The first promt is:
"NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT(S)"
so you need to make a card that incorporates gift wrap or some presents, I went with the presents, I saw a card in the Magnolia magazine that I fell in love with but I did my own take on it.
I started off by making an easel card which is very simple, take a standard square card and fold the front of the card in half, you could just leave it at that but I used one half of another square card and attached it to the folded half.
I started off by making an easel card which is very simple, take a standard square card and fold the front of the card in half, you could just leave it at that but I used one half of another square card and attached it to the folded half.
I covered the front and bottom of the card in October Afternoon papers and made the tree by cutting a piece of card into a triange to the size I wanted , then with some BG papers I cut 3cm wide strips and punched along the 12" lengh with a Martha Stewert border punch, layer the strips of paper onto the triangle, trimming the ends off along the straight edge. I decorated the tree with pearls and a glittery star.
Next came the presents, I used chipboard squares and covered them with paper and ribbon, for the deeper parcels,I stacked 5 or 6 chipboard squares together. I finished off with a sentiment from Inspired by Stamping 'Christmas Greetings'. I really enjoyed making this card and look forward to more prompts throughout the year.
Supplies
Papers- October Afternoon, Basic Grey
Stamps- Inspired by Stamping 'Christmas Greetings'
Other- Martha Stewart Scalloped Lace Punch, SU Ribbon, pearls, Spellbinder Label die
I'm really feeling the cold since I got back from Spain, it is so windy here in the Midlands, I'm looking through the window and the trees look like they are going to snap in half. I think it's time for a cup of coffee to warm me up and maybe a bit of crochet in front of the fire.
Hugs
xxxxDebxxxx
30 comments:
OMYGOSH!!! This is GORGEOUS!!! I loveeeeeeeeeeeee that tree and the presents!! WOW!!! And stay warm my friend! :):):):):):):):):):):)
Oh WOW!!! This is magnificent!! fabulous start to your cards ... totally amazing!!
What a beautiful card and how organised you are! x x
Holy WOW! That tree is brilliant!!! This is a great start to your Christmas cards!
so pretty, what a great start
well all i can say is, what a way to start off the new year! this is just an utterly AMAZING card on so many levels: just that gorgeous TREE, for one thing; the easel design for another; but then those tiny WRAPPED PRESENTS!!! those are as brilliant as they are beautiful and just the best finishing touch ever to any card! wow, WOW, wooOoooow!!! ♥♥♥
So pretty Deb! Lovin' the scalloped tree! Thanks for the inspiration!
Goodness girl, if this is your first Christmas card of the year I wonder what the rest will look like! Brilliant and utterly beautiful with those small parcels! Ira x
Deb this is an amazing kick-off for your Chirstmas cards. Wow! This is a gift of its own. Love the subtle colors and a great way to create a tree; how clever!
XX
I love your card - especially all those presents under the tree.
oh my! off with a bang! this is totally fantastic and so creative. lovely to see you back this week. I'm still a bit unclear how the easel card is constructed - looks great though ;-)
That is a gorgeous card. Are you venturing into the cold for the crop on saturday?
Please don't tell me it's not on!
Holly moly! That is magnificent! You are a card genius, Deb.
Oh wow! What a spectacular card! I love the awesome Xmas tree and all the presents! :)
What a pretty Christmas card.. Love the way you made your tree..
Hugs, Linda
thats one cool card!! awesome tree and love the presents too
How cute is that?? What a great twist on the challenge. Love the 3dish card. Awesome. :)
this is the cutest easel card i've ever seen, deb! just adorable!
Wow what a stunning card. I love what you have done, it is so amazing xoxoxo
How sweet is this, I heart those little gift boxes, so so adorable!
Hey, thanks! I received your beautiful card and gift yesterday!!!!
Love those tiny little presents ... what a sweet little scene ... so glad you joining us at jingle belles in 2012.
WOW! Love this card, Deb! That scalloped tree is so gorgeous!
wow this is utterly gorgeous! so creative! Hugs Juls
This is a gorgeous card - I love the pearls on the tree!
holy batman!!!! that is one fab card. you really kicked off 2012 with a bang.
love your cards. they really inspire me. I may need to scraplift a few if you don't mind. I need to channel your card mojo and hope to be half as good as you.. =)
Thanks Theresa, I don't mind at all, that's what craft blogs are all about, sharing ideas.xxxx
Your tree is gorgeous! What a great idea. And the 3-d presents are wonderfully done.
Your card is beautiful in every way. Color/layout..and I never would have thought to used a stack of chipboard to make a present. Congratulations on being selected this week. Well deserved.
Absolutely beautiful card!! Love everything about it!
Congrats on the shout out at JB!!
I have yet to try easel cards - this one is stunning. Thanks for sharing!
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