~* Countdown to Christmas Challenge *~

[Mystik Nat]

The faint of heart should look away now!

For in exactly 4 months time we will be celebrating Christmas Eve! Can you believe it?? Time certainly flies for our intrepid cardmakers!! :wacko:

And yep, you know what that means, we definitely need to start making a list, checking it twice... and getting those cards made.

To help you boost the Christmas creative spirit, the Card Forum is hosting a new Christmas card challenge for your new seasonal creations. :D

And to add to the fun, Scrapbook Central (http://www.scrapbookcentral.co.uk/shopping/default.asp) is going to help one lucky participant stock up on their seasonal stash.

The random winner will receive a selection of Daisy D's Mistletoe Memories (http://www.scrapbookcentral.co.uk/shopping/product.asp?cookiecheck=yes&numRecordPosition=5&P_ID=596&strPageHistory=cat&strKeywords=&SearchFor=&PT_ID=95) papers and a selection of the same themed embellishments.

The deadline for entry into the prize draw is midnight on Monday 24th September - just post a brand new Christmas card hot off the Polar Express in this thread for your chance win!

[NELLIS10]

Ooooh can't wait...shall have a go tonight and I am marking my spot in the thread....lol :lol:

[HOPEJACK]

Oooh I made this one last night :) Entered it into the BG challenge too - hope that's OK... Details on my blogaroonie :)

http://bp3.blogger.com/_fm74BhfeiQY/Rs7XXXQy-1I/AAAAAAAAAhc/86JdlnMJG58/s320/Believe.jpg

[debby4000]

Already made some for a table top sale for the christmas meal for the elderly at flats where my mum lives. The little car is a Francoise Read stamp and the penquins is one of my Sis stamps so not sure of the make but she brought it this year. PP is DCWV

[mum-on-the-run]

Luvverly cards ladies!!

I made this Christmas card this morning :

http://bp3.blogger.com/_TWsdG2Xh9uw/Rs6vrvptIAI/AAAAAAAAAXM/nkdYKfBBhWs/s320/cbxmas.jpg

All details on my blog :)

[~*~Leanne~*~]

Great Cards Love Them All ..x

Hope You Like My 2 Cards I Did Last Night :P

[anna m]

Here's one which I have already posted on the Christmas cards thread.

[Jayne W]

Here's one of mine made yesterday.

[craftymama]

Heres 2 I made tonight for the DCWV challenge but they fit here too! used DCWV quote stack and HOTP papers, holly is a punch with tiny red stickers on them and a coloured peeloff and the ohter quote has been embossed using a fiskers plate through the Big Shot. TFL

[HOPEJACK]

Wow there are some fab cards on here! Great inspiration!

[HOPEJACK]

Here's some more I've made. I've made more too - they are on my blog if anyone fancies a peek:

http://bp2.blogger.com/_fm74BhfeiQY/RtLN1HQy-7I/AAAAAAAAAiM/YC5rzZMloL0/s320/Fairy.jpg
http://bp0.blogger.com/_fm74BhfeiQY/RtLLznQy-6I/AAAAAAAAAiE/0zn_gR8aHsE/s320/Santa.jpg

[DawnS]

They are lovely Patsy, I do like your cards is the scalloped circle a punch?

[tracygough]

Great cards everyone.
I'm loving doing clear acetate cards at the mo, but they are a nightmare to photograph, but here is my latest one for Christmas. I've stamped on the front and embossed the back of the card (which isn't too clear on the photo), then i've stuck the backing paper behind that.

[HOPEJACK]

Hi Dawn - thanks hun :wub: yes it's a punch - just a Dovecraft 2.5" (I think!) one. I sometimes cut my scallops on my Cricut too - Mini Monos has scalloped squares & circles.

Oh lovely card Tracy - love acetate too. I bought some last week but haven't used it yet - think I'm going to have a go at embossing!

[wlisa]

Hi everyone,

Here are a couple of my creations. Two stamped images and the last one is a pyramid card.

[Stash Collector]

I am just loving your acetate cards Tracey...

[Hysteri-CAL]

Wow fab cards girls ! I haven't even decided what Christmas papers I am using this year !!! :o

[HOPEJACK]

Come on Cal - get a move on :rolleyes: :lol:!!!

[mum-on-the-run]

Here's my latest Christmas card :

http://bp0.blogger.com/_TWsdG2Xh9uw/RtWynPptIiI/AAAAAAAAAdM/-WBrP07Nw-I/s320/puds.jpg

The Christmas Pud is made from a mix of punches, QK and Sizzix dies.. all details on my blog :)

[~*~Leanne~*~]

loving all the cards
there fab!!!

