I have such a love affair with snowman....and snowflakes! So I really wanted to get a little bit of a start on my Christmas cards this year using these awesome images I have! I printed these images on to Kraft cardstock and coloured with prismas and lyra pencil crayons. I then ran the Kraft cardstock thru the handy cuttlebug with the snowflake pattern. Using some cream ink I rubbed the top of the snowflakes to make them stand out a little...
In the next couple of days I hope to post my tags that I made to match. So stayed tuned!
I looked high and low for a snowflake pattern I could crochet up myself...but did not find a pattern that I really liked. So I took a few patterns and made my own "Crochet Snowflake Pattern" that I could follow to my liking!!
Here is the pattern if you are looking for easy peasy snowflakes.
Use baby soft yarn with a 2.0mm crochet hook.
Rnd 1: Ch5, join with a slip st to form a ring.
Rnd 2: Ch1, (2sc in ring, ch3, ) 5 times, join with a slip st in first sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1 (sc, ch3, sc, ch5, sc, ch3, sc) all in the ch-3 loop, ch 2, 5 times, join. Fasten off.
And there you have a little pretty snowflake.
I really apoligize for the quality of the pictures....not too sure what is up with that. I guess photography is just not my thing! If anyone has some pointers for me, please let me know!
I really apoligize for the quality of the pictures....not too sure what is up with that. I guess photography is just not my thing! If anyone has some pointers for me, please let me know!In the next couple of days I hope to post my tags that I made to match. So stayed tuned!
Thank-you so much for popping in for a visit, I appreciate reading each and everyone of your supportive and sweet comments!
28 comments:
Hi Christine. These cards are wonderful. Love all the cute images and the colours you have used. Nice layout too. Love the handmade crochet snowflakes, a special finishing touch, that makes it more personal. Donna
Beautiful cards Christine... Thank you so much for the pattern I will be trying that.. Do have any patterns for flowers?...
Ever so nice Christine, and you will be streaks ahead when Christmas comes, by the way ther are only 80+days left according to a friend!!! Its creeping up!!
Debbiexx
These are beautiful, Christine! I just love the look of embossed snowflakes on kraft!
....and btw, Hailey and I tried your Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe today. Manie ka-zanie that's a lot of chocolate chips that goes into the batter....but that's a good thing, you can never have too many chocolate chips. They're a hit....and half gone already, lol!
...I think I'll be making a recipe card for them! Thanks for the inspiration! :)
These are gorgeous Christine. Love the simple layout, the white and the colouring on craft, the cute images. It all looks fab
Aww, Christine these are gorgeous! What a fantastic simple layout for the cards but the result is simply stunning! Absolutely adore those crocheted snowflakes - wow! Fabulous colouring of those beautiful images ... love the embossed effect too! You are on a roll girl! I hope you're entering them in at Winter Wonderland this week for the 'Male Card' theme - they'd fit perfectly!
Hugs, Danielle
Christine, your cards are wonderful. Love the craft with the white snowflakes, and your crocheted snowflakes are adorable, now if I could only remember how to crochet!!
Hugs
Sue
This is gorgeous Christine!! I so love your crocheted snowflake! I will have to give these a try!! Thanks for sharing how you made them!!
Love your embossing and the painting you did to make the snowflakes pop. Gorgeous images and layouts!!
hugs,
Chris
Christine, these are beautiful. I love snowmen myself and have quite a few snowman stamps. Yours are cute cute cute. Love your self-designed cardstock with the embossed snowflakes-fantastic the way you made them popped up. Your crochet instruction is greek to me..LOL..as I do not know how to crochet..sigh. But your snowflakes are totally fab.
Hugs,
Norma
I just love these Christine. They are absolutely beautiful! Love the crocheted snowflake too, you clever girl. Well done! hugs Sharon
Christine! I cannot believe you made those snowflakes!!!! They are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!! You talented girl, you! Love the card with the kraft!!!! These are gorgeous!
Hugs, Dena
These cards look amazing Christine. Love the look with Kraft paper and the embossing. I am going to try that. The snowflakes look great, wish I could crochet.
Ooh, I love these, Christine! How very cute. Thanks for sharing the how-to on the snowflakes. I just may try that, although it's been awhile since I've crocheted anything.
oh wow those are gorgeous. I love the little snowmen but the embossed background is my favourite part. it looks great .
Lisa ;)
Oh my heavens.. I want to be on your Christmas list.. THESE are fantastic.. Each time I come to your blog I just smile. I love whimsical stuff.. I have to say that I always have to die cut my image first as I am horrible at it and have messed up a colored image before..
I too made your chocolate chip cookies.. They are soooooo good. I am going to do like Denise is and make a recipe card for my girls.. We are making a recipe box for them for Christmas.. Thanks for all your inspiration.
Oh goody you're back, I've missed your wonderful creations. Now you know I love snowmen and snowflakes as much as you and I love these cards, especially that snowman in the frame and those sweet crocheted snowflakes are such fun. I love that embossing folders, I think everyone has that one and I never tire of seeing it. Marianne x
Gorgeous cards Christine. I love the embossing, it's really pretty. Thanks for the snowflake pattern. Must make some of them for my cards!
Kat xx
These are gorgeous Christine and your crochet snowflakes are fab. It's less than 12 weeks to Christmas now so I need to get a move on with my cards. We've just booked our tickets to take Thomas on the 'Santa Express' which is a 1 hour ride on a steam train and the children get to meet Santa and his elves. Can't wait!!
Geez Christine, is there anything you can't do!?!?! That is meant as a BIG compliment! You crochet and knit too, awesome! Love the snowmen, too adorable! Your coloring is so beautiful, you are quite the artist, lovely job!! Hugs, J :)
OMGoodness Christine how adorable!!! such beautiful Christmas cards and i LOVE LOVE LOVE those beautiful crochet snowflakes!!!
hugs,
Rachel :0)
I love the snowmen, beautiful Christine!
Hey Christine! These are really pretty and love those snowmen! The flowers make a very nice touch as well. Try having a light behind you when you take your pics. It may help brighten them up a little, although they look fine!
Your christmas cards are AMAZING Christine!
Hugs,
Swantje x
Your snowman cards are terrific! I love the look of the snowflakes and snowmen on kraft colored paper! Very inspiring!
These are simply gorgeous. I love the snowflakes so much. Thank you for sharing!! Wish I had more, hint hint. I will try these since you put the pattern here. I really love the cards.
Hugs xx
Carolyn
Hi Christine,
you have made some wonderful cards on your blog it has been great looking at your creations
Hugs
Suzie Qx
Hi Christine wow youve been a busy girl, lovely idea to create cards similar it makes life a bit easier if youve a lot to do, and those snowflakes really set them of. With love and hugs Shirleyxx
These are lovely! The dry embossed snowflakes on the Kraft card work really well and the snowmen are so beautifully coloured. Love those crocheted embellishments too! Hugs, Lesley
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