Monday, January 26, 2009

Christmas Cards All Year Long

When I read Maria's blog a week or so ago, she had a post that she was starting a blog that only post Christmas/Winter cards and she was looking for blog team members. I was thrilled when she emailed me that I could join in on the fun!! What a great idea to help us all get those Christmas cards done and provide some inspiration too!!
Today is the launch of the blog, Christmas Stampin' All Year Long so be sure to go over and check it out!! We'd love to have you join in on the fun!
For this first week Maria gave us a sketch to use. ( Have you seen her sketches? She ROCKS at them!)
Here's what I came up with~ I used fun flock on his beard, moustache and eyebrows. On his coat trim I used glitter. On the stars I used Lemon Copic Glitter Pen and for the candle glow I used Candle Light Shimmerz--it seemed appropriate, no? I also used stickles on the die cut star--quite the array of sparkle, huh? I had to alter the sketch a bit as my sentiment was too big to go on the front but I thought it turned out cute.
Supplies:
card size: 5 1/2 x 5 1/2
stamps: TAC Whimsey Santa , TAC Dare To Dream-on inside, retired
paper: Georgia Pacific
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, cardstock, Palette Jardin Moss, Palette New Canvas, CTMH Holiday Red
others: copics, prismacolors, OMS , fun flock, copic glitter pen, shimmerz, glitter, cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder, just my type cuttlebug embossing borders, sizzlit die for star, cyrstal stickles

19 comments:

Kimmie said...

Super cute! Can't wait for Christmas to be all year long on your blog with your DT posts!

Tina said...

Fantastic card! I am going to do some this month as well...not waiting until the last minute.

Sharon Caudle said...

What a wonderful idea! I'm always rushing around last minute trying to get everything done! This card is too cute! I love that Santa! Have a great day!

Jessica Diedrich said...

How fun is that idea?? Cool, Danni! Congrats! Can't wait to see more of your cute Christmas cards all day long!

Kristie W. said...

Congrats Danni!
Very cute Santa!!

Christine Riley said...

Fantastic card! I love that Santa, he's too cute! :)
Hugs, Christine

Anonymous said...

Wow, congratulations!! What a good idea too. Maybe this will be the motivation I need to get my cards done earlier! I will be sure to check it out. Your card is great! I love all the details you added, and the sentiment is PERFECT!! Hugz, Mary

Jaspere said...

What a great card. I told myself that I'd start making Christmas cards early but still don't have the motivation. I'm still amazed that I got them out this past year.

Lynn Put said...

Congrats on joining the new team!
This Christmas card is adorable! Love all the glitter on this darling image!

Wendy said...

Very sweet
Wendy x

Cathy said...

Love this card, Danni. Very cute!! Can't wait to see more!

Little C's Creations said...

Super Cute!!

Aloha,
Jen

Maria said...

Hey Danni!! Your card is beautiful and so festive!! Love what you did with the sketch and I can't wait to see more of your cards! Whoohoo! I'm so glad you're part of the group blog!! How fun!!

Maria

Anonymous said...

Hey Danni!! Great card! ;)

Anonymous said...

This is awesome!!! LOVE that Santa, and all the bling! Huge congrats on the new DT gig!! What a fantastic way to start on Christmas cards already....I don't think I ever finished this past years! LOL!!
hugs, Jami

Heather Schlatter said...

Hey Danni,

This is a fun Christmas Card I like the flocking and the red is great coloring, plus that yellow Shimmerz star is the best!!!

Heather

Janna said...

Congratulations!!!! This is so awesome!! I am so proud of you!! What a great idea for a blog too! Who doesn't make Christmas cards at the last minute! This will definitely get people in gear!! This is so fun! and I love the flocking and glitter!

smiles,
janna

Monica said...

I love this new challenge blog. I love your card too! That santa is so cute!!

Cassie said...

yea!! that's awesome news danni! i know you have so much to offer the team!! and what a great idea for a blog! off to see it now!