Hello Friends
I have not been able to commit as much time to crafting as usual but I have managed to make my first Christmas card using a rather unusual stamp set from AALL & Create...
This is a relatively short post for me, I don't have many step-outs to share..
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I used a 5" x 5" card base, painted a topper and used Stencil #6 to add some interest. I also cut a circle frame to fit the topper. I really wanted to create a shaker card but it wasn't happening for me...
I created some 'holly' using a leaf from Louise Nelson's stamp set #133 and I used Olga Heldwein's lovely duck stamp from set #135. I coloured all of the pieces with watercolour paints. I used a hand drawn hat for the duck.
Note: Since making this card Olga has added some hand drawn hats to the Facebook AALL & Create Fanatics group that you are free to use in your projects.
Once the card was assembled I added some little snowballs and added some snow to the sky. I also added a computer generated sentiment.
I did finally manage to create a shaker card today using the same elements as above, but used another stencil - #39, my favourite by Autour de Mwa. These cards will, I think, be ideal for the children in the family.
You can find all of the stamps and stencils I used HERE where you will also find a list of world-wide stockists.
Also, if you visit the AALL & Create website and/or Facebook page, you will also see a fabulous new release of stamps and stencils from this talented group of designers - they are pretty amazing and just in time to buy some for Christmas gifts.....
Thanks for your visit, I will be back tomorrow with another Christmas project.
Hugs, Anne xx
Anne, your cards are so so cute! Love how you have used the quirky ducks in wintry settings and given them Santa hats too. Festive and fun . Thanks for the smiles :) x
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I love them!! Those ducks are so absolutely adorable!! I love the hats you added!! The shaker is fabulous!! Love, love these, my friend!! They totally make me smile!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
Soooooooo cute.....sweet card.....
ReplyDeleteWhat super cute cards Anne x Love the fabulous colours and those little hats are the perfect addition x The kids will love them xx
ReplyDeleteI am a bit behind with cards but hope to catch up after my weekend at work. I have done most of the stamping and die-cutting so now to put them together xxx
Sending my love and best wishes to you both xx
Annie xx
It really is a busy time of the year but you will certainly raise a smile with these Anne. I'm hoping who ever is under the snowballs is okay and keeping my fingers crossed that they may have got out before the snowball fall but judging by the little smirk on that (Not so) innocent duckies face they may not have been so lucky hee hee!!
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs Tracey xx
awe these are so cute:) and love all the mixed media.
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely darling Anne!! It's an adorable stamp and I love how you have staged him! Hope all is well with you. Have a lovely weekend. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!! I love these Anne!! The ducks are so adorable and the quote on your first card is perfect .. such fun!! I'm so glad the shaker card finally worked for you, it is gorgeous!! hugs xx
ReplyDeleteHe's so cute, though he doesn't look very happy to have been caught in your shaker snow shower! Great card design both ways, with that bold circular frame, and the little snowballs/pompom are a brilliant finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
These are just too cute!!! xx
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card design Anne, definitely quirky and quacky and put together perfectly xxx
ReplyDeleteDon't know how I missed this colorful quacker card, Annie! I love it! Well, I love both of them, I should say, since the shaker card is fabulous, too! The kids will be totally delighted with these, especially those little snowballs! I note you said you haven't been able to commit as much time to crafting ... that made me cock my head, so I'll be worrying about you now. Please let me know how you are. Love and hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteThese are just brilliant Anne, these ducks are so cute and will be perfect for the children (and the grown up's) in the family xx
ReplyDeleteOh Anne! How adorable! And how clever using the stamps you did!
ReplyDeleteHappy Advent season to you~
The little duckling is precious! LOVE the blue version.
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