Tag Archive | Christmas Cards

Christmas Bear

Dec28

Hi There,

Sharing a card that I made using Too Cute By Jessica – Christmas Animals SVG Cuts designed by Jesssica Owens 2014.

Using my Cricut Explore and Cricut Design Space, I uploaded the images and then cut the pieces out for the little bear.

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Here is a close-up of the image:

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For the eyes, I used Gelly Roll Sakura #8 Pen and General’s Charcoal White 558 Pencil, black chalk for the shadow and Pigma Micron 01 black marker for the eyelashes.

The background papers are from lawn fawn – Perfectly Plaid 6 x6 in. (15.2 x 15.2 cm) and Recollections – All Seasons 6 x 6 in. (15.2 x 15.2 cm).

My Creative Time – Scalloped Stitched Oval Dies were used for framing the bear.

Hope you like it!

KennyK – Santa

Dec28

Merry Christmas! Hope you all had a great one. I sure did!

Here is a card I made using Kennyk digi called – “Santa”. Artwork by © Kenny Kiernan.

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Close up:

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Coloured image with Copics and Spectrum Noir alcohol markers. Used Liquid Applique 322 Col#0 White and Marvy Heat Tool to puff up the white parts of the image.

Background paper: Pebbles – “Home for Christmas” 6 x 6 in. (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm)

Die cut: Jolly Quickutz – Deck the Halls limited edition gift set.

Hope you like it!

Kenny K – Santa Selfie

Dec28

Here is another card that I made. I couldn’t resist making this one from KennyK Stamps called “Elfie-Selfie”. Artwork © Kenny Kiernan.

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Coloured in this stamp using Copic markers and used  Liquid Applique 322 Col#0 White and Marvy Heat Tool to puff up the liquid on his had, cuffs, pompom and coat.
Wink of Stella – Glitter White was used on the teeth and other hats to make them appear whiter.
Used Celebrate It ribbon for sentiments and Recollections Christmas tape.
Card backing is from Recollections – Frost.
Hope you like it!

Secret Santa

Dec28

Hi There!

My husband asked me to make him a card for his Secret Santa at his workplace.

I made up this card using the dies from My Creative Time – Santa Suit Dies – MCT-D141 using some felt and Liquid Applique 322 Col#0 White. Used Marvy Heat Tool to puff up the liquid.

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Here is a close-up:

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Background paper behind Santa was cut using My Creative Time – Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies and More. Coloured with Tim Holtz ink and then added some snow at the bottom using Flowersoft. Snow in the sky was done using Sharpie Water Based Paint – White – Extra Fine Point.

Background paper: Heidi Swapp Believe Christmas HS01073 6 x 6 in.

Celebrate It – Holiday Ribbon for sentiments.

Hope you like it!

 

Boo’s 2016 Christmas Card for the Vet

Dec28

Hi There,

Sharing this year’s card from Boo to the vet.

To make this card I used the stamp from Newton’s Nook designs – Newton’s Curious Christmas for the main focus and the sentiment.

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Here is a close-up:

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The sentiment was stamped with VersaMark and then embossed with Ranger Embossing Powder White – Extra Fine Detail.

Die Cut – My Creative Time – Bunch of Fun Circle Dies. Outlined with Pilot Silver Marker.

Embossing Folder – Swiss Dots.

American Crafts Jack Frost 6 x 6 in.

For the inside of the card I used a digi from Kadoodle Bug Designs : DS Cute Kitty Christmas and framed it with My Creative Time -Stitched Squares Inside and Out.

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Here is a close-up:

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Sentiment is from: Jaded Blossom – Season’s Tweetings

All characters were coloured with Copic and Spectrum Noir markers.

Top of sock – Liquid Applique 322 Col#0 White and then used Marvy Heat Tool to puff it up.

Hope you like it!

 

Penguin Christmas Card 2

Dec28

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year’s Everyone.

Sharing my second Penguin Christmas card that I made using High Hopes Penguin Love SS003 stamp and card design from One Crazy Stamper (OCS) December Challenge.

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Here is a close-up:

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I stamped the image onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card paper using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Then coloured in the image using Copics and Spectrum Noir alcohol markers.

For the snow I used Recollections – Christmas Noel for ground and for snowy sky – Sharpie Water Based Paint – White – Extra Fine Point.

