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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Christmas Cards in Full Swing

I've finally gotten a hold on my Christmas Cards.....a good many created and completed, which is a wonderful feeling.  I decided this year the bulk of my cards would be vintage style, and I've had a super fun time creating them..... I used some for a display and demonstration I did for a ladies group on the weekend, and I ended up selling all the cards that I had on display! Yikes - more work for me, but now my box is filling, and I don't miss those that went to other happy homes. I get a real warm feeling when someone buys my cards and they are so excited about their purchase..... it's like a gift that's giving  THREE times - they love it, they are excited that their recipient will love it, I get to see their enjoyment as well.  It's a great feeling of appreciation, and a great motivation for more creation too!  Today I'm sharing a vintage Christmas card that I created ...

Ingredients: Cardstock - Cre8tiv; photo printed vintage image; Cream Lace; Irridescent Glitter Glue - Papermania; Red adhesive Pearls - Kaisercraft...

Image and Layers were cropped and trimmed before construction.  I get really annoyed with myself when I cut and trim along the way, as it takes more time, as I spend more time trimming! I adhered the lace to the red and blue layers by sandwiching it between two strips of  DS tape - I added one strip of tape to the cardstock, added the lace then another layer of DS tape.... after I had fixed all layers together, I added glitter glue to trimmings on the tree ... it doesn't show to well here, but there is a lovely sparkle.  I added red pearls over the holly berries... they now have wonderful dimension!

This card is entered over at the Play Date Cafe Challenge 55 ... colour challenge...thanks for peepin'!

4 cared to share!:

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

What a beautiful vintage Christmas card! LOVE that red paper! And that lace--great job:) Thanks for playing along with us and joining in the fun over at the PDCC:)

Andrea Ewen said...

Wow, love this vintage card and how you've matted and outlined the image! Just wonderful! Thanks for joining us at the Play Date Cafe!

docneha said...

wow pauline.. this is really nice card.. i like ur idea of using tht lace.. something i shud give a thought to..

Lisa Somerville said...

Lovely vintage image you found for this weeks challenge! Thanks for playing at the PDCC.