I’ve a large pile of Christmas paper scraps
and a huge pile of card scraps on the table waiting to either be used or filed
away. I'm desperately trying to be good
and use them so I don’t have to squeeze them into my 12” square tote which is
bursting at the seams! I've tried to use up all my scraps as I've gone along but I didn’t manage to stick to my UIU pledge as
well as I would have liked in December – but hey ho Christmas is always a manic
time for all of us, crafters or not lol!
I purchased at least three card making and craft magazines before Christmas, very naughty! One of the magazines I couldn’t resist because of the gorgeous little Marianne stamp and papers which came with the magazine.
I know a lot will think it’s way too early to be starting or continuing with Christmas card making efforts. For me it’s necessary because I make Christmas cards for mum too. In fact I’m here today to show you my first batch of 2013 Christmas cards!
I’m attempting to use up the last of some C6 notch card blanks from Craftwork Cards. My Use It Up pledge runs out at the end of January so I’m trying to make a nice round number of creations – that way I’ll actually feel like I have achieved some of the goals I set out with, more of that to follow later on this month lol!
I want to enter the following challenges:
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ #106 – Santa is on holiday!
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/ #1 Anything Goes
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything Goes
http://mariannedesigndivas.blogspot.co.uk/ It’s Christmas
http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.co.uk/ Decoupage
http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything Goes
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ #14 Anything Goes
http://craftymesschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ #24 Show some Sparkle/Bling
Here are the cards … … …
For each stamp I use I want to make six cards, which is what I’ve done here, the ‘Merry and Bright’ will be ours and the Merry Xmas will be for mum! I stamped, coloured with my pencils and decoupage these images before matting onto scraps of red card. The printed papers are the ones that came with the stamp.
I’m experimenting with the camera and my daylight lamp at the moment – apologies for the varying quality!
2012 UIU Pledge: 312 - ends 31 January 2013 
2013 Christmas Card Stash: 6
I purchased at least three card making and craft magazines before Christmas, very naughty! One of the magazines I couldn’t resist because of the gorgeous little Marianne stamp and papers which came with the magazine.
I know a lot will think it’s way too early to be starting or continuing with Christmas card making efforts. For me it’s necessary because I make Christmas cards for mum too. In fact I’m here today to show you my first batch of 2013 Christmas cards!
I’m attempting to use up the last of some C6 notch card blanks from Craftwork Cards. My Use It Up pledge runs out at the end of January so I’m trying to make a nice round number of creations – that way I’ll actually feel like I have achieved some of the goals I set out with, more of that to follow later on this month lol!
I want to enter the following challenges:
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ #106 – Santa is on holiday!
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/ #1 Anything Goes
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything Goes
http://mariannedesigndivas.blogspot.co.uk/ It’s Christmas
http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.co.uk/ Decoupage
http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything Goes
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ #14 Anything Goes
http://craftymesschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ #24 Show some Sparkle/Bling
Here are the cards … … …
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| The first two: CWC C6 notch card portrait |
Stamped sentiment
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| Side view |
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| A final look |
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| The second two: CWC A6 notch cards landscape |
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| Side views: told you all I was playing with the camera lol! |
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| A final look |
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| The final batch of two: CWC C6 notch card landscape. |
The final stamped and coloured image.
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| Side view - I love how this looks! |
As I mentioned in a previous
post I’ve used most of the Christmas toppers that were part of my stash for a
couple of years. I’ve a Craftwork Cards
Goody Bag that was on special offer and I’ll use the toppers and die cuts for
the special cards mum wants.
I plan to stamp and
colour an image or origami/tea bag fold a topper for most of the Christmas
cards I want to make.
If necessary I could use
printed toppers but I’m hoping I won’t have to – it’s going to be a case of
wait and see how I go and how organised I can be - which can be a problem lol! For each stamp I use I want to make six cards, which is what I’ve done here, the ‘Merry and Bright’ will be ours and the Merry Xmas will be for mum! I stamped, coloured with my pencils and decoupage these images before matting onto scraps of red card. The printed papers are the ones that came with the stamp.
