Just in case you need it: FMS = Freshly Made Sketches. BYSHC = Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers. I have been so lax about making Christmas cards this year... it was time I added a few to the stack before July is behind me and the behind-er I get!
FMS#596 has a very unique Sketch for us this time - thanks Judy:
Keeping all the decorative elements to the top of the card [or side if you flip it] proved to result in a very cute spot to park one of those darling Colorado Craft Co. images. I will be making another card for BYSHC as I just cannot resist their wreath:
Ready for my card? First, let me show you the 'pile' of Copic's used today...
Worth the time and number...
CCC: Wonderful Time + dies and 'Tis the Season from The Stamp Market
HoneyBee Stamps Bee Bliss papers to define starry sky and snowy ground.
I have ONE more for you today - the girls from Double D's Christmas in July challenge called my name...
this little birdy answered ... although she'd be happy in a cocktail, my
wreath will have to do today!
This little Tweetie is another from Lil' Inkers that we
cannot get anymore - sadly. Water colored with Distress inks.
I hope you're having a great week - thanks for sharing your day with me!
=] Michele
I have just enjoyed a few minutes catching up with your Christmas cards. Thanks for all the inspiration and variety. As always, I love them all. Don't think you have ever made a card that I don't like. I have enjoyed seeing your colouring on this post too xx
ReplyDeleteYou're making up for lost time with both of these awesome Christmas cards Michele!! Your 1st CCC card is so stinkin' CUTE and colored just beautifully!! I love how you did your background for this one too! And your holiday birdie in the wreath is CAS perfection my friend...love, love, LOVE this!!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteLOVE both of these card, Michelle. I always find inspiration from you. On the top card, I love the way you kept your design on half of the card, but added a second patterned paper to your background (genius!) and the other card has that classic peaceful feel for me of a CAS card with some extra white layers and textures. I might be doing some more shopping - but need to know what embossing folder you used for the background! Love how the snow is heavy at the top and light at the bottom of the card. Thanks for adding your card to the {BYSHC} Christmas in July Linky Party! Glad to see you in the gallery!
ReplyDeleteOh! Abundant cuteness today! The meeces had my heart, all colored and die cut and looking so adorable. Then along came the bird! I have that stamp and have used it a LOT. Was thinking about pulling it out again this year. I have the similar deer, too. So sad when they went out of business. Love your bird on the wreath. It's a perfect stamp for a CAS card. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful bird with us at Double D!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards, Michele. So clean and festive.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are super adorable but I'm loving the first CCC card! Such a cute little scene and a great look on just the top half of the card. Both are beauties though! By the way, Thank you for the beautiful birthday card!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun holiday card, Michele! I love CCC's mice! Too cute! Thanks for playing along with the Christmas in July 2023 {BYSHC} Linky Party!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I predict a couple of winners here! That first one...CUTENESS overload! Just adorable! Love them both though, really! Love to see how you bring it all together!
ReplyDeleteOh Michele ... both cards are FABULOUS! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Great cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this double dose of cuteness! Those mice are doing a fine job of decorating their little Charlie Brown tree! I sure wish Lil' Inkers was still around. So many things I wish I could buy... just look at this super cute bird, come on!
ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL cards, Michele, I really love the way you used the layout too!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are oh so wonderful. I should probably get some sort of start on holiday cards if I intend to send any. LOL You are off to a great start, my friend.!
ReplyDeleteThose critters from CCC make me smile every time! Adorable card for FMS! And your bird in the wreath is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteI miss Lil Inkers - I have this birdie. And I always love seeing inspiration of stamps I have. Both cards are just darling.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!!! I love your first card so much!!! Thank you for joining us at BYSHC Christmas in July Linky Party.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful CAS cards! All super gorgeous. Thanks for playing along with us at BYSHC Christmas in July Linky Party.
ReplyDeleteThese are both such fun cards Michele! I really love the 'design' of the mices focused on the top portion of the card with the dp background!
ReplyDeleteYou've got a good start on your Christmas cards, Michel! Love these little critters decorating for Christmas and the bird in the wreath is so pretty! A new challenge to help us add to our holiday stash!
ReplyDeleteI haven't made one Christmas card yet! Yikes! Talk about being behind Michele, I'm behind! LOL I love that you got started, your first card is adorable. Love your take on the sketch, the image you used is just too cute! I also love your second card, mostly white on white with a bit of color-stunning! I love that snow embossing folder. Who is it by? I don't think it is available anymore, right? Love the texture it adds to your card. That wreath is fabulous too as is of course, the image. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteBoth Christmas cards are so cute, Michele! Love your wonderful coloring of the image of the first card! It WAS worth the time and number of Copics you used! The two different patterned panels make a unique background especially with the big white space below.
ReplyDeleteThe white wreath on white snowy background of the second card looks awesome! The colors of the little Tweetie beautifully pop.
Hideko xx
Yay for adding to your Christmas stash, Michele. I don't know why I didn't bring more Christmas stamps with me but I do have a lot made. Those mice are darling decorating the tree. I love the bird in the wreath. Is that like a bird in a bush? lol
ReplyDeleteYou have really gone to town on this Christmas prep! Each card is more wonderful than the one before, and such different styles. Love them all, especially the CCC critters celebration.
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