Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year…..
Posted on: Friday, December 18th, 2009
Before I tell you about today’s card, I wanted to take a minute and thank you all on behalf of both Soph and I, for your wonderful support and encouragement throughout the year. While blogging is a lot of fun, and a great way to share our creations with all of you, YOU are the ones that really make it worthwhile. We want you to know how much we appreciate each and every one of you that takes the time to visit our blog on a regular basis, and how we especially appreciate it when you take the time to leave a comment. It always perks us up to read your comments – let’s face it, it makes us feel good to know that you enjoy our artwork and that you enjoy stopping by for a visit…so please keep it up 
After much discussion and deliberation, Soph and I have decided that we are going to take a little “vacation” from blogging over the upcoming holidays. The last three and a half months have been EXCEEDINGLY busy – both for our business and in our personal lives. We’re both feeling a tad burnt-out. We definitely need a vacation, and we need and want to spend some time with our families. So today’s post is going to be our last post until the New Year. Don’t worry though, we’re not quitting blogging or anything, it’s just a little rest. We’ll be back posting again on Monday, January 4th. We have some exciting things planned for the New Year….lots of great projects….we’ll be filming our videos again….we’ll have some exciting give-aways…and a few surprises up our sleeve….so don’t forget about us okay? *lol*.
Now on to today’s card…
- Take a 4 1/4″ x 11″ piece of Sahara Sand CS and fold it in half using your bone folder to create your card base.
- Round the top corners of a 3 3/4″ x 5″ piece of Holiday Lounge DP with your 3/16″ corner rounder punch. Center and stick the DP onto the Sahara Sand card front. Set aside for a moment.
- Take a 3″ x 4 1/4″ piece of Sahara Sand CS and round the top corners using your 3/16″ corner rounder punch. Run an embossing buddy over the CS.
- Ink up the Sassy Sparkles Jumbo Stampin’ Around Wheel on an Encore Gold ink pad and wheel it twice across the top 3/4 of the CS. Leave the bottom 1/4 of the CS plain.
- Sprinkle on gold embossing powder and heat emboss with your heat tool.
- Lay a 4 1/2″ piece of Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon across the bottom of the Sahara Sand CS piece (with the polka dot side facing downwards). Bring the ends of the ribbon around to the back of the CS and stick them down using Snail adhesive.
- Take a 6″ piece of the Bermuda Bay ribbon and tie it in a knot around the first piece.
- Pierce a hole in the top left and right corners of the Sahara Sands CS piece and insert a gold brad into each hole. Set aside for a moment.
- Stamp the “joy” ornament from the Delightful Decorations stamp set onto a scrap of Whisper White CS using Bermuda Bay Classic ink. Punch it out with the ornament punch.
- Punch a hole at the top of the ornament with a 1/16″ handheld punch.
- Stick the ornament to the Sahara Sand CS piece, about 1/2″ above the ribbon with three Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Thread a 6″ piece of gold cord through the hole at the top of the ornament and bring the ends up over the top of the Sahara Sand CS piece and stick them down to the back of the CS with Scotch Tape.
- Center and stick the Sahara Sand CS piece to the Holiday Lounge DP with four Stampin’ Dimensionals. You’re done!
We hope you enjoyed this card! Just a quick note, we will be checking our email over the holidays EXCEPT for Dec. 24th, 25th, and 26th. See you in the New Year! Oh, and don’t forget to check out the winners of the Valentine’s give away in the post below.
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Stamps: Delightful Decorations (1116517), Sassy Sparkles Jumbo Stampin’ Around Wheel (116541)
Ink: Bermuda Bay Classic ink (115655)
Paper: Sahara Sand CS (105328), Holiday Lounge DP (115676),
Accessories: Bone folder (102300), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Snail adhesive (104332), Ornament punch (116794), gold cord (109867), 1/16″ handheld circle punch (101227), 3/16″ corner rounder punch (109047), embossing buddy (103083), heat tool (100005), gold embossing powder (109129),
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84 Comments
December 18th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Merry Christmas to the two of you (and your families)! Enjoy your much-deserved break…looking forward to what you have in store for us in the New Year!
