Last Minute Gifts Blog Hop

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We hope you've enjoyed the hop so far.

If you've missed any of the stops or you are starting here,

you can find the entire list of participants at the bottom of the post.

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Now on with the projects...

I created a set of 5 cards.  I'm calling them A Year in Cards Color Me Set.

I've included with this set of 5 cards:

 a set of sentiment stickers, a set of markers and envelopes.

I thought I had a picture of the total gift, but alas it was to out of focus to use and

the gift is already wrapped and on it's way to it's destination.

All the cards are one layer cards on Paper Studio Heavy-weight white cardstock.

I used a variety of Impression Obession background stamps and 

Brutus Monroe and Ranger embossing powders.

I created a holiday card (could also be used for a December birthday), 

a fall card (for a Thank You or fall birthday),

a summery floral card,

(Sorry, I did this one in white embossing powder and it's hard to see the flowers.)

a masculine or kid friendly design,

and last a feminine flowery one (this one could also be used for a wedding or anniversary).

I really love how simple these cards are as is and the receipent might choose to use

them without coloring but add a little color and they are stunning.

This set only took about half and hour to put together and with the envelopes, markers and

stickers only cost around $15.  A great gift idea to put together for you gift closest and

have wrapped and ready to give any time of the year. 

This would make a lovely hostess, birthday, mother's day or teacher gift as well.

I thought I'd show you a couple of the cards with color added.

This is a sample of the feminine card design that I created and used Brusho Color Crystals and

Shimmer mist to color in. Add a simple sentiment and the card is ready for the mail.

Here's the circle card with white embossing powder and Ranger Distress Inks for color.

Or add just a simple embossed sentiment and no need to color at all for a

stunning and simple holiday card. 

I hope you've enjoyed our hops this year.

We love bringing you new ideas each month.

With the insanity that is my life however, I've decided to scale down my

commitments for 2017 and so this series will not returning next year.

BUT...

Join me the third Saturday of each month in 2017 for

a new card technique adventure and blog hop.

Today's Hop Lineup:

Alicia ~ http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com

Amanda ~ http://salnclts76.blogspot.com

Sue ~ http://suek86401.blogspot.com

Kim ~ http://katydidcards.com

Holli ~ http://sunflowerholli.blogspot.com

Lisa ~ http://lisaslittlerascals.blogspot.com

Jearise ~ http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com

Card A Day Challenge blog ~ http://cardadaychallenge.blogspot.com

Theresa ~ http://scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com  YOU ARE HERE!

DON'T FORGET 

to give them all a little love in the comments section.

PS:  HUGE THANKS

to my friend and crafty co-hort Alicia for taking over

the hops when my life got to insane.

to my friend and crafter extraordiare Denise for taking over

the CardADayChallenge blog which would have come to an abrupt end if it weren't for you.

BTW, if you aren't checking them out daily, you should be! 

Denise and the DT members do an awesome job making new cards daily for your inspiration.

to my fellow crafters and blog hop buddies, who hung in there and rolled with the punches

but didn't abondon the dream of a monthly blog hops series (x2).

You ladies make me smile, laugh and jealous of your talents every month.

to you my readers, thanks for sticking in there even though the posts

are erratic and sometimes the only ones for the month are the blog hops.

I appreciate you being here more than you know.

Thanks too for all the comments of encouragement and those of you that

follow me on Instagram and Pinterest.

Happy Holidays and 

Happy Crafting!

Theresa