Friday, August 4, 2023

Ornaments

 As we were starting August I happened to think I didn't make any Christmas cards for July.  I did the Junk Journal July where we do a journal page using their prompts every day for the month, then I had to make my usual birthday cards too and then the last week of July was all doing challenges for our group.  

So here I am making July cards in August so hopefully I will take a little break and do August Christmas cards by the end of the month:)

The challenge in my card making group was to make Ornaments.  I made two of this Nativity scene, knowing they would go pretty quickly. This first one I did a little inking around the edges.


  • Die Versions - Starry Nativity ornament die
  • Starform - Silver Merry Christmas sentiment sticker

With this one I used some sparkle purple cardstock for the Starry part and used the purple innie from the first ornament inside this one.  I think it is best to use this ornament with solid background as you can see the print of the paper through the ornament.

  • Die Versions - Starry Nativity ornament die
  • Graphics 45 - Christmas Emporium paper


    • This last ornament card I colored with markers except for the ornaments which I used some metallic pens I have and they didn't work out as well as I had hoped as you can see in the close up.


    • Frantic Stamper - Ornamental swag die
    • Spellbinders - Holly & Poinsettia die
    • Graphic 45 - Christmas Emporium paper

    Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by today,

    Connie
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    13 comments:

    1. April WilliamsAugust 4, 2023 at 11:06 AM

      All of your cards are so pretty! I especially like the ornament card with the music patterned paper.

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    2. Karen LetchworthAugust 4, 2023 at 2:27 PM

      I really love the silhouette manger image. I've been so drawn to silhouettes lately. Very pretty, my creative friend. have a blessed week.
      Karen

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    3. carrie@northwoods scrapbookAugust 4, 2023 at 3:40 PM

      Such sweet Christmas cards! And I love that you used ornaments as a subject. I especially love the nativity ones. Beautiful! 🌟

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    4. Donna PhelanAugust 5, 2023 at 5:15 AM

      The baubles in an array of colors are so pretty. I absolutely adore that silhouette on the other two, so beautiful! Merry Merry!

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    5. LisaAugust 5, 2023 at 5:39 AM

      Great nativity scene on the first 2 cards. I love the use of the little ornaments on the 2nd card. I have some little ornament die cuts and need to pull them out for a card or two.

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    6. DebbieAugust 5, 2023 at 12:01 PM

      these are awesome connie!! i favor the purple ones, no surprise there!!

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    7. Lowcarb team memberAugust 5, 2023 at 4:52 PM

      Lovely cards, my favourite is the first one.

      I hope you have a happy weekend.

      All the best Jan

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    8. Leslie MillerAugust 5, 2023 at 7:23 PM

      You had a busy stamping month in July, but I know you'll catch up. Today's ornament themed cards are pretty! The Nativity ornament is especially nice, but I also love the ornament branch. I don't see anything wrong with your metallic pen coloring. It looks good to me. Good luck with your Christmas cards, Connie!

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    9. Hena TayebAugust 6, 2023 at 8:52 PM

      Beautiful.

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    10. Em Louise FairleyAugust 7, 2023 at 7:05 AM

      They are all so pretty, Connie xoxo

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    11. Esther AsburyAugust 9, 2023 at 3:48 PM

      What lovely ornament cards! I especially like that purples ones. It's always fun to use non-traditional colors.

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    12. Darlene August 10, 2023 at 1:11 PM

      OH WOW ... such beautiful holiday creations!

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    13. Louca por porcelanaAugust 11, 2023 at 3:14 PM

      Adorable cards!

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