Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Nordic Noel

Yes -  I am excited to be already adding to my Christmas Stash box for 2017!  What a relief to have them all done to mail in the beginning of December this past year.   
For inspiration I went to one of my fav challenges - Merry Monday Christmas
I used both the word Noel and a Scandinavian (Nordic) theme.
I got out Claire Brennan's beautiful Nordic Winter stamp set which is now being sold at Gina K Designs (check out all of the Claire's sets that are now sold at Gina K).  The Noel is from the Waltzingmouse set Compliments of the Season Two (no longer available).  
It was such a clean and simple design that I made 6 of them while I had the supplies out!
I added a simple red rhinestone to the center of one flower on each card.
and for those who are interested in what is on the inside -  I used the same Nordic stamp set.
I'm also linking my card to another Christmas challenge I love:


Stamps:  Nordic Winter - Claire Brennan/Gina K Designs,  Compliments of the Season Two - Waltzingmouse.
Paper:  White - PTI
Ink:  Pure Poppy, Stormy Sea, True Black - PTI
Accessories:  red rhinestones - Kaiser Craft

28 comments:

Marcia Hill said...

CAS perfection and yea to you for making 6 Julia! I love the stamp set you used and just the beautiful red & white design! Thanks so much for sharing this beauty with us at Merry Monday!! :0)

Jo said...

Reminds me of their terrific wool sweaters. Great design!
You are one energetic card maker, hugs

Bonnie said...

I love the cross stitch look to these designs, Julia! Beautiful cards and already a good start on your Christmas stash!

Loll said...

Just the perfect CAS design Julia. Love your layout and design .. and the little touch of sparkle. Great idea to make a set of six ... great start for this year's Christmas cards! xx

laurie said...

I love the Nordic look on your card! Great design!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Just love your CAS Nordic card, Julia - you really got your stash going with this beauty!!

Lisa Lara said...

Oh I just love these Julia. Be still my CAS loving heart. Love the nordic prints!

LeAnne said...

Beautiful! I am glad I'm not the only one still (always) making Christmas cards!

Colleen said...

Fabulous card! Definitely looks Scandinavian! I love those stitched reindeer! Thank you for joining us at the Merry Monday Challenge!

Samra said...

CAS beauties! What a great holiday card set, so striking!
Thank you for the CAS inspiration :)
Samra
Paper Talk with Samra

Marybeth said...

Oh how I loves these CAS beauties Julia! I think I would have made many as well! I love making Christmas cards all year long! Love these so much! I'm so happy you are on the mend and even crafting already!

Sharli Schaitberger said...

Wow, wow, wow! These are wonderful! I feel like I'm looking at a Nordic sweater - very festive!

Susan said...

CAS perfection, Julia! Love the grey and red colour combination, and the use of those cross-stitch style stamps!

Kim Heggins said...

Gorgeous collection of beautiful cards...so in love with your amazing design.

SmilynStef said...

I adore these ... and awesome job mass producing.

Linda said...

Perfectly lovely Scandinavian card, Julia. Thanks for joining us this week at Merry Monday.

Redanne said...

The design is so beautiful Julia, it is so clean and crisp looking. Well done on starting your Christmas cards, I am definitely planning on doing the same! Hugs, Anne xx

The Sparkly Fairy said...

I love CAS cards and yours is perfect! Thank you for joining us at HLS Christmas Challenge.

Emma - Design Team Member HLS

stampingandstitching said...

Wow fabulous set of cards! Love your design and perfect mix of stamps and colours! You have certainly got a great start on making your Christmas cards!

The Paper Toile said...

Beautiful cards!

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

Wowzers! LOVING this stamp set - your cards are gorgeous! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Merry Monday.

Mona Pendleton said...

Simply beautiful Julie! I hope you are feeling better!

Theresa's Studio said...

Love your cards! Great CAS design.

LucieGCards said...

What a great card! Love it!

Jannet said...

Just lovely it looks like cross stitch! Wonderful idea to get started early making Christmas cards.Happy to read that your back surgery went well all the very best!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Congrats on the win at Merry Monday - so well deserved!!

nancy littrell said...

I LOVE your Scandinavian CAS design Julia...makes my Norwegian heart sing! Congratulations on your win too. TFS my friend. Hugs......

Linda said...

Beautifully CAS. Thanks for playing along with the HLS Christmas Challenge xx