Thursday, October 15, 2009

September Christmas Cards

First of all, I just want to mention that Fiona, of the blog 'Strawberry Fields' is celebrating her 1st year Blogaversary this week, so get on over there and wish her some love and enter in a chance to win some BLOG CANDY!

Now, onto my Christmas Cards, I know its October, not September, but I just finished last month's Christmas Card challenge now. But the good news is, I have ONE card done for October already! LOL! I make 5 Christmas Cards a month so I'll have 60 cards by the end of the year. I've already shown you one of September's Christmas Cards in last week's Digital Tuesday Challenge Post, so now I only have to show you the remaining four.

The first one uses a retired Stampin Up! image. I received the image from an on-line friend, so I don't know the name. I actually made this card for a Caardvarks Challenge from August where we had to use black, white, and hot pink on our cards. I don't know why I ever bother to play the Caardvarks Challenges. I never win them. They only like really weird cards, and I'm too much of a traditionalist. LOL! Anyhow, to make my card, I used my Cuttlebug to emboss the white card stock, the lower part is unknown designer paper,and I mounted the main image up on dimensionals. The ribbon is actually velvet and is so pretty in real life. My second card was made for a sketch challenge on Splitcoaststampers. The designer paper is Cosmo Cricket. The image is 'Jolly Follies' by Penny Black. I put a 'puff' on the mouse's hat and added stickles where the snow is. The snowflakes are Cuttlebug Die Cuts.
My third card was also made for a SCS sketch challenge. The paper is also Cosmo Cricket and the image is from the same Penny Black 'Jolly Follies' set. It just has the CUTEST images in it! I left off the sentiment because it already said 'Seasons Greetings' on the ribbon.




And my last card I made for last week's sketch challenge on Paper Craft Planet. This image is from Just Rite and the papers are also from Cosmo Cricket. I put liquid applique on all the fur of the snow men's hat and coats.
Well its only October 15 and its already snowed twice here in Northern Wisconsin. Thank goodness I'm leaving for Italy in a few weeks for a vacation. I read that its in the 50's and 60's there. Maybe I'll warm up a little. LOL! Have a good day! Amy


14 comments:

  1. Love all the cards Amy, they are all great and coloured in detail, the cuttlebug effect super, and do like the bows - don't forget the Eco Friendly bit! Liz x

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  2. Oh my gosh you have been busy.. I LOVE all of these.. Did you need my addy..hehehe.. I never think to go outside the typical Christmas colors..Really great job Amy.. I am so jealous.. I haven't made even one..

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  3. Holy cow Amy! You have been SO busy! Wowzers! These are all fabulous - you are amazing, dear friend!

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  4. WOWZA Amy LOVE LOVE all your Holiday cards, wow girl you have been busy making such BEAUTIFUL cards...LOVE THEM!!! Hope you had a great day!!! Hugs!

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  5. Today is certainly Christmas card weather here...its cold and the snow is mixing with the rain for our first "official" snowflakes of the season. I love your cards especially the pink ice skater. What a great way to use non-traditional colors. I don't comment often, but I watch all the time and you are a very talented crafter.

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  6. Good work, Amy! That's a lot to get done! Love these sweet cards--that little skater is adorable! Can't believe you've had snow TWICE already--but Italy...ahhhhh...I LOVE Italy! Where are you going to visit there? We went about 5 years ago--dreamy!

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  7. WOW girl you've sure been busy!!! These are awesome and I know of at least one or two I'll be casing!! Thanks for inspiration! Have a great weekend!!

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  8. Love the pretty pink and black with the ice skater, and of course you know I love those Penny Black mice! Allll such cute cards!

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  9. Love all your cards Amy! Especially the Jolly Follies!!

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  10. Great job on completing 4 more cards. I like that the first card has a vintage/traditional image but a contemporary feel with the hot pink and black. I like the round holly border on that last card and the liquid applique.

    It has been in the 30s and raining here for a few days so it's almost like winter - but thank goodness no snow yet.

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  11. These are all so beautiful Amy!! You sure have been busy!! Love your images, colors and layout!! Love your nontraditional colors especially.

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  12. what an absolutely gorgeous bunch of cards, couldn't pick a fave as they're all wonderful...went to the shops yesterday and they're FULL of xmas decos...sheesh...lol

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  13. WOW - these are wonderful! And you are right that mouse pulling on the bells is too cute! What a great idea - 5 cards a month I need to try this!

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  14. Super holiday cards! Love them all! Enjoy your trip.

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