Background paper is from American Crafts Jack Frost 6 x 6 in. and Recollections – Blue Christmas 6 x 6 in.

Die cuts: My Creative Time – Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies and More MCT-D91 and My Creative Time -Stitched Squares Inside and Out MCT-D110. Tim Holtz Alterations – Thinlets – Sizzix – Paper Snowflakes – 660059 and #S5025 Spellbinders Nestabilities – Labels 17.

Also added into High Hopes December Challenge which can be found here: http://onecrazystampercom.blogspot.ca/2016/12/december-challenge-and-new-high-hopes.html.

Hope you like it!

Moose Hockey Player

Dec28

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year’s Everyone.

Sharing my Moose Christmas card that I made using High Hopes Rubber Stamp – Slapshot Stanley S239 and card design from One Crazy Stamper (OCS) December Challenge.

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Here is a close-up:

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I stamped the image onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card paper using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Then coloured in the image using Copics and Spectrum Noir alcohol markers.

For the skates I added Wink of Stella – GL. Silver 102.

For the snow I used Recollections – Christmas Noel for ground and for snowy sky – Sharpie Water Based Paint – White – Extra Fine Point.

Pompom – Liquid Applique 322 Col#0 White. Heated with Marvy Embossing Heat Tool to puff it up.

Background paper is from American Crafts Jack Frost 6 x 6 in. and Recollections – Blue Christmas 6 x 6 in.

Die cuts: My Creative Time – Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies and More MCT-D91 and My Creative Time -Stitched Squares Inside and Out MCT-D110. Tim Holtz Alterations – Thinlets – Sizzix – Paper Snowflakes – 660059

Also added into High Hopes December Challenge which can be found here: http://onecrazystampercom.blogspot.ca/2016/12/december-challenge-and-new-high-hopes.html.

Hope you like it!

Penguin Hockey Player

Dec28

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year’s Everyone.

Sharing my Penguin Christmas card that I made using High Hopes Rubber Stamp – Penguin Pastime S238 and card design from High Hopes December Challenge.

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Here is a close-up:

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I stamped the image onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card paper using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Then coloured in the image using Copics and Spectrum Noir alcohol markers.

For the skates I added Wink of Stella – GL. Silver 102.

For the snow I used Recollections – Christmas Noel for ground and for snowy sky – Sharpie Water Based Paint – White – Extra Fine Point.

Background paper is from American Crafts Jack Frost 6 x 6 in.

Die cuts: MFD 011 and My Creative Time – More Stitched Circles MCT-D136. Icicle Border – Cottage Cutz – CC-BR07-008.

Also added into High Hopes December Challenge which can be found here: http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.ca/p/challenges.html.

Hope you like it!

Penguin Love – Christmas Card 1

Dec27

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year’s Everyone.

Sharing my Penguin Christmas card that I made using High Hopes Penguin Love SS003 stamp and card design from High Hopes December Challenge.

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Here is a close-up:

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I stamped the image onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card paper using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Then coloured in the image using copics and Spectrum Noir alcohol markers.

For the snow I used Recollections – Christmas Noel for ground and for snowy sky – Sharpie Water Based Paint – White – Extra Fine Point.

Background paper is from Recollections Blue Christmas 6 x 6 in. and American Crafts Jack Frost 6 x 6 in.

Die cuts: Spellbinders S4-293 Lacy Circles, MFD 011 and #S5025 Spellbinders Nestabilities – Labels 17.

Also added into High Hopes December Challenge which can be found here: http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.ca/p/challenges.html.

Hope you like it!

Christmas Fishing Santa

Dec23

Hi There,

Sharing a card that I made using High Hopes Club Pack – CP005.

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Here is a close-up of the Santa.

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The image was stamped using my MISTI and Memento – Tuxedo Black ink. I then coloured in the image using Copic markers.

For cutting squares used My Creative Time – Stitched Squares Inside and Out.

Background Papers from American Crafts – Holiday 6×6 in. and Craft Smith – Peppermint Twist 6×6 in.

K&C Company – Brenda Walton Designer Mat Pad – 4.75 x 6.75 paper

Snowflake – Tim Holtz – Sizzix Thinlets – 661599 – Paper Snow Flakes, Mini

Hope you like it!

