Monday 25 January 2021

On track with my Christmas cards

I joined in a recent challenge to make a selection of cards using just one sheet of 6 x 6 patterned paper, cutting the paper following the template.  So I could get well ahead of my Christmas cards for next December, I decided to make six Christmas cards.  For this set of cards, I more or less CASE'd the designs for the challenge. I added some plain white card, stamps and twine.



I decided to make a second set, this time using my own designs.  The patterned paper was cut using the same template and I used a die, punches, stamps and white and gold card.
 

So.... that's another 13 Christmas cards made for next Christmas.  Two of the cards are embossed with Christmas text which you can see if you click on the photo.

I am joining in the following challenges:


I have a few Christmas presents for friends still to deliver.   Due to the pandemic we haven't been able to meet in person.  I made some tags today to add to the presents and plan to post the parcels this week as I have no idea when the lockdown here will be lifted.
 








32 comments:

  1. What a neat way to use printed paper--love the cards! Darling tags!

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  2. Two really lovely sets of cards, great colours and designs, lovely tags too.

    Kath x

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  3. A brilliant start to your Christmas cards Liz, it's amazing what you can create with a 6x6 sheet of paper,a beautiful selection of cards

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  4. Lovely idea Liz. I like that the cards are all so different. I assume that you didn't end up with any offcuts either which is another bonus.
    After no cases in the community since November 18th, we currently have one case. The officials are hoping that they have caught it early and can ringfence it so it doesn't cause another outbreak. Only time will tell on that I suppose. I hope that they do contain it and we don't have another lockdown.

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    1. Back with my DT hat on. Thank you for entering the No Sentiment Challenge at CHNC.

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  5. Wow! You are way ahead of the game in getting Christmas cards done. I just finished my first for the new year today. I will try to do more before the month is over but I will have to get busy soon. LOL Almost done with another month.

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  6. What a great use of the patterned paper and both sets are cute. I do like the embossing folder you used too. [Bunny]

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  7. Oh, i love these cards! They’re all so different and it looks like a great way to build a big stash of cards. Of course the snowman tags are adorable! Thank you so much for sharing with the first 2021 Rudolph Days Challenge!
    Linda, DT

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  8. Two great batches of cards Liz and love the snowman tags...all so pretty! I am gobsmacked that you could get six cards out of a 6"square piece of patterned paper, and with all the wonderful die cuts and embellishments you have added they look terrific. x

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  9. Great selection of a fabulous display..

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  10. Wow! Brilliant, LIz! I am seeing this trend and just think it's such a good idea and your stacks of cards are beautiful! xx

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  11. You are well ahead with your Christmas cards already for the coming year. What a good idea this challenge is and something a bit different too. Great cards, all of them.

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  12. Fabulous cards Liz and a very creative way to use a sheet of paper.

    I posted all of our family Christmas presents, but we have presents from our family to receive whenever we can visit them!

    Kath x

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  13. Wow Liz you have made some gorgeous cards and so many and it’s only January!

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  14. Way to use that paper to it's full potential in making so many pretty cards! everything looks wonderful!

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  15. Congratulations on getting so many cards done for next Christmas Liz, and what beautiful cards they are, love the idea of the 6 x 6 paper to do them all, lovely designs on each. SO very pretty.
    Faith x

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  16. I love using one sheet to make a selection of cards, it really makes you think and yours all look wonderful. I just love those cute snowman tags too.

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  17. There are lots of those one sheet ideas on pinterest and yours look fantastic, as do those sweet tags xx

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  18. You do right Liz and get them posted, as there really is no end in site here x. Fabulous cards, great use of the paper's and all very creative with fabulous designs Liz x.

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  19. Wow I am impressed Liz!! You are well ahead now for sure and they are all gorgeous!

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  20. You have been so busy!! Great use of your sheets and a lot of beautiful cards and tags ready to go next Christmas! Wow! Well done!

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  21. Look at you off to such a great start on that Christmas card stash! Good for you Liz!! I love your cards, they are all different but uses the same paper. I love all the punches and such that you used to finish each design. All the designs are so fun! Love those cute little snowmen tags too. This pandemic has made it hard to get Christmas out to friends and family. Hugs, Brenda

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  22. Wow, you were on a roll with these stunning cards and tags Liz. Well done for making such a good start to your makes.

    Sue xx

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  23. Wow! A super collection of cards and tags Liz, you are going to be well organised this year.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  24. What a clever idea and such a head start on your christmas cards

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  25. Super cards from the 6x6 papers. I have a template for doing this I watched on you tube ages ago but not gotten round to doung anything with it. Oops naughty step for me. Hugs Mrs A.

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  26. All super cards. Thanks for joining us at CHNC Patterned Paper Challenge this month.

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  27. Fabulous makes here liz, great start to Christmas makes.
    Pam x

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  28. Your cards look great and I love that you were able to make so many. I must add that fir ne, your tags steal the show. The snowman is so bright and cheery looking and something about those tags tugs at my heartstrings!

    Thanks for taking part in the first Rudolph Days Challenge of this year.

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  29. Wow, you're way ahead of the game already, Liz! Well done on all of the Chrsitmas cards and tags! Especially love the cute tags with the snowman!

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  30. This is wonderful. Using every bit of the paper and no little strips left over. Plus six more cards. Then, to repeat the idea is terrific. They are all unique and great.

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  31. Fantastic cards! Great start for Christmas cards. Thank you for joining us at ATSM. Hope to see you again in the gallery.

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