Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Happy New Year!


Happy New Year!

It's nearly time to ring in the new year!  I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and great times with family and friends!  A new year brings thoughts about the previous  one and thoughts of how the new one will be.  I have to say that I had a good year. I know some new things are down the pike for me with church activities, so I can only hope and pray for the best!  And, of course, card designing with the two design teams I design for gives me great pleasure!  Stay tuned for something new with Paper Sweeties will be revealed very soon!  I'm entering this card over at Simon Says Wednesday Challenge. 

I made the above card for my son because he griped about not getting a handmade Christmas card sent to him.  Oh, how could I do such a thing!  Yes, I admit, I bought a store bought card for him...sigh...hehehe!  So, I'd like to surprise him with this New Year's card.


The papers are from PTI, DCWV, and MFT.  The envelope is from Heidi Swapp.  And, the banner and numbers are from the Paper Sweeties stamp set Days Until

Inside the envelope is a tag...




I used the stamp set Happy Everything.  And, I used gold Wink of Stella around the happy sentiment, banner, and numbers.  Dots from Doodlebug and twine Licorice from Paper Sweeties to finish off the card. 

Well, that's it for now.  If you have big plans for New Year's Eve, have fun and stay safe!  We might go out for dinner and a movie.  May the New Year bring you lots of joys and many blessings!  Thanks so much for dropping by...take care!

Hugs,
Maria

11 comments:

  1. CAS means Chic and Stunning. I love this combo. And I bet your son will love it too!
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  2. Beautiful card, Maria! I'm sure your son will be most happy!

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  3. You bought your son a card?! Well, he's going to be happy now--such a terrific, festive New Year's card! Wishing you a fabulous 2016, Maria!

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  4. Fab card Maria - love the colour combo! Your son will love it! Wishing you and your family a Very Happy New Year! :-)

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  5. That's funny, we card maker are so busy making cards for others and forgot about the one closest to us, I forgot about my husband and he actually bought a store bought card for me, LOL!
    Lovely card for your son, and I am wishing you a crafty 2016!

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  6. Happy New Year, Maria! GASP!! A store bought card...you should never have admitted it! *wink
    You more than made up for it with this card though...your son will be blown away! I look forward to seeing all your treasure this coming year!!

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  7. Maria, this is a fabulous celebration card! Your son should be very proud of this one! Happy New Year!

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  8. Oh, I LOVE that your son cares about receiving a handmade card from you! This one is sure to make up for the "oversight" of Christmas! Haha!
    Love the black and white graphic look with the pops of gold!

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  9. Ever so pretty, Maria! Love the black/gold mix for your son ;)! Happy New Year!

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  10. Gorgeous card, love all the gold.
    Thank you for joining us at Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
    Luv
    Debby

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