December 18th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
Andrea…I hope you enjoy your much needed break…I wanted to say a quick thankyou for all your hard work & amazing projects that you create.
December 18th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
You both deserve it. I don’t blame you at all.
I hope you both have a very Merry Christmas.
And thanks for all you do for us throughout the year.
Sharon L
December 18th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Enjoy your “vacation” and spending time with your families. I could NEVER forget you – you are right there on my Google reader waiting for it to show me when you have new content!
Merry Christmas!
December 18th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Once more Blessing to you both!
You deserve a vacation indeed! Enjoy and have wonderful Christmas and what better way to start the year but more of you awesome Sisters! Happy New Year!!! 
December 19th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Great card and color combination! Enjoy your vacation
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
December 19th, 2009 at 12:34 am
With all of the projects you have been doing plus all of the kits that you have made and sent out, no wonder you are exhausted. You deserve a break. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to both of you and your families.
December 19th, 2009 at 1:09 am
What an awesome card, I love the Bermuda Bay, Gold and Kraft. They all work so well together. This is one that I am going to have to make. Yes, I did say make, I am not done with my Christmas Cards yet, Yikes! I am still making some gifts also. Talk about crunch time.
Thank you for a wonderful year filled with lots of joy and laughter. The projects that you brought us were all fantastic. You deserve this Christmas Break to spend with Family and friends. I hope that you are safe in your travels, have a wonderful time and are always as Blessed as you are now. I couldn’t have had the same year without you. I look forward to many more with both of you, and once again, Thank you.
Trish in Wisconsin
December 19th, 2009 at 1:53 am
I love these colors! Its a cute card.
Have a great break….you both so deserve it. Happy new year to you and your families!
December 19th, 2009 at 1:56 am
Wow, a whole two weeks? How will I make it?! LOL enjoy your rest; I look forward to seeing (reading your blog) once you’re rested! Merry Christmas!
December 19th, 2009 at 2:35 am
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you both. I check your blog daily, and while I don’t always comment, I always enjoy what I see, and am glad to have such wonderful inspiration. Enjoy the holidays with your families. NOw I won’t feel like I am missing your blog while I am gone this week!
December 19th, 2009 at 5:35 am
a well deserved break you’re taking, and i commend you for being able to step back without apology!
i received my notepads and calendars for my tin project yesterday and i am so excited. btw, thank you for shrink wrapping them. we had torrential rain all day yesterday, and while the package was soggy, the stuff inside was perfectly dry!
merry Christmas…hope it’s full of meaning and REST.
December 19th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Happy Holidays to the both of you. I really enjoy your website and all the great projects you create. I love the new shipping you implemented. I received my calendars and note pads super fast. In fact they have come in time for me to use them for Christmas gifts.
enjoy your vacation. I’ll tune in the 4th to see what new things you have in store for us.
December 19th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Many thanks to you and Soph for sharing all of the wonderful ideas this past year. I have expecially enjoyed the 12 weeks of Christmas.
Enjoy your break with your family and friends…well deserved.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
December 19th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to both of you! Wishing you a jolly holiday and looking forward to January 4. I so appreciate your videos and teaching. You are the best and I won’t be forgetting you!! Thank you!!
December 19th, 2009 at 9:15 am
Andrea and Sophia…..I would like to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. You both deserve this vacation and although you will be sorely missed we know you need this time with your families.
I cannot wait to see what you have in store for us in the New Year. You two are so very talented and know that it really is appreciated what you do for us!
I also love the fact that you give step by step instructions and sometimes videos to go with it. I am so a visual person so it really works out great for me.
I will be thinking of you both!
Inky Hugs,
Terry~~
December 19th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Great card–I really like the colors. Enjoy your much needed vacation!
December 19th, 2009 at 9:25 am
I really like the colour combinatin of this card Andrea.
Thank You both for the time and effort you put into your blog to share your creativity with us.
Enjoy the Christmas Season with loved ones and I will see you in the New Year.
December 19th, 2009 at 10:22 am
delighted to hear you are not stopping blogging. Enjoy your well deserved vacation.Have a wonderful time with your families.God bless
Eileen
December 19th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Thank you so much for the 12 Weeks of Christmas. I loved them all. You all do such good work.
