Get Cracking on Christmas 2021 - February

Hi Everyone,

Hope you're all doing well! I have had a loooooong break from crafting, much longer that I had originally planned, but I am happy to say that I am slowly getting back into it. I missed making cards so very much, and I am finally becoming my happy self again, spending some evenings in my little crafty corner... I might not be fully up to speed yet, but I'll get there! :o)

Today, I am joining Jenn Shurkus again, with her Get Cracking On Christmas initiative. My personal plan/goal, is to make at least 2 Christmas cards every month, but I currently have only 1 card to share with you. Make sure to come back in a few days, though, as I am planning to add a little something here, once it's finished (hopefully over the weekend). --> Update: now added!

This month, it's all about CAS-like designs, with the focus on a section of a background, and one image. I used my Trinity Stamps layered stencils for the backgrounds - they make masking off parts of your project so easy, and I love that I can use them over and over again. I used Distress Oxide Inks and some metallic paints for the night sky background, and I coloured the sweet image by Hello Bluebird with my Copics - going for a very simple, only partial colouring. I felt like I wanted a bit more of a pop of colour, and in the end I also added the little bird to my scene. For the sentiment, I opted for a more general one, rather than a Chrismas-specific one, as I have a lot of friends who don't really celebrate Christmas as such but I still like to be able to send them something, come December.  

I die cut the panel with my recently favourite die by Pink Fresh Studio (get ready, you'll see it used A LOT on my coming projects!), and I adhered it to a wine-red card base.

And voila!

Are you going to crack with us this month? ;o) If so, please do share!

Stay safe and crafty,

Mirella

SUPPLY LIST (please see affiliate disclaimer & essential supplies info here):

Stamp set: Hello Bluebird, Quiet Christmas

HoneyBee Stamps Bokeh Lights Confetti Mix

From Trinity Stamps Directly:

- Blending Buddy

- A2 Foundations Oval Stencil Set

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Preparing for Christmas 2020 - April

Hello Everyone,

I have two more cards to add to my stash this month, woohoo! I am so glad that I have managed to stay on track so far, even though secretly I'd love to be making more than two a month but hey - two is better than none, right? :o)

First off, we have a simple card with a deer/reindeer. This was inspired by a sketch challenge over at the MFT blog, and - simple or not - I think it turned out quite nicely. I had a million and one problems with aligning everything straight, I don't know what was happening... I didn't manage to fix everything (one of he disadvantages or using super strong adhesive, I guess...), but it's more less okay now:

The second card is super fun, as it incorporates the recent new stamp set by Concord and 9th - Oh snap! The second I saw that camera, I knew that I would want to use it for more than birthday cards, and I think I succeeded with this Christmas card. The paper and embellishments add a bit of a "vintage" feel to it, which I think goes nicely with the Polaroid. 

You can see it in action here:

Isn't it super fun? 

So here we go, two more to post out in December!

Stay safe,

Mirella

SUPPLY LIST (please see affiliate disclaimer & essential supplies info here):

FROM SIMON SAYS STAMP

MFT Delightful Deer die - now discontinued, as far as I am aware
MFT Snow Globe sentiments

Pretty Pink Posh - Stitched Duo 3 die 

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