Going Postal

We're still celebrating all things postal this week.  That means we're making cards that include faux or real  postage or postal images (mailboxes, postcards, stamps, etc).  Another option is to create a holiday postcard or make a holiday card with a matching decorated envelope.

Here's what we created this week:

Lauren's Other Card

Lauren says, "I started out with a totally different idea in mind, but when I found the fabulous postal cancellation paper in Pebbles' "Home for Christmas" collection, my card instantly morphed into something else entirely. (For the record, I kinda love it when that happens!) :) I was inspired by Retrosketch #177, though again, despite every intention of being quite faithful to the sketch, my finished card is a bit of a loose version. (But hopefully in a good way, lol.)"

Stephanie's Other Card

Stephanie says, "I broke out my postage stamp die cuts this week and created my own postage stamp ... wouldn't you buy Christmas stamps featuring Rudolph the Red Nose Christmas Owl? ... I would.*"

Make sure you link-up your cards by by 6pm (EST) on Wednesday, August 26th. Keyword for galleries and Flickr is JB:15:17.

*For the record, I (Lauren) would be first in line at the Post Office on the day these went on sale! ♥♥♥

Special Delivery

What do we do with all of those holiday cards we make?  If you're like us, a large number of them get sent through the mail.  So this week we're celebrating all things POSTAL.

That means we're making cards that include faux or real  postage or postal images (mailboxes, postcards, stamps, etc).  Another option is to create a holiday postcard or make a holiday card with a matching decorated envelope.

Here's what we created:

Stephanie's Card

Stephanie says, "Since my husband is a postal carrier, I find myself collecting postal images.  I centered this card around Rudolph the Red Nosed Mail Deer using the USPS colors and this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch."

Lauren's Card

Lauren says, "One of the very first digital items I ever bought was a set of Katie Pertiet's 'Christmas Postcard Journalers' and I have used the heck out of those things. As the name suggests, they're perfect for journaling, but I also like them as package tags, as address labels, and... especially... as the centerpiece of a postal-themed holiday card!"

Link up your perfectly "Postal" creations right here by 6pm (EST) on Wednesday, August 26th. Keyword for galleries and Flickr is JB:15:17.

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Sweet, Indeed!

There were sooooo many fabulous cards based on our "Cookies 4 Santa" inspiration photo this fortnight; but like the big guy himself, we never get tired of yummy sweets! Here are a few cards that made us especially happy:

Tinz of Craft, Animals and Growing Veggies

...used the colors of the inspiration photo, as well as an uber-cute reindeer cleverly stamped multiple times to suggest that Santa's whole crew is ready to roll... jusssssssst off the edge of her adorable mini-card! :)

Lisa J of Snowy Moose Creations

...managed to capture the entire vibe of the inspiration picture with just a few perfectly chosen products... a card that would make absolutely anyone's day a little brighter!

Electra of Wishin' I Knew How to Blog

...really has a gift for doing her very own thing in a way that's guaranteed to delight, as this card illustrates perfectly: giftwrap background, broken cookie embellishments and the best stamp ever sum up the spirit of the prompt in a way we never saw coming. (and we still haven't stopped smiling!) ♥

Many thanks to everyone who participated, we ♥LOVE♥ to see what you'll create! We'll be back at midnight to reveal a post with the most! :)