Sunday, January 24, 2016

Sleigh Time.

It is already the #2 challenge
over with the girls in the Christmas Card Club .
Maureen has chosen today's theme
'Sleigh'
I have kept to my new  resolution to use
1 used christmas card front and 
 a stamp/supplies from my stash 
for the 2nd one. 

I used Red card stock  to make the base card
which has a small flap folded up inside the card.
I found this enchanting sleigh  in my  used card stash
Card front cut out using my Xcut Square Parenthesis dies.
I went round the edge of the red insert and paper pierced 
for added interest.



Papers are digi ones from Nit Wits
using their 'Christmas Too' collection
and ' Believe Too' collection.
I paper pierced around the blue insert too
but it is hard to see the lighting was so poor.
Ribbon from my stash.
Entering into the following challenges:
Crafty Boots # Use ribbon or lace.
A Snowflakes Promise #14 Christmas.
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #347 Christmas 
Alphabet Challenge # X = Xtra fold.
Crafty  Hazelnut's  Extra # Anything goes christmas.

Then I had a thorough look in my 
Christmas stamp box and luckily found this gem.
By Papermania 
Urban Stamps 'Noel' 8 piece set.
I coloured using my Promarkers and a gold gel pen .

I used green card stock for the base this time
and used the same flap design but turned it upright.
Scalloped edges were die cut using Crafts-Too
Square dies PCD77.

The sentiment and Santa were  in the  stamp set
so I used them on the inside of the card.

Digi paper by Nitwits 'Fleur'
form the Simple Joys Too collection.

Close up of Santa cos I'm pleased how he turned out!
Entering into the following challenges:
Crimbo Crackers #98 Anything goes.
Crafty Hazelnuts #265 Use a Sentiment.
Scrapping 4 Fun #58 Anything goes,
Pixie's Crafty Workshop #212 Use your snippets. (oddment of card for stamping).
Shopping Our Stash #235  3,2,1. ( 3 die cut squares, 2 coloured images, 1 design paper).

43 comments:

brenda said...

It's a great resolution ValeryAnne and it's always nice to see the traditional Christmas colours.

B x

Craftychris said...

Fabulous cards! Love seeing the card design in the two different orientations! Cool! xxx

dutchess said...

lovely cards Valery...just loving the red and white....and the vintage images....xxxx

dutchess said...

lovely cards Valery...just loving the red and white....and the vintage images....xxxx

Viv said...

These are really nice Mrs A - although I am not friends with you at the moment - I have rope burns after you shoved me down the rope ladder when we were nearly caught by Miss Di drinking Sarn's hooch in the tree house........

Unknown said...

Such lovely Christmas cards, both of them! Such a clever way to be ready for Christmas with your cards! Have a wondeful Day! Hugs and sunshine!

Unknown said...

Such lovely Christmas cards, both of them! Such a clever way to be ready for Christmas with your cards! Have a wondeful Day! Hugs and sunshine!

cuilliesocks said...

Hi Valery, wonderful upcycled cards and putting your own design on them is so creative.
I love the images and your gorgeous papers and perfect of this challenge, Kate x

Margo said...

Hi Mrs A, I realy like these Christmas cards !
Such a great idea to upcycle your received cards !
Looks lovely !
Greetz
Margo

Sandy said...

Beautifully done!!!! I am going to go looking for old Christmas cards now. Most of the cards I get are from card makers and I sure cannot use them!! I really like that sleigh image with the big present in it!
sandy xx

Barb said...

Two lovely cards Mrs A and well done sticking to your resolution. I'm still managing to stick to mine too. I also use old cards to help boost my Christmas card pile too. I try to use them up first before I start making my cards from scratch. Barbxx

Rita said...

Love your idea of upcyling Valerie. These cards are exquisite. Really nice. Hugs Rita xxx

Brenda in IN said...

I always love how you reuse your cards. Both of these are just lovely and what a wonderful start for this years cards.

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Two lovely cards Mrs A, love the stamped sleigh image and your jolly Santa inside the card. A great job on both.
Lorraine

Gibmiss said...

