Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Simple Christmas

Well, I've been saying I better get started on Christmas cards for a while now. I was just starting to think Christmas cards just weren't going to happen for me this year. . .and then I got to play a little yesterday. If I had a chance AT ALL to get cards stamped, written out and mailed, they would have to be very simple. Here is one of the cards I came up with. I've had this snowflake punch for a while and haven't really used it much. I punched it out and mounted it flat on the card. It's kind of neat because it really looks like it was dry embossed. I added some silver glitter glue dots to add some sparkle. The sentiment is by A Muse. The card was still looking a little too plain for me, so I added the scalloped bottom with some silver paper from the DCWV Metallic Stack. Hopefully I can get a little mass production going today! I have another card I was playing around with, but I don't know if it will come together. If it does, I'll be sure and show you that one too! Hope you all are doing well with your Christmas cards if you're making them! Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- A Muse Artstamps; Paper- Georgia Pacific White Cardstock, silver (DCWV Metallic Stack); Ink- Silver; Accessories- slit punch, silver glitter glue, Marvy snowflake punch, white organdy ribbon (Darice).

28 comments:

Dawn Easton said...

Simply elegant! Beautiful job!

Donna Baker said...

pretty! don't stress yourself out about cards, I'm sure everyone would understand after having Isaac you are a little busy with the adjustment! just enjoy your family.

Alhambra Club said...

This is so pretty, love the simple elegance of it.

Unknown said...

Sorry I've been out of commenting mode - even WITHOUT three little ones, life is hectic, so I agree with Donna, everyone will understand if you don't do cards! However, I have to say the simple elegance of this just took my breath away and I had to tell you! I love the extra touch of the metallic scallop and silver glitter glue. Beautiful!

Shannan Teubner said...

This is beautiful, girlie! So I say, take the kids to WalMart and get photo cards made. ;)

Unknown said...

Beautiful card. Simple, but elegant. My kind of card! :-)

Janine said...

Love this !!! Stunning !!

Melissa said...

Oh Charmaine! This is so lovely!

Many Blessings,
M.

Anonymous said...

A lovely and elegant looking card!

Rose Ann said...

Simply beautiful!! I love it!

Unknown said...

These are beautiful!
Don't stress yourself about cards my dear. I keep trying to remind myself this is something I do for the joy of it, I never want it to feel like real work.

:-)

Christi Flores said...

Gorgeous! Awesome job!

Tina said...

The simplicity of this card makes it beautiful! My friend here witrh me says ditto!
Blessings!

Anonymous said...

Wow, that's beautiful!!! I love that snowflake, what a great punch! I haven't started my cards, if that makes you feel any better! But you have a new baby, a really GOOD excuse!!! :)

Anonymous said...

oooh!!! this is so elegant!

Jill MacDonald said...

so very pretty!

Bethany Paull said...

Elegant and beautiful. Your family and friends will be thrilled to receive these. I think the glitter dots outside the snowflake really make this *work*.

Jules said...

I absolutely LOVE this card! Wow! :) Julie

Allison Rankin said...

A terrific looking card!

Michele Kovack said...

This is gorgeous...WOW!

Anonymous said...

It's beautiful!!! How do you get everything done with a newborn?? You are a rock star mom!!

Jenn in GA said...

ooooo, aaaahhh! this card is just my style! who makes the punch?

Heather said...

Very elegant. I'm sure no one expect a new mom to have handmade cards this year ;)

Lauren (mytime) said...

Oh my JAW IS ON THE FLOOR! I just totally love it. And seriously you JUST had a baby! You can use it for the excuse JUST this time of year People understand :D
I say this and most likely would do the same thing! LOL!
Why do we do it to ourselves?

Unknown said...

Charmaine this is beautiful!! I love the white on white - so elegant!

Nancy Riley said...

Charmaine, this card is absolutely PERFECT! Not only is it simple and great for mass assmebly, it's GORGEOUS !!!!!!!! GREAT job!

Anonymous said...

I just love this card! I wish I could make my simple cards look this stunning and gorgeous! Great job, Charmaine!

Laura Roth said...

Very elegant! Awesome job!

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