((Hugs))
~*~Leanne~*~
xXx

[tracygough]

Cheryl, the way you've made the pudding icing is just pure genius! Love it, all of it!

[Bird]

Oh blimey girls, christmas cards, I soooo need to get into the Christmas spirit!!! lol, well I have my new DCWV christmas stack but still can't decide!!! not good he he

[jo]

Made 3 Christmas cards today:
http://bp3.blogger.com/_oIe1_HeE9KA/RtXiTEgM5jI/AAAAAAAAAYk/fi4qUtiWTnQ/s320/Scan10112.jpg http://bp3.blogger.com/_oIe1_HeE9KA/RtXieEgM5kI/AAAAAAAAAYs/VW-HIUNVwpI/s320/Scan10114.jpg http://bp2.blogger.com/_oIe1_HeE9KA/RtXio0gM5lI/AAAAAAAAAY0/dEXsvXjfxpI/s320/Scan10113.jpg

They all fit in with the DCWV challenge too!:lol: Details on blog.

[Duckmagic]

some fab cards there, haven't done one christmas card yet. Think I better get moving now.

[EllePiggo]

Great cards, some realy funky ones too. :D

But, OMG I haven't a clue what I'm doing for Christmas yet! Maybe doing this challenge will get me going.

[badger]

you lot are really creative if i can figure out how to post a card i'll give it a go, i'm a newbie here!!
well good luck to you all -----from what i've seen you all deserve to win

badgerx

[HOPEJACK]

Hey Badger - welcome :)

Here's one I made last night - details on my blogaroonie :)

http://bp2.blogger.com/_fm74BhfeiQY/RtaD9HQy_DI/AAAAAAAAAjM/Ddfyu6wHySE/s320/Tree.jpg

Patsy x

[DawnS]

Gorgeous card Patsy you could sell your cards easily.

[HOPEJACK]

Aww thanks hun :wub: I've been asked to make a couple this year for peeps but don't tend to sell many tbh!

[passionflower]

Oh some fab chrissy cards on here, I normally start mine in august and start selling in sept. but I won t be this year, however I will start on mine soon:wub:

[thecountryrose]

What cheerful and beautiful cards! Here is one that I made. It's backed with mulberry paper to give it a glow. The stamp at the bottom is embossed with glitter red embossing powder and says, "Wishing you joy". I did the lines on the holly leaves with a stylus and then I inked with gold, folded up a bit on the lines to give the leaves dimension like on real holly leaves.

[NELLIS10]

I just need battereis now to upload my christmas card!!!

[HOPEJACK]

Why Natalie does it run on batteries :lol:??

Lovely card thecountryrose - gorgeous detail :)

[thecountryrose]

Thank you :)!

[GeordieGirl]

This is what I was doing last night. It's low fat :)

[Fairycakes1972]

Ok girlies, I have lurked long enough, and have decided to come out of my crafting closet and see what you think of my crimbo cards!! I've gone into mass production at the mo, as I'm hoping to sell some to raise some much needed stash funds!! All the papers are what are left over from last year, so, so far I haven't actually had to purchase anything!

Let me know what you think!

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[wlisa]

Fairycakes1972 they are great and have given me some ideas. I am also in Dagenham Essex - small world huh!

[mum-on-the-run]

Luvverly cards ladies!!

Welcome fairycakes :) Your cards are fab, love the stockings!!

Here's one I made this morning :

http://bp0.blogger.com/_TWsdG2Xh9uw/Rtkj3PptIsI/AAAAAAAAAec/eKhPJAQqJuY/s320/babychris.jpg

Details on my blog!!

[wlisa]

Cheryl that is gorgeous sooooo sweet.

[jo]

Lovely cards Beckie.

Cute card Cheryl:D

[Lynn Donnelly]

Some great cards ladies...think I'll join in might get chance to make one tomorrow and at least that will be 1 done!!!!

[wlisa]

Here is one I done yesterday, I got the fabric at a bargin price.

[Fairycakes1972]

Thanks Ladies!

Wlisa, very small world huh!!

[HOPEJACK]

More lovely cards - I actually haven't made any more Chrissy ones for a few days (must be feeling ill!!) :)

[Jue Jue]

Love all your cards i must make a start on mine

[chillybear]

Wow loads of lovely cards ladies. I really must start mine as well :lol:

[HOPEJACK]

Here's one I made for the Sept challenge using one of the sketches - not overly impressed with this one but at least it's another to add to the 'made pile' for Christmas :rolleyes:

http://bp0.blogger.com/_fm74BhfeiQY/RtwdUHQy_OI/AAAAAAAAAkk/rIFu0mxFUGM/s320/UKScard.jpg

[Minty Magic]

Oh bum!!! I meant to put my card in this thread and I have put it in the Christmas card thread - means it must be time for bed. Oh well I will just be very naughty and load it again. Hope you like. Nowhere as good as all you clever ladies's cards - but at least I am trying!!!

