A question was asked about crafty New Year's Resolutions in one of the Facebook groups I frequent . I responded that I wanted to make 1 Christmas card each week so I would have about 48 cards when the holidays rolled around. And knowing that I can usually make more than 1 card at a time, I figured I could get a bit more than that. Turns out I am not the only one who thinks this way. Lisa Reynolds Bzibziak replied immediately and said she wanted to do the same thing. I know Lisa from the Coffee Loving Papercrafters Facebook page . So, what started out as a promise to keep each other focused on making a card a week has turned into a monthly blog post of our holiday cards !! We are the Crafty Elves and our little mascot is this cute Crafty Little Elf from Unity Stamp Company. She will help us count down the weeks until Christmas card sending season arrives !!
I made a variety of cards for the first month. I placed stamps,papers, embellishments, adhesives and dies in a photo box along with card bases ( some made by me, others pre-made ) so I always had everything handy. I made 2 of the cards when I just sat down with the intention of making one of my Christmas cards. The other 2 were made along with other cards when I was also completing some deadlines for Design Teams I am on. I am not going to be giving detailed instructions/supplies used for each card but feel free to ask me about any details. I will be listing the stamps I used under each card's photo.
Glitter highlights on roof,fence
I made a variety of cards for the first month. I placed stamps,papers, embellishments, adhesives and dies in a photo box along with card bases ( some made by me, others pre-made ) so I always had everything handy. I made 2 of the cards when I just sat down with the intention of making one of my Christmas cards. The other 2 were made along with other cards when I was also completing some deadlines for Design Teams I am on. I am not going to be giving detailed instructions/supplies used for each card but feel free to ask me about any details. I will be listing the stamps I used under each card's photo.
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Digi Stamp Set
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Glitter highlights on roof,fence
Glittered foam on my latte
I actually made 8 more cards this month for a total of 12. These were some of my last minte designs at the end of 2018 so I had all of the supplies handy. I can't wait to see what Lisa makes and hope that you will go to her blog at Life of a BZ Scrapper to check out her creations !! We will be posting each month on the 25th and would love for you to join us by starting your Christmas cards early too. In order to help you, we will both be having a giveaway. Comment on our posts and you will have a chance to win a fun holiday stamp to get you started. I will be sending my winner our mascot Crafty Christmas Elf . Comment by the end of January and we will announce winners the first week of February.
Crafty Little Elf
Thank you for visiting Meticulosity.
Lisa and I hope you will join us each month for the Crafty Elves' Countdown to Christmas
Debra Davison / Meticulosity
Great start to building up your supply of holiday cards! Love that cute window scene with the snowman!
ReplyDeleteOooh, great start on your Christmas card-making resolution for 2019. I love the snowman in the window and those yummy mugs of goodness!
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards!! I cannot believe you actually made Christmas cards in January. I have yet to make any for last year!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteHi Debra, I don't see my comment on here? I left it on the 25th!!! I love this idea and the plaid background is DARLING! I love that snowman too!
ReplyDeleteComing over to comment again! I really love all of your cards but that snowman is the cutest. I also really like the black and white plaid! Thanks for the chance to win this Crafty Elf stamp.
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