Welcome to the October edition of the Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop. You are currently visiting Joanne Cantrell from a very tiny town smack dab in the middle of the United States.

I have been absent for the past couple months battling a mild illness. But, I have decided it’s time for a comeback and what better time to do that than during the Holidays?

I can’t wait for Christmas! Can you? Luckily we don’t have that long to wait…

9 WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!!

OMG… there is still so much to do. Plus, there is Halloween and Thanksgiving to survive first! EEEEEEKKKKK!

The holidays are such a busy time for everyone. I think having a quick, go-to card design is what you need to help take off some of the holiday pressure. And, that’s just what I have for you today!

These cards use Designer Series Paper, an Itty Bitty sentiment, and a punch. So quick and easy!

When you have gorgeous paper to play with, it makes even a simple layout look AMAZING!

These cards were inspired by a card created by Mary Knabe.

The top piece of DSP is 3-1/2″ x 4″. The bottom piece is 1-3/4″ x 4″. And the strip for the sentiment is 1/2″ x 4″.

The Christmas trees are punched from the same card stock as the base

Wait a minute… That’s not a ChristmasCard! Well, I don’t know about you, but my birthday IS a holiday! Really… It is! In France… But hey, a holiday is a holiday! (Bastille Day, if you are curious!)

Well, that’s all I have for you this month. It sure feels good to be up and stamping again!

Hop along now…

Until next time… keep it simple, stampers!

🙂 Joanne