Monday, December 1, 2014

Christmas card

Hi everyone,

It's December already, can you believe it? Time flies like crazy! That means that the holiday season is just around the corner. This week at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge it's all about Christmas cards! How far along are you with your Christmas cards? If you're not finished and you need some motivation, please join in! And for those who are done, you can also join in with fun Christmas decorations or other Christmas related projects!


This year I started a bit earlier with making my Christmas cards. It's a very big project to make lots of cards. I love making them, but I'm always very happy when they're done! Especially happy when they're done on time. I send the cards out always one month in advance when they have to go abroad, and fortunately I met that deadline!



The background is made with kraft wrapping paper from Ikea! I've cut it so that I could use it for my cards. My favorite Christmas background stamp was collecting dust (just kidding of course!), love how that stamp looks with Memento Fog on the kraft surface. Since we're talking about favorites, the 25 is my favorite Christmas die and that covered with Festive Berries Distress Glitter is so much fun.



The stitched edges I made with the Stitches stamp and I masked all corners to create a nice frame. The sentiment stamp is from Kaiser Craft. I was totally in love with that stamp when I saw it. I immediately how my Christmas card would look like.


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To join in all you need to do is make a project that fits this weeks challenge and you can be the winner of the $50 gift voucher that our amazing sponsor Simon Says Stamp offers. This prize will go to a random entry. So go over to the Stamp and Show Monday Challenge blog, let the DT members inspire you and join in the fun!

Thank you for stopping by! Love to see you next time!

Hugs,
Sandra

17 comments:

Annie said...

What a fabulous Christmas card Sandra x love that wonderful vintage/traditional feel.

Huge hugs and also apologies for my lack of visits....life very busy at the moment as we prepare for my son's wedding
Annie x

Suzanne C said...

Love the beautiful soft vintage background with the pops of black and red to draw the eye! Gorgeous!

Mona Pendleton said...

So very pretty Sandra! Love the subtle stamped snowflake background and shimmery numbers!

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Hi Sandra, hope you are well. Lovely Christmas card, love the touches of red and the pop of red on the 25. Tracy x

Stephanie said...

Fabulous project! I love how the 25 really pops with the glitter :)

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Terry said...

Wonderful Christmas card, Sandra! I love that vintage feeling and the twine tie and that pop of glittering "25" is so lovely. Hugs!

Terry said...

Oh I love it even more now, Sandra!!! THANK YOU!! Big Hugs!

Susan (rainy) said...

Always LOVE stitching on a card. And mixed with the twine.. Just makes a wonderful Christmas card!

Sandy said...

Wonderful Christmas card Sandra - love that background - very vintage!
Sandy xx

francesca said...

cute card!!! :)

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

As the recipient of this card as of today...perfect timing...I can say in all honesty as I'm present with the said piece, it's gorgeous!!!! Love the feel of the paper, the glittery numbers, and all the stamping! THANK YOU so much for thinking of me, and paying all that postage! You have been a wonderful craft pal, and I treasure you!!!!

Meihsia Liu said...

Love the gorgeous background colors and patterns! Such a beautiful holiday card! Love it. :)

Marjie Kemper said...

I can vouch for how beautiful this is in person - THANK YOU so much, Sandra!!

Andrea Ockey Parr said...

Wow! I LOVED seeing this card on your blog and then was blown away when I got one in the mail! How lucky am I? It is truly a treasure and I appreciate all of the time and effort and thought you put into making your art a wonderful gift for the rest of us!

Anna-Karin said...

Beautiful Sandra! The glitter nubmers are wonderful.

Emma Williams said...

As someone who received this card, I can say it's even more beautiful in reality ~ it's was such a lovely surprise and I loved every single element on this gorgeous card. THANK YOU so much, it meant the world and thank you for thinking of me! xoxo

barbarayaya62 said...

Amazing card! love this dark palette with a touch of red! BArbarayaya