Sunday, May 8, 2011

Another Christmas card

Hello! I hope you had a nice Sunday. We had another sunny day and it was great. We had bbq - so many yummy foodies. And now there's also some ice-cream waiting for me in the freezer. Nothing to complain about. ;)

I made another Christmas card today. I hope you are not tired of seeing Christmas my cards yet. lol My goal is to make at least 100 this year, so I really should work on these all through the year. I'm not even on half way yet, but I'm slowly getting there.


For this card I followed the great sketch at CropStop blog. I used the lovely paper from Provo Craft. I used the Classic Santa stamp from Stampabilities. Around it I used some Tim Holtz's Brushed corduroy distress ink to give it a more vintage looks, but unfortunately you can't really see this in the picture (you can only see abrown smudge in the left upper corner - I swear this is there intentionally, it's not just dirty lol). Speaking about distress inks ... I got an e-mail from one lady who asked me why do I only use just one or 2 distress inks while there are quite some different ones. Well, I only have 4 (Brushed corduroy, Spun sugar, Weathered woods and Shabby shutters), that's why I only use those. ;) Back to my card ... I colored the image with Faber Castell watercolor pencils. I made the pins myself (I used plastic star shaped beads and headpins). Ribbons are from my stash. I wrote the sentiment myself.

I would like to add this card to the following challenges:
Cupcake craft challenges: Something beginning with C ("Christmas")
Pollycraft Monday challenges: Anything goes
Craft your passion: Anything goes
CropStop: Sketch
Jingle Belles: Vintage
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas challenge: Photo inspiration (I used Santa as my inspiration)
Winter Wonderland: Colours of Christmas
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23 comments:

  1. TinaMay 8, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    i love christmas my favorite holidayof all time...your card is so cute your image looks like the old santa back in the dya...great card

    Tina

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  2. HazelMay 8, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Great traditional colours - love the heart pins with the bow and super Santa image - thanks for joining in my CHNC challenge 19 - hope to see you again soon. x

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  3. VickyMay 8, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Fabulous sweetie...and love the layout too hun...

    Good luck with your challenge too!

    hugs Vicky xx

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  4. MiriaMay 8, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Welcome back, Cebelica! Lovely take on this week's theme. Thank you for joining Winter Wonderland, hugs, Miria xx

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  5. SmilynStefMay 8, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Love the tip for making your own pins ... I'll have to look through my bead stash to see what I can create with ... love the classic Santa too ... thanks for going vintage with us at jingle belles.

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  6. Mary JMay 8, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Oh yum - I love a good barbeque but I'm on a restricted diet for now!

    Brilliant card - so much fun and brilliant layout!

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  7. Donna MosleyMay 9, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Gorgeous christmas card Cebelica, love the fab image. Sounds like you've had a really lovely day. Hope you enjoyed your ice cream.

    Donna x

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  8. Sandra HMay 9, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    l love doing christmas cards, l have more than 70 to make for my family & friends and normally start around July but the way the time is passing by l think it would be good to start ASAP:) Love your image and colouring is really good:)

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  9. coopsMay 9, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    stunning card cebelica.i love the traditional santa and your colours and design are fabulous ;D

    xx coops xx

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  10. melsanfordMay 9, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Fab card - you're so organised! I haven't even made one! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  11. FayeMay 9, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Hi Hun. Oh what gorgeous work. Thanks for playing at Cupcake too. x

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  12. lauren bergoldMay 9, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    what a fun and fabulous card! i love that santa image and the awesome sketch you have used! i ♥LOVE♥ it!

    i'm also totally impressed by your idea to make your own stick pins--i have TONS of cool beads and i think i even have headpins too! WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT??!?! thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ♥♥♥

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  13. Lynn's PlaceMay 9, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Can't go wrong with Christmas..it will be here sooner then we want...wonderful take on the challenge...tfs

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  14. MandyMay 9, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    You are so organised thinking about Christmas,I've only just got over the last ..lol...Another fabulous card and It sounds like you had a wonderful day...
    Mandy x

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  15. HeidiMay 9, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Cute and thanks for playing in the CropStop Challenge.

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  16. Deborah FringsMay 10, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Love the layers and pretty spotty bow - great vintage Christmas card!

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  17. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Gorgeous holiday card! You're so smart to make your Christmas cards in advance. Lovely design, details and coloring! Those star pins are terrific!

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  18. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    This is lovely Cebelica, well done on starting your Christmas cards so early, I always end up doing them in a rush!!

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  19. CropStopMay 11, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Ho! Ho! Ho! Thanks for sharing this project with us on the CropStop challenge.

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  20. VickiMay 12, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Fabulous card! I love those star stick pins! Thanks for playing along with our CropStop Sketch Challenge.

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  21. VickiMay 12, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Fabulous card! I love those star stick pins! Thanks for playing along with our CropStop Sketch Challenge.

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  22. RosieMay 12, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    This is gorgeous girl! Love the papers! I definitely need to get started on Christmas cards now too. Thank you for joining in our CropStop challenge. I mailed your package of goodies yesterday. I hope they arrive safe and sound! Hugs, Rosie

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  23. Lorraine May 15, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    What a great layout to feature your wonderful vintage Santa. Splendidly done!

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