returning to Christmas challenge adventures

In addition to no time for blog posts, I also haven't been able to create any Christmas cards.  I was determined, in January, not to let that happen, but as I wrote yesterday, something had to give :(  Fortunately, I've got time now, just in time for my most favorite annual theme at Jingle Belles - Peace on EARTH (day)!  While I was thinking about where to look for something to re-use, re-purpose, re-cycle, or up-cycle, I used the last tissue from a box printed in green circles that reminded me of wreaths!  

stamp set - Wondrous Wreath (on envelope); ink - Cherry Cobbler (on envelope); designer series paper - Adventure Bound (retired); card stock - Red Glimmer, Early Espresso; Big Shot with Wonderful Wreath framelits and Christmas Greetings thinlits; Heat & Stick powder and Dazzling Diamonds stampin' glitter

I try to put a Christmas card choice on the Card Buffet each month; the first one this year was inspired by the photo inspiration at Christmas Chard Challenges:

stamp set - Sweet Home; ink - Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Versamark; card stock - Crumb Cake, Whisper White; Big Shot with Home Sweet Home thinlits

I put off buying the Sweet Home and Home Sweet Home sets, but I'm glad I gave in - it was really fun putting this little gingerbread house together!