Monday, November 13, 2017

The Christmas Gang's All Here

It's looking mighty Christmasy in my stamp room lately.  I'm really getting into the spirit of it now.  Birthday cards for this month are done, Thanksgiving cards are ready to mail, so why not?

Today I've got one that's all cute and fun.  When we went camping in our trailer last month I took my Copics and all the digis I had printed up, but the only one I colored was this Bugaboo "Christmas Trio Blocks".  Now it's made into a card and ready to share.




There's some more of my new Christmas ribbon doubling as a sentiment.  First time use of those cute little Christmas trees, too.  Over a period of time I've taken advantage of the greatly reduced close-out prices on Die-namites dies at Dies R Us.  These trees are called "Slender Trees".  No longer available, but they still have some nice dies for picking and choosing.  They always look better when cut than they do on the packaging.

Each tree is cut once from green glitter paper and once from Neenah 110 lb white, then layered for a little bit of dimension.




I mentioned camping...




LuLu spotted her collar where it was hanging to dry, and she wanted to put her "jewelry" back on.  Wally and LuLu loved the trailer and the whole camping experience.  When there are a few unclaimed days and a break in the weather we can't wait to go again.

It's a busy time for stampers, but what a good time it is!  I'm glad you stopped by for this little respite.  See you again soon!


Stamps:  Bugaboo "Christmas Trio Blocks" digital stamp  Paper:  X-Press It Blending Card, Neenah 110 lb white, green glitter card stock, retired SU Polka Dot Parade designer paper  Ink:  Printer, Copics for coloring  Accessories:  Stickles Stardust glitter glue, ribbon, Die-namites Slender Trees dies

22 comments:

Glenda said...

It's always to see those two characters Wally and LuLu! Love your card especially the little snowman with the top hat. Super cute characters!

Cindy Beach said...

This is adorable! Those smiling faces come to life with your coloring. Just wish I could hug Wally and Lulu. Josie our beagle would love a romp!

Yogi said...

cute card. love the ribbon. Have a great day

Donna Ellis said...

Your puppies are so cute, Leslie - and their little personalities just shine happiness wherever they go! Your "gang's all here" Christmas creation is darling! Loving that ho ho ho ribbon, and the vibrant Christmas colors. Beautiful! Have fun camping. hugs, de

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Ohh!! Leslie, what a beautiful, colorful and fun card, it sure put a smile on my face as soon as I saw it, love the little die cut trees.
Ahh!! but your furry babies take over this post, I adore this doggies of yours, I hope you put the collar on Lulu soon after you took this picture, she looks like she is not letting go of it.
Beautiful post, thank you for sharing.
Big hugs.
Maria.

Pauline said...

I love your blog and everything you post, but it's an extra special day when you post a card and Lulu & Wally! Oh my, you can tell they love the RVing - great picture of them Leslie. Now for your card - wow an other gorgeous creation. I love when you colour the bugaboo images, they are so fun and always makes me smile. Great choice of papers, and love the slender trees and your new ribbon! Thanks for sharing and making me smile today!

pam said...

Fabulous Christmas card Leslie, I love your cute image and wonderful colours.
oh how I miss my beautiful dog, seeing your adorable two make`s me want to give in to my Husband who is desperate to get another!
Hugs Pam x

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

I love your card. Your coloring is beautiful! I especially like the little reindeer and the slender trees. What a cute picture of Lulu and Wally. It's so good that they like the camping expience. Have a great week!

Darnell said...

Oh, dear, you've done it again, Leslie! All thoughts of what I was going to say about your adorable card went right out the window when my eyes fell on the that squishable photo of your goldens! Sigh. I'm so jealous! If you ever need a dog-sitter, just please drop them off with us!!

If it weren't for your camping dogs photo, I WOULD have said your card is the cutest thing EVER!! Hugs, Darnell

laurie said...

I LOVE your adorable trio! Cute cute cute! And so are the pups!

Margaret said...

Your card is just too, too cute! Love the image and those darling trees. Fabulous! Also love seeing Wally and Lulu. They always bring a smile to my face.

Lynette said...

Fabulous card, Leslie! I always love to see your coloring - and be amazed by it! Great pictures of the "kids" too:) Hopefully you'll get to go again soon.

Darlene said...

OMG this is such a cute card and of course your coloring is TOP NOTCH! Fun! Fun! Fun! Thanks for sharing the camping photo of LuLu & Wally ... they are such pretty dogs!!

CherylQuilts said...

Oh, Leslie, this is adorable, and you've colored these up beautifully! I love the vibrant colors, and what a great layout with the polka dots and the "ho ho ho" ribbon! The trees add just the right amount of glitter and glam! Love them! And look at Wally and Lulu! Sounds like you all have a fun time! Yes, this is a busy time of year, and it's fabulous! Hugs!

Stacy Morgan said...

They look so cute in the door way, I bet they LOVED it! You know it was the right thing to buy if they loved it. hee hee Until the next trip you can create at home. This is darling! I like the trees you added and such a colorful Christmas card.

Conniecrafter said...

Oh my goodness that is just too cute, love the little trio, great use of your new ribbon too, and love the sparkle trees they are a great touch and not to big to be overpowering.
Wally and Lulu are just the cutest ever, having her collar in her mouth is so sweet!! Glad they are enjoying the camping along with you!

Pam Sparks said...

Super cute Leslie and that ribbon is perfect for this festive trio of cute characters!

Diane said...

Oh my goodness, I am not sure what is cuter Wally and Lulu or the card..lol...well it has to be the fur babies, but I love, love this fun card and wonderful digi image..so fun, festive and CUTE!! You take the best pictures, so bright, cheerful and perfect, love the added 'photo shoot' props too!

Pretty Paper Junkie said...

What goes "Ho, Ho, Ho, thud"? Santa laughing his head off. I know I'm your quirky blog friend.
Love your Santa and friends. I look at those Bugaboo's and I just can't imagine it, then I see what you've done with them and I'm like "WOW"!

Us ladies do like our jewelery. Love those two doggies!

Sue from Oregon said...

I do that too...I think I am going to color a ton in one day and never manage to get to them. Cute holiday card! The doggies are so pretty! Happy they get to tag along with you!

Pam Sparks said...

Here's some of that cute that makes us happy! Super cute card making Leslie! Love it and got a chuckle out of the jewelry comment. hehe

Ida said...

Love this card, it's so cute. - Good to see Wally & Lulu again, they are just precious.