Christmas Photos

This is a Christmas spread I did two years ago but don't think I ever shared. Forgive me if you've seen this before... but for those who haven't, here it is!

First, as you can see, it's not your traditional "Christmas morning" type page. I don't think I had any scrapbook worthy shots that year. I did have lots of "Christmas card photo" shots though, since I had given up on the formal, serious photo and just told the kids to act silly while I clicked away. That year was one of the most fun Christmas photo sessions and I think this page conveys that.

The page is very simple, but you know I like simple. Whisper White with a swatch of Real Red in the middle, edged with black gingham ribbon. I made a large "ornament" by cutting a circle, using Versamark and clear powder to emboss a texture on it, and sponging the edges. This dotted background is retired, but any background stamp would provide interesting texture. A few accent words and a title stamped in black, and journaling done on the computer, and that's all that is to it!

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and has a safe and happy new year!

Happy Stamping!
Brycia

Christmas with Nursery Necessities

This is the last card from my class featuring Nursery Necessities. It is a super simple card to create since Stampin' Up! carries a star punch that is the perfect size for the large star!

I used Riding Hood Red and Kiwi Kiss as my red and green for this one, both ink and card stock. The ribbon is the striped Riding Hood Red ribbon, and the "Happy Holidays" verse is from Many Merry Messages.

Happy Stamping!
Brycia

Christmas Spread in Real Red and Old Olive

I finished my Christmas spread in record time this year, due to my first scrapbook club meeting on January 6th. Gotta love those deadlines for pushing me into action! LOL!

This year I did a really simple page using Real Red as my base, with a strip of Old Olive Textured card stock at the bottom and a strip of striped paper from the (now retired) Dashing Designer Series papers. I did stamp "Celebrate" repeatedly in Real Red down both outer sides of each page, but it doesn't show up in the photo. I also stamped the "Celebrate" from
Celebrate Everything in Old Olive on the Old Olive Textured card stock. I used a few piece of Pewter hardware from the Hodgepodge Hardware set that I brightened up using a sanding block on both pages. The "Wii" W is from the Big Deal Alphabet and the i's are from Short Order Alphabet. "Love" and "Christmas" are both from
Fundamental Phrases.

Festive Favorites in Real Red

Merry Christmas everyone! As I sit here at the computer my son is launching his hovercraft, his first Christmas present of the season, and loving every minute of it. I hope you all enjoy your holiday as much as he is enjoying his new toy right now. Christmas is made so special by children!

May your Holiday be magical!
Brycia