Phoenix Inspirations

Wouldn't it be good to be able to slow down time at the flick of a switch? I don't know about you but for me time is simply galloping by. I just about got my tree done and now I need to start on Mum's. But I still have cards to make and write, presents to buy and wrap and of course there is the Christmas Day running order to work out. Oh and I've still got my job to do too!!! So my title is -  few more Christmas cards - however I seem to have deleted some of them from my files so I've got one for today and I will take some more pics later when the light is better - don't you just hate these dark winter days? Today's card is some Triple Time Stamping - take a look Three pieces of card stock with the images stamped on to them and then stacked up with coloured mats behind them. I stamped my greeting onto some velum and also added some gems to add a bit of sparkle. Ok so I'm off to to  bit more Christmas crafting - see you soon - J xx

I saw  THIS  card last week on  Ruth's  blog and just had to have a go. I love Ruth's cards, not only are they beautifully designed and made - she always decorates the inside and makes a matching envelope. On Ruth's blog there is also a link to a video on how to make a card like this The Triple Time Stamped card is made by stamping on three panels of card and mounting them on to card stock mats - it's easier if you watch the video and I just tell you what I used to make my card! Card stock is Taken with Teal and my stamped panels are Whisper White. My swirls are from Everything Eleanor and are stamped with Crumb Cake ink. I stamped the flowers in Tempting Turquoise and they are from the Fabulous Florets set.  Before sticking down the middle two panels I added some white organza ribbon and a blue button and bow. We cleaned our chimney today ready for when winter comes although judging by the weather we have had today I'm sure it won't be long...