[Secretme]

I have just ordered my 1st Christmas stamp for this year, so as soon as it comes I will be having a play....I will show you some when I'm done :P

[lmhowie]

Just received a new die today so had to try it out!

Hope this has worked as it is my first attempt

Lorraine

[passionflower]

Wonderful!! love the Post Box:wub: is that a die?

[lmhowie]

Yes the postbox is a die I bought from popular auction site.
Lorraine

[HOPEJACK]

Awww Lorraine - love that one too - how cute is that little penguin!

[passionflower]

Yes the postbox is a die I bought from popular auction site.
Lorraine

How much would I have to pay you to cut me some of those?:lol:

[lmhowie]

I could cut 10 for £1, and to save on postage just send SAE
Lorraine

[Louly]

Here are two of mine (using the free Robin template from Crafty Templates)

[passionflower]

Sooo cute hun!! Love the second one it is just gorgeous!!!:wub:

[Hysteri-CAL]

Oh wow !!! Beautiful cards xx

[mum-on-the-run]

Lots of fabby cards here!!

Love the robins Lou :)

[tracygough]

Lots of gorgeous cards ladies, i have inspiration overload!

[Louly]

Thanks girls, I don't normally do Christmas cards but I did enjoy doing these.

[anna m]

Beautiful cards Lou. I love the felt Robins. You are so clever!

[EllePiggo]

Fabulous cards :D That felt robin is fantastic Louly.:D

Still haven't got the faintest idea what I'm going to do for my christmas cards yet, but have bookmarked this thread for inspriation!!

Vanessa.

[passionflower]

You re right about inspiration, there s plenty here :love: Made one more pocket card( you re probably sick of them) but there a reason for this one. I ve used it to write a tutorial on my blog on how to make them.:wub:

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1482/7044979/13488490/276405222.jpg

[wlisa]

Thanks for the PM and the tutorial Monica it is much appreciated. Another gorgeous card BTW.

[thecountryrose]

Oh bum!!! I meant to put my card in this thread and I have put it in the Christmas card thread - means it must be time for bed. Oh well I will just be very naughty and load it again. Hope you like. Nowhere as good as all you clever ladies's cards - but at least I am trying!!!

Oh, I love it! Love the papers that you chose and the little snowman.

[HOPEJACK]

More gorgeous cards!

Lou - I love your robins - I never got round to making any! Really like the second one in felt - clever you!

[tracygough]

Love those Robbins!

Another great pocket card Monica, thanks for the tutorial, deffo gonna have ago.:)

[Minty Magic]

Thanks CountryRose. I have not been card making for very long and feel like I really struggle to put colours together and get the layout right. But I used a PageMap sketch from the August challenge and I found this really helped. I have made another non xmas card for the same challenge. There were 3 sketches to choose from so I really ought to do another. I am glad you like it! It makes it all worth while when someone appreciates what you have done xxx

[Mole]

Fab cards, everyone, and great tutorial, too!

[Bird]

Here is one of mine made using one of the new Flourishes sets that I am a DT member for

http://bp0.blogger.com/_9HZyAP4K8I4/Rt6opyzpHRI/AAAAAAAAA-8/Ki6rXUCCr1k/s320/S8001811+(Large).JPG

[Bird]

Another, this time using some of the very gorgeous Elzybells new stamps

http://bp2.blogger.com/_9HZyAP4K8I4/RtrQOSzpHJI/AAAAAAAAA88/NzCe5ep30bw/s320/S8001728+(Large).JPG

[tracygough]

Here is one of mine made using one of the new Flourishes sets that I am a DT member for

http://bp0.blogger.com/_9HZyAP4K8I4/Rt6opyzpHRI/AAAAAAAAA-8/Ki6rXUCCr1k/s320/S8001811+(Large).JPG


This is stunning! that stamp is gorgeous!

[Mole]

What Tracy said!

[Hysteri-CAL]

Beautiful cards girls xx

[wlisa]

Here is one of mine made using one of the new Flourishes sets that I am a DT member for

http://bp0.blogger.com/_9HZyAP4K8I4/Rt6opyzpHRI/AAAAAAAAA-8/Ki6rXUCCr1k/s320/S8001811+(Large).JPG

OH NO another stamp I LOVE - there are just toooo many!

Gorgeous Card.

[NELLIS10]

http://www.benmadigancrafts.co.uk/images/gallery/photos_001.jpg

Used Pink petticoat Papers and some of my lilac spotty organza. Very simple.

