Good morning, Waltzers! Welcome to the November Friends of WMS Blog Waltz. Today we're waltzing with a Winter/Christmas theme.Here are the details: if you want to waltz along with us and you haven't yet linked up your project, head to the link list thread in the WMS Forum to link up your creation and view the other participants. There is also a thread for chatting about what you've seen. This month a random waltz participant will be chosen to receive a prize.
I will admit, I have Christmas on the brain. Like so many of you, I plan to try and be more prepared this year and soak as much in as I can. Being card makers, we spend a lot of time thinking about our Christmas cards. I am always striving for something unique and lovely, but without exponential effort. Here are a few cards that are quick, easily mass-produced, mailable, and cute!
Nothing easier than a few strips of coordinating patterned paper featuring a festive color combination. It would be easy to put a set of these together with a variety of sentiments from Say It Loud - Winter Holiday. This design was topped off with a simple felt embellishment that would still easily fit into a regular envelope. Replace this with a punched snowflake, the smallest ornament from 2011 Holiday Ornaments... you're set!
Another simple design, this one featuring Festive Foliage and a sentiment from Compliments of the Season. The punched and popped up berries help to add a little somethin'. Glitter these babies up and you have a touch of snazz!I just hope I can keep these things in mind when I finally sit myself down to make my cards! ;) Glad you could stop in today, have fun waltzing!
Anya
Merry Christmas Card
STAMPS: Say It Loud - Winter Holiday - Waltzingmouse Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Handsome Hunter - Stampin' Up!; Rustic White - Papertrey Ink
PATTERNED PAPER: Dear Mr. Claus - Cosmo Cricket
INK: Poppy Parade - Stampin' Up!
OTHER: Holly Jolly Die, Pinefeather Felt, Pure Poppy Felt - Papertrey Ink
Merry Christmas to You Card
STAMPS: Festive Foliage, Compliments of the Season - Waltzingmouse Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Always Artichoke, Read Red - Stampin' Up!; Fine Linen - Papertrey Ink
PATTERNED PAPER: Wonder Collection - Authentique
INK: Always Artichoke - Stampin' Up!
OTHER: 5/8-inch Circle Punch - EK Success
Anya, I love the simple designs!! They are gorgeous and one that can be mass produced. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteSince I haven't started on my Christmas cards, easy is my game plan. Love the simplicity of these designs. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBoth your cards are super - I do like the bold sentiment on the first card and the lovely holly leaves on the second! Great!
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous, Anya! I love the little bits of patterned paper you used on both of these. If I didn't know better I would have asked which store you picked these up at...they look so professional!! Love the festive foliage stamped in artichoke :)
ReplyDeleteDarling cards Anya! Love both the stamped Holly leaves and felt ones! Great mix of patterned paper and stamps!
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards, beautifully CAS.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love!!!
ReplyDeleteThe colors...
the papers...
the easy peasyness that looks so stunning that people will think I'm amazing when I CASE these...
you've been pinned!
*giggle*
They just both simply gorgeous!
Lovely cards Anya and the I might just have to case the last one!
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards Anya! Love the felt holly and the pretty berries! Super colors on both as well!
ReplyDeleteAnya - Love the clean look to these cards!
ReplyDeleteFabulous and I agree, strips of patterned paper and you're good to go. Now only if I was as motivated as you....
ReplyDeleteSimple and to the point. Way to let those fabulous sentiments do all the work!
ReplyDeleteTwo fab cards, love the simple design and mix of papers!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. I really love the second one (green is my favorite color) - the little gingham strip and the popped-up berries are great touches.
ReplyDeleteThese are so effective - love em!
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards Anya!! Love the papers paired with the beautiful holly images, felt and sentiments!!
ReplyDeleteAnya both cards are WONDERFUL!! That sentiment stamp on the 2nd.. Is my most used sentiment! LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteHave a GREAT day! Happy Waltzing! :)
Fantastic my dear. Clean and simple that really packs a punch. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love your simple cards with a great mix of patterned paper and stamps
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards. The second is my favourite one.
ReplyDeleteLOVE these--so perfect--and look how easy peasy they would be to make! You do such marvelous things with patterned papers and cardstock!
ReplyDeleteI love those felt holly leaves onthe first card Anya, it is such a simple thing that added so much to the card both in design and texture. I also love those little popped up berries on the second card. Can you tell I like popping and layering?
ReplyDeleteAnya, you always make magic with the Festive Foliage set!! These cards are both beautiful - the colours are rustic, and gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I'm not sure which I like best! The red one is fantastic with it's big, bold sentiment. But the green.....the vintage sentiment, the holly, the gingham - they're all perfect.
ReplyDeleteWhat cute cards, Anya! I love that big sentiment on the first one and those puff ball berries are so cute on the 2nd! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cards to give out for Christmas. So sweet!
ReplyDeleteStunning design and gorgeous cards.
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