Christmas Card Challenge - October 2012

[LisaH]

I'm not home today, so not going to get to play...watching the debate tonight, so not playing then either...unless I watch it on the computer LOL! So I guess it will be this weekend before I can get more cards made...

Hope some more of you play along and post some eye candy!!

RULE CHANGE: just make something and post!!! Not a # requirement or style...just play time!!!!

[Angel135612]

I just got home from vacation yesterday... I took today off, to relax before having to go back to work... so I'm hoping between doing laundry and other things that need doing around the house, I can take a little time to play (especially since I got my new Fiskars Fuse yesterday!!!!)

[Elizabeth]

I hope this counts for last week. I finished them around 11:00 last night, but didn't take the photos until now. They are pages for albums that I am making for my daughters for Christmas. Each page is a pocket that will hold a recipe that is a Christmas tradition for our family. I have been working on the designs for quite awhile now, trying for a look that is somewhat consistent throughout the album. I'm not in love with these pages, and will probably go back and play around with the paper I use for the bows. They look too flat for me, even with the shading and glossy glue I added. But at least I can say I started.

Christmas album pages 1_ejmh.jpg

BTW - the basic album page is from Phyllis' challenge for the Fall/Halloween crop last year.

[LisaH]

How cool Elizabeth! Sounds like a fantastic idea.

[Retta]

You are doing well!!!! I love the pages. I find if I mat some things (ie: the bows,) that makes a huge amount of difference.

I cut 3 things plus a do over I need to post pics of yet. I did them Thursday. So pics on the way

[Elizabeth]

Thanks, Lisa and Retta.

Retta, I think that is exactly what is needed, plus a very tiny dark shadow layer under each of the layers. I will play with that idea later on in the week. Thanks so much for the great tip!

[Mary Kobe]

I know these are way late for last week, but life got in the way! Thought I would share anyway!

I had to use my finger to the hold the Peace card closed! Sorry.

Peace.jpg

Joy.jpg

[Retta]

E-Cant wait to see!

Mary-great cards!

[LisaH]

Those are super Mary!!

[Gigi]

Beautiful Mary!

[Mary Kobe]

Thank, you. Working on the next two...lol..nothing like being late!

[Elizabeth]

Those are awesome, Mary! The embossing looks terrific.

(Christmas stamps are available for sale now at USPS)

[Mary Kobe]

Thanks, Elizabeth.

Just because the Christmas stamps are out doesn't mean mine will get mailed!

[LisaH]

a couple more...

2-Old Angel1.JPG

1-Peace 4.JPG

[Elizabeth]

Those are both gorgeous, Lisa!!!!

[LisaH]

Thanks Elizabeth

[Mary Kobe]

I like them both, but the angel is my fav!

[Gigi]

I agree with Mary - both are great but the angel is gorgeous!

[Retta]

I love the cards. the angel is my favorite. Fresia I still didn't post my pics. It is so mice to see what people are making.

[LisaH]

Thanks Ladies...the angel is my fave as well it was also fun to do, cause I was just playing around and this was the result