[wlisa]

But very effective.

[Pink Chocolate]

how on earth did i miss this

some fab cards already

[anna m]

Beautiful cards ladies. I love those Flourishes stamps Alex.

[jo]

Gorgeous cards!!!!


Made these yesterday and they also fit with the Chatterbox challenge:
http://bp0.blogger.com/_oIe1_HeE9KA/Rt-9r0gM5yI/AAAAAAAAAac/Gj0ZudCJCyQ/s1600/Scan10118.jpg
http://bp2.blogger.com/_oIe1_HeE9KA/Rt--HUgM5zI/AAAAAAAAAak/AOouqNNLHNE/s1600/Scan10119.jpg

Details, as usual, on blog.

[**Maria**]

Hope it's ok to post this here but Andrea has made a fabulous Christmas card using scraps here (http://itsacreativeworld.blogspot.com/).

I need to get my girlie wirlies sorted but will pop back as I am just getting into card making and would love to join you girls :)

Hopefully beginners are ok to join in as your cards all look so fabbie.

[jennytrue]

Here are a couple of cards I made yesterday. The shadowbox one I really enjoyed making and the traditional poinsettia card is for my local village show this weekend, they have lots of different handicraft classes to enter, card is photographed on a matching box paper-pricked with the same design as the card!
TFL

[wlisa]

Simply Stunning Jenny.

[Mystik Nat]

Used Pink petticoat Papers and some of my lilac spotty organza. Very simple.

Oooh but it's a lish card! I really like those papers, never seen them before... and here's me with a real addiction to winter and Christmas stash! LOL

[wlisa]

I embossed an acetate jacket with the cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder, then coloured the snowflakes using a white Pilot Permanent ink pen and then lined with blue card. I used a silver peel off greeting.

[Hysteri-CAL]

I embossed an acetate jacket with the cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder, then coloured the snowflakes using a white Pilot Permanent ink pen and then lined with blue card. I used a silver peel off greeting.


This is really effective - not sure i'd have the patience to pick out the embossing .. but what a stunning card !

[Mole]

I replied to this post earlier but now it had disappeared - how very spooky. Anyway, I was trying to congratulate wlisa on a stunning card!

[tracygough]

Great effect Lisa!
I'm with Cal, i for sure wouldn't have that amount of patience, well done.

[wlisa]

Thanks Ladies. Mole the post didn't disappear it was on a different thread acetate cards.

[passionflower]

Lisa that card is fabulos!!! What a ingenious idea... I might case but on a smaller scale:wub:

[HOPEJACK]

Gorgeous card Lisa - really effective :)

[wlisa]

Thanks everyone I wasn't sure if it worked, your comments mean a lot.

[EllePiggo]

I embossed an acetate jacket with the cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder, then coloured the snowflakes using a white Pilot Permanent ink pen and then lined with blue card. I used a silver peel off greeting.

Gorgeous card. :)

[EllePiggo]

They're all great cards.:D

I've managed to do one... and I've used AG papers so I can include it on this weeks challenge too:
http://bp2.blogger.com/_JVX5x93dobY/RuGvA_Q0RsI/AAAAAAAAAEU/x4TGBA36BeM/s320/AGXmaS03Small.jpg

Vanessa.

[HOPEJACK]

Aww that's really pretty Vanessa :)

[wlisa]

Lovely card Vanessa, great colours.

[thecountryrose]

Here are a couple of cards I made yesterday. The shadowbox one I really enjoyed making and the traditional poinsettia card is for my local village show this weekend, they have lots of different handicraft classes to enter, card is photographed on a matching box paper-pricked with the same design as the card!
TFL


Jenny- those are gorgeous!!!!!!!!

[thecountryrose]

Love your card too Vanessa!

[anna m]

Here is another of my cards.

[GeordieGirl]

Anna - it's lovely. I love all the little star 'holes' :)

Here is my latest
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i107/GeordieGirlie/Magnolia%20Stamps%20Cards/winter-by-the-fence.jpg

After I had taken the picture I realised I'd missed of his little rosy cheeks.

[HOPEJACK]

Lovely card Anna - really like the stars too :)

OMG Andrea - how gorgeous is that (eventhough it's a Hippo one lol!). I just love it - pls share how you made the 'snow' - is it just glitter - seems fairly thick.... The pp is a brill choice too :)

[Hysteri-CAL]

Here is another of my cards.


Anna - blurdy hell that card is stunning - was it cut on the robo ??

Wow wow wow - i love it ! :wub:

[Hysteri-CAL]

Andrea - that card is fab ... did you use stickles or art accentz beads ?

