Comments on: Holiday Mix Up & PSS!

By: Denise Heredia

Denise Heredia — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:50:59 +0000

WOW! What a beautiful card!! Love,Love it!! I usually start making my holiday cards starting in October. And it takes me until a week or two before Christmas to finish them. Thank you for the chance to win!!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:57:30 +0000

I usually start my cards now so I can take my time and enjoy the process. I only make about 30 cards, but it takes me until Thanksgiving to finish them! I'm a slow stamper.:)

By: RITA

RITA — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:27:10 +0000

I totally suffer from PSS. Usually start making cards late November and have a great run, then get bored and leave the last few, most important individual cards until they really do end up getting given or posted too late.

You are not alone x

By: Yvette Prosser

Yvette Prosser — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:16:29 +0000

I start in the fall. I try to find about 5 or 6 different stamp sets that I want to use. I make around 125 – 150. I do about 20 of each design. I don't usually get them finished till a few days before Christmas. I figure most of my friends don't have time to read them till after Christmas day. My husband always does the newsletter that goes inside. Last yr was the 1st time I did it because he was deployed. He does a much better job with the photos and layout. He has a great sense of humor too! I always say I'm going to have them done sooner, but at least they get them! This yr I'm trying to have cards made for the troops at my husband's camp. Guess I had better make the simpler this yr and get moving!! Always love your ideas, Kimberly. Thanks for sharing!!

By: Lorena

Lorena — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:06:18 +0000

My name is Lorena and I'm definitely a PSSer! like you and many other stampers, I get bored doing the same card. My solution is to do as many cards as I can stand it from the same design and then I start a new one. This of course takes time and since I never know what I'm going to make until December is actually here, I don't really get to do that many. I also make (yes, you read this correctly, I MAKE) my husband address them as I continue to do them. He uses our address book beginning with the letter A, and every year we make it to about the middle of the alphabet. If Christmas seems to be getting close (like the week of) I just start picking the names in the address book that MUST get a card from us, skipping names, which it never turns out to be a good idea, since I have relatives and friends that compare the cards they get (or not) from me….. not good. So determined to not have the same debacle, every year I start with the best intentions, however when I least expect it, PSS strikes again arghhh!!!
Thanks Kimberly for sharing your work, you truly inspire me. Blessings to you and your family!

By: Terry Molineux

Terry Molineux — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:55:33 +0000

I usually start in July and then when December comes I get frustrated because I didn't get done and I end up not sending them out. This year….my birthday month is September so I am ordering the stamps and going to do what you suggest….designate a day and stamp as many as I can up until the first week in December….I am determined to get them out this year! Thanks Kiimberly!!

By: Stef Perry

Stef Perry — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 06:28:15 +0000

Hi Kimberley, this is a beautiful card! It would be quite the feat to make a large multiple of this lovely design!
I normally make about 75-100 cards between work, friends, family and neighbors. Some years I have started in September but last year I think it was early November and it was a race to get them done!! I hope to be more organized and timely this year!! Sure, we'll see! ; – )
Thanks for sharing!

By: Laura Venvertloh

Laura Venvertloh — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:06:11 +0000

I usually make 35-60. It becomes more every year too! I love the new felt pieces! The mittens are my favorite! I love your creations! Thanks for all your inspiration!!

By: Teresa C

Teresa C — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:42:10 +0000

Hi Kimberly, I also suffer from PSS. Every year I select Red for my cards, so that I can keep making cards through January (Cherry colors for Washington's birthday), February (Valentines day), and so on clear through June (Flag day). As a result the count varies greatly!
Won't they be surprised when I follow your good advice and follow your plan , and mail the cards in December!
Love that card!

By: Lisa Althouse

Lisa Althouse — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:05:11 +0000

Hi Kimberley! Beautiful card!!! I too suffer from PSS and, like you, am determined to make and actually send out my Christmas cards on time this year…wish me luck!!!