 

Added to One Crazy Stamper Card Challenge located here: http://onecrazystampercom.blogspot.ca/2016/12/december-challenge-and-new-high-hopes.html.

 

 

Mistletoe Kitties

Dec11

Hi There,

Sharing Sasayaki Glitter – Mistletoe Kitties Christmas card that I made. Coloured the image with a mixture of Copic and Spectrum Noir Markers. Created snow using VersaMarker Watermark Pen and Ranger Embossing Powder White – Extra Fine Detail.

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Squares are cut with My Creative Time -Stitched Squares Inside and Out using backgroung paper from Momemta.

Stamped sentiment from Jaded Blossom – Season’s Tweetings using Versa Fine – Onyx Black ink and Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder. Frame is from My Creative Time – Sentiment Label Dies. Then used Tim Holtz – Festive Berries to give it some colour.

Added in some trees from Miss Kate Cuttables – Snowy Tree. One of my favourites.

Background paper is from American Crafts – Kringle and Co. 6×6 in. (15.2 x 15.2 cm).

 

Hope you like it!

 

 

Kit and Clowder – November Pencils 2016 Class

Dec11

Hi There,

Sharing my finished card using the tutorial from Kit and Clowder using digital image “KC Mouse” from Polkadoodles.

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Here is a close-up of the image.

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Love how Alyce shows us how to colour this wintery scene using Prismacolor Premier coloured pencils.

Sentiment is from Jaded Blossom – Mouse Bites stamp set.

Embossed background using Stampin up – Bows and Berries embossing folder using

Coloured in berries using Autumn Red – Nuvo Crystal Drops.

 

Hope you like it!

 

Kit and Clowder – November 2016 Markers Class

Dec11

Hi There,

Sharing with you my finished Christmas card after completing the November Markers class from Kit and Clowder. Image is called “North Pole” by Polkadoodles.

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Here is a close-up.

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For this project I used all Copic markers. Alyce from Kit and Clowder also teaches you how to use alternative markers as well. Which I really love, since I also have the full Spectrum Noir collection.

I had a lot of fun doing this class as it taught me a lot of new techniques. I especially loved learning how to colour the snow as I love making wintery scened Christmas cards. 🙂

Also, loved learning how to do the sky.

To frame the image I used Craftin Desert Diva’s Fancy Frames. One of my all time favourites. Then used Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Mermaid Lagoon to go around the border to deepen the colour.

Added in a little glitter to the snowy roofs and snow on the ground, just because I love sparkle. LOL!

Hope you like it!

Meowy Christmas

Oct16

Sharing a card made from Too Cute By Jessica – Christmas Animals SVG Cuts designed by Jesssica Owens 2014.

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Here is a close-up of the image.

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Using my Cricut Explore and Cricut Design Space, I uploaded the images and then cut the pieces out for the cat and wreath.

I decided to add some layers to the wreath using Martha Stuart branch punch and then adding some Xmas Red stickles to make some holly.

For the eyes, I used Gelly Roll Sakura #8 Pen.  I drew in some eyelashes with Pigma Micron 01 black marker, but you can’t really see them. Thought it would be a cool idea to use black thread for the whiskers to show up.

Sentiment was stamped with VersaMark ink and heat embossed with Ranger Embossing Powder White – Extra Fine Detail.

Stamp used is from Jaded Blossom Stamps – Meow and Forever.

Die cuts are from My Creative Time – Scalloped Stitched Oval Dies.

Embossing folder used – Swiss Dots was then used on the scalloped die cut and on oval – Christmas Ornaments on Recollections – Christmas Inkjet Printable Glitter Paper – 8.5 x 11″.

Background paper is from American Crafts – Holiday – 6 x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) paper pack.

Hope you like it!

 

Reindeer and Duck Christmas Cards

Aug3

Hi There,

Sharing a couple of cards made from Too Cute By Jessica – Christmas Animals SVG Cuts designed by Jesssica Owens 2014.

Using my Cricut Explore and Cricut Design Space, I uploaded the images and then cut the pieces out for the little animals.

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Here is a close-up of the image:

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For the eyes on both cards, I used Gelly Roll Sakura #8 Pen and General’s Charcoal White 558 Pencil, black chalk for the shadow and Pigma Micron 01 black marker for the eyelashes.

