Thursday, January 10, 2013

Brrr! Christmas Greetings! Snowman Style

Last year I only made 1 Christmas card before the big rush, then all the cards I made during the rush ended up costing me double to ship and I needed to put them in bigger envelopes! I need to find a way to make great cards... but flat!

I also wanted to make them all year long, my biggest problem is I don't have the space to keep all my Xmas stuff out, so I came up with 2 possible solutions.
I randomly cut Xmas dies since I have regular paper around and keep them in a envelope. So when I am ready to do my cards I will have lots of dies ready to use. My other option is pick a weekend every few weeks and pull out all my Xmas stuff and work on cards.
We will see if either of these works!






Blue Snowman from Stretch your imagination inked, Martha Stewart Glitter and sporting Slate Skittles from DoubleClick
Ivory base and gold paper from  The Paper Studio Simple Elegance
Snowflakes from Border punch
Liquid Pearls Baby Blue
Christmas Greeting Stamp Docerela Creations
Pearls from Say it in Pearls (new item)
Gold Ribbon
Stickles
Kraft Card Stock
Paper Crimper
Glossy Accents

Entering into:
Simply Create Too:Snow
My Craft Spot: Frosty Days
The Kraft journal: Crimp
Perfect Sentiments: Winter Wonderland
Crafty Creations: Something New
The Sisterhood: Baby it's cold outside!
Lil Red Wagon: Bling
Divas by design: Anything Goes
Crafty Calender: New Stash
Die Cuttin Divas: Color Challenge

20 comments:

  1. I love that skinny and tall snowman Good idea to start making them now. I put two stamps on a lot of mine because they were thick and a few people told me they haven't got them. I'll probably get them back around Vallentine

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  2. Hey Carri!!! I just love, love this snowman!! I love the colors that you used! I also stole your list of challenges, I hope you don't mind. I totally gave you credit on my blog, and it was so nice to branch out and see some new blogs! karen♥

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  3. Great colors. I love the background paper. fun snowman tall and skinny :0)

    good luck !

    catarina

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  4. Very pretty card! I love the skinny snowman and the gold looks amazing! Thanks for playing at My Craft Spot!

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  5. Love this snowman and great colors too! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood ‘BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE’ challenge and please come back again soon!
    Darlene
    one of the 'Sistahs'
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
    P.S. I have blog candy available through January if you are interested.

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  6. Super fun card! I hear you on the not making any cards! ;)

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  7. A wonderful Christmas card!Lovely!
    Have a wonderful Friday,
    Migdalia

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  8. Too cute! That's a good idea about making the cuts and holding them until you can get your Christmas stash out. Maybe even once a month would be enough. A+ for working so creatively!!

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  9. Love your skinny, happy snowman! The design is so fun AND I love your skittles! Great embellishments!
    Have a GREAT wknd!
    Thanks for playing with us in the challenge at My Craft Spot! Hope to see you again:)

    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
    DT Member

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  10. That snowman is awesome and those timy snowflakes are so sweet! Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon.

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  11. Very cute snowman card.love the added glossy accent on snowman accessories.Beautiful embossed paper.

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  12. TTToooo cute Christmas card and snowman! Thank you for joining us at Simply Create Too for our first 2013 challenge - "Let it Snow"! Can't wait to see what you create next challenge!

    Diane
    Simply Create Too Design Team Member
    http://DianesDigitalDesigns.blogspot.com


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  13. Cute snowman,and lovely card! Thanks so much for playing along with our crimp/fold challenge this week at The Kraft Journal !

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  14. Such a cute snowman - and fun colors :) Thanks for playing along with The Sisterhood of Crafters for our Baby It's Cold Outside challenge!

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  15. So cute! Love his buttons! :) Ty for sharing with us @ Simply Create Too

    Amanda
    SCTDT
    cricktncrafts.blogspot.com

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  16. So cute! Love the shiny hat, scarf, and boots! Thanks so much for joining us this week at My Craft Spot!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  17. What a super cute card! Thanks for joining us at DCD this week!
    Gerda
    http://cardscreations.blogspot.com

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  18. Fabulous card! Love your snowman. Thanks for playing with us at Perfect Sentiments this week. Hope to see you again. Good luck.

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  19. Love this card! That background paper makes the snowman pop. The snowman itself is so cute. I love how much texture it has. The snowflakes & pearls on the card are pretty touches too.

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