I'll have a blue Christmas...maybe...

I sat down at my crafting table with the SU stamp set "Branch Out", fully intending to make a Christmas card. I thought it might be nice to get an idea for this year's card. This is what I ended up with. I really like the card, I just don't think it makes a good "official" Christmas card. :)

Stamps: SU - Branch Out
Paper: SU - Chocolate Chip & Bashful Blue
Ink: SU - Same colors as paper ;)
Accessories: Corner rounder punch

Who knows. Maybe this will end up being our Christmas card this year. If it doesn't I'm sure I can find some use for it! :)

And here I was complaining about the weather...

I just couldn't help myself! I got my hands on the new set "Branch Out" from Stampin' Up, and it was begging to be used for a fall card. I complied.I don't know how I feel about the background paper and brads, but the image didn't look right just sitting, all bored, on a plain piece of green cardstock. I didn't want to distract too much from the tree, so I was hoping this paper would be muted enough. Overall I think it works pretty well.

I used 5 different inks for the leaves. All Stampin' Up. Garden Green, Certainly Celery, Real Red, Summer Sun and Pumpkin Pie. It was a lot of stamping, but I think it looks fuller that way.

I think I will get back to my scrap room and see what the stamp set thinks about winter! :)