I have two new Christmas cards to share with you today. Quite appropriate as we are under a winter weather advisory! That means more snow and possibly blowing snow! (That also means I'm hoping for a...oh, better not jinx it!)
My first card is based on this sketch for the sketch challenge over at jingle belles!
This is a 5.25 square card using Crumb Cake as a base, with a layer of Whisper White and DSP: Christmas Cocoa.
Dasher was stamped on Whisper White with Encore Champagne ink and Chocolate Chip. The antlers were embellished with rhinestones and rhinestone stars. dasher was then layered onto Crumb cake and Cherry Cobbler.
Dark red ribbon was added to the top portion of the card and the double looped bow was made with a Bow Easy. A trio of rhinestone "flakes" were scattered on the DSP.
My second Christmas card is for the challenge over at Crafty Hazelnut's Challenge Blog! For Challenge #5, you are to use a Santa on your card. Now here is a funny: I have 4 drawers of individual Christmas stamps and a whole bookshelf with sets of Christmas stamps, and among all of those stamps I only have three, yes 3, Santa stamps!!! Choosing one was a little like Goldilocks: one was too big, one was too outdated (even for me to use!) and then there was this one - just right!
I knew I wanted this stamp panel to be black/white/ and red, but with the package of Christmas Cocoa DSP still on my workspace, I found this festive green pattern to add to the mix!
The Santa postage stamp is from the SU set Christmas Punch and the sentiment is from the set called Holiday Collection.
Off to stamp some more!
19 friends shared their thoughts:
Great cards, Paige! I looove the first one since I love reindeer and that double bow is awesome!
They're both so pretty Paige - but I have to say that Dasher is just looking "dashing." Beautiful cards.
Lynn
Both cards are lovely. As you say, that Santa stamp is 'just right' (like you I have loads of stamps, but not many Santa ones). Thank you for joining in my CHNC challenge 5 - hope to see you again soon. x
What great card! Love that you are still doing Christmas!
Jenn
www.jaxbeanstalks.blogspot.com
Love that elegant reindeer with the flourished antlers ... such a peaceful card with all of the softly falling snowflakes ... thanks for joining our jingle belle journey.
These are lovely Christmas cards Paige. I hope for you that you got your better not jinx it day.
At this rate you should have all your Christmas cards done for next year. :)
These are fabulous. Love that reindeer.
Wonderful Christmas cards Paige. Stay warm and safe at home.
Beautiful cards Paige, I don't think anyone can do wrong with Dasher, and your I love the traditional feel of your second card.
Love them both, but I gotta say I have my Dasher stamp sitting on my desk just waiting to be used and you ROCKED THIS!!! Soooooo super pretty!!! Love your interpretation of Amy's sketch. It's so elegant and lovely. Really, really beautiful.
Your Santa card is very pretty too, btw. :D
I love both of these! Great job!
oh wow! these are both quite ♥FAB♥! of course i'm bound to say the JINGLE BELLES card is my favorite, right?! ;) but then that reindeer IS gorgeous...i love those beautiful snowflakes on the kraft background...and that red bow is just SO VERY ELEGANT!!! ♥
Fabulous Christmas cards, Paige!! How great to get a head start for next year!!
Such pretty Christmas cards...love your take on the Jingle Belles sketch...the colors are simply wonderful! Your Santa card is so fun & happy! Thanks so much for playing along in the Jingle Belles Sketch Challenge!
Gorgeous cards,Paige. Isn't it great to get ahead with those Christmas cards.xxx
Two wonderful cards. I know what you mean about having a lot and having a little. I never seem to have what I need when I have so much to choose from.
Your cards are great - I love the clean and simple elegance of your Jingle Belles submission. It's lovely!
Your card for Crafty Hazelnut is grand - I really love that stamp and how you've used it is perfect. Who needs lots of Santa stamps when the one you have is perfect!?!
Both of your cards are stunning. I love that reindeer. So elegant. And great take on the sketch. And that Santa card is just so fun and cheery. Love them both.
Love both the cards! I especially love the backgrounds and how well you rocked it.
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