What does Santa Say??

Santa says you are VERY good this year...and should take a few minutes from the busy-ness of the holidays to craft up some cards using Eyelet Outlet embellishments.

Here I used Wreath Brads to create the "o" in "ho, ho, ho!"

Our fantastic Christmas Washi and Glitter Washi make the background for this

focal point panel.

Hope your are having a Merry December!

The Big Guy is almost here!!

Merry & Bright

Hi folks.  It's Kim from Katydid Cards and today I'm sharing two cards for the holidays.

I love making Christmas cards and I love making them early so I'm not hustling at the last minute to get them done!  These have been finished for a while, but I have so many Eyelet Outlet cards to share with you I just don't know which to show you first.  I thought it best to get to post these sooner than later in case you wanted to make something similar...that'll give you time to get your EO supplies.

First up is a twisted easel card using the Holiday Light Brads and the Clear Jewel Bling Strips.  This little reindeer is all "caught up" in his decorating efforts!

I used the Christmas Reindeer with Lights #52259 cut file from the Silhouette Design Store as well as a Halloween Twisted Easel card #95892 (from which I removed the Halloween elements obviously ;-)  To coordinate with the lights, I found digital patterned paper and cardstock.  I love this card's whimsical look.  Here's a closer look at these adorable Holiday Light Brads:

My second card was made using the Wreath Brads and allowing it to be the star of the show!  I also used the Skinny Yellow Washi Tape on either side of the focal panel to set it off beautifully.

I used the Stampin' Up Christmas Lamppost Thinlits Die, cutting it from the panel and separately from Basic Black cardstock.  Back to the panel, I used Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks for the first time and, oh my, do I love these inks.  They apply like "butta"!  I applied the color Broken China first, applying it to the entire panel except for the areas behind the lights.  Next, I added some Salty Ocean randomly and finished up on the upper perimeter with Faded Jeans.  Finally, I added some Fossilized Amber in the areas behind the lights.

I sprayed it liberally with Shimmer Spritz before inserting the Basic Black and Daffodil Delight pieces for a beautiful inset look.  The Shimmer Spritz pulled the color from the blue so that it looks like snow!  I added Embossing Paste across the bottom and sprinkled Dazzling Diamonds Glitter over it while it was still wet.

When everything was dry, I added the wreath.  Love it!  I think this is going to be my Christmas card this year...if you're on my list, turn away!  LOL  Get your Wreaths from Eyelet Outlet now as I may buy them out!

Kim from Katydid Cards

Who provided the inspiration for these cards?  Katy did!

Christmas is coming!!

I'm so glad that Susan instigated this Christmas in July event!  Last year, I sent out zero cards. it's just so busy!  Here is a fun idea that makes card making a cinch!  Find a great sentiment for the season and add a smattering of Eyelet Outlet Bling and Brads!   Can't you hear the jingling of bells now?

Supplies used:

snowflake brads

music note brads

bell brads

wreath brads

bling

and glitter washi tape!

Dawn Mercedes, Sunnyside Up

Here's Barabara's wintery wonderland!!

Supplies:

deer brads

snowman brads

Hello, Eyelet Outlet Fans! It's Christmas in July here at the Eyelet Outlet Blog!  Each Saturday afternoon in July we'll be bringing you a special Christmas themed project, so let's get started!

I've seen a number of adorable caroling reindeer on Pinterest that were created with punches, so I decided I would try my hand at creating one with elements in Cricut Design Space. I think he turned out pretty cute!  I used an Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dot from the Holiday Package for the nose and an Eyelet Outlet Enamel Heart for his tongue!  Can't you just hear him belting out "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"?  

The background paper I used for my card is a print image called "Snowy Village" and it's from Cricut's Snow Angel cartridge.  I think my Eyelet Outlet Snowman Brad and Holiday Tree Brad  look right at home in the village, don't you?  These Snowman Brads are so adorable they make me melt!

  

There's only 176 more days until Christmas, crafty friends, so stop by Eyeletoutlet.com today and check out all of our amazing Holiday Brads and beautiful Christmas Washi Tapes and be sure to check back next Saturday afternoon for more Christmas inspiration!

My (Lauren's) card this week is inspired by a bold and beautiful inspiration photo we've been using in the current Jingle Belles Christmas Card Challenge. I've chosen to feature the striking palette of  blue and white, with some little pops of green, and I've incorporated as much texture as possible! My favorite part of this card is the Cerulean ColorBurst sky, sprinkled with a fanciful snowfall composed of Eyelet Outlet Snowflake Brads, along with white and blue sticky pearls. Is it just me or can you almost hear sleigh bells in the distance?

Lauren Bergold 

makes holiday cards every single week of the year

 (*EXCEPT* during December, lol!) 

with her crafty BFF Stephanie Severin!