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Wednesday 28 November 2012

Crafty Individuals - Christmas Cards

I would like to share some Christmas cards I have made using the new
Crafty Individuals Christmas Reindeer stamp - CI-358.
Jean shared them on the CI blog some time ago.



This first one used DP from the CI Background Papers Book 2 Christmas pad.

The image was stamped with coffee archival onto a dusky pink card then I used some distress markers and a water pen to colour the trees and flourishes then I used the picket fence DM and water brush for the deer. Tissue paper was covered (on the back) with broken china distress stain and some of the distressed edges of the mounts were inked with walnut stain and stickles.



This second card is very simple. Again I painted the deer and antlers with DMs and a water brush and added picket fence over the top to give that cool glow.



More distress marker painting, then layered up with collage pieces to complete. The writing was added by stamping onto tissue paper and adhering to the DP. I used a CI stamp for the clock and added real watch hands to it.






I hope your week is going well and you are getting some creative time for yourself.

Take care.

hugs {brenda} xox


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30 comments:

  1. These are gorgeous I love the image and the layouts are beautiful. I love the different designs and the colours are fabulous. Caroline xxx

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  2. Absolutely love your Christmas cards Brenda.
    luv
    Debby

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  3. Hello Brenda.
    Isn't amazing how one can create such a different feel for a card just by changing the colour palette, even though it has the same dominant element.
    All the cards are gorgeous.
    Smiles:)
    Sue

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  4. Fabulous cards Brenda, so beautiful, That stamp is gorgeous. Hope you're having a great holiday. xx

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  5. Fantastic set of cards, all so different. The stamp is a beauty.
    Yvonne x

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  6. fabulous cards, love all of them!

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  7. Beautiful cards, Brenda. I had a look at the site and they do have some lovely stamps...have to keep that in mind. Hope all is well with you and yours.
    Joyce xx

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  8. Well, obviously I love the blue+browns, but to my surprise it's that first one, the coffee+rose+turquoise which has absolutely captured me... guess that's maybe my current turquoise thing! Absolutely lovely variations with this great stamp (which I won recently, but managed to leave at home, even though I really meant to bring it and play the CI challenge this month - bah!). Lovely inspiration here for when I get home though... thank you!
    Alison x

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  9. So lovely Brenda. My fave is the first one, perfect!

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  10. Gorgeous cards, I love that image andbhow you have used it in such different and beautiful ways! Trace x

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  11. Terrific selection of cards Brenda, hope you are having a great holiday, x

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  12. These cards are gorgeous Brenda I love the layout on everyone huggles hun xxx

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  13. Boy you have put this stamp through its paces! Absolutely love each of these versions. Hugs, Buttons x

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  14. Gorgeous cards Brenda. Amazing how the colour influences the tone of the card. Beautiful stamp - love all your designs. Hope the sun is beaming on you - you lucky duck! Nicola x

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  15. Brenda you've created wonderful cards, the reindeer turns out great.

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  16. beautiful! I love the reindeer stamp...gorgeous antler! Love your torn layers!

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  17. Wow Brenda this looks a fantastic stamp and you have created some wonderful projects with it
    x catherine

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  18. It's true, the reindeer stamp is really beautiful. All your cards are amazing and festive.

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  19. A beautiful collection Brenda.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  20. Brenda, these are gorgeous! You are almost making me want to make cards this year, and that is quite an accomplishment.

    :-)

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  21. Just lovely Brenda!
    Thanks so much for popping over and thanks for sharing Shaz in Oz.x

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  22. All projects are wonderful Brenda with great colours!bizz

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  23. Love these! So many beautiful layers and gorgeous colors. Really love all the embellies as well.

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  24. Herrliche wunderschöne Winterkarten.
    Ganz bezaubernd coloriert.
    Ich liebe deinen Stil.

    xx

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  25. Love this Reindeer stamp Brenda, and you have created some beautiful cards with it - all of them different, all of them stunning!
    Hugs, Sylvia xx

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  26. Oh I am loving these sweet little deers! What a fabulous collection of cards and great layers! Hope you are doing well and having fun! Hugs!

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  27. Really stunning, I love the colours and the image is amazing
    Lindsay xx

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  28. Such wonderful cards Brenda. I've made ne'er a one this year....sigh...
    Did you enjoy your little break? i hope it did you good. xx

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