Apr 29 2007

Christmas in April

Published by leslierich at 7:17 pm under Cards, Stampin' Up! projects

April ChristmasI know, I’m not in the mood for Christmas cards, either!  I guess that’s why I always wait until the last minute to get these 2007 Challenge cards done.  There’s actually more involved here than I planned at first, with all the Cuttlebugging, layering, punching, ribbon tying, sponging, embossing and coloring of the stamped image.  I also lined and stamped the insides and made coordinating envelopes with the Bold Snowflakes wheel.  I’m happy to say that I’m now well acquainted with my Cuttlebug, not to mention I’ve got ten more Christmas cards done.

The card laying in the foreground shows some of the sparkle of the Stardust embossing powder on Night of Navy Craft ink.  After I stamped, embossed and colored the images I punched them with the small tag punch, glued them on Real Red cardstock and punched with the large tag punch.  So handy!  I added tabs (Word Window punch) with silver brads, and the tags were then layered onto Holiday Thyme paper with Night of Navy sponged around the edges.  The Olive border is Holiday Thyme paper, too, layered onto Night of Navy cardstock and tied with red gingham ribbon.

Well, that’s it for this month’s Christmas cards.  I’ve got two months left in this challenge since I committed myself to ten cards a month for six months.  You can sign up any time, if you’re interested–just follow the link which I included in the first paragraph of this post.  I hope you all had a nice weekend!  It’s back to work for me now (insert sad face here).

17 Responses to “Christmas in April”

  1. # nancy littrellon 29 Apr 2007 at 8:17 pm

    OMG Leslie, this turned out really cute. I got to see the “pieces” IRL. I will have my 10 done by tomorrow. Can’t get much closer to the end of the month! TFS

  2. # KristineBon 29 Apr 2007 at 9:17 pm

    WOW!! You go, girl!! :) LOVE that snowflake CB folder. This is such a cute card. Good for you starting early. I better get in gear soon too.

  3. # Micheleon 30 Apr 2007 at 3:15 am

    WOW! These are beautiful! I love the colors and the embossing!

  4. # Rose Annon 30 Apr 2007 at 5:29 am

    I wish I could be so motivated! These are beautiful! I love the white snowflake layer with the Holiday Thyme paper, and red gingham. The Stardust Embossing powder looks so pretty on the snowman tag as well.

  5. # Libbyon 30 Apr 2007 at 5:54 am

    So cute! I love the Stardust embossing powder on the navy. Also love the Holiday Thyme paper - I wish I would have bought more of that when it was available! I gave in & bought a Cuttlebug last week - can’t wait to start playing with it! :-) Such cute cards!!

  6. # Linda (LSN on SCS)on 30 Apr 2007 at 6:01 am

    These are just beautiful Leslie! Love all the sparkle and the sponging. Each year I keep telling myself that I will make my cards early…and every year I don’t. Maybe if I do them in smaller doses like this I can actually achieve my goal.

    I have a silly question for you, what do you line the inside of your cards with? Plain copy paper or something a little classier?

    TIA!

    Linda

  7. # Graceon 30 Apr 2007 at 6:11 am

    Wow Leslie,

    I mistakenly bought that CB plate - I guess it was meant to be Christmas in April. I love the variety of elements in the card. The textures really pop! Must try and thanks for reminding us Christmas is around the corner (before we even know it). Have a Happy Week!

    grace :)

  8. # April Hallon 30 Apr 2007 at 6:51 am

    These are GREAT! They turned it out beautifully!

  9. # Bethanyon 30 Apr 2007 at 7:23 am

    These are so nice! I love the sparkle. It makes it look like a starry winter night.

  10. # Ritaon 30 Apr 2007 at 7:28 am

    Great cards! Lucky you, you have yours finished…I haven’t started my April cards yet..

  11. # Aimeslee Winanson 30 Apr 2007 at 7:33 am

    Just amazing and why I am stalking you! LOL Seriously, you are on my blog as one of my artist stalking victims. Hope you don’t mind (I’m not carrying any weapons, ROFL). Love love love your creations!

    aimeslee xoxo

  12. # Kim Milleron 30 Apr 2007 at 8:50 am

    I have been waiting with anticipation all month long to see what your next Christams card would look like. I keep thinking that this is the best idea in the world and I should get on the ball and join in, but something just keeps pulling me away… Usually the housework, the bills, the cats need fed, oh my gosh look at that laundry… You know the usual things that keep me from my stamp room. Your cards are beautiful as they always are. Thanks for the inspiration Les!

  13. # Adelinaon 30 Apr 2007 at 6:12 pm

    Those are great! How the heck do you think about Christmas this early? I’m so impressed. I should really join in the fun so that I’m not scrambling at the end of the year.

  14. # Kendra aka Scrapstampindivaon 30 Apr 2007 at 7:50 pm

    these are awesome christmas cards leslie! I just love ‘em

  15. # Stefanie (ssummerer)on 02 May 2007 at 5:19 am

    I’m super impressed that you can make such amazing Christmas cards in April!!

  16. # jacksonbelleon 02 May 2007 at 9:38 am

    How darling!! Love the layout, embossing, just darling! :)

  17. # Angie ~ SCS Duckwaddlequackon 02 May 2007 at 10:17 am

    Fabulous looking -love them opening the tall way! I’m like 2 months behind on my challenge cards for this! I need to get busy!
    ~Angie

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