Thursday, December 12, 2013

Christmas 2013

Now that they've begun arriving, I can reveal my Christmas card for this year. I decided to go monochrome for 2013; with five embossed and die-cut layers. After making one sample card, I created 30 more using around 300 pieces of paper, ribbon, pearl sprays and cheesecloth. (click to biggify all photos)


Dakotah was on hand during the process, to lend a helping paw:


"Who me? Nope, just napping here... keeping an eye on things"
I used a variety of dies; holly sprays were created with my Cricut and the new Anna Griffin "Winter Wonderland" cartridge. Frames and layers were cut with Spellbinders dies; and I tried a new technique to insert a piece of wax paper between the die and the cardstock - it worked amazingly well to release without one tear! I definitely will be doing this from now on.


The gray ribbon is soft seam binding and the pearl sprays I found in the Bridal section at Michael's, (using my 50% off coupon, natch). The sentiment is a stamp I found in a basket at the till in Michael's - they were only 66 cents each!


I also used two Cuttlebug embossing folders for the second and fourth layers.


Soon I will also reveal a large project I have been working on; trying to finish it between the decorating, shopping, card-making and baking for the Season:




Oh and for those who don't read my other blog, you may want to pop over HERE for a special holiday poem I penned this week....


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14 comments:

  1. Acorn to OakDecember 12, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Your cards are beautiful! That cutter looks like a lot of fun. I'd love to have one but it seems so complicated.

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    1. MaureenDecember 16, 2013 at 9:14 PM

      Thank you! The Cricut isn't as complicated as I feared - I had a friend show me how to use hers before I decided to take the plunge and get my own. I hope you have someone close by who can show you it in person!

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  2. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresDecember 12, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Oh my! Your cards are gorgeous and the friends and family receiving them are going to be amazed at the love and care you put into creating each one. Love your tree!!

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    1. MaureenDecember 16, 2013 at 9:15 PM

      Thank you Betsy! Oh our tree is a small one; we gave daughter our large one last year; but this one fits in our living room much better ;)

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  3. laurie -magpie ethelDecember 12, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    My oh my what amazing cards. I draw and hand color mine but yours are much more labor intensive. (let me also add I have not yet started mine and it is the 12th)

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    1. MaureenDecember 16, 2013 at 9:17 PM

      This is the first year I haven't stamped and coloured a card; it was much quicker this year! Hope you get yours done - now that your big shows are over!

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  4. JoJoDecember 12, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    So elegant! They are works of art.

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  5. Kim PayneDecember 12, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    THE. ALLTIME. MOST. BEAUTIFUL. CARDS. EVER!!!! You must show us a tutorial so we can adapt (copy) these for other occasions....thinking about a baby shower invite that these would be gorgeous for!!!! please please please please please!!! :-)

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    1. MaureenDecember 16, 2013 at 9:18 PM

      Oh Kim, thank you! I will see if I can do a short video on how I put them together... thank you so much!

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  6. KathyDecember 12, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Your cards AND your tree are just stunning with so much care put into every detail.
    And how did I not know you have another blog. Going now to check out your poem.

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    1. MaureenDecember 16, 2013 at 9:19 PM

      Thanks so much Kathy, you are so kind. Ha, yeah, I have a humour blog - it was my main blog until I got active with crafts and art again. Now this one is my main one... but once and awhile I'll post over there.

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  7. AnonymousDecember 12, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous Maureen. Loving your Christmas decorations too and what a beautiful cat giving you a helping paw. How cute. Merry Christmas to you! Karen.x

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    1. MaureenDecember 16, 2013 at 9:20 PM

      Thank you Karen! Yep, I have at least one (and sometimes three) to keep me company!

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