Thursday 18 November 2021

Trio of Slim line Christmas cards

So So Happy to have all my Overseas Christmas card posted....  Whoopie

But I still do need a few more for the local family and friends... so today I have 3 mini slim line cards - they measure 3.5" x 6.25" - and the two horizontal ones are from images already stamped and coloured in my stash just waiting for some words... so I trimmed them to size.


This cute House Mouse - (Monica Mouse) Gifts to Tie,  was stamped with Versafine black and watercoloured with Distress Inks,  then I saw this circle stitched die on my desk and thought to highlight the mouse with it.  Lastly stamped the sentiment with Versafine Clair - Tulip Red, trimmed and attached with foam tape. I added a teal border before attaching to a white card.


A few months back I was hooked on stamping this Holly Leaf  - Hero Arts: Watercolour Holly Outline, it was stamped with dark green Distress Ink - think it may have been Rustic Wilderness, and then loosely watercoloured with the same - I remember masking the berries and used a red embossing pen to colour the stamp.  I finished the card today - stamped the sentiment from Chocolate Baroque: set 017 with Versamark and used some new Sizzix embossing powder - Mistletoe Green.  Finished the card with a red border and a few red gems

My last vertical card was made using a tree die - magazine freebie, I removed the die cut piece and instead of using it alone, decided to lightly ink with Pine Needles Distress Ink and clear emboss it and then place it back into the panel.  Chose some sparkly green card to place behind the tree and trimmed it to leave a border.  Stamped the sentiment from Kaisercarft - Christmas Quotes and gold embossed.  Assembled the card and added some gems to decorate the tree and an extra for the sentiment.


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Thanks for stopping by my blog.... have a Wonderful  Creative day...   Cheers Robyn



7 comments:

  1. Robyn...love, love, love your holly card. Great technique for one of Hero Arts watercolor stamps. Thank you so much for joining and sharing at Just Us Girls.

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  2. Fabulous Christmas cards, Robyn! Darling critter and I love how you added the stitched circle to your design! Thank you so much for playing along with us at CAS Christmas!

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  3. You really are a busy lady! My favorite card you ask - well that's easy - the one with the Christmas Tree - Love all the sparkle and shine.
    Sandy xx

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  4. Your UFOs translated into three beautiful Christmas cards, Robyn! Each is beautiful!

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  5. They are all wonderful Robyn but for me that holly card really stands out... Love it! Have a beautiful weekend

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  6. A gorgeous set of cards Robyn, all beautifully CAS. I love the little mouse though and the embossed die circle is a brilliant highlight. Thankyou too for playing along at CAS Christmas, Cathy x

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  7. Three great slimline designs, Robyn. Your mouse is so sweet in the stitched circle. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Christmas! xx

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Thank you for taking the time to comment, all encouragement and inspiration is very welcome. May your day be a happy and extra special one, cheers Robyn