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Saturday, December 10, 2011

Let it Snow! - mini easel card

Hello! Are you all rushing to make another Christmas card, just like me? LOL...I still don't have enough!!! Okay, here's a short posting to show you my latest.


I'm using one of my favorite images from Magnolia's Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011. This adorable image is called Winter Tilda. Check out the Collection at Diana's on-line store Magnolia-licious. Diana has a fabulous selection of anything and everything Magnolia (stamps--regular size and mini version, doohickey cutting dies, magazines ...) and discounts and store credit too!




I've coloured her with my markers. I've added some glitter to the pompoms on her hat and her muffs. The trees are also a Magnolia image called Winter Forest from the Santa Collection 2008. I've added some liquid applique for the snow covering the tree branches.

This is a mini easel card. I've had these sets of Spellbinders Octagons and Scallopped Octagons sets that I haven't used before. I used the largest die in the set for the base and it measures only 4 1/4 inches across, so it's a small card.






And I've added a swing away panel to the bottom section of the card. Hidden underneath is blank space to write my personal message.




I did a tutorial last year for this type of mini easel card using my circles dies. The link is HERE if you're interested.

Challenges I am entering with this card:

Cute Card Thursday - Challenge 94 - Anything Goes
Colour Create – Challenge 85 – Red, White and Green. Optional extra: snowflakes
Just Magnolia hAnglar & sTanglar - I'm dreaming of a white Christmas (use white or snow/snowflakes)
Winter Wonderland - Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Basic Grey - Challenge 58 - Anything Goes (DP used is BG Wassail greetings)
Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 110 - Let it snow!
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

That's it for now. Thanks so much for taking the time to drop by. I appreciate the visit during this very busy season.


Materials and Tools Used:

Stamp other than mentioned above: GCS Artstamps 'Let It Snow'

DP: Basic Grey Wassail Greetings

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Octagons and Scallopped Octagons

Punches: Martha Stewart various punches of snowflakes

Miscellaneous: Tim Holtz distress ink stamp pad Vintage Photo, MS Crystal Fine Glitter; Jewels Glitter Ritz Micro-Fine Glitter Cool Highlights; Marvy Uchida Liquid Applique


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38 comments:

  1. Barb HardemanDecember 10, 2011 6:17 PM

    As always, Norma, your work is superb! I don't have but a few Christmas cards made, so I know you're way ahead of me! I love the burgundy and green combo here and the addition of all the snowflakes is gorgeous! Beautiful work...hugs...Barb

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  2. Danielle ChampagneDecember 10, 2011 6:40 PM

    Norma, this is just so lovely. Miss tilda is awesome, beautifully colored, and all cozy with her cute little muff! Love the snow on the trees, and the nice shape of your card.
    Beautiful!

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  3. SandyDecember 10, 2011 7:18 PM

    Norma this is beautiful - I love the use of light and dark colors. You do magnificent work!
    Sandy

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  4. SarahDecember 10, 2011 7:30 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! This would be a gift to recieve. I just ordered a Cuttlebug and may practice on making this by next Xmas! I took a look also at your tutorial...thank you for sharing that, too.

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  5. Tracy ValureDecember 10, 2011 7:32 PM

    She is colored so nicely, Norma! Love the color of her dress! Your cards are always so pretty!!
    Hug and happy holidays,
    Tracy Valure

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  6. cabio's craft cornerDecember 10, 2011 7:35 PM

    Beautiful winter scene you made and pretty coloring on Tilda. Nice card and wonderful creation. You are so productive Norma. I still have visitors currently and don't have a moment to do anything yet.
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  7. PeggieDecember 10, 2011 7:36 PM

    Wow! This is adorable. Love all the dimension and colors.

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  8. CamiDecember 10, 2011 8:38 PM

    ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL easel card with a swing away panel! I hope to some day be able to try this. Love all the "snow" on your tree and the sparkle on the pom poms on Tilda's cap and muff! Happy Holidays Norma!
    Hugs, Cami

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  9. MargaretDecember 10, 2011 8:48 PM

    Oh Norma this is absolutely adorable. I haven't seen this Tilda before she will certainly go on my wish list.
    Have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you
    Hugs
    Margaret M

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  10. Only By His GraceDecember 10, 2011 11:44 PM

    Dear Norma!
    I love the colors on this gorgeous card. Really beautiful work.
    I am so far behind in Christmas cards that everyone will get them after Christmas.
    Hugs Maz

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  11. Suzi MacDecember 11, 2011 12:45 AM

    Wow! Norma, this is so adorable, what a fabulous card with oodles of lovely things to see.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  12. CordineDecember 11, 2011 1:23 AM

    It's gorgeous Norma!
    Hugs
    Cordine

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  13. downrightcraftyDecember 11, 2011 3:20 AM

    what a gorgeous and beautiful creation, thank you for sharing your lovely work with us at the Winter Wonderland
    Hugs Kate xx

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  14. DenaDecember 11, 2011 4:47 AM

    Awe! I love it! Love the snow on the tree and super cute way to do the opening!!!
    Hugs, Dena

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  15. Janiel/ jannyDecember 11, 2011 5:27 AM

    Norma your cards are ALWAYS so stunning!!! I love the rich dark shades of red and green you have used on this one...
    Just Beautiful!!!
    hugs........