[GeordieGirl]

It's just white ultra fine glitter but I used glossy accents (I use that to stick everything) and I didn't spread it thinly but left it all gloopy and rough.

[Lighthousegirl]

Wow there are some amazing cards here - too many to single any out specifically - I would be here all night! You are all so clever.

I have not even really thought about Christmas - it is afterall only September and I am the Queen of leaveing it too late. So inspired by you all and reminded of my new years resolution not to always leave things to the last concievable moment, I have today made a Christmas Planner. Lots of fun and planning the plan always avoids the doing! Actually I am really pleased with the results so maybe I will actually plan and get myself organised.

[jennytrue]

I dont think I've uploaded this card! I made this a few weeks ago now, hopefully you have'nt seen it already!!!
Used a Penny Black stamp and cuttlebug embossing.

Love all the cards on the thread, there are so many great ones!

[Pink Chocolate]

I dont think I've uploaded this card! I made this a few weeks ago now, hopefully you have'nt seen it already!!!
Used a Penny Black stamp and cuttlebug embossing.

Love all the cards on the thread, there are so many great ones!

OOOOH THIS IS GORGEOUS

LOVE THE EBOSSED BACKGROUND

[Pink Chocolate]

Anna - it's lovely. I love all the little star 'holes' :)

Here is my latest
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i107/GeordieGirlie/Magnolia%20Stamps%20Cards/winter-by-the-fence.jpg

After I had taken the picture I realised I'd missed of his little rosy cheeks.

OOOOOH ANOTHER LOVELY ONE

I LOVE THOSE TYPE OF WINTRY PICCIES

[anna m]

Beautiful cards everyone. Andrea your card is so sweet. I must invest in some of those Magnolia stamps.

Carole, my card was hand cut using a craft knife. It would have been easier to use a Craft Robo but I don't have one. I was saving up for one but have blown my savings on a holiday instead!!

[wlisa]

Some really gorgeous cards - Jenny I love how you have embossed the ribbon too.

[jennytrue]

Lisa, thanks for your kind comments on my cards, the one with the ribbon is just organza ribbon overlaid on silver mirror card which had been embossed. It looked a bit bright so I thought that would tone it down!!

[thecountryrose]

I dont think I've uploaded this card! I made this a few weeks ago now, hopefully you have'nt seen it already!!!
Used a Penny Black stamp and cuttlebug embossing.

Love all the cards on the thread, there are so many great ones!


Love this card!!! Love the pastel colors, the embossing, and that darling snowman!!! Love it all!

[thecountryrose]

OOOOOH ANOTHER LOVELY ONE

I LOVE THOSE TYPE OF WINTRY PICCIES


This is an awesome card!! I love how you did the snow around the edges!

[EllePiggo]

I dont think I've uploaded this card! I made this a few weeks ago now, hopefully you have'nt seen it already!!!
Used a Penny Black stamp and cuttlebug embossing.

Love all the cards on the thread, there are so many great ones!

Lovely card :D

[EllePiggo]

Here is another of my cards.

Great card.:D

They're all great cards, giving me some great ideas for what I might do for mine this year.

Vanessa.

[wlisa]

Here are 5 cards I made yesterday - sorry for the poor photos. All cards are embossed using the cuttlebug snowflake. The snowman has flowersoft and glitter and the xmas pud has stickles and glitter for the icing. All images are stamped and decoupaged apart from the xmas pud.

[DawnS]

Here are some I made last year must get my camera new batteries

[HOPEJACK]

Gorgeous cards Lisa & Dawn! Keep em coming :)

Here's one I made for a blog challenge, details on my blog :)

http://bp3.blogger.com/_fm74BhfeiQY/RuUB1nQy_fI/AAAAAAAAAms/ci0wXqFkGzE/s320/DFsketch.jpg

[Sav]

What fantastic cards everyone, Dawn NE Scotland, can I ask what stamp you used for your cards, as it lookes lovely. Many thanks.

[wlisa]

Dawn great cards I would also be interested to know what stamp you used and is the snowflake cut on a craft robo - simply gorgeous.

Patsy gorgeous card really festive - love it.

[Jayne W]

Here is one I've just done using watercolour pencils I think I need more practice using these:

[DawnS]

It was an absolute ancient stamp Denami I will get the number of the stamp for you if you wish.
The snowflake diecut is a qk snowflake I just use a circle of Scenic route christmassy snowflake behind the diecut.

Love to see all the lovely cards on this thread.

[DawnS]

Cards made using the cricut,Christmas Cheer cartidge & stamping with a pine tree background & embossed in silver.
Stickles glitter glue

[Bryn]

Those are lovely Dawn. How did you get the scalloped edges so perfect?

