Hi Everyone!!
Just found out that along with 4 other new gals, I've made the Design Team [DT] at
Christmas Cards All Year 'Round blog site!! Here's the
link to the announcement.I am
absolutely thrilled!
Here are the cards I created for this DT Call... one is a card I learned to make over at
Scrapbooker's Club House when I was on their DT 'way back when. :o)
This card is actually a folder-style Christmas card containing a decorated cardstock square upon which a greeting can be written. Patterned papers & CS in non-traditional colours of cream, melon, gold and burnt orange were used on this card, taking inspiration from the CCAYR blog's new background and header. Lots of Stickles were used to make the "bling!"
Here's the outside...
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and here's the inside!
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The second card was a pop-up Angel card. I sooooo love angels! The card is done in shades of light turquoise-y blue and cream Basic Grey from the Figgy Pudding Collection. Two views of this card are included. Turquoise letters were coated in "Glossy Accents" and then Crystal Stickles were used to accent the Christmas trees and details of the star at the top of the card.
Inside is a small pop-up angel, created in white cardstock with wings and dress accented with Diamond Stickles.
This card also took its' inspiration from the new CCAYR Blog header.
Here is the front of the card! 
And, here is my pop-up Angel, on the inside! The paper is distressed-looking (as BasicGrey often is), so that's why you see some creamy-beige colour on the turquoise.
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Hope you've enjoyed these cards. I had a blast making them!!
AN INVITATION:
Please join us for the JUNE Challenge over on the CCAYR blog. Looks like fun!
Every month we're making the effort to do FIVE cards.
Each month, share your cards with us via your blog or a Gallery and be entered in a draw for a cool prize! Not only that, but just think... we have 7 months (pretty much) left in 2009. If you do up/create just 5 cards per month, you'll have a stash of 35 Christmas cards all ready to roll!
How easy is that? Easy-peasy! Come by and see what's up, even if you aren't making cards. You're always welcome. Tell all your friends, too!
Thanks for sharing my excitement and have a GREAT weekend!
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