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  16. Mascha ZimmermanDecember 11, 2011 8:51 AM

    great card, love it, bye mascha

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  17. Christina C.December 11, 2011 9:24 AM

    Another incredible design! This card is extraordinarily stunning....Tilda is colored to perfection and I love the beautiful snow covered trees.
    Dreamy!

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  18. SarahDecember 11, 2011 10:16 AM

    Gorgeous card, love the sweet Tilda image and stunning colours, hugs, Sarah x

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  19. UnknownDecember 11, 2011 10:47 AM

    Wow what a stunning card and yoyu did an excellent job on the design!!!!!!! Fabulous!!!!!

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  20. MoniqueDecember 11, 2011 10:52 AM

    So cute.

    Hugs Monique

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  21. Kathy GeraceDecember 11, 2011 10:52 AM

    Another fantastic card!! Just beautiful. Love all the layers you create. Tilda is perfectly colored. I love how you make every card with a surprise like hidden panels that turn out.
    Huggeroonies,
    Kathy

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  22. BribrieDecember 11, 2011 11:23 AM

    Comme d'habitude, c'est superbe !

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  23. DebDecember 11, 2011 11:44 AM

    Beautiful card!
    Many thanks for joining in the Cute Card Thursday Challenge this week!
    have a fabulous, crafty weekend, Debxx

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  24. UnknownDecember 11, 2011 11:48 AM

    Stunning card. i love the Lo about this card and the coloration of the stamp is gorgeous.
    Francy

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  25. ElleDecember 11, 2011 12:58 PM

    I LOVE the design of your card. Very nice!

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  26. KarenDecember 11, 2011 2:58 PM

    What a gorgeous card! Tilda is so adorable.

    Karen

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  27. Diana CrickDecember 11, 2011 5:25 PM

    You are the Easel Card Queen! Fantabulous! Sienna was over yesterday and she was admiring the Christmas card you made me. "Wow so pretty, MeMe did you make it" she said. I wanted to say yes but couldn't tell a fib...lol. I told her all about you.
    hugs, Diana

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  28. Jane HDecember 11, 2011 6:23 PM

    Love this it's so pretty the colors are perfect

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  29. KarenDecember 11, 2011 6:50 PM

    gorgeous card!

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  30. JeanDecember 11, 2011 8:52 PM

    A great card Norma and thank you for the idea. I got so many of the smaller spellbinders and they are too small for the larger Tilda's but just perfect for the smaller Tilda's and most people won't know the difference anyway and they don't show up on the computer much different anyway.. So thank you.. This one is so gorgeous and love your burgandy and green togehter and Tilda is so sweetly colored... A great card..
    Hugs, Jean

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  31. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 9:34 PM

    This is just beautiful Norma! I love the greeen and burgundy and the easl design with the hidden message panel is a wonderful idea. Delightful creation
    Hugs Julie P

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  32. Mandy's Magnolia cardsDecember 12, 2011 3:35 AM

    Woow this is so gorgeous!
    i love it!
    thank you for joining us at Just Magnolia
    hugs, Mandy

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  33. Pen to PaperDecember 12, 2011 9:56 AM

    Another very cute card!! I love the swing away panel. I will have to try that!

    Hugs,

    Jackie

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  34. Squirrel xDecember 13, 2011 12:52 AM

    A gorgeous snowy creation! Thanks for sharing with us at Winter Wonderland this week. Hugs, Sxx

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  35. AngieDecember 13, 2011 1:29 AM

    Gorgeous Christmas card love the image and the colours. Thanks for joining us at Papertake weekly
    Angie x

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  36. JulieDecember 14, 2011 11:55 AM

    Wow, Norma this is just too fabulous!! Gorgeous card! Thanks for playing along with us at Colour Create this fortnight, Juliexx

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  37. HeatherDecember 16, 2011 12:59 AM

    A stunning creation Norma, a sensational design and colours.......Tilda us beautiful and I adore all your stunning details.

    Thanks so much for joining us at Basic Grey,
    love
    Heather xx

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  38. Patti JoDecember 16, 2011 2:34 AM

    You've combined these two styles together in one card!!! Awesome!!! You are so creative Norma!!! Love this idea too and of course your work is gorgeous!!!!

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Thanks for stopping by and giving me a bit of your time to leave a comment. Very much appreciate it. Norma