The Sassy Sparkles wheel looks perfect for the Happy New Year.
Hope you all can turn off your brains and enjoy the Holidays. Thanks so much for all your wonderful ideas/projects. You’ve been great.
December 19th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Thanks for everything you do. Enjoy your much deserved vacation. Merry Christmas!
December 19th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Thank you for all that you share! Enjoy your break and family time. Happy Holidays!
December 19th, 2009 at 10:59 am
You and Sophia definitely deserve a break. You both work so hard to share your talents with us. Thanks so much for doing that. I’ve enjoyed your 12 weeks of Christmas videos more than I can tell you. I’m looking forward to trying some of your ideas throughout the year. Merry Christmas to both of you! See you again in January.
December 19th, 2009 at 11:35 am
This card is beautiful (as they all are) I so enjoy your blog and the 12 weeks of Christmas was awesome.
If anyone deserves a break it is you two ladies.
Thank you so much for always sharing your ideas and talents with all of us.
Merry Christmas to you and your family’s.
December 19th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Everyone needs a vacation to re-energize. Enjoy your Holiday with your families. After all THAT is the most important thing — family. Your adoring “groupies” will be here when you are ready to share again.
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December 19th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
You definitely deserve a break! I, for one, don’t know how you manage to do all that you do anyway. I’ll look forward to seeing your wonderful creations again sometime in January! In the meantime, have a wonderful Christmas and New Year’s.
December 19th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Thanks for sharing your talents with us. Enjoy your well deserved vacation, can’t wait to see what you have in store for 2010. Happy Holidays!
December 19th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Enjoy your well deserved vacation. I will be here waiting on your new projects. Have fun with your family. Happy Holidays.
Super cute card by the way!
Thanks for sharing!
December 19th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
What a great use of the paper. I didn’t buy this one because I didn’t really like it but this project makes me appreciate it! I hope you and your families have a great Christmas…you both deserve a good rest, it has been a crazy year, and I am sure you can get a lot done without spending time on the computer!!!
merry christmas and happy new year!
December 19th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Merry Christmas!
December 19th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Have a wonderful holiday with your families . . . you are both so VERY generous with your sharing of time, creativity, projects, etc. with all of us . . . enjoy your well-deserved “time to re-charge”!!
December 19th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
I’ll miss you two, but I will be back to “see” you in the new year. Merry Christmas!
December 19th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Enjoy a wonderful, relaxing holiday! See you Jan 4!
December 19th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Have a wonderful and RESTFUL holidays (hmmm…is that possible? LOL) In any case, thank you for the wonderful inspiration you give us ALL year long. As a relatively new demo, this was the first time I had done your “12 Days of Christmas” … that ALONE must have been a ton of work … and on top of everything else you do. I must say, though … I thoroughly LOVED it. Thank you! Gave me a ton of ideas for new classes and projects. So … Merry Christmas and see you in 2010!
December 19th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Merry Christmas! Enjoy your break and you both deserve it. I love seeing your projects and that you describe each step of the cards.
December 19th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Well I must say you two deserve the break. Enjoy it, get your rest, eat a lot and then come back when you have re-energized your mojo! I LOVE your projects, you inspire me, and the 12 weeks of Christmas was totally awesome!
So from my house to yours, my family wishes you both a very happy Merry Christmas and to a prosperous New Year!
Hugs,
Me, Todd, Paige, Alyssa and our dog Bella
December 19th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Hi Andrea and Sophie:
Happy Holidays to the both of you and your families. You are both very talented ladies and thank you for sharing with us. I do not comment very often, but check your website daily. Enjoy your break. Am looking forward to 2010.
Thanks again
December 19th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
I am glad you are going to take time to take care of yourselves, have fun, and spend more time with your family!
You are both sooooooooo talented, it’s a treat to go to your website!!!
December 19th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Enjoy your blog vacation!! You ladies spend so much time coming up with ideas to share with us……you SO deserve a break : ) Ok, but not too long, k, cause I would miss all the cool projects! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
December 19th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Merry Christmas! I hope both you and your families have a wonderful holiday and that you take some special time just for yourselves. I’m going to miss your blogs … you’ve become daily fare! Looking forward to Jan 4.
