And, style #2:
And, style #3:
These have to be my favorite Christmas cards that I've made ever, ever, ever! I love how they turned out. And, anyone who knows me, knows that the sewing machine and I are not on good terms. So, yes, that's hand-stitching on those cards. All 20 of them! That was some serious time in front of the t.v. sewing away! :0) There is a 4th style, but I need to finish up the prototype tonight. I'll post it up tomorrow. Wow! I can't believe that I'm alreaady done with my Christmas cards, and it's not even Thanksgiving! That's a total first for me. I still have to write in them, and I hope to have them in the mail the week after Thanksgiving.
And, here's a gift that I made for someone special.
It is modeled after a project that Heather did over at Poppy Ink. Although, I did add several of my own touches. For one, I used a circle punch on this design of Love, Elsie's Jack + Abby line, to punch out the "shingles" for the roof. I was never quite sure what to do with that paper, but I'm so glad I came up with that idea! I really like the look it gives. And, the door to the house is on hinges. It opens to reveal a special message for the recipient. I had tons of fun making this little project. Thanks for the inspiration, Heather!
And, in the spirit of the Christmas shopping season that is upon us, I will try to include one unique gift idea in each of my posts between now, and Christmas. Although, this isn't really a gift, I am in love with this wrapping paper from Whimsy Press.
And, their pom-pom ribbon is irresistable!
Well, my bloggy friends, that's all for today. I'm off to crank out some more creativeness. Stay tuned...
11 comments:
I love this post!
full of so much yummy stuff!
Ok now I have to somehow find some pre-made badass christmas card for you so I don't feel so inadequate. It is a struggle just to get then addressed and mailed! Loving all your fun projects =0)
~k
you ROCK. seriously. loving your cards.
and that wrapping paper is so cute!
xx
jill
WOW! You are on a Christmas roll!!! LOVE that you will be posting one thing per day. You are my kind of girl. Wish we lived closer so we could craft together. I do need to get started on my cards. Thanks for the inspo. I'm actually eyeing that tree on the wrapping paper you posted. Have a great day Girl!
can't believe you've already made your christmas cards.....mine will be purchased this year.
Whimsy Press people here - thanks for the kind words!
damn you are a crafty little thing. your hand stictching looks better than my machine sewing...maybe we can't be friends anymore! ha !
I commented at poppy ink about ur frame thing but girl that is super awesome! I love it! And those cards are really cute...I need to start making mine darn it...I say that every year but never do it lol!
How DO you do it all? I need some of your energy, motivation and sheer (sp?) creativity. WAy to go on your cards being done...and you hand sewed 20 of them??? Incredible!! Love what you do!!
gorgeous. I am so addicted to your blog now! xxx
holly,
once again you created magic. do you have a wand or something? lol
those cards are uber cute...and that house decoration---wow!!! too darn cute for words.
i'm highly jealous though...can you send me a teeny bit of your mojo?? w/ this funk & not feeling great, i hope i can even get store cards out this yr...i always have good intentions but i'm lucky to make 2-3 cards a yr. i'm bad i know...but i promise to make & send you some really special yummies...i will try hard not to let you down! =)
and once again i must say how happy i am that i came across your blog somehow...it is one of my faves...and when i feel ok i'll check it daily for sure! and thanks for checking mine occasionally...i havent updated since last mon cause i've been sick...sorry.
anyway, glad we've swap buddies & new friends...you are 1 super cool chick!!
=)
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