Monday 5 November 2012

Christmas Shopping



Apologies now it's a bit of a long post! The Christmas card making continues in full swing with the odd other card being made when the need arises. Last week there was very little activity in the craft room, I  made up for that over the weekend, I have three cards to show today; so my Christmas cards haul is coming on nicely, I am well organised...and have even started Christmas shopping...well online shopping anyway and I have started a list of what to get friends and family. I know what I want and Santa (AKA the husband) has already got it hidden away.
I love Christmas and December in general it’s my favourite time of the year; I get into the Christmas spirit early. I try and convince my husband to put the tree up earlier every year but never win…he’s convinced it will have no needles left by Christmas day so I have to wait impatiently until mid December, sneaking out a few Christmas decorations daily in the hope he doesn't notice …its the same every year...all part of the fun! First out is always my fabric advent calendar which I have had for years, I spend months collecting little gifts for my husband and daughter that if possible will fit in the little pockets (which is difficult as they are small) or I use the “Christmas train”, only I know what’s in them and who they are for, whether its a wrapped gift or chocolate treat one of them will get something each day until Christmas. Unfortunately my daughter is away at uni and not back until just before Christmas… she wont miss out, just have more to open in fewer days .Which is probably just as well as she gets excited and always wants to have a feel and shake to try and guess what’s inside …I love it. 
Anyway as it’s still November so back to today… the plan post this and get on with creating my next Christmas card, Iv'e finished work early which is an unusual  bonus so going to make the most of it.  I already have the layout planned in my head and all the bits and bobs I need ready. Below is a another card using the Molly Bloom stamp set and two small elf cards using a cute nitwit stamp, have a good week and enjoy some crafty time. x





I used the following
White card blank
Blue cardstock for layering
Molly bloom stamp and greeting -–Molly Bloom Christmas Carnival
Papers -Molly Bloom Christmas Carnival
Die cut circle and sentiment -–stamped with snowflake stamp from HOTP Christmas Vintage Set distress ink
From stash
Red grossgrain/satin ribbon
Red buttons
Various mulberry flowers

Challenges I would like to take part in


Elf with white embossed bauble



I used the following
Silver card
Die cut bauble-embossed stars
Elf-Nit Wits Be Merry and Bright Stamp-coloured Promarkers
From stash
White/silver organza ribbon
Brads-snowflake/star Peel off's
Be merry sentiment

Challenges I would like to take part in


Elf with bright papers



I used the following
Merry Christmas papers
Red/green card stock
Elf-Nit Wits Be Merry and Bright Stamps-promarkers
merry christmas paper 
From stash
Satin Green ribbon
Red /cream pearlescent card
Red textured die cut frame/snowflake
Silver snowflake
Red/white swirls brad

Challenges I would like to take part in 







31 comments:

  1. Love your cards Andrea, all three are fab. I'm exactly the same about December and Christmas, but we save the tree going up for my birthday. Although this year we may not get the tree up for fear of our kitten, Milo, bringing it straight back down again.
    Have a great week.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  2. OH WoW, you are steaming ahead with you Christmas cards. Love all of them. Do not worry, your Christmas tree is going to be up before you know it.
    Michaela xx

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  3. Gorgeous array of Christmas cards.
    Thanks for joining us at DYSU this week xx

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  4. Fabulous christmas cards, love the Molly Bloom image and colours. Thanks for joining in with the PCJ challenge xx

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  5. Love, love your cards! Especially the blue Angel. May I suggest that you post your cards separatly then enter your challenges? It is a little difficult to get to the challenge you are entering. Thank you for sharing your artwork with us at Fat Pages and Cards with Attitude! Hope to see you again!
    Manderly
    DT Coordinator
    xxxooo

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  6. gorgeous cards, all lovely but I especially like that Molly Bloom one!
    Kim x

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  7. Great cards. I especially like the first one. Thanks for sharing it with us at Crafty Ribbons in our Christmas challenge.
    hugs
    Dawn xx

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  8. Your cards are sooo Beautiful Andrea. Visited from MIM..Loz

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  9. Such sweet and beautiful designs. Thanks for sharing them at Avadares Challenge Blog.
    Blessing hugs,
    Teresa

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  10. Awesome! I love handmade Christmas cards (I, however, am totally cheating this year and mass ordering photo cards from Costco. I know, shame on me!), and yours are gorgeous. Found you over at MIM.

    Nita
    www.niftynitanotes.blogspot.com

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  11. hello, thanks to play with us at CSAYL this week, your card is gorgeous and so cute, hope to see you next week, biz

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  12. LOve your Molly Bloom Christmas card.
    FABulous colours too....Thank you soooo much for joining us this week at CSAYL
    Chrissyxx
    LOve your other two cards as well...xx

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  13. your cards are so cute..
    Thank you for joining us at Crafty Ribbons this fortnight
    Hugs Kelly

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  14. visiting from MIM.. this is so lovely.. like the colors you created it with..

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  15. Such a sweet card. Thanks for joining us at Do You Stack Up.

    -Wenche

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  16. What a fab set of cards. Love the bold and bright one- such a cute image!! Thanks so much for joining us at MMCS Challenge this week, hope to see you again soon! x

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  17. I'm so impressed, I think I have one or two cards made so far lol. These are lovely and they'll definitely make someone's holiday season a bright one. Thanks for sharing them with us at Make It Monday!

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  18. Love your elf card, Andrea. Great lay-out and colours. Thank you for playing along at ABC Christmas Challenge. Love, Wilma

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  19. They are all fabulous!!

    Thank you for entering our Ribbon or Twine challenge over at
    The Paper Crafting Journey !

    I have some BLOG CANDY
    on my blog if you are interested! The Prize is going to be either 1 x $100 or 2 x $50 Whimsy Gift Certificates.

    Hugs,
    Wendy

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  20. Hello!

    Your cards are all great - colorful and fun! I love Christmas as it is my favorite holiday to create for - but you are way ahead of me! I need to get cracking! We had SNOW today in this part of WI - Whoa, I am so NOT ready! Wishing you a great day!

    Hugs,

    Barbara Diane

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  21. Thank you for entering you first card into the Diva's by Design challenge. Love the card. The image is gorgeous and love the papers and your layout.
    Hugs Sharon. x

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  22. Hi Andrea,
    Thanks for playing in our Patterned Paper Challenge this week at Card Crafters Circle. Love all your layers,embellishments and the card colour combination,wonderful card!I'm your newest follower, you have such great ideas!!!
    Hugs Trish xx

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  23. Beautiful christmas cards.Thanks for joining us at DYSU this week.
    Hugs
    Archana

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  24. Super cards. Thank you for sharing with us at Crafty Ann's.
    Jen x

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  25. Wow - you have been busy! Love your Molly Bloom card - it's super sweet!

    Thanks for joining us at Stampin' For the Weekend for our Anything Goes Challenge!

    Hugs

    Julie x

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  26. All your cards are beautiful!! Thanks for joining us at PCJ for our Ribbon and Twine challenge! HUgsxx

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  27. Fabulous creations, thank you for sharing with us at Crafty Ann's
    Ann x

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  28. Fabulous fun Christmas cards, so cute! Thank you for joining in the Forever Friends Monthly Challenge. Donna x

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  29. fab card thanks for joining us at fat pages and cards with attitude and good luck emma xx

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  30. Your elf on his embossed bauble is so cute. I love him. Thanks so much for joining us at The Stampman this month.
    Hugs Lisax

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  31. All your cards look fab - you've been really busy! Thanks for joining the challenge at Forever Friends, Lisa (DT) x

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