Today I am sharing a card that I made for my post at the weekend for It's a Creative World. Last year I made some Christmas kits up that didn't get used. It therefore made perfect sense as they're cut out and ready to go, to use them before embarking on another style of card.
I tend to do Christmas cards in batches that way it doesn't become a chore!
This card isn't made as I had originally planned in kit form....of course, I've changed style just a tad over the last 12 months so it has been tweaked.
For this project I have used Spellbinder Heirloom die 2012 together with embossing folders Pine branch by Tim Holtz and Dot swirl by Hero Arts. I have added clear rock candy to my branch....it wouldn't be Christmas without a little sparkle. Sentiment stamp is by Paula Pascual's Large Christmas.
I'm much preferring clean and simple lines just now especially when we have so many Christmas cards to rattle through.
But first today I have a couple of bespoke orders to do and a class to sort for tomorrow. Then time permitting I might get some more Christmas cards made up.
Did you all have a good weekend?
I had a good day at work on Saturday, getting busier now as the run up to Christmas is in full flow. Saturday night spent chilling watching Strictly and I'm a Celebrity, a lovely M and S meal and drink.
Yesterday I got up to date on my ironing and made some Christmas decorations as well as all the usual Sunday activities.
This week my intention is to get ahead of the game for Christmas with my cards, presents and baking. Mind you my kitchen is in the early stages of being decorated so that might need to take priority.
Have a good week folks, back tomorrow. x
Good morning Erika,
ReplyDeleteStart of yet another busy week for you I see.
Love your card, might just take some inspiration from that. I have not even started Christmas Cards ..... Oh! who cares!!!
I have had a message from my sister (Hazel)!who never makes cards, she has made her first one. I just hope she posts it. She has made a really good job.
Decorating your kitchen at this time of year!!!!!!! Good luck
Hugs
Patricia xxx
Hello Erika, lovely card, great SB die and super embossing, love your colours.
ReplyDeleteVery frosty here this morning, but a healthy coldness, hugs Kate x
Love the simple design of this card, you have a busy week a head of you, I am hoping for a bit quieter one for me but we will see . Hazel xx
ReplyDeleteLove love love it
ReplyDeleteAli x
Oh very nice card, elegant, love the embossing !
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Very pretty! Love the embossing!
ReplyDeleteJust working on my overseas cards now and then I am finally done. Yay!
Very stylish card...Christmas is getting nearer...hugs, Marion
ReplyDeletelove this card Erika, perfect!! You had a productive weekend! By the way my tool worked perfectly xxx
ReplyDeletevery nice Erika!
ReplyDeleteNae bug eating Tv for me, but do love a bit of strictly.
Love Teen x
Hi Erika, lovely card, just my style. My you are a busy girl watch you don't burn out before Christmas.
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