I noticed last year that I had received fewer Christmas cards in the mail than I had the year before.  Some people think postage is too high.  Others may think that their cards aren't appreciated.  

I've got a video to share with you today.  It doesn't need an introduction.  It's only one minute and 26 seconds long.   

Bob the Builder and Boo will tell you that I'm sentimental.  They sum it up as I'm "somewhere between a Hallmark movie and a Kodak commercial".  I loved this video for so many reasons.

I can envision my mom, sister, aunt, cousins and friends opening up the cards I made and mailed them.  I imagine they know that my hands created it, touched that very paper they are now holding and that I did so for them to enjoy.  I know they have it displayed on their mantle, counter, hutch or desk.  The time I put into that card IS appreciated. The price of postage – mere cents - is trivial to the smile that it put on their face.

I'm sharing a project tutorial today featuring the Delicate Ornament Framelits.  These dies were carried over from last year's Holiday Catalog and a beloved favorite. I think you'll agree that a beautiful filigree ornament will never go out of style.  

Be sure to download the tutorial so you can use the layout for future inspiration or so you can copy it exactly as it is.  

We are just 51 days away from Christmas!  You better get busy making your handmade cards.  The smiles you will put on the faces of those you care about is priceless and your thoughtfulness in creating it will be appreciated.

Stitched From the Heart Framelits are new and available!  They will be in the new annual catalog in June 2o17 but you who wants to wait that long?  There's a list of stamp sets that are 25% off for November (1-30) that coordinate perfectly with them, too!  

Want to view the list of stamp sets at 25% off?  Click here to ——-> Download Stitched From the Heart Framelits PDF