This cute Christmas card was a demonstrator swap that I got from Jacqui a couple of weeks ago.

Stamps: Window Dressing (Level 3 Hostess), Best Yet (Level 1 Hostess). Card/Paper: Whisper White (106549), Bashful Blue (106565). Ink: Basic Grey (109120). Accessories: Soft Subtles Brads (106954), Stampin' Write Marker Pens, Chunky Sprinkles Stampin' Glitter (111343). Tools: 1-3/8" Square Punch (103375), 1-1/4" Square Punch (104400), Dotto (103305), Mat Pack (105826), Tombo Multi Purpose Adhesive (110755).

As a result of this swap and a video demonstration posted on Jacqui's blog, there was a NZSU Blog Challenge to create a card using this window frame technique. I made this card for the challenge, but unfortunately didn't post it before the challenge finished (I was too busy prepping for the Hamilton Extravaganza!).

Stamps: Heartfelt Thanks (116372), Simply Said (116414). Card/Paper: Whisper White (106549), Chocolate Chip (108599). Ink: Riding Hood Red (111836), Chocolate Chip (100908). Accessories: Linen Thread (104199). Tools: 1-3/8" Square Punch (103375), 1-1/4" Square Punch (104400), Dotto (103305), 1/2" Circle Punch (104390), Anywhere Glue Stick (104045), Mat Pack (105826), Mini Glue Dots (103683).

I made a few of these cards and those lovely people who placed orders with me at the Hamilton Extravaganza get one of them as my thanks to you. This card is quite easy to re-produce and, changing the stamped images and words, can be used for any occasion. The thing that took the longest for this particular card was making the "buttons". I didn't have Chocolate Chip buttons in my stash at the time, so I made these using a 1/2" Circle Punch, Chocolate Chip cardstock (four circles stacked and glued together), the Mat Pack and some Linen Thread.