[GeordieGirl]

My latest two Christmas cards - more Magnolia stamps!!
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i107/GeordieGirlie/Magnolia%20Stamps%20Cards/snowflakes.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i107/GeordieGirlie/Magnolia%20Stamps%20Cards/bundled-up-with-snowflakes.jpg

[pinga]

love the cards.
Andrea - how do you get your dotted/dashed lines so perfect? do you use a template?

[GeordieGirl]

JUst me and a pen - I think owuld make more of a mess if I used a ruler or a template. The wiggles had to it's charm :lol:

[wlisa]

My latest two Christmas cards - more Magnolia stamps!!
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i107/GeordieGirlie/Magnolia%20Stamps%20Cards/snowflakes.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i107/GeordieGirlie/Magnolia%20Stamps%20Cards/bundled-up-with-snowflakes.jpg

WOW These are fantastic, can I ask where you get these stamps from please.

[GeordieGirl]

Funky Kits and Silly Monkey crafts and I think First Class crafts are all waiting for an delivery of them - apologies if I missed anyone out :) I got mine direct from sweden.

[DawnS]

They are lovely Andrea, love the snowflake effect.

For the scalloped edges the cricut cuts a card with a scalloped edge all you do is turn the dial to the size you want & it puts a fold in it too.

It also cuts an envelope to fit as well.

[Louly]

Here's another from me.

[GeordieGirl]

Wow! Louise that is lovely :)

[Minty Magic]

Crikey you girls have been busy today. They are all really lovely. I have a horrible feeling that I may start to get an addiction to Magnolia stamps. Have resisted so far... ... but they are just so sweet and make brill christmassy snowy cards.

[HOPEJACK]

Wow what fab cards everyone is making! Love them all - so many great ideas!

Andrea - I am sooo jealous about your Magnolias :lol:

[mum-on-the-run]

:)

[jo]

Gorgeous cards everyone!:D

[EllePiggo]

Absolutely gorgeous cards. :D

Vanessa.

[tracygough]

More stunning cards ladies!

[wlisa]

Here is my first Bella xmas card.

[tracygough]

That's really lovely Lisa.

[EllePiggo]

Lovely card Lisa :D

[wlisa]

Thank you Tracy and Elle

[passionflower]

Lisa you are loving those stamps dont cha? Cute Christmas card:wub:

[Pink Chocolate]

the embossing is just gorgeous was that a die or hand embossed

[wlisa]

Lisa you are loving those stamps dont cha? Cute Christmas card:wub:

Thanks Monica, they are lovely stamps but just too many of them and you guessed it I want them all.

the embossing is just gorgeous was that a die or hand embossed

Thanks, it was a cuttlebug die - snowflake (makes life a lot easier).

[jemm]

I am just starting to try and make card and did this one as a trial christmas card today http://scrapping-with-the-squirrels.blogspot.com/2007/09/artquest-pitfalls.html

[Pink Chocolate]

can u use the cuttlebug embossing dies on the big shot or the sizzixas i have both of those?

[wlisa]

I think you can use them in the big shot.

[passionflower]

Yep you can use them in the Big Shot a swell as sizzix but I think you ll need the adaptor for sizzix.

Jemm your Christmas card s lovely, really diferent colour combo too. I like that

[JAniemay]

Lovely cards ladies. Here are a couple of mine ...........
:wacko:

[passionflower]

Hun your cards are sweet, who makes that doggy stamp? is it a stamp?

[JAniemay]

Hi Monica

It's an Anitas stamp which I got off that well known auction site.

I'm very new to stamping and thought I would buy a few off there to see how I got on before I splashed out on new stamps. And guess what? After a couple of months I now have two - yes two - boxes full of the things. They're addictive !

Thanks for your nice comments.

Jane

[Mystik Nat]

LOL stamps are seriously addictive! I have a few drawers of Wood Mounted ones that I really should rediscover.... but let's not even talk about my stash of clear stamps. It's amazing how compact they are... :wacko:

[EllePiggo]

Lovely cards ladies. Here are a couple of mine ...........
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Lovely cards Janiemay. :D

Vanessa.

[HOPEJACK]

Aww I love that doggy too - lovely cards :)

[wlisa]

Both gorgeous cards Janiemay from another stamp addict.

[anna m]

Here is another Christmas card which turned out to be an experiment really. I used my new Whipper Snapper penguin stamp. Details of supplies are on my blog. Click thumbnail for larger image.

[JAniemay]

That's a beautiful card Anna M. I love the penguin - he's a real cheeky chappy! The vibrant colours absolutely make the card.

Jane

[wlisa]

Stunning card Anna M, love that penguin.

