Here are some of the Christmas cards I have made this year. They are actually the same card, just with different paper and embellishments. I really loved the way they turned out. It is one level 2 paper pack from Close to My Heart with one stamp set.
I love getting Christmas cards, I even love those oft maligned Christmas letters. So about 10 years ago I decided to start making my own cards to "save money". I got into rubber stamping as a way to do this. I wish I had some of my early cards, they would probably make me laugh. 10 years and thousands of dollars later, I am still making my own cards. There is nothing cheap or frugal about it, but I think of each one as kind of a small gift for the season. The worst years are
when I get an idea, then start it and hate it and have to start all over at the last minute.
Well I have a fire going on this cold winter night and I am going to write notes in my cards so they will be ready to go on the day after Thanksgiving.
6 comments:
Wow - those are gorgeous!
They're even prettier "in person" - says I who was priviledged to see them! I'm so excited about making cards this year - I'm doing Haley's "50 cards" class - because usually I make 5 or 6 and run out of time. So if you've ever gotten a handmade Christmas card from me, you are special indeed. This year, I plan to have one for everyone I know! And hopefully to get them mailed before 2009! Hugs...
Good Tuesday to you Chunkygal.
That is so creative - that is wonderful, and I bet everybody who gets one loves it !
I don't see my "special" card in with those lovely ones..... You have a special card coming to you too this year.
They are indeed even prettier in person! I am amazed that it is the same basic card pattern, yet like snowflakes, no two are alike.
Thanks for being one of my CTMH crafting buddies!!!
Simple beautiful! Great job, cg! Hello from the Dunedin, NZ, free public libarary puter...at last I can comment on my fave blogs!!!
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