Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Critter Christmas.

It is that time of the year - Christmas card time. Sadly I find myself making less and less cards all the time. Somehow my friends are not Christmas card senders. Rather a pity that!

But the person who this card is going to, will I know, really appreciate it!

I kept it all very flat as it needs to be mailed internationally, but it opens up and still becomes a decorative piece.



All the papers are from the Recollections 'Sugar Plum' paper pad which I picked up from my local Michaels.

On the left front of this gate fold card I stamped the heart for the sentiment with red ink and embossed is with red sparkle embossing powder. Since the little hedgehog was still debating the tree decor, I added sequin 'balls' to the tree from him.




This fun image of an imminent disaster made me smile while colouring and cutting it. So cute! I stamped the image onto a patterned paper background as well. That way I did not need to cut all the uneven lines and details around the edges. I also wrapped the tree with gold embroidery thread and added a bit of gold glitter to the star.








On the inside of the left flap I added the little mouse bringing a present to put under the tree.




I added a heart shaped paper clip to the front to keep the card nicely closed for mailing.




I could add a note to the inside of the card, or to the back panel.


I`m entering this card to the current AI Challenge 172 - Be Merry



I used images from the Penny Black 'Holly Jolly' Set


and the sentiment on the front is from the Penny Black 'Winter Wonderland' set



3 comments:

Marie-Pierre Capistran said...

Thanks for your comment on my blog!! Your card is so cute!! I love your coloring and the string around the Christmas tree is so clever!!!

diane zechman said...

This is SO sweet and beautifully done...inside and out! Thanks for playing in the Ai Be Merry Challenge!

Sharon Caudle said...

What a wonderful Christmas card!!! Thanks so much for joining our Be Merry Challenge at Art Impressions!