Enough about that! Here are 3 cards I made this weekend. I also got all my Christmas decor down and I walked a little today. My ass is wondering what is going on.
Simon Says-Something New
Glitter N' Sparkle- Tic, Tac, Toe-I chose no Pattern papers, Gems and/or pearls, Distress
Animal Friends-Snow
Craft Your Passion-Always Anything Goes
I love this stamp and bought it last year but this is the first time I used it! I love this Polar Bear, let's call him Edgar, as he peeks into the camera lens. I love blue (no kidding) and used white pearl paper, which I distressed (ripped). I used my cuddlebug to emboss the snowflakes on the lighter blue paper. I stamped and embossed Edgar and the winter saying and added some gems.
ABC Christmas Challenge-Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnut Challenge(CHNC)-Use red
I started this one before Christmas and just finished it now. I feel like those sloths who take 50 hrs to climb 5 inches up a tree. I love the green card stock because it shimmers - I must have been a magpie in a previous life. This is simpler than you think and it is 3D. I mounted everything..um....let's move on (I bet Robyn could say a thing or 3 here:)) I added the gold stickers in the corners and border and voila!
52 Christmas Cards-a Sketch challenge
Color Throwdown-Aqua blue, grey and Orange
Whimsy Stamps Challenge-Winter
I enjoyed making this one because it put a smile on my face. It feels like fun-Cosmo the Snowman seems to be waiting for the snow to come and happy about it. I stamped Cosmo in basic black and embossed in clear powder. I coloured his scarf and hat in orange and added glitter since he is a snowman. I used this dye ink and sponge to colour over the card going lighter towards the bottom. I stamped some filigree(which you can't see) at the top and embossed as well-it gives a grayish look I think. I coloured the Merry Christmas sticker in orange, added the stars around Cosmo and used a white pen for snow. It is mounted on a grayish/silver cardstock. 3 cards to begin the week!
Have a great week everyone!
Lovely, all three. I'm a sucker for bears. I especially like your first card in the blue.
ReplyDeleteBears are great unless you meet one face to face without any barrier in between:)
DeleteWell - your rear end can just pipe down because your cards are absolutely lovely! I especially love the merry snowman that shimmers in the snowfall.
ReplyDeleteThanks Becca! That turned out pretty good if I do say so myself
DeleteThat snowman one is so cute, as well as the others :) It is so neat that Christmas is on your mind even a few weeks after it is finished for the year. Christmas is a far and distant event that I hope doesn't sneak up on me too quickly :)
ReplyDeletebetty
Oh I know what you mean-I just put the final Christmas stuff away. This past Christmas seemed to sneak up fast
DeleteThese are wonderful cards, dear Birgit! The blue and white color scheme is ideal for the cold weather Christmas season. Green is my favorite color and I love the color combo and artwork of the second card. I also love the whimsical snowman on the third card.
ReplyDeleteHave a fine week, dear friend BB!
aha so Green is your favourite colour! They did turn out pretty good:) Have a beautiful day:)
DeleteBirgit, these are great. I like all, but your saddled polar bear (Edgar :) really stands out. Love the layering.
ReplyDeleteThank you:) Glad you like them
Delete3lovely cards Birgit....my fav is the green one but the snowman made me chuckle....we have the same silly weather warm and wet and today frost!.....never mind staying in and crafting today....xxxxx
ReplyDeleteThat is nice to hear from a fellow crafter. The weather is nuts isn't it?
DeleteLove the cards. Cold and icy here. My tree is still up and so are the snowmen. I'm looking at taking the tree down next weekend.
ReplyDeleteIt's cold here but no real ice. Wow! Look at you with your Christmas decor. I remember taking the family tree down once after valentine's day...it was a real tree too:)
DeleteThey're all fantastic!!
ReplyDeletethank you so much:)
DeleteNice take on the sketch. Lovely snowman. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing with us at 52CCT. Hope you will join us again. Kaja
thank you so much:)
DeleteHate when the temps go up and down, isn't as bad here though. All are awesome indeed at your feed.
ReplyDeleteThat is good at your end-that weather is not as nuts as here. I can't rhyme-That is a crime!
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful! The first one is really cute.
ReplyDeleteIt's cold here, but not that cold.
Thank you so much. Edgar says HI:)
Deletethe shimmery snowman card is so pretty! I love this and so happy you played along with us at the color throwdown.
ReplyDeleteThank you and glad you like it
DeleteThe detail of that middle card is amazing. Happy New Year! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you:) Happy New Year to you too
DeleteThose are some wonderful cards! I think I'm in love with Edgar :)
ReplyDeleteThank you-Edgar is kind of cute:)
DeleteBeautiful work. Nothing like getting a head start on Christmas very early in the year.
ReplyDeleteArlee Bird
Tossing It Out
Thanks and you are so right!
DeleteWow! You're really turning out the seasonal cards early. I'm afraid if I prepared that far ahead, I'd get I'd done them by the end of the year! They're beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I try to get some done as soon birthdays come
DeleteAll three are lovely, but I think the 1st is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteThanks-I have a soft spot for the bear:)
DeleteI love Edgar! He's so cute.
ReplyDeleteThe Glasgow Gallivanter
He is I think:)
DeleteWhat fun cards! The adorable snowman is SO cute!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at the Color Throwdown this week!
