Monday, July 8, 2013

Winter Wishes

The Christmas in July challenges remind me that I should start making my Christmas cards early!  Last year I started in the summer and it absolutely helped during the crazily chaotic holiday season.  I like that I was able to grab a card from my stash whenever I needed one.  It was so convenient.  In addition, I love Christmas and starting making the cards early appears to be extending the celebration. 

I've made a simple one-layer Christmas card for today's post:



I like that this card gave me an opportunity to color!  How fun!  I went with the most "childish" way of coloring - using color pencils.  There is a long way before I can master coloring with markers or otherwise, but that does not deter me from coloring.  I've played safe with color pencils and I think it's not bad!

This card is entering the following challenges:
1.  Heart 2 Heart challenges - masking (I've used both the positive and the negative from the cut to create the border, fun technique and I'll be using it more often!
2.  OLW - Christmas sparkles
3.  Addicted to Stamps and More - Make your mark
4.  Merry Monday - Anything Goes


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10 comments:

  1. Susan RaihalaJuly 8, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Oh, Joyce, your coloring is superb! Love what you did here with the design, too!

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  2. BrittanyJuly 8, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    This is a beautiful card, Joyce! Great idea on getting ready for Christmas, too! Thank you for joining us at Heart 2 Heart challenges! :)

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  3. BonnieJuly 8, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    I love cardinals and this is a beauty, Joyce! Love the frame! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Merry Monday!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 9, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Hi Joyce. Great card. Your colouring with pencils is just right. Thanks for joining the fun at ATSM. Good Luck! Monika

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  5. Danielle VincentJuly 9, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    A very lovely Christmas card! You'll be glad you started early :o) Your coloring of the bird is terrific and I like the effect of your masking. Thanks so much for joining us this week at ATS&M.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 10, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Oh so pretty, Joyce, and what a great idea to start making holiday cards way before the crazy, busy season is upon us. Thanks for playing along with H2H!

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  7. Lesley July 10, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Stunning card, I love that image and actually own it too! Need to get it inky!! Thank you for sharing with us at Merry Monday!

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  8. Notes by NinaJuly 11, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Very pretty card Joyce, this image is lovely. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.

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  9. ScrapperchicJuly 13, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    beautiful card, that bird is stunning, thanks for joining us at H2H

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  10. Haley D.July 24, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Such a pretty card! You are smart to get started early on those holiday festivities. Thanks for masking with us @ H2H!

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