Hello lovely peeps,
Are you all ready for Christmas? I have at last written & posted all my Christmas cards & bought all the presents, I now have bags & bags of presents needing wrapping, anyone know where I can hire an Elf lol.
I kind of feel I cheated a bit with my Christmas cards this year as I created lots of flat, CAS cards to post as it was a case of needs must! I just haven't had the time to create lots of my usual style cards since hubby's stroke, let alone make a box for every card I send. I knew I could make about 20 CAS cards in the time it takes me to make one of my usual very embellished cards, let alone the hours I've saved not making a huge stack of boxes, so apologies to everyone who will open a Christmas card from me and think "where the heck are the flowers" lol.
I kind of feel I cheated a bit with my Christmas cards this year as I created lots of flat, CAS cards to post as it was a case of needs must! I just haven't had the time to create lots of my usual style cards since hubby's stroke, let alone make a box for every card I send. I knew I could make about 20 CAS cards in the time it takes me to make one of my usual very embellished cards, let alone the hours I've saved not making a huge stack of boxes, so apologies to everyone who will open a Christmas card from me and think "where the heck are the flowers" lol.
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& this week our challenge is
My lovely teamies and I are featuring
products on our cards this week, if you have any we'd love to see them but as always it's not compulsory to enter our challenge.
I have made good use of my everyday papers again rather than Christmas papers as I wanted a nice soft coloured card for this image. I've used some different Stickles glitter on this card & it isn't as fine as I usually use but I think I like it!
The Copic colours I've used are -
skin - E11, E00, E000, R12, hair E44, E43, E41, dress - C3, C1, C00, wings - C1, C00, V000, BV000, B0000, branch - E43, E41, E40 / G93, YG63, YG61, Dove - T3, T1, T0
As always our lovely Heidi is sponsoring our challenge with a $50 voucher for the fabulous
I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Craft-Dee-Bowz - anything goes with a hand tied bow, Crafty Hazelnuts - anything goes Christmas, Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge - anything goes
I have created so many cards that I haven't shared on my little blog yet so here is another -
I so happy playing in my craft room I was in there until gone 2am the other morning exploring my forgotten stash, and this is what I came up with.
This card is now in my Etsy store.
The Copic colours I've used are -
skin - E21, E00, E000, R83, hair - E25, E31, E50, coat - E35, E31, E30 / C3. C1, C00, tights - W4, W2, W0, boots & gloves - E87, E84, E81
Please email me moominstacey@live.co.uk with your name and full postal address including the country you live in and I will pop your goodies in the post.
That's me finished for today peeps, thanks for stopping by
OMGoodness, Mandy, your winter cards are absolutely gorgeous! Love all the little details you add to your cards - it really makes them special! Very happy to see my friend Bad Kitty as your candy winner! Merry Christmas to you!
ReplyDeleteThat is one beautiful stamp, Mandy, all the more so with your embellishments! Love the 2nd little cutie, too!
ReplyDeleteAmazing, beautiful work, Mandy! All the details you add to your cards make them so very special!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Mandy :-) Both are stunning ! I love the angel image, so pretty and Tilda, well she is always adorable :-)
ReplyDeleteI know where all the Elves have gone if you need one ! they are all sipping sherry with Santa in his Grotto :-)
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Lols x x
These are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHallo liebe Mandy,
ReplyDeletebeide Karten sind einfach zauberhaft gestaltet,die mit dem Engel ist mein Favorit,
glg ulrike
so fab card! don't know this cute penny black stamp, thanks for sharing !
ReplyDeletethe second one is fantastic with my fav tilda frm this collection
hugs
céline
Oh thank you! Im so happy to see my name as winner :)
ReplyDeleteKitty thank you....
gorgeous card. very nice details.
I send you my info..
oh Im so happy that I was jumping all over my room!
Good evening, Mandy! Well, I'm going to be a bit of a broken record and say what I always say....2 stunning Christmas cards, finished beautifully with amazing embellishments, as only you do! Love that sweet angel image on your first card and your amazing attention to detail! Hugs, Lisa x
ReplyDeleteStunning design! Totally loving the sparkly wings :)
ReplyDelete*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
Absolutely gorgeous cards, your design work is so lovely and very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteLove the angelcard! Great that you remind me that I have to use it again...:)
ReplyDeleteLove that you've shared two absolutely gorgeous cards and love them both.
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Debby
Beautiful Cards... Oh that little Moose is so COOL!! I love it!!.. May I ask where you have bought it??... Great Details on your cards.. Lovely Glitter and FAB coloring!!
ReplyDeleteWow...gorgeous cards, Mandy! Your coloring is amazing!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards Mandy as always!! and congrats to candy winner
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Mandy!! Such adorable images!!
ReplyDeletehugs...
gorgeous Mandy!
ReplyDeletesparkle & shine *~*
Love them both sweetie but my fave would have to be the angel one - just gorgeous and my fave colours too. Happy Christmas darling. Xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Mandy !
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very happy Christmas.
Lots of love, Jo x
beautiful cards! :) Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeletestunning!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are just phenomenal with amazing coloring and beautiful embellishments! I love the stitching, wooden elements and stunning floral sprays! WOW!
ReplyDeleteYou make the most beautiful cards! I'm in total awe!
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