Sunday, September 29, 2013

Stamped Frugal 13.

I never promised you a Rose Garden, but I did promise a Frugal Bakers Dozen and here it is. The very last card to enter into the competition over at Nessa's blog to make a card using non Christmas orientated stash.
I have used a stamp which no one could call a Christmas stamp or even think of using except me of course!! I used it last month to make a card for Sis's Birthday. Now she was a bit perturbed that I had bought the stamp especially for her card and was worried that it would never get used again. Never fear Sis it has and as she is busy packing to go on holiday won't have time to look on my blog and see this. If you are Sis then look away now cos this is your Christmas card!!!

Penny black Stamp "Spinning a Yarn"
White card blank and red card stock not shown
Red Promarker and gold highlighter pens.


 
Here is the card I have made.
 


 
Entering into the following challenges:
Frugal Christmas Card competition: Using non Christmas items.
Pixie's Crafty Workshop #92: Use up your snippets. (red card behind chickens)
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra #9: Anything Christmassy.
Crafty Card Makers #100: Winged things.
Simon Says Stamps: Anything goes.
Little Miss Muffet: We wish you a Merry Christmas.
Sweet Stampin: Things with wings.
Challenges 4 Everybody #30: Anything goes.
Christmas card challenge #44: Anything goes as long as Christmas themed.
 
 
 
 



34 comments:

Ali said...

I've been loving all your frugal makes - brilliant - however this has to be my favourite!!! Love that image hmmm I feel a purchase coming on :-) - I'd also like it in a cross stitch kit xxx

Unknown said...

You've done an amazing job with your bakers dozen - fun to look at each day.

Sue said...

Loved all your frugal makes! and love this stamp huggles hun Sue xx

Grenouille Greetings said...

Such a fun button Christmas tree, Mrs A, but these chickens for Christmas are inspired! Well done you! Hugs Lesley

Debbie said...

Brilliant card, who would have thought these chickens would have made a Chrimble card. Fab. Debbiex

MagsB said...

Your frugal cards are great, I have enjoyed them so much! This one has to be the Best of the Best, I never would have thought it could be made into a Christmas card! What an absolute corker, hun! The sentiment made me smile! Your Sis will be delighted!!!

love Mags B x

Hazel said...

You are certainly on a roll with all your wonderful Christmas cards - thanks for sharing another super fun one for CHNC challenge extra for September x

scrappymo! said...

ahahaha...
Yesterday I read that when you stop believing in Santa, you get socks and undies!!!

They must be knitting for the non Santa believers!!!

So very cute...I think this one is my favourite one of your frugal Christmas makes.

Lori said...

How cute - your image is darling!

JD/ Jill said...

This is just so adorable and creative...I have a stamp similar to this one...which I haven't used because I couldn't think of anything to do with it...Must go look at it again.
I am so impressed with all the cards you have made for Nessa's challenge. I couldn't think of ONE idea! I must be suffering from brain freeze!!!LOL

Anonymous said...

Mrs A-This is just gorgeous! I think you had saved the best for last-and phew what a challenge you set yourself.
I am sooo glad I am leaving the judging to the randomy thing-how could I choose?
The winner will be announced tomorrow :)
Have a lovely day,Nessa xx

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous,love the image and fab colourst.xxx

Margreet said...

All of your frugal makes are brilliant...love this stamp and how you have used it!
xxx Margreet

laurelbeard said...

What a fantastic card! I love it....... :)'

Thanks for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge ~ Laurel

Jo said...

Hi Mrs A, hope you're keeping well.
Thanks for joining in at Little Miss Muffet, your card is fantastic and funny!
love the sentiment lol, and it's very appropriate for a christmas card :)
Jo xx

Debbie said...

Hey Mrs A, Debbie here again.
Thank you for joining us this week at Sweet Stampin' with your lovely card. Debbiex

Karen P said...

I love that - very clever use of the stamp! x

Sabrina said...

A good chuckle for the receiver with this unique Christmas greeting. TYFS and joining us this week at Christmas Card Challenges #44. :)

Sandra H said...

Mrs A ......You did it!! well done brilliant card too take care x

Kathleen said...

Fabulous, another brilliant idea and that will be a bakers dozen for your pile of Christmas cards. Love the red and gold.

Kath x

Sandy said...

Ha, Ha, love it. What a fun Christmas card, I've had this stamp on my list for a long time but physically haven't seen it anywhere to buy. Will have to keep looking.
Hugs,
Sandy

kay said...

This is brilliant,love the sentiment x

Sarn said...

Hilarious! It's amazing how the right sentiment changes everything isn't it?

Great card.

xxx

Elizabeth said...

Brilliant! Such a fun card :) Elizabeth xx

Di said...

Ha, ha - fabulous Mrs A!! Love how you treated them chooks to some gold :)

Hugs, Di xx

Di said...

Just realised - what a clever sentiment too!!

Hugs, Di xx

JANINE QUINN MIDDLESBROUGH, UK said...

Brilliant, fun card - I love the Christmas Chickens. Thank you for sharing and joining in with the fun at Sweet Stampin’ this week, and good luck in the challenge. Hugs Janine xx

Bonnie said...

What a wonderful idea for a Christmas card and your sis can't worry that you won't use this stamp again!

Hettie said...

Bwahahahahahahaha! Love it! This is sooo funny! Great use of the stamp. I wonder if I have any images left over........makes note on mobile phone to look later!
Hugs
xx

Faye Wynn-Jones said...

Brilliant Mummy, it looks really festive with the seasonal colours. Go you xx

Unknown said...

Love it! I like how you use such minimal items to make your cards. This one is hilarious! The chickens are just too cute. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin' for the Things with Wings challenge, good luck!
'Shell
http://shellscardhaven.blogspot.ca - Pop on by to win a prize on October 6

Audrey Ernst (hippieaud) said...

Such a cute image and fun sentiment! Thanks so much for playing at Little Miss Muffet this time:)

Merry said...

You are a clever lady.....great card.

Unknown said...

Visiting from Little Miss Muffets challenge and saw this lovely Christmas wishes card. This is pretty cool and amazing. I love the designs, so cute.