December 19th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
I’m so glad I stumbled upon your 12 Days of Christmas. I’ve bookmarked your blog and will come back after your well deserved vacation! Your videos are awesome and I wish you were my Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator as the one I have in the States doesn’t hold a candle to you! In fact I have lots of stamps but very few Stampin’ Up ones because I have never had such enthusiastic demonstrations with your product. I looked forward to each of your weekly videos during the 12 Weeks of Christmas for your attention to detail and your entertaining Canadian accents! I even bought the set with the pick-up truck because of your super demo! So a great big THANKS to you both and wishes for a very Merry Christmas!
December 20th, 2009 at 12:07 am
Although I will miss your posts for the next few days – a vacation for you both is well deserved! I wish you both and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year! Cannot wait to see all your wonderful new creations!!
December 20th, 2009 at 12:14 am
Wishing both of you and your families a very blessed Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
Enjoy your time with your families!
December 20th, 2009 at 12:42 am
Beautiful card love the colors.
I hope you have a great Christmas and get to spend the much needed time with your family. I will look forward to seeing you after the first of the year and will follow you as always. Thanks for all you two have done to keep me inspired and learn new tricks to making cards look beautiful. Peace to you all.
December 20th, 2009 at 1:10 am
Thanks for all you do for your avid blog readers! I really enjoy reading your blog and seeing your great projects! You certainly deserve some time away from blogging. Looking forward to your return after the first of the year. With all you have been through in the last year, I wish you the best for 2010.
December 20th, 2009 at 1:16 am
Thank you for sharing a lovely card. Enjoy the time off both you and your sister. I look forward to seeing you next year.
December 20th, 2009 at 1:41 am
Andrea & Sophia,
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to both of you and your families!
I check your blog daily, and while I don’t always comment, I always enjoy what you have posted. I am thankful to have such wonderful inspiration. Thank-you!
Enjoy the holidays with your families.
Janet
December 20th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Merry Christmas to you and your families! Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful ideas with us. While you will be missed for the next couple of weeks, I do hope you both enjoy time with your family.
December 20th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Thank you ladies for sharing ALL your amazing ideas. I am glad that I ‘happened’ onto your blog in time for the twelve weeks of Christmas. It would be difficult to say what a favorite idea is… I think I most appreciate the reminders and instructions on trying different techniques, tools and accessories. Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and for good health and happy times in 2010.
December 20th, 2009 at 9:09 am
Wishing BOTH of you, and your families, a wonderful Christmas season. Thank YOU both for all your wonderful ideas and your talent that you most graciously share with us! Enjoy this time with your families – you deserve it! Merry Christmas and Happy 2010.
December 20th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Thank you so much for all of the fabulous inspiration on your blog, and the 12 weeks of Christmas projects were over the top. Loved each and every one of them. Wishing both of you and your families a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Enjoy a well-deserved break from blogging and will see you in 2010!!
December 20th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
thank you for all the inspiration you both have given us in the last year
Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year
Enjoy your time and see you in the new year
once again THANKS
December 20th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you both. I have thoroughly enjoyed the 12 Weeks of Christmas and your blog postings and hope for more in the future. Blessings to you and your families; enjoy your well-deserved vacation.
December 20th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Your blog has been the best I have seen and I adore both of your dedication and talent you have shared with us. I hope you have a delightful and beautiful Holiday with your loved ones. Can’t wait till the 4th.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
December 20th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Thank you for all that you do!!!!!
December 20th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Andrea & Sophia – I’m glad to see you are taking a much deserved break. You will be missed, but understand it is imperative that you take care of yourselves and your family. Thank you for all you share. I hope you have a safe, peaceful Christmas and look forward to your 2010 projects.
Take care!
December 21st, 2009 at 7:51 am
Have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday. I’ll miss your posts for sure, but you certainly deserve a vacation. Enjoy your time off and looking forward to reading your posts in the new year.
BTW, this is a great card! So striking, but quick and easy to put together.
December 21st, 2009 at 8:07 am
Merry Christmas to you both. It is so nice to see that you are putting your family first. You both deserve the time. Thank you for sharing your creativity with all of us. Be safe over the holidays & look forward to all you both will share with us in the New Year.