Fabulous cards Mrs A ... Love the first one ... A fantastic sleigh...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Marie Bingaman said...

Both of your cards are really lovely. That used card sleigh image is perfect for recycling! Thanks for sharing it with us at CHNC Extra this month! :)

~Marie B -DT

Margreet said...

Really nice cards in those traditional colors!
xxx Margreet

Zoe Tant said...

Fab cards Valery. I like both especially with the gorgeous Santas. Zx

Christine Harrop said...

Two super cards for this theme. I really love how you use up your cards. I admit to keeping them - and then forgetting to use them . Maybe this is the year I really will make more use of my saves. Hugs Christine xx

scrappymo! said...

Two great card, Mrs A. Lots of beautiful colouring and shading. I love the inside of your cards today. That Santa in the second one is superb.
That is a great resolution! Your stash will be shrinking in no time...

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Beautiful both the card! Love so much the first one, this recycled Santa with sleigh is just amazing and your design is simple and adorable! The piercing on the frame looks great!
The second card is a surprise, with the framed cover and the gorgous Santa inside!!

Donna said...

Greta job on both cards! Thanks for playing along with the SHOPPING OUR STASH crew for our "3-2-1" challenge!

AlisonC said...

I really like these traditional designs, we maybe don't see them as often now. You've made two sumptuous cards. The papers and ribbons make them look so special.

rachel said...

two really super cards Valery - awesome work! Hugs rachel x

MaryH said...

You are amazing with the recycles, and each one looks gorgeous! I admire you for keeping to your wonderful resolution (and just think how much you're keeping from the landfills! & creating more beauty at the same time). Each sleigh is such a beautiful rendition of the theme, and the pattern papers, the design...just tremendous all round. TFS & Big hugs!

Scrapping4funChallenges said...

Both of your cards are lovely.
Thank you for your lovely Creation at Scrapping4funChallenges.
Hugs
Rachelle DT
http://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com

An Occasional Genius said...

2 excellent Christmas cards Mrs A, Great resolution to make, keep it up! x

Dee's Craft Room said...

Your resolution has got me thinking about my Christmas cards for this year. Two lovely cards - I love the style of card and the addition of the ribbon.

Thank you for joining in the fun with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

Dionne

Greta said...

2 lovely cards, Mrs. A--totally different looks, but both are great!

Andreja said...

Beautiful cards :-))
Thanks for playing along with us at Scrapping4Fun.
Hugs, Andreja

Di said...

Brilliant Mrs A! And i do love to see some upcycling as well :)

Hugs

Di xx

Ann Chuang Crafts said...

Great christmas card! Thanks for playing along with us at Scrappind4Fun Challenges. Hope to see you again soon!! HUGS!
Ann DT

KandA said...

Both super christmas cards but I do love how you upcycled the first xx

Claudia's kaartjes said...

Hi,

Gorgous card. Thanks for joining us at Scrapping 4 Fun
hugs
Claudia
DT Scrapping 4 Fun

http://knutselmeisjes.blogspot.be/

Marlene Atkinson said...

A beautiful card. Thank you for sharing with us at craft challenge. Marlene DT

Pat said...

Lovely cards, great design, thanks for sharing at Alphabet Challenge.

Pat xx

Sandra H said...

Hi Mrs A....both of your cards are amazing xx

MagsB said...

These are great, Mrs A, so classic! Thanks for joining in at CRAFT Challenge!

love Mags B x

Tammy said...

Gorgeous Christmas cards! I love the images and fab fold! Thanks for joining us at Alphabet Challenge Blog!
Tammy x

Mrs Beez said...

Great cards and I love your resolution, I could do with making the same one! Thanks for joining in at Crafty Boots Challenges this time.

Deena said...

Very perfect choices for Christmas cards. Elegant and traditional.Thanks for joining in the 3 2 1 challenge at shopping our stash.

Merry said...

Wonderful cards and what a great challenge for you. Can't wait to see all the recycled cards.

Jan said...

This is great thanks for joining us at CHPPCB. xx Jan