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Thursday, November 17, 2011

November Friends of WMS Forum Blog Waltz - Christmas!

Today I'm participating in the Friends of Waltzingmouse Blog Waltz that is run out of the Playroom in the Waltzingmouse Forum.  Why don't you check it out and join us each month on the 17th day!?  It just takes a few minutes to sign up to be a member of the forum.

The theme for November is 'Christmas'! And I have two cards to share with you today.

My first card was totally inspired by Kelly's trifold WMS sketch challenge card seen here.  I just loved her wonderful layered paper pieced stockings from Sewing Box Christmas.  I used just one stocking on my card, used a sentiment from Twas the Night Before Christmas  and drew a frame around it with my black 01 fine Micron pen.  My card is 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"
This card also doubles as my November WMS Forum Christmas Card Challenge card -  and per the challenge requirements this month - I made 3 of them!
How cute and fun are these?!?!!

and here's my 2nd Christmas card.
 
I made this sweet cardinal using circle and scalloped circle punches.  I first saw it here on SCS.  I used another sentiment from Twas the Night Before Christmas on this card.  The trees are a Sizzix die.  I stamped the snowflakes from Sewing Box Christmas  with Versamark Ink and sprinkled Dazzling Diamonds over them.
 
Now I'm off to check out all of the Christmas inspiration linked in the forum!  Are you coming?!

Stocking Cards:
Stamps:  Waltzingmouse - stocking from Sewing Box Christmas, Sentiment from Twas the Night Before Christmas
Paper:  White, TextStyle Bitty Dot Basics - PTI
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories:  bakers twine - The Twinery, foam tape, glue pen, 01 black fine time micron pen.

Cardinal Card: 
Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Sentiment from Twas the Night Before Christmas, Snowflake from Sewing Box Christmas
Paper: more mustard, always artichoke, bravo burgandy - SU, Vintage Cream , true black - PTI
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Ranger Distress Fired Brick, Palette Stamp & Stick Glue Pad
Accessories: pine tree - Sizzix Die, dazzling diamonds - SU, mega rectangle Nestability, circle punches - SU, silver pearls - Michaels, square lattice embossing folder - SU
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31 comments:

  1. rudlisNovember 17, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    Julia, you have such a beautiful cards! I love one stocking on your card :)
    Have a great day,
    Irena

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  2. KaryNovember 17, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Hi Julia! Love the stocking card - it's so cute!! Your second card is gorgeous. Great details! Love these!!

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  3. Deborah FringsNovember 17, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    What fab cards. I love the trio of Christmas stockings - simple, clean and gorgeous. Your cardinal bird and Christmas trees is just lovely!

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  4. PeggyNovember 17, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Darling stocking card! I still need to make more holiday cards and I am so going to case this one! The second card is so pretty!

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  5. ReneeNovember 17, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I LOVE them both!!
    I'm so CASE'ing you on both of these beauties too!!
    Love that little stocking...
    and then the magic of the 2nd one...
    just so gorgeous! :)

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  6. Kelly S.November 17, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    EEEK, STOP IT! YOUR stockings are adorable, Julia! I love the red, white, and blue theme and how you paired the stockings with the frame and that perfect sentiment! Your second card is so amazing...look at that cardinal! Love the cozy colors and another perfectly-chosen sentiment. WOW! You started my day off with a smile :)

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  7. Mona PendletonNovember 17, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Oh my Julia! What a wonderful collection of cards! Love the sweet stocking cards and the elegant second one! That Cardinal is beautiful!

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  8. ~ Ali Robertson ~November 17, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Fabulous creation I adore your CAS cards. the clean and simple lines are perfect

    Ali x

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  9. PaulineNovember 17, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Gorgeous cards Julia! Love the little stockings and the sentiment is perfect! And fabulous background inking on your second card, beautiful!

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  10. InkyfingersNovember 17, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    These cards are so different Julia but I love them both!

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  11. Jeanne J. November 17, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Gosh Julia - You've got me!! I don't know which card I love more - the clean elegant look to the first one or the color and dimension on the second - that cardinal is out of this world!!! You pulled out all the stops for this one!

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  12. Super JenNovember 17, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I didn't think it could be better after I saw the CAS stocking card. LOVE IT! But the cardinal? Get OUT!!! Totally love cardinals to begin with but love this card even more.

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  13. ClareNovember 17, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Oooh, love both of these. The CAS stocking are wonderful. Love your bird and Christmas trees too!

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  14. Karen H.November 17, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Love those stocking cards! They're so bright and cheery!

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  15. Annette AllenNovember 17, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    wow those stocking cards are just so amazing...love them

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  16. Tara CardwellNovember 17, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I just love your trio of stockings - so CAS but so striking!

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  17. Tosha LeyendekkerNovember 17, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Holy cow Julia!! These are fabulous!! LOVE how you framed your sweet stockings!! And the colors are exquisite with your charming cardinals and stoic trees!! WOW!!

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  18. BethieJNovember 17, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Oh I LOVE both cards..that stocking card is just so CUTE and your 2nd card is LOVELY!!!
    Have a GREAT day! Happy Waltzing! :)

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  19. Jacqueline SmithNovember 17, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    What fabulous cards especially the trio of Christmas stockings.

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  20. Karin ÅkesdotterNovember 17, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Oh Julia your American stocking cards are WONDERFUL. I too fell in love with Kelly's card last week - and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE what you've done here - just wish I had that set NOW. Thanks for fabulous inspiration!

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  21. SharronNovember 17, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Both of these are fabulous! Love your red, white & blue stockings. Definitely something to CASE! And I adore the little cardinal and tree--such a sweet card!

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  22. Cathy WeberNovember 17, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Gosh I love these blog waltzes, I get so much inspiration from them. That paper pieced stocking is so cute with the frame drawn around it and your second card, so creative. I zoomed in really close to see how you made that cute little bird. So pretty. I love them both!

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  23. BumblebeeNovember 17, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    wow, love them both. The CAS one is so simple and sweet, but your second card is so lovely with that sweet bird!

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  24. LaurieJNovember 17, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Oh my, Julia! First of all I'm loving the little stockings! So cute. And the cardinal...wow...love it! I'm going to be tucking that one away for future use.

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  25. Mara CampbellNovember 17, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    These are so cute Julia, I love that first set of cards with the stockings!!

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  26. Meredith MacRitchieNovember 18, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    I love how simple but striking this design is - perfect!

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  27. Jen CuthbertsonNovember 18, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    These are so beautiful, Julia! I love the clean design of the stockings with the sentiment in the frame and the rich colors of the cardinal and the tree are great!

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  28. RietNovember 18, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    What a gorgeous cards.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  29. Helen BerryNovember 18, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Julia, these are both wonderful cards - the stocking is incredibly cute and the stamped frame and sentiment are perfect.

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  30. CammieNovember 18, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Fantastic cards! Love the CAS stocking cards. The second card is so striking!

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  31. Kim HegginsNovember 18, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Too cute. Love, love those mittens.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment - I really appreciate it! Julia