So... taking the idea of the snowy background, the trees and the stars, I pulled out my Vintage Picnic basket set (since I don't have the Holiday Button bits set or Pine's snowman set yet) and made a set of Thank You notes... which I will start writing in as soon as I schedule this post... LOL!!
(Colored with Copics, DP - Frosted Collection by Fancy Pants, Ballet Blue Ink, Large Oval and Scalloped Oval Nestibilites Dies)
And after I finish the thank you notes I can figure out how to spend the Christmas money that my wonderful husband gave me. He enjoys watching me try to decide what fun things I want most, since extra money that I have to spend on me (not on the kids or groceries or vet bills, etc., etc.) doesn't come around all that often. And I give him much amusement as I hem and haw. Should I get a new stamp set, or some copics, or a set of nestibilities? Wait - maybe I should get paper and buttons. But which ones? I can't afford them all! But what about that cross-stitch kit that I've really wanted? Or the Tiny Treats set? Which would I use more? But I really *need* some more cardstock, cuz I'm out of some colors - or maybe I should get some copic refills - but that's not as much fun...
And on and on it goes. Maybe I'll win a set tonight and it will cut down my options some!!
If you have a minute - I'd love to hear your favorite crafty Christmas gift!!
Thanks for stopping by!
Tricia
I love the colors on your card! This is one of my favorite sets. You've inspired me to sit down and get some thank yous done. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat thank you card! Love your coloring! I had to LOL at your hemming & hawing -- sounds sooo like me! All your options sound perfect; I've got the exact same "problem" this year, but I know PTI gets my first Jan. order to complete my sets to earn my Anniv. set this year! ;-)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card!!
ReplyDeleteOh my! This is adorable - great work and so creative.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Your background is a perfect match to the quilt.
ReplyDeleteLove this! The blue background is soooo very pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt! The card is a great interpretation. And this year's crafty gift was a pink & purple lap quilt for my DGD. I'll be posting it after Jan. 10 on my blog. Stop by when you have a chance.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring on your card. TFS!
ReplyDeleteLove the background on your thank you card and the picnic basket using the themed images is super!
ReplyDeleteI love the paper you chose for the basket, and the whole design is great!
ReplyDeleteVery nice card! I go back and forth all month on what I am going to order, what I need or want the most ect. Good luck, maybee you will win a set tonight!
ReplyDeleteas a quilter, i love your inspiration piece and your card!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is beautiful and so is your card!
ReplyDeleteNice job on the card! Great quilt too.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I really crafted besides cards was a tote bag for my Mother.
Great use of your stamps, i love this idea.
ReplyDeleteyour quilt is truly adorable! and i love the colors on your card--so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful thank you card. I love the tree sticking out the top! Great job!
ReplyDeleteOh great card AND quilt...that's some double the fun crafty work right there! Ohhh the choices, I know! I say get 1 Copic set, 1 multipack cardstock, and the set you want the mosssstest! Happy shopping! And for my fave crafty gift, hmmm, gotta just love a homemade stamped card, I think!
ReplyDeleteYour wall hanging is fabulous as is your card!! I cross stitch too, not as much now though with stamping!! I know what you mean about deciding, it isn't easy but most of my Christmas went to PTI, some will go to clothes, good luck deciding!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! I really like how you used the blue as the background on the card. Beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteYour thank you card looks so adorable! Love how you interpreted the quilt.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! Love the colorful basket & your take on the snowy background inspired by your quilt! :) TFS
ReplyDeleteYour inspiration piece is just gorgeous, and I love how you paper pieced the basket. Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt and the thank you card. I agree it is so hard to decide what to spend gift money on. Made some fleece blankets for the grand kids and daughter along with a Christmas apron for a little girl.
ReplyDeleteWow - love the quilt and the card! No wonder you were inspired. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very pretty quilt and I can 'see' it in your card. A nice thank you and I think the recipient of such a pretty card will be thankful to have it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty ! Love how you used a section of it for inspiration for your thank you note.
ReplyDeleteLovely card and I love the snowman wallhanging. Looking forward to seeing what you choose to spend your money one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the colors on your basket!
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt you made - and how you transposed the colours into the card. Really lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty. Your quilt hanging is amazing.. I find it interesting that so many cardmakers are quilters.. Great job Tricia...Hope your Christmas was wonderful.
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