HSSSC304 Merry Christmas in the Making Stampin Up

 I was so determined to use this lovely black and silver striped paper, however, it posed quite the problem.  I should have taken a picture of all the trial and errors I had with it.   I wanted to make a non-traditional Christmas card using this classy color combo just to challenge myself a bit.  YIKES> I almost gave up until I pulled this darling stampin up set off my shelf.  It's like this set was made for this black tie card, it is so retro.  I then embossed the white with a diagonal stripe to match the black and silver.   I made a book mark top by the sentiment so that I could tie some pretty sparkle black ribbon on it.   I'm quite pleased with the finished product, even though the picture is not the best quality.   I just didn't want to wait until the morning to post it.   I haven't stamped in almost a week.  (gasp)  Still dealing with so many home projects, and cleaning yet from the contractor.  It's just dragging on.  I haven't even started writing out my Christmas cards yet.  Oh boy I must dedicate tomorrow to that.  

I'm going to submit this card to the challenge at: 

Hand Stamped Sentiments

I'm so excited to report that I had a lovely Christmas Blessing: a customer just recently purchased quite a few of my cards on my Etsy Shop.  What a lovely opportunity for me to now add more.  I'm so grateful to share my cards with others. 

Thank you for stopping by for a visit.  I look forward to reading your comments.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