For the background snow, I used White Permanent Chalk Marker on blue cardstock.

The background papers are from Pebbles – Home for Christmas paper pad – 36 papers- 6 x 6 in (15.2 x 15.2 cm).

My Creative Time – Scalloped Stitched Oval Dies were used for framing the deer.

For the mound of snow I used Recollections – Christmas Inkjet Printable Glitter Paper – 8.5 x 11″ and Lawn Cuts – Simple Stitched Hillside Borders – Lawn Fawn.

Ribbon banner is from Craftin Desert Diva’s –  “Flag Banner Dies”

Sentiment – My Creative Time – Prehistoric Holidays Stamp Set.

Using the same die cut set, I also made this cute little duck card.

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Here is a close up:

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For the music background paper, I stamped the musical notes with Recollections – Capturing Special Memories wooden stamp, Versa Fine – Onyx Black and Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder. Then I inked up the paper with Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Vintage Photo.

The patterned paper behind the duck is from American Crafts – “Holiday” 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm).

The patterned paper above the musical notes is from Heidi Swapp – HS01073 – 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm).

Sentiment – Craftin Desert Divas’s – Holly Day Punnies – VersaMark ink and Ranger Embossing Powder White – Extra Fine Detail.

Die Cuts used – Craftin Desert Diva’s – Fancy Stitched Label Dies.

Hope you like them!

 

Santa’s Little Helper

Jul31

Hi There,

Sharing a card I made using a file from Scrapper’s Delights called Santa’s Little Helper.

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Here is a close-up.

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To colour the image, I used Spectrum Noir Markers and PrismaColor Premier Pencils.

Skin – TN1, TN2, FS1, FS7

Hair – TN2, TN4, TN6, PC941, PC943, PC945, PC942, PC938, PC947

Eye Shadow – GT2, GT3, JG1

Eyes – JG2

Lips and Nails – Atayou Spica – Red – 03

Boots – JG1, JG4, JG5

Bell – IG1, IG2, IG3, then went over it with Ataou Spica – Silver – 12 (Also used for little bells on sleeves)

Clothes and Hat – CR8, CR10, CR11

Stars – Atayou Spica – Buttermilk – 16

Bell and Merry Christmas – QuickKutz – 2008 Holiday Limited Edition Gift Set

Paper

Recollections – Sugarplums 12 x 12″

American Crafts – Heidi Swap – Marquee Love – Gold and Silver

Entered into Scrapper’s Delight July Face Book Challenge.

Hope you like it!

Beary Merry Christmas Bears

May29

Hi There,

Just getting an early start on this years Christmas cards. I make over 40 cards every year!

All cards are made using Too Cute By Jessica – Little Lovelies A Beary Merry Christmas. .svg design is by Jessica Owens.

I uploaded the patterns for the bears into Cricut Design Space and cut using my Cricut Explore.

Inked all of the edges for the bears and accessories and then ran the pieces through my Xyron’s for easy assembly. Highlighted the eyes with Gelly Roll Sakura #8 Pen.

For the first bear, sentiment was stamped using Versa Fine – Onyx Black and Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder. Sentiment is from Jaded Blossom – Season’s Tweetings.

Used Craftin Desert Diva’s – Flag Banner Dies. I ran the die half way through my Big Shot and then turned it around to get the ribbon edge on both sides.

Patterned Paper – American Crafts – Merry and Bright 6 x 6″ pad and American Crafts – Holiday 6 x 6″ pad. The top patterned paper was cut out using Craftin Desert Diva’s Fancy Frames. I also used the same die for the foam used to make this a shaker card. Filled the shaker card with Creatology Glitter.

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Here is a close up:

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For my second card, I used American Crafts – Peppermint Express 6 x 6″ paper pad and May Arts Ribbon.

Highlighted ribbon on bear and present with Wink of Stella – GL Green 040.

Edged  around large present with Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Mowed Lawn.

Sentiment is from the same .svg file.

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Here are a couple of close ups:

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For the last bear, I used the paper from American Crafts – Peppermint Express 6 x 6″ paper pad as well. I inked around the edges with Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Mowed Lawn.

