Well … it has felt like it was going to be a ‘freak’ white Christmas here this summer … but FINALLY it has warmed up … just in time for Christmas! 
Hi bloggies!
Well … 1 sleep to go … and still baking to do … so I had better make this quick. I had 2 Christmas cards left to show you … so one will have to wait until I am desperately trying to find something to share. Both were ‘CASE cards’ and last minute “bulk” creations. So … I was very very thankful to use this design to get a few cards done quickly!Thanks so much to Lisa (Lavender Stamper) for her great inspiration. The thing that caught my eye on Lisa’s sample … was the pretty snow & snowflakes on the main image … and then I forgot to do them! (I think I was in a bit of a hurry!!!)
This red glimmer paper (& the silver) are PERFECT for adding something special to a card … to really make it pop. Photos really don’t show how pretty and sparkly this paper is … and I was so glad to have some in my stash this Christmas! I used River Rock instead of Lisa’s Crumb Cake (Kraft) … it is a nice contrast colour with the sparkly red! (Again … not so obvious in the photo). Well … I am off to do my baking today! Not too much to do … but that darn cassata didn’t get done yesterday … because Stace & Bree were here for the whole day after Stacey went to the gym … and I would much rather play with them! 
Just means I need to put my head down today! Shane, Skye & Sandy went up to Sydney last night to watch the “Big Bash” cricket game (only 20 overs per side … so it is fast and furious!) They had a blast … but didn’t get home until nearly 1.30am! And … then Skye, Sandy & Gav were up at 7am to get down to the beach to do some surfing. (Gav’s first try of his b’day wetsuit and surfboard.) Perfect waves today … but for the rest of the week … the cyclone (way out) in the Coral Sea will be affecting the swell … and it will probably be too big for beginners!!! So they were determined to get down there today!
Well … off to have some brekky … a nice cool shower … and then get into my cooking! I hope all your prep is going well … and that Christmas is a safe and happy time for you all! Take care … Hugs xxx
I am still madly creating….and cooking…nothing wrapped yet…but at least I still have approx 20hrs!!!!
– Here you are … early Christmas Eve popping by to say hi! … thanks my dear blog friend! Jenny mentioned that you are trying to organise a ‘get together’ during the holidays! Oh … I would so love to finally meet you … and look forward to hearing from Jenny soon! Thanks for the Christmas wishes! Ditto to you!!! 
Hugs xxx
I do like this card v v much Andrea. Dasher has had a wee Chrissy flogging with my cards this year too….it is so grand…and great for male Chrissy cards. Love the River Rock as a base….such a gorjus contrast.
Good luck with getting all things done….Merry Chrissy to you and your beautiful crew. ooxx
A terrific card, I do love dasher (as you are probably aware lol) a great quick stamp and a must have, though am a little over him now that I finished my cards with him on lol. I love the use of the glitter paper its so festive and sparkly, Have fun cooking, all I had to do today was fresh cookies for santa tonight, so I got off easy (mum does the rest each year *happy sigh*). Anyway after all that, I wish you and your family the best christmas together, hope santa spoils you all!!! Take care and stay safe, Melissa xxx
– What lovely memories! We are past the cookies for Santa stage … and not quite there again with our 8 mth grand-daughter. But … I can remember the excitement! You are soooooo lucky! My mum is totally past organising Christmas … but that is okay! My girls are the best for helping with cooking and cleaning and decorating! Take care! Have a fun time with the kids! Hugs xxx
MERRY CHRISTMAS Andrea!!!!!!
– And to you too, Donna!!! See you in the New Year!!! 
Hugs xx
Sounds like you are on the roll and ready for the Holidays! We are almost done with things.
) Lovely CAS card Adrea. That image is so pretty and the colors are perfect.
– Hi again, Monika! Thanks for popping by at such a busy time! Looking forward to sharing with you in 2012! 
Hugs xxx
That is a stunning card. I was running so late with mine this year that I didn’t get any pics to blog, shocker. Hope you had a wonderful day yesterday and enjoy your break,
– LOL, Fi! You make me giggle! 
I wonder how you would manage with kids???????? 
But … I was a blessed recipient of one of those treasured Christmas Cards … thanks, my friend! Hugs xxx
Fi x
I don’t think you can ever put a foot wrong with this little guy, he looks fabulous Andrea. Love the sprinkling of snowflakes in the background & Dasher’s blingy antlers! Hugs
Andrea adds: Thanks Helen … you are such a sweetie to take the time to add so many comments today! Hugs xxx