Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snowflake holiday cards!

Here's my newest product -- diecut snowflake holiday cards! I saw this metal die a few months ago and knew I could make some really unique cards with it.



I created 3 different designs to start with-- shown above, clockwise from top left are Swirling Dots, Fa La La, and Let it snow.


First up is "Let it snow"
These can have a photo attached from the back, they can be used without a photo, or they can be embellished with crystals.




clockwise from left to right: card with 4 crystals and photo; card with photo; plain card


Next up is "Fa La La"--
This one uses a delicate fading swirl pattern in the background and incorporates a photo. You can embellish it with crystals, or even skip the photo for a very simple, but elegant card.

Last but certainly not least is "Swirling dots"
This one incorporates a photo and has the message on a circle that is glued to the back. This particular card also features the same dot pattern from the front on each leg of the snowflake.

Do you love them as much as I do? Check out www.facebook.com/jarofideas for your chance to win a pack of cards! These could easily be turned into Save the Dates for Winter weddings -- put an engagement photo in the center and put your specifics on the back for something really unique!!

giving thanks

Thanksgiving is coming up on Thursday and it's time to ask:
What are you thankful for this year?

I'll go first. Besides the obvious -- family and friends, health and happiness, awesome clients and vendors -- this year I'm particularly thankful for the amazing staff (particularly Dr. Siobhan Haney) at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital here in NJ. My first baby, Leo, was diagnosed with nasal cancer in July and has been a patient of RBVH for the last 4.5 months. I'm happy to report that he's in remission and back to his old self!

Now it's your turn! What are you thankful for? Leave a comment below and you'll be entered for a chance to win this pack of 8 beautiful thank you notes from Cordes Printing. I went to an Open House last month and had the opportunity to watch these cards produced right in front of my very eyes. Each is an off-white matte card with matching envelope, embossed border, and features the "Thank You" in copper foil stamping. These would be great to use as a gift for someone on your Holiday shopping list, or to thank someone for a great gift you received.

Contest will be open until Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 8:59 PM. A winner will be picked at random and will be notified via email.

If this contest goes well, I will be offering up a chance to win something awesome on Cyber Monday!

Thanks everyone, and have a wonderful Thansgiving!