Christmas Countdown #7

Well a bit of a surprise for you this week, we have a card club that has to contribute cards for swapping every 6 weeks or so and this week our last swap was due. The theme was christmas with a twist...and the twist was that the card was not allowed to be a traditional shape eg, square or rectangle. Here are the two cards that I made for the swap!! They are not only cards where the front is hinged with an eyelet and swings sideways....they double up as an ornament for your christmas tree. The patterned papers were just scraps that I had on hand, ribbon and jumbo eyelets are from Stampin' Up! and Cardstock is Bazzill!! Stamps and gemstones used are from Kaiser. I also used some shimmerz paints on the word peace. Enjoy.

Christmas Countdown # 6

There is just something about Christmas cards and glitter!! Here is this weeks creation!! The background effect was acheived by embossing the patterned paper with a cuttlebug embossing folder then sanding with a sanding block to let the white core of the paper show through. I then applied over the raised pattern some Shimmerz Paints to add that extra sparkle. These are a great new product and we are the only store to have them in Australia at the moment, so head on over and check them out some samples we have on our website, simply click here.

Materials Used

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A4 White Bazzill Cardstock

Autumn Leaves Die Cut Patterned Paper

Superfine Crystal Glitter

Collections Chipboard Birds

Stampin' Up Ribbon andCardstock

Making Memories Beach White Beach Rub-ons

Shimmerz Paints - Green Olive

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Basic Grey Precision File Set

Christmas Countdown #5

It only seems like a couple of days ago I posted last weeks card...because it was late!! Anyway here is a little something to get your weekend cardmaking started. have Fun!

Materials:

Bazzill Java Cardstock

Kaiser Patterned Paper

Autumn Leaves Stamps - Merry Christmas

Opals Embossing Powder - Rosevears

Buzz & Bloom Chipboard Alphabet - 70's Mini (I love this chipboard as there are hundreds of letters, heaps of vowels and other popular letters

Kaiser Rhinestones - Can't see them, that's because they were purple so I embossed them with the Opals Rosevear powder to match the chipboard. Great way to use up colours that you otherwise probably wouldn't use. The only thing wrong was the heat gun melted the adhesive on the back so you have to glue them on. No biggy.

Christmas Countdown # 4

Can you believe how quickly christmas is sneaking up on us??? Fortunately here is another idea to get those creative juices flowing for your cards this year. Enjoy!

Materials Used:

Kaiser patterned papers, Stampin' Up! cardstock and ribbon. St. Nick ChickStamp and Chatterbox Happy Day Stamps. Click on the link to purchase these stamps in our online store.

Christmas Countdown #3

BONUS..... this week there is not just 1 christmas countdown card but 14!!!! We had a card making workshop on the weekend and these are the cards that I completed.

Thankyou must go out to all the people that may have contributed to these ideas, because I am sure that I have cardlifted some ideas from various other blogs and Splitcoaststampers.

Please see the slideshow on the left of your screen. Enjoy!!

(Some images are Copyright Stampin' Up!)

Christmas Countdown # 2

Hi Everyone....Sorry I am late with this one I went on a scrapbooking camp for the weekend and didn't get the card made until today. Anyway this one adds a personal touch to your cards and I think you will agree has a great effect with just a few of your favourite family photos!!!! Enjoy. This is just a small taste of the ideas that I will have for you on Sunday at our Christmas card making workshop.

Christmas Countdown #1

Well it is just 11 weeks until Christmas is upon us, so to get into the spirit of the season lets commence countdown. Each friday I will post a card with a christmas theme to get you in the christmas spirit.

Todays card uses a piece of vellum, embossed in a cuttlebug embossing folder, brads and cardstock. The stamp is from the Stampin' Up! set called Season of Joy. If you have any questions just send an email and ask. Enjoy!