December 21st, 2009 at 9:37 am
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to both of your families. Hope you all have a wonderful time and make so special memories. Great card.
December 21st, 2009 at 11:25 am
You will be missed but you certainly deserve and need a break. May your holiday be filled with joy, laughter, and good memories. Look forward to the new year to see what inspiration you bring to us.
December 21st, 2009 at 11:46 am
Enjoy your vacation! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to both of you!
December 21st, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Merry Christmas to both of you. Thanks for making every day Christmas for all of us with your great ideas. Enjoy your families, some relaxation and a much needed break!
December 21st, 2009 at 4:51 pm
You both deserve a break!! So please enjoy your time “off” with friends and family, and make many happy memories!! Of course you will be missed, but I too well understand the need for a break.
Merry Christmas!
December 21st, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Enjoy your time with your family, Vacations is always great. You guys deverve it. Merry Christmas!
December 21st, 2009 at 9:17 pm
You guys definitely deserve a break:). Hope you enjoy the holidays with your families and look forward to having you both back in the New Year. Thanks for all the great ideas this past year, I love visiting your blog.
December 22nd, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Merry Christmas to You. Thank you for your blog and your 12 weeks of Christmas…. your inspiration lead me to making 50 glittery goodness Christmas cards. (okay it did take forever but was worth it) Look forward to your posts in the new year.
December 23rd, 2009 at 1:42 am
Hi Ladies,
Thank you so very much for all that you do for all of us throughout the year. I love coming here and seeing what the two of you have been up to.
You both deserve a vacation, and time with your families, so enjoy! You aren’t going to lose any of us.
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year too!
December 23rd, 2009 at 6:46 am
Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday….Merry Christmas..
December 23rd, 2009 at 8:38 am
I will miss you over the holidays. Like this card today. See you next year!
December 23rd, 2009 at 11:24 am
Merry Christmas to all of you and I truly enjoy your blog. Looking forward to your new year blog. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Enjoy your time off with your family.
Sherry Conrad
December 23rd, 2009 at 11:34 am
You girls are the best! I really got inspiration from your 12 weeks of Christmas….gotta do that again. Your ideas are great. Have a great holiday with family & friends.
December 23rd, 2009 at 5:15 pm
love it!
December 24th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Enjoy your well deserved rest; recharging batteries is SO important. Even things we enjoy greatly can take time and energy. Have a lovely holiday!
December 25th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful creations! I check your blog every day and you are an inspiration!
Wishing you a wonderful day to day with your family! Enjoy your rest! I look forward to your return! Merry Christmas!
Barbara Diane
December 25th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Merry CHRISTmas Andrea and Sophia~ Love all your ideas and hope you are spending quality time with your families. Blessings to you always..Sandra J
December 26th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Enjoy your little break! I always enjoy when I have time to visit your blog and feel bad that I don’t visit as often as I would like or comment near often enough! Enjoy your time with your family!
December 26th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
Andrea and Sophia – I hope you both ENJOY your well-deserved vacation! Family is always the most important, and while you’ll be missed in the blogosphere, you will never be forgotten! Looking forward to your return in the New Year. God bless you both!
December 27th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Hope you both had a wonderful Christmas with your families. You both are very talented stampers and you deserve a break. Enjoy!!!
December 29th, 2009 at 12:21 am
Thanks for your continual inspiration- can’t wait to see your new projects! Enjoy your R&R:)
December 30th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
just lovely!
December 30th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Good for you! Enjoy! We’ll be here when you get back.
December 30th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Wishing you both and your families a Happy New Year!!!! You both deserve a break. You have done such a wonderful job and I appreciate all the work that you both have put into having this blog and making the videos. You are much appreciated!!! Thank you for all that you do. Can’t wait to see what you have come up with after January 4th. Thank you again
January 1st, 2010 at 9:21 am
Time off in big and little chunks is so refreshing. Enjoy all of yours! Thanks for all that you share. It’s beautiful, fun and inspiring.
January 1st, 2010 at 2:17 pm
I am brand new to your blog, and I LOVE IT!!!! Thank you for all your fabulous inspiration and comprehensive direction. I love this beautiful card…am looking forward to visiting more often in the near future!