Wednesday, December 21, 2011

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

Decorations are done, some cookies are made, some presents are wrapped, and some cards have been mailed.  Still need to finish wrapping, addressing cards and do  a bit more baking.  I'm a bit behind in these preparations, but it will all be done by Christmas Eve. 

I did manage to take some time to create a couple of cards.  I hope to squeeze in some cardmaking time over these next couple of days to make a few more.  My son has asked me to make a card for him to give to a girl he likes--I'm flattered!

Up first are two cards I made using some older Brenda Walton papers, snow globe sticker and chipboard. 

It was difficult to photograph this card without getting some glare on the snow globe.  I used an EK scallop punch on the paper to form a frame for the globe.  I then put some Recollections gold beads around the globe as well as some red rhinestones on the tiny stars and added some glittered star stickers from K&Company.  The globe is topped off with a red bow, baker's twine and two tiny gold bells.

Here, I layered the Noel chipboard on top of another scalloped circle I punched from the Brenda Walton paper and put that on top of a gold Wilton doily.  I used pop-up dots by 3M to give it some dimension and then finished it off with some gold Recollections beads.
My final card uses some old Melissa Frances papers I found in my stash.  I also used a Martha Stewart embossed snowflake punch, lace, buttons, twine and a little gold bell.  The tag is stamped with a PTI sentiment--I love those tiny-sized stamps.


Well, that's it for today.  I hope to be back again before Christmas with a few more creations.  I do want to take the time to thank everyone for their sweet comments.  I appreciate each and every one!

4 comments:

  1. They are all pretty, Pat! my favorite one is the first one. I just love the bells and the bow. How nice your son ask you to make a card for him!

    Have a wonderful holiday!

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  2. They are all gorgeous!! LOVE the Noel one, especially. The gold doily looks awesome. So sweet that Michael asked to use one of your cards!!

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  3. So, so cute, Patty! Really love your holiday cards. The MF one is so up my vintage-loving alley. Love the gold doily and the snowglobe, too. Think I have some of those, and you have totally inspired me to use them. Maybe if I get started now, I'll actually be ahead of the game next year. ;)
    wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas, my friend!

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  4. Oh, these cards are gorgeous! I especially love the first one with the snowglobe. Such a great idea! I want to wish you a very merry Christmas:)

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