cuts Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Sleigh Ride Sequin Vellum Shapes by Crate Paper
Sleigh Ride Chipboard Accents by Crate Paper
Sleigh Ride Border Stickers by Crate Paper
Sleigh Ride Phrase Stickers by Crate Paper
Red Skinny Alpha Cardstock Stickers by Jenni Bowlin
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Focus on Hexagons by Sherry Wright

Believe Snowman Card by Sherry Wright

Supplies:

Sleigh Ride 6x6 paper pad by Crate Paper
Be Merry Journaling Tags by Elle's Studio
Studio Calico wooden trees (out of stock) try This One
Black paper byCarte Bella Paper Company
Chestnut ink by American Crafts
Glue Arts 3D combo pack
Glue Arts Glue adhesive runner
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Focus on Hexagons by Anabelle O'Malley

Sleepover Fun Layout by Anabelle O'Malley

Supplies:

Darling Dear Monroe Pattern Paper by Studio Calico
Darling Dear Wayne Pattern Paper by Studio Calico
Darling Dear Triangles Veneer Wood Shapes by Studio Calico
Darling Dear Flair Badges by Studio Calico
Yearbook Tardy Pattern Paper by Studio Calico
Yearbook Most Likely Pattern Paper by Studio Calico
Yearbook Electives Pattern Paper by Studio Calico
Playful Hodge Podge Stickers by Jenni Bowlin
Indie Chic Family Layered Stickers by My Mind's Eye
Spooky Tales Thankful Pennants Die-Cut Sheet by Elle's Studio
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Focus on Hexagons by Lisa Dorsey

Party Time Layout by Lisa Dorsey

Supplies:

All Is Bright Linen Paper by Rhonna Farrer & My Mind's Eye
Festive Believe Pattern Paper by Authentique
This & That Christmas Element Stickers by Echo Park
Winter Wonderland Sticker Accessories by My Mind's Eye
Seen & Noted Take Note Pattern Paper by Pebbles Inc.
Persnickety Alpha Cardstock Stickers by Lily Bee Design
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December Sketch Challenge by Melissa Phillips

Joy Card by Melissa Phillips
*see this month's sketch by Jill on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Joyeux Noel 6x6 Paper Pad by Glitz Designs
Joyeux Noel Gian Rhinestones by Glitz Designs
Winter Tortellini and Spinach Soup Pea Pods Die-Cuts by Jillibean Soup
Hello Friend Peek-a-Boo Transparencies by Glitz Designs
Sleigh Ride Chipboard Accents by Crate Paper
Darling Dear Hearts Chipboard by Studio Calico
Once Upon a Christmas Stick Pins by Little Yellow Bicycle
Now & Then Cardstock Stickers 2 by Teresa Collins
Earth Mixed Pearl & Gem Accents by Hero Arts
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December Sketch Challenge by Lisa Dorsey

Merry Christmas Card by Lisa Dorsey
*see this month's sketch by Jill on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Dear Lizzy 5th & Frolic Simplicity Circle Paper by American Crafts
Festive Merry Pattern Paper by Authentique
Random Wallpaper Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
This & That Christmas Element Stickers by Echo Park
Christmas Cottage Die-Cut Accessories Sheet by Teresa Collins
Winter Wonderland Sticker Accessories by My Mind's Eye
Doily Lace Shimmer Die-Cuts by Martha Stewart Crafts
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December Sketch Challenge by Anabelle O'Malley

Christmas is Love Card by Anabelle O'Malley
*see Jill's sketch on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Royal Christmas Lights Aglow Paper by Webster's Pages
Royal Christmas Pine Needles Paper by Webster's Pages
Royal Christmas Greeting Cards Paper by Webster's Pages
Royal Christmas Perfect Accents Cameos by Webster's Pages
Royal Christmas Mini Messages Sentiments Stickers by Webster's Pages
Champagne Crushed Glass Glitter by Stampendous
Royal Christmas Gold Lace Trim by Webster's Pages
Ivory 1/4" Silk Ribbon by May Arts
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December Sketch Challenge by Sherry Wright

Santa's Coming to Town Card by Sherry Wright
*see this month's sketch drawn by Jill on the sidebar*

Supplies:

This & That Christmas Plaid & Dots by Echo Park

This & That Christmas Borders by Echo Park
This & That Elements stickers by Echo Park
This & That Alpha sheet by Echo Park
Chestnut ink by American Crafts
Glue Arts 3D combo pack
Glue Arts Glue adhesive runner
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December Sketch Challenge by Jill Cornell

Joy to the World Card by Jill Cornell
*see this month's sketch drawn by Jill on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Aspen Frost Humbug Paper by Basic Grey
Aspen Frost Satin Sashes Paper by Basic Grey
Aspen Frost Strudel Paper by Basic Grey
Aspen Frost Die-Cut Garland by Basic Grey
Aspen Frost Flair Stickers by Basic Grey
Blush Mixed Pearl & Gem Accents by Hero Arts
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December Color Challenge by Jill Cornell

We Believe Layout by Jill Cornell
*see this month's color inspiration photo on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Make it Merry Make a Card Paper by October Afternoon
Make it Merry Make a Star Paper by October Afternoon
Make it Merry Make a Figgy Pudding Paper by October Afternoon
Make it Merry Make a Snow Angel Paper by October Afternoon
Make it Merry Miscellany Die-Cuts by October Afternoon
Make it Merry 12x12 Alpha Cardstock Stickers by October Afternoon
Make it Merry 12x12 Shape Cardstock Stickers by October Afternoon
Make it Merry Label Cardstock Stickers by October Afternoon
Make it Merry Designer Brads by October Afternoon
Make it Merry Tidbits by October Afternoon
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December Color Challenge by Melissa Phillips