[thecountryrose]

Heard about Penny Black stamps here at UKS and looked for them. Found one yesterday at a local store and it was 30% off (doin' the happy dance!). I love, love, love the snowman stamps. Here's the card that I made with my new stamp :).

[mum-on-the-run]

:)

[tracygough]

Heard about Penny Black stamps here at UKS and looked for them. Found one yesterday at a local store and it was 30% off (doin' the happy dance!). I love, love, love the snowman stamps. Here's the card that I made with my new stamp :).

That stamp is so cute, great colours too.

Here's two i did for my featured designer gig. (never thought i'd be one of those).:)

http://www.sarahscardsltd.com/gallery/images/8nr6fw7f1s.jpg http://www.sarahscardsltd.com/gallery/images/o1stlqswcp.jpg

[Tcake]

hi girls this is mine......Tx

[tracygough]

That's a super card Teresa, so unusual!

[HOPEJACK]

More gorgeous cards - love them!

[Mole]

More cool cards.
Tracy, love your embossed backgrounds!

[EllePiggo]

Tracy and Theresa, those cards are fantastic. :D

[wlisa]

Gorgeous cards ladies, love the embossing was it done using the cuttlebug?

[thecountryrose]

They are Cuttlebug embossing folders- mine and tracygough's. I just love those things! Got my snowflake folder in the mail today and have some more Penny Black snowman stamps coming :). I found a U.S. supplier- hooray!

[karen433]

Second attempt - here's a couple of christmas cards I made this week.

[Bird]

My latest entry:

http://bp3.blogger.com/_9HZyAP4K8I4/RvESlAl0amI/AAAAAAAABDU/01jvPeRkstQ/s320/S8001951+(Large).JPG

[Bird]

Heard about Penny Black stamps here at UKS and looked for them. Found one yesterday at a local store and it was 30% off (doin' the happy dance!). I love, love, love the snowman stamps. Here's the card that I made with my new stamp :).

That is just the cutest card, I looooove that stamp, see we never get 30% of PB stamps in the UK, I got all excited then saw you were in the States!!!!! lol lucky lucky you xx

[craftymama]

There are soooo many fantastic cards on here you really are a talented bunch. Thought I'd put a couple on that I made tonight just simple ones.

[valeriej]

Here are a few of mine I've made just recently:
http://img37.picoodle.com/img/img37/9/9/2/f_2007septsnom_2047c11.jpg
http://img39.picoodle.com/img/img39/9/8/28/f_2007xmas9emm_71d9ffc.jpg
http://img29.picoodle.com/img/img29/9/9/16/f_letitsnowswm_2ef199b.jpg
http://img01.picoodle.com/img/img01/9/9/18/f_snowyribbonm_daf1e22.jpg

I seem to be into snowmen and snowflakes at the moment :lol:

[Pink Chocolate]

Here are a few of mine I've made just recently:
http://img37.picoodle.com/img/img37/9/9/2/f_2007septsnom_2047c11.jpg
http://img39.picoodle.com/img/img39/9/8/28/f_2007xmas9emm_71d9ffc.jpg
http://img29.picoodle.com/img/img29/9/9/16/f_letitsnowswm_2ef199b.jpg
http://img01.picoodle.com/img/img01/9/9/18/f_snowyribbonm_daf1e22.jpg

I seem to be into snowmen and snowflakes at the moment :lol:

LOVELY CARDS VALERIE, THAT EMBOSSING IS GORGEOUS AND THOSE SNOWMEN ARE SOOOOO CUTE

[Mystik Nat]

Love those snowflakes!! :D

[SusanJR]

The start of my christmas cards!
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[EllePiggo]

Lovely cards :D. I still haven't started mine yet so getting some great ideas from you all.:D

[thecountryrose]

That is just the cutest card, I looooove that stamp, see we never get 30% of PB stamps in the UK, I got all excited then saw you were in the States!!!!! lol lucky lucky you xx


Thanks! Oh, I had a terrible time finding Penny Black stamps here in the States! I finally found a U.S. based supplier and I ordered some more of the snowman stamps. I have not seen the Penny Black stamps in any of our local stores so I was sooooo happy when I found this one! It was the only one they had and the LAST one. I don't know if they had more than one, but I got this one, lol!

[thecountryrose]

Second attempt - here's a couple of christmas cards I made this week.


I really like these! I especially like the snow :).

[thecountryrose]

My latest entry:

http://bp3.blogger.com/_9HZyAP4K8I4/RvESlAl0amI/AAAAAAAABDU/01jvPeRkstQ/s320/S8001951+(Large).JPG


What a really cute card! Love the little hangies that say, 'Season's Greetings'.
Can I borrow that idea?

