Weekend of Christmas Card making

In amongst trying to write my book I have rewarded my good work with some crafting time. Here is what I have made. I think I've made too many cards for what I need now so some of you may receive these next Christmas now!!

Contemporary Christmas Cards

I recently bought some stamps that had a Christmas theme, but not in the traditional sense. At first I wasn't sure what to do with them, but I had a little thought and this is what I came up with:

Then I had some new punches and again I wasn't quite sure what to do with them. I had previously stamped some smaller Christmas themed shapes and thought that these would fit on my scallop punch perfectly. So I punched 2 scalloped circles and stuck the shapes on with 3D foam. I then stuck some clear glitter snow flakes onto some turquoise card and cut around them. These were stuck on too.


Then my favourite punch was used on the edge of the card. Because the snow flakes don't stand out that much, I added the same colour turquoise card to the edge. This really brings out the snowflakes, especially after I added some glitter.

I then added a clear glitter greeting and this is what I got:

I hope you like them. They are not what you would normally associate with Christmas cards, but I thought it would make a change from the red, green, gold and silver that is traditionally found in festive cards.

Claire

More Christmas Cards

I have again been busy making Christmas cards and I thought I would share a few:

CX1

 

This is my favourite one. It started by going wrong. I tried to do something clever and it backfired. So I sat there and thought about how I could rectify the situation, so I added the ribbon on the side. The christmas tree is a clear glitter sticker that I stuck onto green card and then cut around it. It is then stuck with foam pads onto the front of the card making it stand out. I think the end result is brilliant!!

CX2

 

This tall DL card feautures 2 chrsitmas geese as the topper. The background paper is finished with a shiny red brad in each corner and on there is a bell which actually rings, added to the topper.

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This card has 4 different christmas tree stickers. They are foiled stickers which gives them a bit more character. A simple, modern christmas card.

CX4

I like this card too because I love glitter. It doesn't show up really on here, but the snow flakes are covered with glitter. The light purple background paper is finished with purple brads in each corner which frames the card nicely.

CX5

A traditional card with a modern twist. The robin is layered decoupage and there is a slight shiny silver outline around the robin too. The greeting also has the same silver surround

CX6

This card plays on different geometric shapes and the white paper on the top is covered with glitter. Again, a foiled christmas tree sticker is in the middle of the card along with smaller foiled star stickers in each corner.

CX7

A black and white bear is the main feature on this card and is mounted on a background paper that shows strings of lights and candy canes. The silver greeting has a pronouned, decorated capital letter.

CX8

This card has a ribbon on the left hand side that has silver sequins on it. The red stars are cut fron glittery paper and again the wording has pronounced, decorated capital letters.

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The last card has quite a lot going on, but all the papers are from the same set so go together quite nicely. There is no need for a greeting as it features in the bottom strip, and the red paper shows all the things you might find in a stocking, which again is a foiled sticker.

My very busy craft weekend - the outcome

So, it has been quite a busy weekend for crafting and I thought I would share the outcome with you. Most are Christmas cards, but there are a few other desins in there as well. I also completed a cross stitch card for a friend's birthday. So I can't put it on here yet in case she is reading, but I will do in a few weeks.

B1

This card is made using vinyl butterfly stickers with a hint of glitter built into them. The top half is covered with vellum and the bottom just a plain card.

B2

I like the japanese themed toppers you can buy because the detailing is son intricate. You need good eyes to see the detail in the middle picture but I think they look stunning

B3

This one and the next one are perfect for Autumn. They feature owls and Autumn themed backgrounds. They are plain so can be used as a card for any occasion.

B4

B5

This one is a simple Christmas card with a tag shaped greeting on the right hand side saying 'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year'. I really like the red ribbon in this card as it has silver tinsel built into it giving it an even more festive feel.

B6

B7

These two cards are simple and elegant. The first one has the words 'Seasons Greetings' in the middle which is raised slightly from the rest of the card. The second card features a Christmas message and are perfect for everyone.

B8

I really like this card and am pleased with the gold borders. The picture in the middle is made using decoupaage and some of the fruits, flowers and the bow have glitter on them.

B9

This is another shaker card that was featured in an earlier post. It has loose glitter in the middle to go with the words 'Let it snow'. There is also subtle glitter on the red background paper too.

B10

This is a 3 fold card and opens in the middle. There is a decoupaged image on the front with glitter on the flowers and the flame of each candle. Again there is a gold border around the centre image and a small greeting on the right hand side.

B11

This is a simple decoupage design with gold glitter on the baubles and the stars.

B12

This card has 4 green and silver tree designs down a silver strip of card in the middle. There are small green glitter dots bordering the silver strip and the words 'Merry Christmas' down the side along with a holly border.

As you can see I have been very busy and it feels like Christmas is just around the corner. If you like anything then please let me know.

Claire