Friday, December 14, 2012

Ahh, the Anticipation!

This is what a dedicated paper-crafter does during a break (OKAY, OKAY... a procrastination bout) at work during the holiday season: She sketches Christmas card ideas!

The top one is supposed to be a wine bottle and a wine glass, with the words, "Getting Into the Holiday 'Spirits' " stamped at the bottom.  I think it's hilarious and I know people who would appreciate the sentiment, haha, but I'm afraid that it might make me seem like an alcoholic.  I mean, not to necessarily say that I'm not, but no need to go public!   : D 

Unfortunately, I've been so busy with holiday parties and spontaneous get-togethers with friends (the holidays bring out the nostalgia in everyone - everyone wants to catch up!), I only had time to shop for and wrap presents.  I feel awful, but I didn't have time to actually make cards to accompany a big batch of gifts that I'm giving this week.

Oh well, it's okay - It would have been dumb to sacrifice a few parties to hole up at home making cards for friends who I would've gotten to actually see and spend time with had I gone to the parties!  That being said, however, I AM planning on spending at least part of the upcoming jam-packed weekend to make some cards so that the folks I see next week at least will have non-evil Hallmark cards.  Will be fun to see how close the finished products come to the sketches!

Here's a random picture of some gifts about to be deployed... and that ain't even half of it!  I put a ton of thought into the presents and tried to personalize them with the recipients' hobbies/interests/skills.  I am very grateful that I have so many people who I care about and want to make happy!


Ahh, the holidays...  how I love 'em!!



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