The Start of Next Year's Xmas Cards

Good morning!  You read this blog post title correctly.  I have started Christmas cards for next year (or maybe even a few last minute gifts for this year).  I have been finding myself with some extra time lately as I am pretty much all done my Christmas preparations.  For once I have accomplished everything on my to do list and in a timely manner as well.  I guess I'll just start on next year's preparations.  Today's card is something pretty complex for my general style.  I added alot of those if I have time/if I feel like it details such as sponging, texturizing backgrounds and embossing.  So let me get started.  The card base is Pool Party, I used my sanded background stamp and PP ink, then the snowflake from Inkadinkadoo (Ornate Christmas) in versamark and then clear embossing powder.  I used Soft Suede ink and a sponge on the edges of the card base and all the embellishments.  Layer #2 is cut from Cherry Cobbler cardstock and Recollections paper using the Top Note die and the Big Shot (plus a strip of green paper).  I tied Cherry Cobbler twine around the Top Note and adhered it to the first layer using Tombow Multi-purpose adhesive.  The next layer is the greeting, first stamped on Very Vanilla cardstock, then die cut using Spellbinders and again from Cherry Cobbler cardstock.  I added green brads from Basic Grey (Jovial collection) and stuck it down.  The last layer is the snowman, stamped, hand cut, and then sponged.  I added an epoxy brad from Basic Grey (Jovial) to finish him off and stuck him down.  See what I mean?  Lots of steps.  But the entire look is awesome *patting self on back*.  I hope you like it, you just might be the recipient of it next year, LOL!  Come back tomorrow I have one last project to share with you until after Christmas.  We'll see how many posts I can do over the holidays, I've been banned from ignoring my family while they are home...