[thecountryrose]

Here are a few of mine I've made just recently:
http://img37.picoodle.com/img/img37/9/9/2/f_2007septsnom_2047c11.jpg
http://img39.picoodle.com/img/img39/9/8/28/f_2007xmas9emm_71d9ffc.jpg
http://img29.picoodle.com/img/img29/9/9/16/f_letitsnowswm_2ef199b.jpg
http://img01.picoodle.com/img/img01/9/9/18/f_snowyribbonm_daf1e22.jpg

I seem to be into snowmen and snowflakes at the moment :lol:

I love snowmen and snow cards! These are really cute!

[thecountryrose]

Everyone's cards are just beautiful!

[jo]

Here's one I finished this morning:

http://bp0.blogger.com/_oIe1_HeE9KA/RvZMgLGMQKI/AAAAAAAAAdE/DL9Tyj4XZSY/s400/Scan10122.JPG

Details on blog:D

[wlisa]

OMG I turn away for a second and loads more gorgeous cards appear LOL.

[Hysteri-CAL]

YAY !!! I finally made a Christmas card !

This is a card I've planned for speed. I need to make a heap of cards for a forum I belong to so wanted a card that would be quickly churned out.

[thecountryrose]

YAY !!! I finally made a Christmas card !

This is a card I've planned for speed. I need to make a heap of cards for a forum I belong to so wanted a card that would be quickly churned out.

Awwww! How cute! Is that a stamp? If it is a stamp, may I ask who the maker is :)?

[Hysteri-CAL]

Awwww! How cute! Is that a stamp? If it is a stamp, may I ask who the maker is :)?

Thanks. Its made by Funstamps and the ref is F-Q70 Snowman.

[thecountryrose]

Thanks so much for the info.!

[passionflower]

Gorgeous cards everyone!!!:wub:

[Mole]

Lovely cards ...... I've got that snowman stamp too, his very cute isn't he!

[Kell]

heres a few that i've made last night.

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[Kell]

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Made all of these using ATC's as toppers and the white cards have the ATC's fixed inside in sleeves so that they can be taken out and card discarded

[Gailh]

Here's mine - decoupage using an Elusive Images theme plate

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[mum-on-the-run]

:)

[valeriej]

All lovely cards, but I really love this card, I never think about stamping direct on to the card blank - great idea.

YAY !!! I finally made a Christmas card !

This is a card I've planned for speed. I need to make a heap of cards for a forum I belong to so wanted a card that would be quickly churned out.

[JAniemay]

Hello everyone

I'm just back from holiday and even more lovely cards have appeared. I'm going to be paying homage to many of you - in other words I'm "pinching" some ideas !!

I have been in Florida for a week and needless to say I have stocked up on everything. Even had to buy a holdall to get everything back! I think I cleared out the Jo-Ann shop and then attacked the Michaels craft shop. But you know who put the stoppers on. No more rubbish he said !! Will the man never learn?

Glad to be back amongst you.

Jane

[thecountryrose]

Now you all have me collecting Penny Black stamps, lol! So here are some of my cards made with those stamps. The second card picture got a bit squished when I made it smaller :(, but you can see the general idea of the card.

[Kell]

A couple more inspired by last nights efforts. Fisrt one is on pearl effect card as too is the second. they are only little cards. The second has threads stuck onto acetate with tiny stars just placed on and they stick to the threads. This has been put in a ATC sleeve so it is actually see through.
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[valeriej]

Some of mine I made at the weekend, one of mine I fell in love with, and a few PBs:

[Hysteri-CAL]

Oh wow !!! Some spectacular cards here !!

[tracygough]

Wow, so many great ideas here!

[anniekay]

congratulations everybody. Fantastic cards.So many different ideas but each and every one is an inspiration. Must get going!!!

[EllePiggo]

Some absolutely fabulous cards. :D

Here's one from me, using the remainder of my papers from last year:-
http://bp2.blogger.com/_JVX5x93dobY/RvgVEtX26OI/AAAAAAAAAIo/9qyZ3Fl4BjM/s320/tisTheSeasonDiHickmanSketch.JPG
Details on my blog here (http://ellepiggo.blogspot.com/2007/09/di-hickman-card-sketch-sept-3.html)

[anniekay]

Fab card ellepiggo. Has a lovely crisp feel to it!

[GeordieGirl]

So has this competition ended now?

[Jue Jue]

YAY !!! I finally made a Christmas card !

This is a card I've planned for speed. I need to make a heap of cards for a forum I belong to so wanted a card that would be quickly churned out.

Lovely card i have this same stamp and i have never used it YET lol

[Mole]

Kell, what great ideas you've used for cards!