Sunday, October 18, 2009

Another notepad and a card!



Good Morning Everyone! I woke up to a beautiful but a cold morning! At least the sun is shinning! We will take that after having so much rain! I have been busy making my Christmas gifts this past week. I want to get a good head start...because before you know it Christmas
will be here. I do not like to feel stressed out at that time of year, as it's suppose to be fun
making gifts, not stressful! So if I start early..I should be ok. Right now, I am in the beginnings of making my niece a beautiful quilt, totally inspired by my quilt card! So that may take me away from making cards for a couple of days. I will definetly post it when I am done.
Today I made a card and a note pad to match from the Whipper Snapper Design Stamp called Spirit of Christmas. I coloured with prismas and lyras and yes...I added lots of glitter! I like to stitch around my cards as I think it gives it that nice finished look!
Hope you have a great day and have sunshine where you are!

20 comments:

Liz's creative corner said...

Hi Christine, love your card and note pad, your image is a cutie love his little flag, I'll be back to sewing on my card's when my arms a little better xx

Hugs Liz xx

Danielle said...

Gorgeous gift set Christine - I love that santa!! The blue bow is a beautiful touch! Love the sewing too - it definitely adds the perfect finishing detail! So pleased you're getting a head start on your christmas gifts - it's so much more enjoyable when it's not rushed isn't it!!
Hugs, Danielle

Janiel/ janny said...

Hi Christine, These are very cute!! Love that little image! Very cute design for the card.
hugs, janny

Victoria said...

how fab are these? So lovely to receive a matching card and gift too. Looking forward to seeing your quilt, sounds like an awful lot of work!

Victoria
x

CraftyC said...

These are gorgeous Christine. I love papers and your stitching looks fab. Great gift!
Clairex

Unknown said...

Your so talented, a quilt is a big project!! I much prefer smaller projects like the sets you have made they look gorgeous,
hugs Angela x

Kat said...

I love your notepad and card Christine. What a sweet Santa. Really looking forward to seeing your quilt - what a lot of work!

Kat x

Danni said...

How very nice..these are just so wonderful!

Denise Marzec said...

Oh COOOOL! LOVE the look of the red polka dot paper with the blue ribbon...and of course your coloring is ALWAYS fantastic!!

Thanks SO MUCH for the very nice comment you left me today...but I could say the same thing about you that YOU are a huge inspiration. LOOK at that AMAZING coloring! You have SKILLS, girl!!

Nancy said...

Very sweet card and notebook. These are worth making dozens and selling them. Fab Job!!

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous card and notebook, they're brilliant.
luv
Debby

Nilla said...

Fabulous, love the matching papers and the very cute image! Your notebooks are always stunning! Hugs Nilla

sueincanada said...

Love your notebooks. This makes a great little gift.

Nannieflash said...

Hi Christine, wow what a lovley notebook, the colouring is gorgeous and what a fabulous gift for someone. (By the way I did apply for that DT you suggested not sure if Im going to be lucky but anyway love thank you for suggesting it). With love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxx

LINDA said...

AWWWW Fantastic.. Love it.. Your coloring as always is just Fab.. Love the darling little image..Great papers too..
Hugs, Linda

"Kirby" (KrB) said...

Wow, sounds so cozy at your house....cold weather, making a quilt, making this adorable Santa card and notepad,....I love it! We finally got temps in the 40's and I'm loving it. I can wear real shoes instead of sandals, and jeans instead of capris. Yay! I, too, am trying to avoid the last-minute holiday rush and getting a jump on things early. Hope it works. My card-making has taken a set-back and I feel badly about it, but I can only do so much, right? Love your post! Have fun!

Marianne's Craftroom said...

You are so clever and inventive. I wish I could pop round for lessons on making things other than cards ans scrapbooking. Making your Christmas gifts sounds so lovely. Marianne x

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

This is gorgeous Christine!! I love your layout, paper and sweet snowman!! Your notepad is gorgeous!! Can't wait to see the quilt!!

Ineke Original said...

I did enjoy my visit very much!
greetings from Holland,
Ineke

Sol said...

You are smart to start whith the christmas gifts... I can`t seem to get started... I`m slow.... Lovely colours on this card and notepad... cute image also! The ribbon colour fits the rest of the colours used.. :)