Monday, October 24, 2011

Rolling Out the Christmas Cards

I'm so excited to share with you today my very first of several Christmas card designs that will be sent to family and friends this holiday season. In past years, I made a whole bunch of one design. This year, I just couldn't decide on "just one" so I thought I'd create a few of several different designs.

Aren't these penguins cute and cozy in the sparking snow? It's from Penny Black's "Mimi's Christmas" set. The white glitter paper (snow) is by Doodlebug from Island Scrapbooking. The blue background is embossed with the snowflake embossing folder by Darice from Ben Franklin Crafts. Why not add more shimmer....so I added the sparking tree. I topped it off with twine by Jillibean, snowflake buttons (shank removed) by Dress It Up, "Keep Cozy" stamp by TGF in a "Grommet tag" by Spellbinder.

It's been a while since I last entered a challenge. Thought I'd enter this card in the Lollipop Crafts Challenge #54 "Embellish It" that requires 3 embellies. If you'd like to join in the fun, click here for the deets.

Here's a peek at the inside. Sentiment is by Hero Arts.




And here are the 6 cards I made.....of course, one is for my collection. :-)




Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY!!! :-)

13 comments:

coops said...

stunning cards karen.the little penguins are so cute :D

xx coops xx

Kim said...

Oh my goodness this is absolutely darling Karen! Wonderful Christmas cards...your friends and family will love them! :) Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such kind words!
Hugs~ Kim

Joy said...

So Adorable! I love penguins and I really love them on yor cards! Really cute!

Tracy said...

Oh my these are so cute.
I seem to make every single card different...that is why it takes me so long to make them, lol.
Looking forward to seeing your other sets :)

Amy said...

These are super cute! I love the embossed background with these adorable penguins! The sparkly snow really gives the cards a chilly, wintery feel, love them!

Cheryl said...

Adorable Christmas cards Karen!!! Have a wonderful weekend!

eva said...

love those cute little penguins!! thanks so much for stopping by our blog!!

Cami said...

How cute these are...those penguins are so cute and that snowman looks like he's melting in the snow! You've been very busy making all these cards! Enjoy your weekend!

RiNNE said...

What a sweet design! Super cute Holiday cards! I love those penguins and the sparkles!! Thanks for visiting my blog ;).

Melody said...

This is the cutest card!! I love it!!

Rachel said...

An adorable card! I love that stamp of the penguins.

Jodie from Oz said...

Karen, These are so adorable. The images are so sweet, I love the embossing & sparkly snow. hugs Jodie from Oz :) xx

Brandi said...

These are so cute and sparkly! :)