Hello! I'm so happy to have finished another batch of Christmas cards. I wasn't sure my trigger finger would cooperate, but I think it might be loosening up some. Thanks for all your concern and well wishes in that regard!
My first card is very clean and simple. I made only two of these, but I love it a lot. All cards feature an oldie Judith stamp. There's no name on the stamp, but I think it's called For My Favorite Human. A dear friend gifted this from her personal stash a few years back.
For accent I stamped red stars (retired SU). The sentiment is brand new to me -- Lawn Fawn Winter Wavy Sayings. Simple coloring was done with my trusty Tombows and blender pen on hot press watercolor paper. The stars and bow are glittered, but did not photograph prettily, tsk tsk.
I made the above card specifically to play in the CAS Christmas Card Challenge -- Dogs and or Cats.
I made three of the card below with the gray bricks in the background. Just had to use my brand new Old Brick Wall stencil by Frantic Stamper. Dies are oldies: Cheery Lynn Holly Corner, Lil' Inker Silly Stitched Die Set.
Finally, I made three on grocer's kraft with lightly stenciled reddish bricks. That makes EIGHT cards this month -- hooray! Hope I'm able to keep this up so I can have a merrier Christmas season.
-- A little something extra just for smiles. --
Pictured below is our Wally, handsome as ever at 11 yrs old. He was being Big Puppy, playing with his Christmas moose, and this photo op just happened. Have you been missing Wally and LuLu at Goldens and Garden? I'm sorry, I've been remiss, but will have a catch up post there this weekend.
Sending grins and giggles and safe hugs your way. See you again soon!
awwww love doggie so m uch....
ReplyDeletecute cards and love the stamp you used...xx
I have truly been missing Wally and LuLu! So glad to see Wally and look forward to this weekend post! I have fallen love with these two and miss them when you dont post. Oh and the card is adorable!
ReplyDeleteOh, they are all so cute, Leslie, with their wonderful backgrounds - love them all! Great picture of Wally, too.
ReplyDeleteOMG he's adorable, I went looking for him but he's no longer made :(
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to increase your stash and I'm sure you have lots of doggie friends who would love one of these Christmas cards. thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas :)
Your cards are all adorable. Love the cute image. Reminds me of your fur babies. Yes, I've been missing them, but I guess with COVID, you are sticking close to home.
ReplyDeleteSuper adorable cards with that cute doggie on them. I love how you colored them to represent your Goldens too.
ReplyDeleteboth are real cute. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteOh my friend your holiday cards are just AWESOME and of course the coloring is SPOT ON! Awe look at Wally ... he looks SO HAPPY!! Stay safe & healthy!
ReplyDeleteThree beautiful cards love the cute image and stencilled background-Gorgeous picture of Wally with his moose bless him lol he is very handsome
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Wow, that is a super cute stamp. Love the cards. That dog is so cute and festive. Love seeing Wally too.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that your hands are feeling better! You are so good making Xmas cards - and these are adorable! Love the stamp. I like Judith stamps. Of course, Wally stole the show with this adorable picture. He looks so cute with his Christmas mouse. They definitely steal ones heart! Jennifer called today to talk about planning Daisy's birthday! She will be one year old on March 1st. Can't believe it has been a year already! She is definitely the highlight of our lives! Looking forward to seeing more pictures this weekend!
ReplyDeleteAnother awesome stamp, Leslie! Love this pup with his present! The angle of him peeking in on the first is fun and whimsical and on the second, just plain happy! Glad your finger is better. Hope it keeps improving!
ReplyDeleteAwww ... Three fantastic Christmas card designs, Leslie. Wonderful that you were able to make eight in total. Hope that means that your finger is doing much better. These cards are so adorable. Love that dog image. Made me smile! :) xx
ReplyDeleteI love your Christmas cards! I so wish I could be as good at working ahead as you are. And of course Wally is adorable as always. You manage to get the best photos of both Wally and Lulu. Thanks for sharing your creations and fur babies with us.
ReplyDeleteSo glad your finger is healing (a little anyways). Fabulous doggie cards... I just love the humour but then I see Wally and my heart melts... I want so much to hug him!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear that you are doing better and was able to get so many cute Christmas cards done, I love the first where it looks like he is peeking out to say Hi :) Your coloring on them all is terrific and I like the brick wall stencil behind them, it's hard to say which I like better the gray or red wall both are terrific, of course you found some great dies to go with each scene!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness that picture of Wally with his moose is just priceless!!
Yes, I have missed G&G. Wally and Kilo are the same age! They are incredible companions, aren't they? I recognized your stamp as a JUDITH STAMP right off the bat. I DO have some in my stash. Every time I do a purge, I think, "why haven't I used these lately?" They are among my faves. I never delete them from the ranks of images in my craft room. Your darling fur baby is the BEST! I love the super CAS card with the stars, but also, the others with the stenciled background are darling, too! Fabulous cards, Miss Leslie! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteThey are all great. I couldn't choose a favourite. Well done for cracking on with your Christmas cards xx
ReplyDeleteThree Christmas cards? These are wonderful: that dog is delightful. I really like the brick design on the second card, too.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that your finger is getter a bit better. Oh my goodness these cards as so cute! Love this doggie, so whimsical. You have made him into very festive cards. Love the first one where he is peeking from the side of the card, and the other two - fabulous with the brick wall behind and the spring of holly. Love these! And so good for you for having 8 cards made this month! WOW, your on your way to a less stressful Christmas season. Thanks for adding the picture of handsome Wally, he is pure delight to look at. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh these cards are so dang CUTE and kuddos to you getting ahead of the holiday game, I need to follow your logic!! Super picture of Wally and his Christmas too, wow, I can't even believe that handsome boy is 11 already, my big boy will be FOUR this year and seems like we just got him, he is such a snuggle bug! Quick question, do you have any tips for when you refill your Copics, I seem to stink at it and end up just buying a NEW pen, and I have watched the how to, but mine fail everytime...thanks!
ReplyDeleteMakes me wish I was a stamper & colourer, seeing your gorgeous Christmas cards Leslie, they are adorable and stunningly made.
ReplyDeleteHugs Pam x
Those cards are way too cute!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous set of Christmas cards, love all of the different backgrounds. My fave is the first one though with the sweet pup peeking around the corner, such a great design, thankyou for playing along at CAS Christmas, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you've had a trigger finger (hopefully it will continue to improve) - I've been battling a trigger thumb (fortunately my left one) - it's so annoying.
ReplyDeleteGreat batch of Christmas cards! Love the different backgrounds, but the same dog image - the backgrounds make each card look totally different. He's such a cute dog with his gift for his person. Thanks so much for making a card for the CAS Christmas challenge I'm hosting.
Love the photo of your dear old Golden with his Christmas toy!
What gorgeous cards, I love, love, LOVE that image!
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Guest Designer at CAS Christmas
8 cards... You are ahead of me this year again. Man... Life is changing at our house and stamping is rather limited. glad you are so far ahead though. These are darling, what a sweet pooch. Of course I LOVE seeing Wally and his moose is totally sweet.
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