In The Pink ….But Still Christmas!

I know I said no more Christmas cards last week but it’s so hard with so many wonderful free gifts and inspirational ideas for Christmas cards in blogs that I follow and magazines at the minute ... I'm now finding it hard to stop, which is ironic given a few weeks ago I was finding it hard to start making Christmas cards!... LOL

My plans for the pink and blue card earlier in the week changed slightly as I got going. I've decided to go more for a pink extravaganza with lots of sparkle and bling in support of breast cancer awareness.I love the bright colours of the Merry and Bright Nitwit Papers Collection and think I may need get the download as these where a magazine freebie,I don’t think I could have made it any more girly and pink than this; although there is a hint of  other colours…but not a lot.

I've used lots of dies and corner dies for the first time and tried for the luxury layered look that I see so many talented card makers do so beautifully, I've not quite got the hang of it yet but getting there, some of my favourite bloggers seem to produce beautiful creations so easily yet it takes me forever to do anything and never looks anywhere near the same…not that I'm copying anyone’s ideas just the general style.

                                                    'Pink Christmas Wishes' 

I'm also not sure whether I've used too many dies cuts and I've added lots and lots of glitter… to almost everything!!....My husband’s reaction was one of bemusement and bewilderment as to why so much was on the one card; he doesn't get the layered look or is a fan of pink…surprisingly!

I'm overall happy with finished result but yet again what I have in my head doesn't seem to translate to the card…this must take much more practice to get right  … I think it is still a good card for a girly girl and think it would make pink fan happy and I really like the easel base with the tag for writing your message on, I think its my  favourite die .

I've had a horrible cold the last few days and haven’t achieved much at all. I spent most of yesterday lazing around or blog hopping the hours away so today I must find some motivation to get moving. I will get this posted and do the housework and ironing as it won't do itself!…another weekend nearly gone and I would rather not but needs must , hopefully I can fit in a little bit more card making later tonight if I'm up to it. Have a good day and enjoy the last of the weekend everyone, hugs...x

 lots of glitter!

I used the following materials -

·         Two white Scalloped cards to make easel card

·         Pink textured and plain card for layering

·         Pink stripe/floral paper-Nitwit papers

·         Pink paper with snowflakes -Humphries Corner (all papers magazine freebies)

·         Tilda on bauble - coloured with promarkers and Stickles

·         Dies various including Doo Hickey- fancy circle ,corners, floral flourishes,  label –all glittered

 From stash-

·         Pink and white flowers – all glittered

·         Organza ribbons

·         Punched snowflakes

·         Snowflake charm

·         Gems

·         Heart pin

·         Sentiment (magazine freebie)

Challenges I would like to take part in  this week are-

Crafty Catz WeeklyChallenge#154-Easel Card

Fussy and Fancy-Challenge#73-Easel Card
Jellypark challenge-October-Pinkit Up
Jingle Belles –Challenge-PinkChristmas

Christmas Challenge Blog-PhotoInspiration- My inspiration is the Bauble
4 Crafty Chicks- 4CCC-111- TagYour It

Crimbo Crackers- Challenge #26- Pink

Forever Friends Monthly ChallengeOctober-Bingo-used-Ribbon-Pink-Gems

Happy Campers Craft Collective-Challenge #2- Use a Tag Moving Along With The Times-challenge-Tag It

Paper Crafting Journey- Add SomeBling

Shelly’s Images Blog- Tic –Tac-Toe–used-Die–Free–Ribbon

Southern Girls - Challenge#55- Tie a Ribbon Around It.

Make it Monday-challenge#110-Anything Goes 

2 Sisters challenge#113–Anything Goes 

Crafty hazelnut’s Christmas Challenge–CHCM94-Snowflakes
Christmas stamping all Year Long- CSAL#32-anything goes

Eclectic Ellapu-Anything Goes