Dasher Emerging in Time for Christmas - Challenge 144 LNS Group

This card is for Challenge 144 LNS, but this time the focus is on a tree - a tre behind which Dasher was waiting until Christmas was nearer.  And with this season less than  two months away, closer is the operative word. The masking technique was used in this card.

Stamps:Dasher, Bright Hopes
Inks: Early Espresso, Always Artichoke
Papers: Always Artichoke, Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Real Red, Christmas Lane designer paper
Accessories: Perfect Polka dot embossing folder, Dazzling Diamonds, 3/8" always Artichoke denim ribbon, dimensionals.

Young Vermillion Merry Christmas - Create with Connie & Mary 172

Although this is a straight forward sketch with Create with Connie & Mary here I had to let it sit for a couple of days before I tackled it.

Stamps: Young Vermillion, Bright Hopes
Inks: Poppy Parade, Basic black, Early expresso, Chocolate Chip markers and a blender pen, Basic black ink, Pacific Point, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight
Papers: Wild Wasabi, Chocolate chip, Whisper White, Holly Berry bouquet designer paper
Accessories: 1 3/4" circle punch, 1/2" circle punch, Scallop border punch, 1 3/4 by 7/8" oval punch, 1/2" chocolate chip scallop dotted ribbon, 1/4" Real Red grosgrain ribbon, Perfect Polka dot embossing folder, dimensionals. mini jingle bell, white Baker's twine.