CTMH Holiday Creative Basics Bulk Cards

I am in 'bulk' production mode!! I will be taking part in our community craft fair this fall - so I'm trying to stock up on cards & card sets, as well as gift items, etc. And, of course, Christmas items will be my primary focus . . . so I couldn't wait to try out one of the new bulk card workshops in the Close to My Heart Wishes Card Confidence Program. This particular workshop is called "Just Because" and with it you create 20 cards (2 each of 10 designs) using your card bases, 2 pieces of patterned paper and 4 sheets of cardstock. With the fantastic cutting guide and assembly instructions - I had all my pieces cut and dry assembled in about 1 1/2 hrs. Embellishing took a lot longer - generally because I usually have trouble deciding on stamp sets & sentiments, etc. for each card. But all in all - I did all 20 cards in a couple of evenings and I think the turned out great! I'll definitely be giving this workshop another go with some other paper packs!

Here are all 20 cards:

And each card design:







Materials Used (all Close to My Heart except as noted):

• Creative Basics Holiday Collection -- make a note - this paper will be retiring as of December 31st - so is only orderable while supplies last!! Get yours now for your holiday cardmaking!
• Cardstock: Desert Sand, Cranberry, Colonial White
• Stamp sets:
• Evergreen
• December Word Puzzle(another item that is retiring December 31/09 - - get yours now!!)
• Jingle Borders
• Christmas Melodies
• Simple Stitches
• Snow Friends
• Gratitude
• Wonderful Season
• Merry Pursuits
• Inks: New England Ivy, Desert Sand, Cranberry
• Other: Foam Squares, Bitty Brads in Colonial White & Cranberry, Cranberry Grosgrain Ribbon, Clear Sparkles, and Cranberry Brads. The Snowflake brad and the Star brad are both from Michaels.