Joy to the World!

This year I wanted to start early making Christmas cards, and, in fact, I now have forty cards made so far. This puts me in the zone of not having to rush at the last minute to make sure there will be enough when the first of December rolls around. That is usually when I try to get them mailed.

Today's card has lots of glitter and glam going into the making of this project. Starting out with white cardstock, a colorful metallic finish in bold coppers, golds, oranges and turquoise was laid down with Shimmer Gilding Flakes. Next, an elaborate black die cut layer was added (my first time to use this die!), topped by a framed sentiment. Ribbon and embellishments from the floral department of the craft store were added to make this a very over-the-top glitzy card. I know just the bling-loving friend who will receive this one.  :o)

Here is what was used in the making of it:

• Ranger Perfect Pearls iridescent coloring for the sentiment
• Cosmic Shimmer Gilding Flakes - Calypso
• Memory Box Elliana Background Die
• Spellbinders Labels Eighteen
• Sweet 'n' Sassy Jesus Is Born Stamp
• Copper Spray Paint
• Gold Ribbon
• Gold Foliage and Berries

Here is the card:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Aug 26 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #2 PP

Aug 27 Crafty Ribbons Challenge - AG with a Ribbon 5E #2 PP

Aug 28 Sister Act Card Challenge - AG UE

Aug 28 Winter Wonderland Challenge - AG Christmas 3E #3

Aug 29 Suzy Bee's Challenge - AG UE PP

Aug 30 Christmas Cards All Year Long - Sparkle and Shine UE

Aug 31 CHNC August Challenge AG Christmas UE 

Aug 31 Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - Christmas UE

Aug 30 613 Avenue Create - AG UE PP

Aug 31 Christmas Card Challenges AG UE

Aug 31 Fantastic Tuesday - Square or Rectangle 4E #1 PP

Aug 31 Craft for the Craic - Use a Craft Item You've Never Used Before (Elliana Die) 5E #2 PP

Aug 31 DLArt August Challenge - AG 1 Entry per Day

Sep 01 Stamplorations - Stamps and Die Cuts 3# #2 PP

Thank you for stopping by my blog. I always appreciate your visits. As always, I pray for God's highest and best to you today and every day.

Many rich blessings,

Ginny B.

Romans 10:9-11

If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. NLT 

Acts 13:38-39
"Brothers, listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. Everyone who believes in him is declared right with God—something the law of Moses could never do."  NLT