Hi there! We're back in the Christmas card workshop today.
When my friend, Nancy, dropped by recently I was whining saying that I still had to make a lot of Christmas cards and didn't know how I was going to get them done in time to mail. Well, she reminded me about the Pinkfresh Poinsettia Washi tape die cuts she gave me a while back. I'd made a bunch with the stamp set she loaned me and they were some of my favorite cards this year. So I got to work with the washi die cuts and made the following four cards.
The Poinsettia parts were all prepped by Nancy. I made a dry embossed shimmery background and a banner for the first card:
A gold frame and shimmery Joy from my card parts on the next:
Mintay designer paper made an easy background and frame for the next card:
For the final card I've arranged a bower of poinsettia parts on an embossed background of mini-poinsettias. The pink oval was pulled from my card parts.
That's it for now, friends, but I'll be right back for the Double D challenge. After that I'll have one more Christmas card and then I'm done for a while. Sophie will be happy about that!
Merry merry!
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Beautiful cards as usual. Anyone receiving one of these will be so pleased. Give Sophie a hug!
all beautiful, but I love that Washi die cut with the gold border. That one really stands out. Well done in getting 4 more done. BIG GRIN. Have great day
Leslie, these are so beautiful! Thank goodness we have friends that treat us to such wonderful things - you have found four wonderful ways to feature those die cuts!
I might need more info on this fabulous embossing, my friend!
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Such lovely cards, Leslie! Glad you got them done and they are beautiful! You know I love that Mintay paper!
What a great friend Nancy is. I love all of these cards you have a nice plethora of Christmas cards now. I sure wish I had a crafty friend that lived close enough to come and visit.
Oh my stars . . . and they are ALL absolutely BEAUTIFUL! So glad I don't have to pick a favorite! LOL Isn't it amazing how FAST Christmas rolled around this year! Weren't we just handing out candy to trick-or-treaters??? Lovely designs my friend ... thanks for inspiration ... my mojo is lacking a bit so I'm so glad I came to visit your blog today!! MERRY MERRY
Absolutely beautiful selection of cards Leslie.love all the beautiful poinsettias and embossing.
Carol x
So sorry to have missed a couple of posts. I got a bit stressed trying to get Christmas presents wrapped and posted. They are done now. I just have my husbands card to make and my Jan DT cards to do. These cards are brilliant and what a great way to quickly build your stash of cards and have them all look amazing. That was good thinking on Nancy's part. i think the firt one is my favourite. The wreath looks great with that embossing folder and banner xx
Boy, have you been busy! You are definitely putting me to shame! You are a Christmas machine. These are so lovely. DSP is always so helpful along with the dies. Rachel has been under the weather lately. She just called to tell us she has Covid! I think we will be celebrating Christmas in January again this year. When one gets it they all do. Take care!
Oh my gosh, Leslie, all of these cards are gorgeous, I can't pick a favorite.
It's a good idea to start your Christmas card making early just to avoid the stress and rush to mail them on time.
I already started to cut the card stock for Valentine's day, then St. Patrick's Day, etc.
Have a great afternoon💕
Maria.
Washi to the rescue and in such a beautiful way! These are all fabulous, Leslie. Thanks goodness for those crafty friends of ours and the goodies they share with us. Speaking of sharing, thanks for sharing all of those sweet comments on my blog XO
All absolutely BEAUTIFUL Leslie and you just gotta love washi tape that makes such elegant and lovely, lovely cards! LOVE them!! Hugs. :0)
what a wonderful way to get some Christmas cards done, the washi tape and the cards are gorgeous xx
OMG...I am Loving All the Christmas cards you have made using the Poinsettia die cut Washi Tape pretty images, Leslie:-) Especially the 1st wreath card, which is now sitting on our dining room table looking so pretty and festive with a few Christmas decorations and more cards from our dear crafty friends:-) Love going to the mailbox everyday this time of year:-) Love and Hugs and...Merry Christmas with Rich and Sophie and friends that drop by:-) Nancy
What a gorgeous array of cards and what a great friend to give you the washi cutouts, they certainly are beautiful and you have arranged each and every one to perfection!! Thank you too for the darling Christmas card you sent, I will treasure it!! Have a Merry Christmas!!
Gorgeous cards. I love the poinsettia parts - so pretty. I'm always glad to see your take on using whatever you have on hand. It's great to use up our stash of stuff. Thank you for my Sweet Holiday Wishes card. I'm so blessed you're my friend. Wishing you, Rich, and Sophie a Merry Christmas.
Adorable!!! Don't those washi's make card making a snap?? These cards are all beautiful and I'm so blessed to have received one of them. Thank you so much for the beautiful card!! My cards are still sitting on my dining room table as I type this, so your card may arrive after Christmas. Better late then never, right? Happiest Christmas blessings to you and your family, Leslie.
You did a beautiful job with all of these, I love them all equally :) So glad your friend was able to spark an idea to get you creating again!
You have made beautiful cards with this Washi, Leslie! We are certainly enjoying the beautiful Poinsettia Washi card you sent us!
Gorgeous cards Leslie. I must agree, I find using washi die cuts certainly lend themselves to beautiful cards. A great way to mass produce some cards in a hurry. I love everyone of your cards but my favourite is the 3rd card with the lovely Mintay paper. Thank you for sharing.
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