I’m experimenting with the camera and my daylight lamp at the moment – apologies for the varying quality!
Thank you very much for taking the time to visit and
comment on my blog
Hopefully I’ll be able to catch up with everyone’s
blogs this week!
I've a secret lol - pop back over the next couple of weeks!
I've a secret lol - pop back over the next couple of weeks!
ttfn Karen x
Tools:
Marianne Clear Skater Boy
Stamp
Clearly Besotted Stamps Ltd:
Merry Little Christmas – sentiments
Colouring Pencils
Paper Stumps – for blending
the pencils
Ingredients Old Stash:
Craftwork Cards: C6 Notch
Card
Versamagic Dew Drop Ink Pad: Red
Magic
Memento Ink Pad: London
Designer/Background papers
Stickles glitter glue
Hobbycraft: Self adhesive Red
gems
Scraps: white and red card
Double sided taps; foam pads
22 comments:
hi Karen...you have been busy and your cards look fabulous. What a great start to the new year, you'll certainly be one very organised lady come December!
xx
Well here's to 2013 Karen!! look forward to looking at your projects for the new year huggles hun cards are fab xx
brilliant cards Karen - and I'm so impressed that you've used that stamp - will have to peel mine off the mag front cover - and get it used! Thanks for the inspiration! Hugs rachel xx
What a great batch of cards, thank you for joining in with us at Cards Galore challenge, good luck Hun Zoe DT xxx
oooh what a wonderful idea to get such a great jump start of Christmas cards.. I think its lovely you provide them for your Mum too! Very cool.. And to make 6 with each stamp, great idea! I might have to look into something like that too!
Thanks for sharing with us at Glitter n Sparkle!
Toni -DT
Way to go, making all those delightful cards - thanks for linking for both of my CHNC challenges - hope to see you again soon (and please don't put any of the Christmas stash away, just keep using it throughout the year) x
Hi Karen Happy New Year. I have total admiration for you, making so many cards for 2013, they are all fantastic, the designs are wonderful so is that gorgeous image, brilliant work.
hugs
lorraine x
Congratulations on getting ahead with the Christmas cards, thank you for joining us over at Glitter n Sparkle, good luck
Hello and happy new year! Well done for getting a good start on your 2013 Christmas cards! I think this is a cracking image and I love the red matt.
Such a gorgeous card love the colors and great design. Thank you for joining us at Glitter n Sparkle this week. Abbie DT x
A super set of cards..loving all the sparkle.
Thank you for joining in with our challenge over at Craftymess.
Sandie x
Hi Karen, my you have been busy! And so very good as well to be making Christmas cards so early - I'm afraid I packed my stuff up and won't open the box again now until December!
I have to admit I fell off the UiU wagon late September and didn't really manage to get back on it again - I'm going to try again this year and see how I go.
Hope you have a great 2013 and looking forward to hearing your news!!!
Sarah
Hi karen
Wowee you are doing well .... Fabby cards ... I have just finished 6 snowmen cards .... Fed up with that now .... Try another new stamp........
Hugs Sylvie xxx
Oh Wow Karen, your cards look amazing. That is such a great idea, you are ready for December. Love them sweetie! Hugs, Ivonne
Karen these are beautiful, I just love how your colour with the pencils.
Love the shape of the cards too.
Happy new year hun, hope 2013 is a great year for you xxx
What a great start to the New year making these Christmas cards. They are really sweet and I love those colours together.
Take care, Love n hugs
Marie
Fab cards Karen and a great start for this years Christmas cards. Carol x
OOOh these are gorgeous i love them . Thanks for joining us at glitternsparkle hugs trisha x
well i see someones been busy these are fab thanks for joining us at glitter n sparkle and good luck emma xx
Wow! Wonderful choice of colours and I thibnk this image is cute and ideal for a seasonal greeting.
Thank you for taking part in the Craftymess Sparkle / Bling with us.
Angela ( DT Craftymess)
What lovely cards ... Really great x
Thanks for joining in the crafty mess challenge
Tina xx
You have been a busy bee! Another lovely set of cards! Thanks for joining us at CHNC. Hugs Fiona x
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