If anyone gets upset about me sharing Christmas cards before Christmas just walk away, because the holidays will be arriving before we know it and I have a huge goal set for myself! I've made many that I won't share but today's cards are just too cute not to 'show and tell!' lol
The first four cards feature one of the many sets I ordered from the latest Penny Black release - I wanted them all but needless to say I couldn't have them all! Their Tiny Tinsel characters stole my heart and there are four characters in that set - woo hoo! Each image was stamped onto Canson watercolor cardstock with Memento Toffee Crunch ink - which I'm thrilled to finally find at SSS - and watercolor painted with Distress re-inkers. I have my eye on a few of those new Penny Black watercolor inks but can wait.
Ready? Let's go...
sentiment and 'tree' from PB Merry Boughs; PB Double Frames
I 'built a house' so I could add the Santa Mouse climbing into its snowy roof,
and climbing into the chimney!
So much going on that I saved the sentiment for the inside =]
SSS Falling Stars die c. 2013 in the MFT Steel grey back panel.
PB Tiny Tinsel sentiment; PB Merry Boughs tree
I really dug deep to find this cute little mailbox from Reverse Confetti - no longer in business.
PB Frosty Hops for the holly branch. MFT Flurry of Love by S. Yakula for my
sentiment, and their Wonky Stitched Rectangle dies.
There was lots of Stickle snow added to each card where appropriate - for some reason it doesn't seem like Christmas without it!
Just when you think I MUST BE DONE - no. I was inspired by a card made by Jody Morrow for Pinkfresh Studio. You'll find it HERE - you won't be surprised that it was the pink that pulled my heart strings. Here is my take on Jody's gorgeous card for Christmas... I'll give you the closeup first - look closely and you'll see tone-on-tone stamping on those old EH Modern Christmas holly leaves cut from SU! Evening Evergreen cardstock. The pink is so pale - but I promise it's there - Bazzill wasn't kidding when they named it PALE ROSE. debossed with an old PFS die ...
Decorated with enamel dots and a heart, topped with a SSS bow.
This sentiment is also from that old EH Modern Christmas set - I always loved that font.
HB Autumn Splendor cover die; EH Autumn Acorns; gold pearls; and another
sentiment from MFT's Flurry of Love by S. Yakula. All topped with another SSS Pretty bow.
Okay - all that AND the laundry is [almost] done! Phew.
=] Michele
14 comments:
Those sweet little critters from PB totally take the cake in this post Michele and each one is colored so perfectly! I love the trees in 2 of the backgrounds, the roof top and mailbox too in the other 2 cards. All 4 are just as sweet as can be! Your Autumn wreath and holly wreath are both beautiful too! What a fun AND beautiful post my friend!! Hugs. :0)
Wow! What a feast for the eyes, Michele! These are all so beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
A lovely group of fantastic cards Michele. Love those cute little PB characters and the scene with each one. Love that frame die also. Your holly leaf card is simple and beautiful with that embossed background. Yes, I see the tone-on-tone stamping on the holly leaves. Your autumn wreath is fun also with that special sentiment.
You have been busy and this isn't all you have made? You are clearly enjoying those little PB creatures. All the cards are just delightful. Keep up the good work and will will have your huge pile of Christmas cards ready in no time xx
What a fabulous collection of cards, Michele. THat PB framed die and the sweet images were definitely made to go together.
My goodness, you've been busy and I haven't stamped a thing in over 10 days while on vacation! I love them ALL! THose little critters are delightful! Wonderful wreath and I love the cover plate on the fall card....darn it, you are such an enabler, I feel I might NEED a shopping trip!
Well, you know me and the Christmas cards... they must be done and you might as well get an early start and have fun doing it! I have so many Christmas stamps and dies not yet used, but one or two of the PB stamps will be mine soon. Cannot resist! I love these little critters and your cards are adorable. I also love your wreaths for Christmas and fall, and these days I have to stop myself from putting those SSS bows on everything. Wonderful, Michele!
You've brought those sweet little PB mice to life on each and every card, Michele! They're just darling. I like your pretty wreaths too. I'm so far behind on Christmas cards... so little time, so little mojo!
WOW! You have been a busy bee, Michele! All this and laundry too! These little Christmas critters are so cute and I love how you've presented each and every one! The holly wreath is perfect for Christmas and I love that embossed/debossed background! Finally, the fall wreath is jaw dropping. It's orange and green to if you want to visit Color Hues again.
Your cards with the tiny tinsel group from PB are all so adorable, Michele. What fun you had with your new stamp set. And your two wreath cards are so lovely, especially with the debosses die backgrounds. Great work building your Christmas stash! xx
You spent your pennies well at Penny Black! Those little critters are adorable and what a wonderful addition to your Christmas card stash! And I love your CASE of Jody's sweet wreath not to mention the gorgeous fall colored wreath with the debossed background. Now you have me searching for my embossing mat....
What a huge load of fabulousness, Michele. Those sweet little Penny Black critters are just too cute, and those wreaths! I sooooo love them!
Oh Michele, these are all just FABULOUS! You've been busy! And laundry day too? WOW You go girl! LOL Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Four Seasons challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Four Seasons Co-Owner
Your critter cards are absolutely delightful, Michele. I can see why you wanted that tree for the background. What a great way to make a lovely wreath - either for Christmas or Fall. Both look fabulous.
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