Kim Hughes Christmas in July!

It's been three weeks, but I finally got to play paper and stamps today.  Happy, happy Mona here.

What a perfect excuse to stamp, since we are releasing two new Christmas sets by Kim Hughes today.  I think these are going to be such versatile images to work with - and to stamp simply with, a must for Christmas.

The first set is called Christmas Critters and is filled with Kim's signature adorable animals and fabulous fonts.  Did you know that she draws most of the sentiments for her sets?

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You might not be able to see it, but she has a shiny brown crystal on her nose.

Ink:
-Coffee Archival (Ranger)

Paper:
-Arturo notecard (www.ellenhutson.com)
-Simply Smooth white cardstock

Accessories:
-brown Swarovski crystals
-Baby Pink Liquid Pearls

Tools:
-pinking scissors

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This card is for our California Designers, Val and Kristine!

The idea for the line of jewels was to have them feel a little like waves or maybe that they are blowing in the wind coming off the ocean.

Other stamps:

-Scroll Scrapblock

Ink:
-Aqua, Summer Yellow, and Pitch Black Adirdondack (Ranger)
-Copic Markers (www.ellenhutson.com)
-Satin Red Versafine (Tsukineko)

Accessories:
-Red Flocking (CHF)
-Clear Spica Glitter Pen (Copic)
-Xmas Red Stickles (Ranger)
-clear dew drop (www.ellenhutson.com)
-A Muse Twinkle Stickers
-Liquid Applique (Marvy Uchida)

Paper:
-Simply Smooth white cardstock (CHF)
-Prism Cardstock
-Core'dinations Cardstock

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Other stamps:

-Christmas Cheer (Kim Hughes Collection)

Paper:
-Memory Box 6x6 (www.ellenhutson.com)

Ink:
-Espresso Adirondack (Ranger)
-Copic Markers (www.ellenhutson.com)

Accessories:
-Gold Spica Glitter pen (Copic)
-Gold Leafing Pen (Krylon)
-Patina, White Lace Stickles (Ranger)
-A Muse Twinkle Stickers
-white inchies (www.ellenhutson.com) 

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Heart Warmers is the second set in this release and after playing with it for just a single design, I can tell that is has great potential.

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Paper:
-Arturo notecards (www.ellenhutson.com)
-Sugared (Basic Grey)

Ink:
-Coffee Archival (Ranger)

Accessories:
-Cinnamon and Iced Lace Stickles (Ranger)
-Copic Markers for trunks

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If you get a chance, take a look at the Designer Galleries for Heart Warmers and Christmas Critters.  I heart the CHF Designers - talented girls that support each other and are just such special people.  :)  I am thankful for them each and every day. 

Happy Thursday all!

Comments

[gail]

Thanks for the Christmas ideas. The stamps and samples are wonderful. Never too early to get started.

[Terry]

Too, too adorable.
Your cards are too, too cute!!
I love, love them.
Can you tell?
Thank you Lisa....you are too, too clever.

[Sarah Pendergrast]

Oh my gosh - those sets are ridiculously cute!!!! Definite MUST HAVES fir the holidays!