Sunday, December 9, 2012

Warm Memories....

Well I must tell you, for someone that just loves making cards I am so behind this year with my Christmas cards. I had such great hope that they would all be done and mailed out. Unfortunately I am very behind this year. So I have made a promise to my friend Susan and to myself that I am starting them up in January and will have a nice stash to hand out next year. I hope you hold me to it Susan! For my card today I have used my beloved LOTV stamp and coloured it with prisma pencils and added lots and I do mean lots of glitter.
 
I have found some Martha Stewart white texture effect that creates the look of snow. I placed it on my trees and my flowers and even on the corner of the card. Love that stuff! My sentiment is a Whimsy from One Crazy Stamper an online store which has great service. I also bought the Marianne Tree Die from there. My flowers are from Wild Orchids and the paper....oh the paper....it is my new found love. It is Maya Design Paper. A friend brought it back from Sweden and I absolutely love it!

We are having our first snow storm rolling in so I am off to get some groceries to tie us down for awhile. Have a wonderful day and hopefully your Christmas card making is going well!

16 comments:

Kerri said...

love the image as well as your card..behind I think that is my new nickname..take care and Merry Christmas to you and your family..

Danni said...

So pretty!! Very sweet image!! I'm in the holiday card crunch right now myself..why do we do this to ourselves? LOL! Hugs!

Lisa Jane said...

oh this is so sweet and i feel all warm and cosy inside just looking at it .Love that distressed tree
Lisa xx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

So gorgeous, love the little scene and that paper is lush. I just bought that tree, waiting for it to arrive, isn't it wonderful. Try joining us at Winter wonderland challenge each week and that will get all your cards made. xx

Danielle said...

Just beautiful work as always Christine! Wow - I haven't been blogging for a while and have missed some of your gorgeous cards! This card is just delightful and I'm loving that gorgeous tree die cut!! Hope life is treating you well!
Hugs, Danielle x

debby4000 said...

Oh what a gorgeous card Christine and love the sweet image.
luv
Debby

Sharon said...

Hi Christine... I totally agree with you... start making Christmas cards in January then there is no need to do a rush job. Note to myself. A stunning card, beautiful layout and colouring. Love your glitter and snowy effect. hugs Sharon

sueincanada said...

That looks wonderful Christine. Love the snow.

Karen Steen said...

beautiful card, Christine! I am falling in love again with prismas just looking at your colouring! ..... unfortunately I can't come close to your colouring though, it is gorgeous! love LOTV stamps and your new paper too!

Grenouille Greetings said...

I think most of us are in the same not-enough-cards boat, Christine. I know I am!!! But quality over quantity is always a good excuse and this beautifully coloured card of yours IS quality!!! Hugs, Lesley

Kat said...

Gorgeous Christine. I think most of us wish we had started sooner.

Hope the snow is not too bad where you are.

Kat xx

Joanne said...

Aloha Christine! Love this adorable card, lots of super details. I will have to try the Martha texture technique, what exactly was it? I've been using the white Flower Soft and like it a lot. Hope your first snow storm wasn't too bad! We've had snow up in northern Arizona. Sorry I've not been by lately, too many things going on with the holidays coming. At least all my cards were done and out early for a change. I know how that can creep up on you, and for once I was ready! Lots of hugs to you and your family and I hope you all have a very blessed holiday and a great New Year. J:)

Janiel/ janny said...

Hello my dear friend........ Loving our cards you have put up on your blog since I have been here.. They are ALWAYS so pretty and so inspring!! Wishing you a very Happy New Year.. Thanks for the friendship in the past years. I hope you and your classes are doing well..
hugs.........

Denise Marzec said...

Hey Christine! Happy New Year. Man, I haven't blog hopped for so long. As usual your card is A-DORABLE!! Love the image and how you sponged the edges of the tree. :)

RanaLC said...

as always christine.... ur cards are absolutely AMAZINGGG :) love all the lil details! gonna keep checking ur blog from now on!

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