ReplyDeleteThank you and glad you like them:)
DeleteMounted everything? You are hilarious. Your cards are beautiful. Edgar is a great name.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Yes I am to please, um, scratch that...oops that's not right either. Glad you like my cards:)
DeleteI enjoyed reading about friendly Cosmo the snowman. You put so much detail into these awesome cards which are unlike anything I've ever seen.
ReplyDeleteThat is very sweet and thank you:)
DeleteEdgar isn't very camera shy, though he appears a bit distressed. The snowman is cute too. My favorite is the second one - such intricate details. It's a beauty. You're a crafty woman, BB.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like my cards-Thanks:)
DeleteYippeeee!!! I have been missing your cards and then give give us a gazillion in a row! I enjoyed the commentary on each. I've got thing for all things shiny. Besides, Christmas wouldn't be the same without a little gaudy glitter! :)
ReplyDeletehugs Asha
Glitter and more I say:) Thanks for enjoying reading and seeing my cards:)
DeleteA wonderful trio of cards Birgit. Each one is eligible for our challenge since it's Anything Goes this time. Thanks for joining us at ABC Christmas Challenge. Lisa DT
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining in with us this week at 52{C}CT - your card is lovely - Jacqueline xx
ReplyDeleteThank you:)
DeleteI wish I had your artistic talent. I can paint by numbers and that's about it :) The cards look fantastic. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much-glad you like them
DeleteI love the polar bear theme! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's actually cold here in Florida...for once. haha
Polar Bears are cute even with their huge paws. How cold is it there?
DeleteI love the polar bear theme! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's actually cold here in Florida...for once. haha
Great cards, Birgit. Seems like everyone is naming their bears Edgar these days....;)
ReplyDeleteEdgar seems to be a good name
DeleteThey are all wowza! cards, Birgit. I like Edgar and all his different poses. Sloths would make a fun and unusual Christmas card. And, Cosmo is darn cute.
ReplyDeleteOh how I would love to find a stamp that is a sloth-that would be great
DeleteWho doesn't love Polar bears? ☺ Your creativity is wonderful, Birgit and you're getting a jump on next Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much
DeleteI love these cards! I don't think I could pick a favorite.
ReplyDeleteAs far as the weather, seven in either direction is waaaay to cold. It's 48 here today.
That is downright balmy! Glad you like my cards
DeleteWhat lovely cards. Thanks for joining us at 52 CCT
ReplyDeleteJulie T
Thank you so much
DeleteGreat set of cards! Love the snowman and the bears and all your creativity! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing it over at ABC Christmas Challenge! :)
Thank you and Edgar and Cosmo thank you too
DeleteYou do lovely cards Girlfren. Jilda does Christmas cards too. The local paper did a story about her in the Sunday paper just before Christmas.
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Oh I would love to see her cards-can you send me the link to your newspaper?
DeleteAdorable looking cards. Nice!
ReplyDeleteThank you:)
DeleteALL three of your fabulous card creations put a big smile on my face, Birgit! You were on a roll and kudos for starting on your 2016 Chrissie cards already!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteThanks-good to start early
Deletelovely polar bear card - looks like he's photobombing! thanks for joining in with our tic-tac-toe challenge this week at Glitter n Sparkle - Vic, DT x
ReplyDeleteYes he is! He can't get enough of pictures:)
DeleteHi Birgit, lovely cards! Thanks for visiting my blog today, so kind of you to pop over from Sandra's - nice to meet you! Hugs from Rhineland, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThank you and I loved your art work
DeleteHas it warmed up?
ReplyDeleteNope supposed to be -15 tonight but by Friday 5 and possibly rain
DeleteYou are really getting the jump on 2016 Christmas cards! I love Edgar too. Brrrr to those temps - way too cold for me! I really like the green pearl paper with gold elegance & red background peeking out. Loved the blue & pearl very much too. Three great cards! (the battery was in the camera that the dog had to swallow so that the vet could get pictures of what was going on in the intestinal track. The camera battery life is only 72 hours...so no, she didn't swallow a battery...the entire camera! It's about the size of my little finger joint, but still huge to have to swallow - poor dog!). TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteThank you so much-glad you like the cards and yes it is bitterly cold. Oh thank goodness I read it wrong and that your doggie is ok.
DeleteI need to get working on art projects. I am just a procrastinator.
ReplyDeleteI like the snowman card, by the way.
ReplyDeleteLove to see some of your art projects and thank you:)
DeleteGreat card! Thanks for sharing with us at Glitter n Sparkle!
ReplyDeleteThank you:)
DeleteWinter has certainly arrived! So much snow and so cold. I like all your cards. Your snowman looks so happy in all his snowy background. Thanks so much for playing along with our sketch challenge at 52CCT this week!
ReplyDeleteIt has arrived! Thank you so much:)
Deleteawesome cards! I am glad you played along with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!
ReplyDeletesparkle & shine, kindness *~*
Thank you:)
DeleteNice cards! I like Cosmo and his snow :)
ReplyDeleteThank you:) Cosmo is happy... as long as their is no warm weather
DeleteYour card is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at the Animal Friends and a hope to see you again.
Hugs
Kuni.