Sunday, 26 March 2017

Rudolph Days

Time for the March Rudolph Days Challenge, which runs from the 25th until the last day of the month. I came across an unopened box of Christmas card last week, which I bought in the days before I started making all my Christmas cards.  I bought them for the children in my Reception class, when I was teaching full time, but must have forgotten them and bought another box to send that year.  So, that makes them at least six years old!  As they are fairly small cards, I thought they would make ideal toppers.  

I die cut them using a MB 'Stitched Square' die, which I layered up on and green die cut.  The strip across the middle was cut with a MB 'Stitched Country Border' die.  I chose this die to match the shape of the kings' crowns.  I finished off my card with three Card Candi and a gold Merry Christmas peeloff sentiment. 

 I am joining in the following challenges:
Rudolph Days March Challenge
CHNC Challenge 326 ~ anything goes as long as it's Christmas.  Optional theme: inspired by a song or carol (We Three Kings)
CHNC challenge extra for March 2017
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29 comments:

  1. Kath26 March 2017 at 19:45

    A lovely card Liz - perfect toppers!
    Kath x

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  2. cotnob26 March 2017 at 19:46

    A super Christmas card Liz, such a sweet image and lovely traditional colours.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  3. Jenny L26 March 2017 at 20:38

    Hi Liz,
    Happy Rudolf days Liz.
    Oh my I love this wonderful card.
    That image is so very sweet, and gorgeous too.
    Love your wonderful design it is perfect.
    Super colours also.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  4. Alice (scrAPpamondo)26 March 2017 at 20:55

    It's so nice when we can recycle old stuff, isn't it? Gorgous card, fab use of this image, and the green stripe matches just perfect with the kids' crowns!

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  5. Kathleen26 March 2017 at 21:23

    Super card, great idea using the cards as toppers, love the border die.

    Kath x

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  6. Sue's Crafty Corner26 March 2017 at 23:06

    A gorgeous card Liz, I love the stitched border too.

    Sue xx

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  7. Greta26 March 2017 at 23:34

    What a great way to use the old cards, Liz--came out so cute! I looked all over for Candi & finally found some years ago & there they sit unused! I love how they look on your card, so maybe I will finally use mine!

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  8. Pat27 March 2017 at 00:36

    What a great idea to use these old bought cards as toppers for some new cards and love the red and green and the cute image looks great cut with the stitched die. x

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  9. Lisa27 March 2017 at 00:54

    This is so beautiful!! What a sweet image!! It makes such a gorgeous card!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  10. scrappymo!27 March 2017 at 06:08

    Your image is adorable and a great upcycle!
    It looks fabulous on this lovely card. I really like the dies you chose...they do indeed mimic the look of the edge of a crown.


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  11. scrappymo!27 March 2017 at 06:12

    Me again...forgot I have my official hat on...

    Thanks for taking part in the March Rudolph Days Challenge.

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  12. Stamps and Paper27 March 2017 at 08:26

    Really cute Christmas card Liz

    Anne

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  13. Sandma's Handmade Cards27 March 2017 at 11:56

    What a super sweet image and it works beautifully on the red and green background, very festive and a perfect Christmas card for a little one. Happy crafting, Sandra x

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  14. Linby27 March 2017 at 11:56

    Well done on using the Christmas cards, I think anything you cut out using those stitched dies instantly makes them look fab. Lovely design.

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  15. Carole27 March 2017 at 15:52

    Great use Liz of those cards.....and their upcycling!

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  16. laurie27 March 2017 at 17:23

    I love that strip in the middle..and such a cute image too!!!

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  17. Darnell27 March 2017 at 17:37

    This is so super cute, Liz! What a great idea to upcycle your store-made cards into custom handmade cards!! Enjoy your day! Hugs, Darnell

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  18. pam27 March 2017 at 20:55

    Fabulous use of these toppers Liz.
    Pam x

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  19. Robyn Oliver27 March 2017 at 22:03

    A really lovely card Liz, love that you used old cards for toppers and the stitched dies and zigzag all complimentary

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  20. Shona Erlenborn27 March 2017 at 23:36

    Love it - the crowns emulated by the zig-zaggy border - very clever. Great colors too. What a fun find!

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  21. MaryH28 March 2017 at 01:02

    Well, this is a great bit of recycling! The motif looks splendid atop this pretty red card, with the extra details you've added to make it all your own. Isn't it great when you can 'shop your stash'? TFS & Hugs

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  22. Jean28 March 2017 at 17:01

    What a cute image Liz, I love the card you made with it and the nice traditional Christmas colours.
    Jean x

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  23. Janice29 March 2017 at 07:25

    Great card Liz, I do love the traditional Christmas colours. Well done on using up some of your stash after all this time.....I really should too!
    Janice x

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  24. Barb29 March 2017 at 21:51

    The image really is sweet Liz. It does make a lovely topper. I really like the border die. Another I've not seen before. Well done using up some old stuff. Barbxx

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  25. Whisper31 March 2017 at 10:27

    Aaaah what a sweetie and thanks for taking part in the March Rudolph Days Challenge, Luv Sam x

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  26. Hazel31 March 2017 at 11:08

    Thanks for entering your lovely crafting for CHNC challenge 326 – you could also enter this into my CHNC challenge extra for March - I'd love to see it there too x

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  27. Brenda31 March 2017 at 18:44

    OMGosh, that is to funny about having the cards for so long and forgetting about them. They make for a beautiful Christmas card! Love those cute kings cut out with the stitched squares, the border you used does indeed go so well with their crowns and I am loving it! Beautiful card Liz! Hugs, Brenda

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  28. Mrs A.31 March 2017 at 20:08

    Those cards do make super toppers and you have made a lovely card using this one. Love it with the dark green. Hugs Mrs A.

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