Sunday, 12 August 2012

Christmas Card and Tag

Last week I made a Christmas card and tag (well, it's getting very close!). I used Santa's Workshop CD by Sarah Hurley which was released last week. It's just perfect for all types of cards and Christmassy things! It's certainly helped me get a good start, although I must admit it's a bit weird getting into the Christmas spirit when the sun's shining outside!

I love the Jingle Bells sheet music and the snowflakes. I distressed the edges and rubbed them with copper ink to give a distressed look. I added a 3D sentiment and well, couldn't resist a bit of glitter!


 Love this backing paper and all the lovely bright toys. I made this when I was staying away from home and all I had were the printed sheets.No glitter,no foam for layering but I have to say I really like it!

 I'm linking over to Handmade Monday which I missed last week and can't wait to get back and see what the talented crafters have been up to.
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26 comments:

  1. Anonymous12 August 2012 at 20:51

    I love the second card, very unusual and different to what you normally see.

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  2. Myth Illogical12 August 2012 at 21:23

    The jingle bells sheet music is great, and the toy backing paper is really nice too

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  3. Chris13 August 2012 at 03:05

    Love the toy card , the sheet music sets it off beautifully

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  4. Connie13 August 2012 at 03:48

    Your cards are so much fun. You certainly are a talented gal. I love them all, especially that Christmas tag.
    Have a great week, Connie :)

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  5. Wendy13 August 2012 at 08:05

    Lovely cards - Xmas in summer is always difficult to get your head round, isn't it?

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  6. Sue Jones13 August 2012 at 08:09

    Fab! Love the tag :)

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  7. Always with a Sentiment13 August 2012 at 08:29

    Hi there. These are so beautiful and love the detail and colour. I cant even think Christmas yet, too early.
    Happy crafting.
    Love Sandra xxx

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  8. Carolee Crafts13 August 2012 at 09:21

    Well done on your Christmas makes love the tag, giving me a kick up the behind to start on 'C' products

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  9. Unknown13 August 2012 at 11:41

    Monica, I love the little tin soldier... what a fantastic card to receive :)

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  10. Sharon Whitley13 August 2012 at 11:50

    definitely need to get my Christmas card designs sorted and cards printed - or it will be December and I'll have forgotten!! Lovely ideas for your cards, particularly like the top one

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  11. Free Spirit Designs13 August 2012 at 12:06

    the sheet music gives such a lovely effect :) i'm sure that these cards will be popular come that time of year! x

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  12. Lindsay Craftymonster8113 August 2012 at 12:21

    Both gorgeous makes
    Lindsay xx

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  13. Bev Newman13 August 2012 at 13:02

    I love both cards, but my favourite would have to be the second one!

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  14. Unknown13 August 2012 at 17:05

    Your cards are lovely! I like the distressed & inked edges.

    I'm going to start making Christmas cards soon, I bought a lovely Papermania pack last week from The Range called Christmas Tidings.

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  15. Cocoa & Heart13 August 2012 at 18:09

    Xmas are scarily close now, but I am still waiting for a proper summer. Love the second card best - very vintage.

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  16. Kat Shenton13 August 2012 at 19:40

    I love the first card with the Jingle Bells sheet music. The effect is stunning.

    Plus... It's nearly Christmas :)

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  17. Handbags by Helen13 August 2012 at 19:44

    Not quite sure i'm ready to start talking about Xmas yet - lovely cards though!

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  18. Hannah13 August 2012 at 20:09

    I love the soldier tag!

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  19. Fiddly Fingers13 August 2012 at 20:31

    Love the way you have used the sheet music in two different ways to create different effects:)

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  20. Angelnorth14 August 2012 at 13:01

    Fun projects, love the bright colours of the toys!

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  21. Martha14 August 2012 at 13:02

    very nice card. i love red festive papers - there is some charm and xmas spirit in them! i should take out mine soon too!

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  22. Christmas Pie Crafts14 August 2012 at 13:27

    Great cards and you can never start too early on making them for 'that' event in December. Hope you have a good week.

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  23. Susie14 August 2012 at 18:42

    Those are lovely! The sheet music is a stroke of genius! And you remind me that if I'm making my cards again I'd better get on the stick!

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  24. Connie15 August 2012 at 00:00

    Hi Monica, and thank you for the sweet comment you left on my blog. My sweetheart has already been using it and my dish towels (so far) are not getting pulled out and ruined. Yippee! Have a great week and thanks for stopping by, Connie :)

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  25. Pickle Lily15 August 2012 at 19:59

    Both cards are fab! I must admit I've started making some Christmas things! Have agood week, jo x

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  26. vixen16 August 2012 at 20:31

    fab card and tag, very xmassy x

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