Thursday 10 November 2011

Christmas cards.



This weeks theme over at Make My Monday is Vintage/Traditional.
I realy need to get more cards made so this is helping to get me motivated.
Someone told me today its only about 6 weeks till Christmas. Help!
The background is a selection of papers pieces , lying on my desk from other projects.
 . A Martha Stewart edger punch helped make use of a thin left over strip.
 Santa's image is a Paper Artsy stamp shaded with tea dye distress inks.


Other challenge for this card is-
 the Stampman Collage/background collage.



This card is made with paper layers and a ready to use image,  from Lily of the Valley. I bought these at a craft fair in the Spring, they will come in very  useful for quick makes. The tree is an Alterations die cut.

Now this card is about as close to 'cute' as I've made in ages, so I hope it will fit the new Challenge over at C.R.A.F.T. Challenge 128,
which is Cute.


Thankyou for stopping by to take a look. I realy appreciate you calling.

27 comments:

  1. two beautiful cards people must stop using bad language on here the C word is such a naughty word and should be banned till the end of November that's what I say lol
    Jacki xx

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  2. Very pretty cards! I must get started soon! Valerie

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  3. Gorgeous Cards ....gig fan of the layering you have achieved. Thank you for playing along with Make My Monday again. Wishes Suzanne x

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  4. Love your laying up of the Santa stamp. Pretty little LOTV card too. I am WAY behind.... I tell myself every year that I'm going to start earlier but I never listen!

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  5. Great cards Yvonne...I'm trying to get started too... but the best laid plans etc etc....lol

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  6. They're both lovely Yvonne in their own way - but both created in your own unique way x

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  7. both are great cards but my fave has to be the traditional Vintage Santa one......gorgeous
    hugs

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  8. Love the Christmas collage Yvonne and the way you've tied it all together:) Such a cute image in the 2nd one and so different to your usual style!
    Val x

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  9. Two great cards Yvonee, Love the traditional Santa image, and you have done 'cute' beautifully.
    Avril xx

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  10. Fantastic MeggieMay....great collage effect, just love the layering and vintagey look that you have created.
    Dot x

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  11. Beautifully done Yvonne! I really need to get cracking on my Christmas Cards! Best, Yvonne

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  12. I love the Santa card, you have brought together a wonderful collection of vintage images in a beautiful way. I like the second card too, it's a very sweet image and a pretty card. Jean x

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  13. Great cards Yvonne I had to buy that santa stamp after seeing your creations last year!

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  14. Fabulous makes Yvonne - love the vintage Santa and I can't wait for my visit from him.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  15. Hi Yvonne. Two fabulous cards.
    Regards Florence x

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  16. Both cards have a gorgeous vintage feel Meggymay. I'm sure Christmas comes quicker every year!

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  17. This is fabulous!!! :) LOVE all the layers and detail--very well done! Thanks for joining us at MMM! :)

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  18. Two wonderful Christmas card, both of them. I especially love the first one.

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  19. Stunning work - thank you so much for joining in again at MMM - Jacqueline xx

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  20. I especially love your vintage Santa collage. Every element really works well together. And the colours are gorgeous!!
    Siobhan

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  21. I love your Santa card, with it's fabulous collection of ephemera from your desk. I also love your very rare 'cute' card. thanks for joining us again at MMM. Caz

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  22. Hi Meggymay, I love the Santa card ..just delicious full of ephemera.
    yhank you for joining MMM
    Suzi B :D

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  23. Just gorgeous Yvonne. Really love the Santa and the background and embellishing look fabulous.
    Thanks so much for joining in again at MMM, it's so lovely to see you there.
    Hugs, Fliss xx

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  24. Your vintage Santa is a card anyone would want to grace their mantle - it is stunning.
    Please don't tell me it is only 6 weeks, I don't want to be hearing that lol.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  25. Fantastic cards. I love the vintage santa one and the papers are fab on the second. Thank you for joining us at CRAFT.
    Nikki x

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  26. Gooooorgeous! Fabulous work. Thanks for joining us at The Stamp Man challenge.

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  27. Great card with so many gorgeous details..congrats!

    greetings, Alie :-)

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