Challenge Me a Christmas Card

 

Oh dear it's been a while since I posted on my blog! I have been crafting a little but work has taken up most of my time and I have been using my instagram (debpamment) account to post my recent makes. Luckily my good friend Michelle Lupton asked me once again to play a part in her Challenge me a Christmas Card challenge so here I am back on my poor neglected blog.

The theme we chose for today was "Christmas Windows". I set the gorgeous Lily of the Valley carolers into a scene I created using images from Make it Crafty. Sadly Make it Crafty has closed down recently but luckily I have the gorgeous scene making images in my digi library. 

I coloured the image up and cut out the windows. I then popped the whole panel up on 3D tape so I could pop some die cut branches inside the "room" and decorate it to form a Christmas tree. I hope you like it.

I'll be heading over to check out Michelle's take on our theme once the post publishes, you can check it out too - just click THIS LINK.

Here's a little close up of the image.

Tickled Pink Stamps Preview Day 1

YAY it's preview time over at Tickled Pink Stamps with our Victorian Christmas release - woohoo my FAVOURITE time of the year! We not only have one release this month but two, PLUS a fabulous new sentiment set by Ann Vento. This set goes with the TPS Christmas Die from last year - and also the Spinks and Spooks set released last month.

First up we are introducing you to our Victorian Lolitas and Lads by Christina Dee and release day for these is September 13th. Then on the 14th you'll get to check out the previews for the new Pinkettes from Stephanie Corfee

Today I have used Lil Victorian Christmas Christina and one of the Victorian Christmas sentiments on my card. My DP is from Websters and these go soo beautifully with the style of these images. Now I'm sure there are some more gorgeous cards using this lovely lass for you to check out on OUR BLOG - and don't forget to pop in there every day to check out each new preview and have a chance to win!

Copics used - skintones (not in picture) R20, R11, E08, E00, E00 and ciaos in picture - R37, R35, R32, G99, G85, E37, E35, E33, E31

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A Couple of Special Wedding Cards

At the start of the month my nephew got married and I really wanted to make him and his lovely bride a very special card. The bridesmaids were wearing lavender so that a place to start. And then I saw the second card in THIS post by Dena from Dena's Stamping Corner - and just knew it was the card I wanted to CASE. Dena is an amazingly talented crafter - and a lovely lady to boot - so make sure you pop in and say hi and check out her AMAZING eye candy! Thanx soo much for the inspiration Dena.

My image is from Lily of the Valley and the textured background paper is by Cristina Re.

The bride and groom...Congratulations Simon and Beth

Me and the kids - unfortunately DH was away on a business trip and my son Toby has a thing about having his picture taken!!!

 

A week later my TPS and MDUC teamie Fran got married and this is the card I made for her and her handsome groom.

I knew I wanted to start with Marie Antoinette from Kraftin' Kimmi because Fran had mentioned that HER dress was similar - now all I needed was a groom. I decided on Kraftin' Kimmie's dapper dude Chester - which the gorgeous Kellie from Tickled Pink Stamps ordered in especially for me - luckily I gave her PLENTY of notice - and don't they make a FABULOUS couple!!!! The happy couple have gorgeous twin boys and I just couldn't leave them out - so I used Owie from CC Designs and stamped him twice - even though Fran's boys aren't identical twins I figured she'd forgive me for making them appear to be. I popped "Dallas" and "Levi" on the inside of the card all ready to pop out and say BOO.

Wishing Simon and Beth - AND - Fran and Glenn all the VERY best for a long and happy life together!

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