Thursday 30 August 2012

First Christmas card

Well I thought I would try and make a start on doing some cards I had got some thought but then the changed it was supposed to for Linda `s challenge but it didn`t work out that way ,I ended doing one then then another but different colours in card stock so here they both are, I now like the second one better ,

this was going to be a white card but ended not that way to many colours on it ,

Here is the second one I made but in cream which I think I like  better ,please let me know which you prefer



Recipe for cards
white card :8 " card stock from stash, Music Sheet photo copy, centura pearl card embossed with Seadling Nouveau (C Expression ),2010 Heirloom Ornament , Centura Pearl card & free paper,
Layered Poinsettia , Felt from Hobby Craft it has glitter on ,Gold Cosmic shimmer glue , leafs :card from stash inked with moss green ,
Ribbon from C.Expression , Holly motif and Red cosmic shimmer glue .

The cream card is virtually the same but the embossed layer and ornament are the milk card from the neutral pack from C expression .

Thanks for stopping by

10 comments:

  1. They ar both equally lovely Melanie. I think if I was pushed I would go for the second one too. I think I prefer the paler leaf tone, but that is such a personal choice isn't it and what makes our craft so interesting. I tend to only make 8x8 cards for a special occasion, but perhaps I should use them moe often. You can make a statement and use bigger images and embellishments. Love from Christine xx (PS I haven't forgotten your kind offer!)

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    1. Hi Christine thnaks I needed to do them in 8*8 to get three Poinsettia on I might try just doing a card front and using the easel stand Sue made on T.V and see what the verse looks like on the back .Melanie I`mglad you like my choice

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  2. Hi Melanie, Both cards are gorgeous, and like Christine, if I was really really pushed I'd choose the second, but I'd really have to be pushed! I was also playing with these dies yesterday, trying ideas for the next card workshop. I think this is my favourite Christmas die and I too, l love to use it with felt. Thank you for stopping by and following my blog, Carole Z X

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    1. Thanks carole for commenting on my blog it means so much are your workshops in Kent ?? Melanie

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  3. Hi Melanie,
    wonderful cards. Really nice design too. Just love that glittery felt makes fab poinsettias. Have a great crafty day everyone.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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    1. Thanks Jenny, the felt was quite cheap and it the first time I have used felt I got these 2 cards from 1 sheet this makes this card quite cheap to make .Melanie

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  4. Hi Melanie,
    Well I cant decide, on first inspection I think I prefer the first one and then I look again and I prefer the second one. I'll just have to say both..LOL!
    Best wishes Linda x

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  5. This is gorgeous well done Melanie, I like the second one as you haven't made the font bold but they are both stunning . I have just bought this bauble die its fab Thank you so much for your super comments on my blog . Have a super weekend
    Big Hugs Elaine

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