Merry & Bright Card Set by Melissa Phillips
*see this month's color inspiration photo on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Sleigh Ride Chipboard Accents by Crate Paper
Sleigh Ride 6x6 Paper Pad by Crate Paper
Christmas Cheer Mrs. Claus Paper by Lily Bee Design
Christmas Cheer Santa's Sleigh Paper by Lily Bee Design
City Sidewalks Parcel Tags by Pink Paislee
Scroll Corners Chipboard Set by Maya Road
Vintage Wood Mini Ruler by Maya Road
Spring Fling Rhinestones by Teresa Collins
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December Color Challenge by Lisa Dorsey

Christmas Hat Layout by Lisa Dorsey
*see this month's color inspiration photo on the sidebar*

Supplies:

PB&J Whole Wheat Paper by Basic Grey
Head Over Heels Slushie Paper by Lily Bee Design
Festive Merry Pattern Paper by Authentique
Wonderland Jingle Pattern Paper by Studio Calico
Soup Staples II Green Salt Paper by Jillibean Soup
All Is Bright Sticker Accessories by Rhonna Farrer & My Mind's Eye
Winter Wonderland Sticker Accessories by My Mind's Eye
This & That Christmas Element Stickers by Echo Park
Christmas Cottage Die-Cut Accessories Sheet by Teresa Collins
Corrugated White Alphabet Letters by Jillibean Soup
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December Color Challenge by Sherry Wright

Season's Greeting Gift Box by Sherry Wright
*see this month's color inspiration photo on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Kringle & Co. Poinsettia Greenhouse paper by American Crafts
Sleigh Ride tag paper by Crate Paper
Emma's Shoppe Sew brads by Crate Paper
Medium Kraft Pillow Box
Silk ribbon by May Arts
Jute trim
Chestnut ink by American Crafts
Glue Arts 3D combo pack
Glue Arts Glue adhesive runner
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December Color Challenge by Anabelle O'Malley

Tag Set by Anabelle O'Malley
*see this month's color inspiration photo on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Merry & Bright Christmas Countdown Paper by Carta Bella Paper Company
Merry & Bright Tinseled Tree Paper by Carta Bella Paper Company
Merry & Bright Merry Borders Paper by Carta Bella Paper Company
Merry & Bright Merry Tags Paper by Carta Bella Paper Company
Merry & Bright Garland Paper by Carta Bella Paper Company
Merry & Bright Element Stickers by Carta Bella Paper Company
Merry & Bright Chipboard Accents by Carta Bella Paper Company
Merry & Bright Layered Chipboard by Carta Bella Paper Company
Sleigh Ride Sequin Vellum Shapes by Crate Paper
Be Merry Pennants Die-Cut Sheet by Elle's Studio
Aspen Frost Flair Stickers by Basic Grey
Sleigh Ride Brads & Buttons by Crate Paper
Pink / Red / White Baker's Twine by Queen & Co
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Company Spotlight on Lily Bee Designs by Anabelle O'Malley

Christmas Cards by Anabelle O'Malley

Supplies:

Christmas Cheer Figgy Pudding Paper by Lily Bee Design
Christmas Cheer Peppermint Paper by Lily Bee Design
Christmas Cheer Mrs. Claus Paper by Lily Bee Design
Christmas Cheer North Pole Paper by Lily Bee Design
Christmas Cheer Alpha Cardstock Stickers by Lily Bee Design
Christmas Cheer Mixed Cardstock Stickers by Lily Bee Design
Sleigh Ride Sequin Vellum Shapes by Crate Paper
Red Baker's Twine by Queen & Co.
Green Baker's Twine by Queen & Co.


Instructions:

Merry Christmas Tree Card
1. Create card from cardstock. Emboss panel of white cardstock.
2. Cut a strip of red striped paper and add to embossed panel. Add a strip of green paper and then polka dot paper.
3. Tie twine around panel and adhere to card with foam adhesive.
4. Cut doily in half and adhere to left side of striped piece.
5. Adhere vellum tree.
6. Add circle sticker to tree.
7.Cut cardstock sticker sentiment from sticker and adhere to velum tag, cutting a banner shape on the right end.
8. Add to middle of sticker.

Happy 25th
1. Crate card from cardstock.
2. Add stitched panel of green paper.
3. Adhere journaling card to center of card front.
4. Tuck half of a doily behind journaling card.
5  Cover wooden snowflake with striped paper and adhere.
6. Add Merry and Bright sticker to center of card with foam adhesive. Tie twine behind pin and tuck behind sticker.
7. Add 'happy' and 'th' to the 25 on journaling card to complete the sentiment.

Christmas Cheer
1. Cut artisan shaped card from cardstock. Cut blue paper slightly smaller and adhere to card front.
2. Add strip of red chevron paper to left side of card. Tie green ribbon around this. Tuck stick pin into bow.
3. Add half of a doily to right side of chevron strip.
4. Punch scallop circle from blue/red paper. Attach circle sticker with foam adhesive and top with twine tied bow.
5. Cut sentiment from sticker and adhere with gems.
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