I decided to make my own Christmas cards this year…
I used pages from an old tattered hymnal
I taped the hymnal pages onto regular printer paper (Washi tape worked perfectly for that) and printed the pine cone/branch printables I found on a blog this week (for the life of me I can’t figure out where I found them) (I have looked and looked) (It’s driving me crazy if anyone knows which blog had these posted this week, PLEASE let me know. I think I need to ask the Wizard of Oz for a memory!). UPDATE:: Angie from Knick of Time was nice enough to let me know that it was from her blog just last week that I found these graphics! How embarrassing, but thanks Angie! (I swear I looked there!) Where can I find that Wizard?
After trimming the printed pages to fit my cards and I used a glue stick to attach them to the card.
I touched a bit of glitter here and a bit of glitter there on the print…
just enough to highlight the design.
Martha Stewart adhesives are the best, I used a glue stick to attach the music to the card and the gel adhesive to apply the glitter.
My coffee table may never be the same!
But I do love the cards! Each one is a bit different…
On the inside of the card I glued a piece of music with Merry Christmas printed on it.
in keeping with the music theme.
Loving them!
I also made some Shutterfly collage Christmas cards to put inside these. I only paid $6.73 for 25 cards and can’t wait to get them.
Aren’t they cool? I can’t wait to send them out!
I made these stickers with my Xyron to put on the outside of the envelopes.
I am linking to these great parties!
Your cards area gorgeous...and there is no avoiding the glitter everywhere!! Tis the season!!
ReplyDeleteI love your handmade Christmas cards!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping in and sharing your awesome Christmas cards in our Crafty Showcase http://bowdabrablog.com/2012/12/01/saturday-showcase-craft-project-linky-9/ this week! We love seeing what you have been up to and visiting your blog.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week!
Susie @Bowdabra
Wow! You're cards are beautiful. I love making cards too, and always enjoy seeing another artist's take on the process.
ReplyDelete<3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
Wildly Original link party is open
You're cards are beautiful. Your family and friends are going to love receiving those.
ReplyDeleteThey came out beautiful! How special - I love getting handmade Christmas cards! And I can totally relate to the glitter situation - I think there is glitter of every color ground into my carpet!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous!Love it!Thanks so much for sharing the great tutorial! I'd love for you to visit my blog.
ReplyDeleteHappy day!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
these cards are so pretty1 I love the old hymnal paper you used. How lucky are the recipients...!
ReplyDeleteFound you on the craft-manic blog hop
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful! I want to make some and frame them to put up as decor!
xo
moe
moetalksalot.blogspot.com
Very beautiful! I have a love-hate relationship with glitter: love the look, hate the mess. The pine branch on the music was the perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteThey are really beautiful cards Ellen! I've managed to avoid glitter so far this year - as I put it out of the way last year somewhere safe...don't remember where...oops!
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Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
The pine cone graphics came from me @ Knick of Time! I had to laugh when you linked up your lovely cards at Knick of Time Tuesday, but didn't remember where the images came from! I'll be featuring you next week!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Angie
Hi, visiting via from Ray Gun Ramblings
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever! These are just gorgeous and festive :)
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Your cards are gorgeous!!! what a lovely idea!
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