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I have three cards for your inspiration today....
Card One - Folk Deer Christmas Love
IO Dies/Stamps Links:
I started with some light blue pp card stock for my A2 card. I tore some white card stock and added that for 'snow' at the bottom of the card front, then added glue and glitter to the tops of the 'hills.'
I cut the Two Folk Deer from white card stock, and used Copic markers to color them. I added the ribbons and bells, then adhered them to the card, adding a punched heart.
I cut the Snowflakes from white card stock, and added them, then added glitter to those.
I added the Merry Christmas verse from the Holiday Icons clear stamp set, using Coffee Ranger Archival ink.
Inside:
Card Two - Hanging Ornaments
IO Dies/Stamps links:
Retro Ornaments DIE897-Z
Holiday Icons CL980
I cut the Retro Ornaments from a white card stock panel. I had previously created a background with Ranger Alcohol Inks, and attached that panel to the white panel with the ornament die cut panel. I added that to an A2 card front.
I silver-embossed the Merry Christmas sentiment from the Holiday Icons clear set, and added that with foam tape.
Some silver stickles for embellishing, and the added ornament hangers (in the die set) with some silver cording finish off the card.
Card Three - Mandala Frame Love
IO Dies/Stamps Links:
Mandala Frame DIE886-YY
Love DIE385-B
I am loving this die! I know I will use it again and again. It is a beauty, and cuts like butter.
I die cut the Mandala Frame from black card stock. I added some dark pink card stock to the back of it, carefully cutting the card stock to adhere only to the center portion of the die. Next, I added a lighter pink card stock, carefully cutting it to end at the edge of the mandala. Finally, gray card stock finish the mandala.
I adhered the lined mandala frame to an even lighter pink A2 card front.
I die cut the Love die from shiny silver card stock, and added it to the card front.
Some shiny silver pearls from Studio Katia finish this card. Easy-peasy, thanks to that large mandala! Did I mention I LOVE that die?!
I hope you like my three cards, and that you've found some inspiration here. Be sure to visit Susan Wymer's blog for more fabulous projects. Here are links to the other designer's blogs:
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Thanks so much for stopping in today. I appreciate your visits, and your comments.
Blessings,
What great cards!
ReplyDeleteI ABSOLUTELY LOVE all of your cards ... those folk deer are AWESOME!!
ReplyDeleteWow,these are awesome! Love the reindeer and ornament cards but the Mandala is stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove those adorable reindeer!
ReplyDeleteLove the deer scene and the ornaments are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love the variety shown in your cards. The pink one is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! Love the deer! They are just adorable! Beautiful colors for your ornaments, and pretty Mandala Frame card too! Awesome new dies!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards. Love the deer.
ReplyDeleteThe ornaments are beautiful.
the pink/black mandala is so
intricate. thanks for sharing
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Awesome cards and all so well designed. I really love those deer though as they make me smile.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and festive! I love the little deer couple!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!!! LOVE the first with the little deer & the little red bows on their necks with little bells! AND your second with those LOVELY ORNAMENTS you've done! AND LASTLY, the LOVELY Mandala that reminds me of a snowflake! BEAUTIFUL WORK, Lynda!!!!!!! ;)<3
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome, great way to make snowy hills!
ReplyDeleteThe Winter day with the deer is so sweet, especially with the heart above their heads. I love the glass look of your ornament card and the pink background of your mandala.
ReplyDeleteAll 3 cards were lovely, especially the deer.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is wow! Your cards are so beautiful and unique! I especially love your deer card! Your coloring is gorgeous too!
ReplyDeleteI love the deer scene and beautiful colors on the the ornaments!
ReplyDeleteCute and pretty cards. I really like the folk deer.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely gorgeous cards. thanks for sharing how you did the ornament one with the alcohol inks!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your reindeer card, and also the way you colored your ornaments!
ReplyDeleteWow. Love all of your cards...but that lacy die!! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThose little folk deer are a favorite for a sweet, cozy Christmas card. I also LOVE the beautiful retro ornaments!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are just stunning, Lynda! I love your sweet little deer scene, the ornaments are just stunning and so is the mandala card with its beautiful colours! This is a great new die release! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, the torn snow ground is very very nice. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThese are all just gorgeous! Love the sweet deer; that card will melt anyone's heart. And the ornaments are fabulous with the very pretty alcohol ink BG you made. And you can't ever go wrong with a pretty mandala. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteTHey're all amazing, but I especially love the deer with the shading and snowy background! Sweet Christmas card, inside an dout!
ReplyDeleteALL are beautifully created and each one so unique!!
ReplyDeleteThe deer are so primitive and I love the finish you have in the bulbs! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful designs. Love the marbelized look of the ornament.
ReplyDeletenice ornaments
ReplyDeleteOMG so many wonderful cards - love the designs and different techniques you used on them:)
ReplyDeleteAwesomely awesome!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Lynda, especially the gorgeous ornaments!
ReplyDeleteWow! Wow! Wow! All are gorgeous, Lynda! Love the primitive look of your first card, absolutely perfect for those deer. And the ornaments- just stunning!
ReplyDeleteWow! So many great cards!!! I really love your hanging ornament card!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the folk art deer. They almost look like they are made of brass they way the are colored. Pretty cards.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are great but that Love card wins my heart!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! The first is my fav, and those folk reindeer remind me of the yard decorations made with logs and sticks :-) I especially love how you used the die on the inside of the card! I really like that mandala too, but I wish it were centered and not offset. I'm not sure my OCD can get past that to buy it. LOL
ReplyDeleteThe reindeer are so cute. Love how the alcohol ink looks on your ornaments.
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