Put the green paper from Craft Smith Green through Cutttlebug using Snow Dots Embossing Folder.

Squares cut out with My Creative Time -Stitched Squares Inside and Out.

Sentiment from Craftin Desert Diva’s – Holly Day Punnies.

Bow – May Arts Ribbon.

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Here is a close up:

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Hope you like them!

 

 

Best Friends Furever

Jan17

Hi There,

Back to share a card I’m calling “Best Friends Furever” after the sentiment from Craftin Desert Diva’s.

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The background was done with watercolour paper and Tim Holtz Distress Inks.

Black Soot, Peacock Feathers, Tumbled Glass, Shaded Lilac, Dusty Concord and Broken China.

Snow falling is made from Craftin Desert Diva’s – Across the Border stamp, VersaMark and Ranger Embossing Powder White – Extra Fine Detail. I REALLY love this stamp for snow. One of my personal favourites.

Snow on ground is cut using Craftin Desert Diva’s – Stitched Scallop Dies and Recollections Christmas Ink Jet Printable Glitter Paper.

Stamps used are all from Craftin Desert Diva’s and were stamped with Memento – Tuxedo Black ink.

“Chilly” – Polar Bear, Hat, Wolf, Bunny, Iceberg

Sentiment – “Polar Pals”

Here is a closer look at the characters.

Used Sakura Gelly Roll 06 and Sakura Gelly Roll 08 for the eyes and noses. Stampendous – Cotton Ball White FL400 Fun Flock for the pom-poms on hat.

Used Spectrum Noir Markers to colour and PrismaPremier Coloured Pencils with Gamsol.

 

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Hope you like it!

Entering this into Winter Snow Challenge . It’s a challenge on Craftin Desert Diva’s Linky Party Blog.

YAY! I made top 3 for the Winter Snow Challenge. Yippee! I’m so excited. My first time.

Craftin Desert Divas

 

Xmas Card for Hubby

Dec31

Hi There again,

Thought I’d share the XMas card that I made for my husband this year. He thought he was getting a really romantic card when he saw the front of it!!!! He was wrong, but he really laughed when he saw the inside.Todd XmasF - Copy

To make the card I used Recollections – Winter 4.25 in x 5.5 in (10.7 cm x 13.9 cm) card for the base.

The deer are from Miss Kate Cuttables – Birch Trees with Deer. I used Cricut Design Space and the Cricut Explore to cut it out.

Glitter Paper is – Recollections Christmas Ink Jet Printable Glitter Paper.

I stamped Merry Christmas with Memento Ink.

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For the inside – Used stamp from Hampton Art – Art Impressions – SCO715 – Christmas Reindeer Games.

Stamped image with Memento – Tuxedo Black ink. Coloured with a mixture of Copics and Spectrum Noir Alcohol  Markers. Then used Wink of Stella – Clear on the Christmas tree balls and earrings.

Cut frame out with Craftin Desert Diva’s – Fancy Frames.

Used Sharpie Gold – Medium Point for going around frames on both the front and inside of card.

Hope you like it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Singing Elves

Dec31

Back to share a couple of singing elves cards that I made.

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Singing Elves2Here is a closer look.

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Used my Cricut Explore and Cricut Design Space to cut out the images for the elves using an .svg cut supplied by Peach Keen stamps when I purchased the set.

Stamped the images with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

The elves and sentiment are from:

Peachy Keen Stamps – PKSC-31 July 2014.

I coloured them in with a mixture of my copic markers and Spectrum Noir Markers.

The “Fa la la la la” is heat embossed with VersaMark and Ranger Super Fine Detail Embossing Black Powder. Stamp is from Craftin Desert Diva’s “Rudy”.

Oval frame if from: Die-namics – Exclusive Designs for “My Favourite Things”.

Scalloped frame is from Craftin Desert Diva’s – Fancy Frames.

Gold around frames – Sharpie – Gold Medium Point.

Around oval – Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Vintage Photo.

Paper – Music – Pebbles – “Home for Christmas”

6 x 6 in. (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm)

1st card – Background paper – American Crafts – “Holiday”

6 x 6 in. (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm)

2nd card – Background paper – American Crafts – “Kringle and Co”

6 x 6 in. (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm)

White cardstock and some green and gold ribbon.

Hope you like it!